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Rental partner · Australia · Compact campervans

Spaceships campervan hire in Australia

Small automatic campervans for two to four travellers, departing from 8 Australian cities including Airlie Beach

per day, from (observed prices)
€32
public rating, 170 reviews
3.7/5
branches
9
departure cities
8
models
4
countries
4
excess observed, identical on all four models
€3,092
of offers observed with no kilometre limit
100%
  • Airport branch
  • Compact campervans that are easy to park
  • Automatic gearbox across the whole range
  • Unlimited kilometres in the offers observed
  • Depot in Airlie Beach, facing the Whitsundays
  • Network in New Zealand and the United Kingdom

Official website of the rental company

The rental company

Spaceships, the compact campervan for an Australian road trip

Spaceships rents compact campervans, designed for couples, solo travellers and small groups who want a manoeuvrable vehicle rather than a large motorhome. The brand is also present in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In Australia, it serves Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Cairns, as well as Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, which few rental companies offer.

Four models make up the range, all with automatic gearboxes. The Alpha Budget, the Beta Standard and the Beta 2S Premium sleep two; their names indicate different levels of equipment, detailed on each vehicle page. The Beta 4berth goes up to four berths. A kitchen area and storage are part of the layout, but no model offers a washroom.

In the offers observed by CoolDrive in Australia, mileage is always unlimited and the excess is around €3,100, whatever the model.

Our view: an economical formula that is easy to get to grips with, with a network that covers the east coast well. On the other hand, the layout remains basic, with no washroom, Darwin and the Red Centre are not served, and vehicles go quickly in high season: book early.

Rental company profile

Spaceships Rentals in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Spaceships Rentals suits your trip.

General information

Brand
Spaceships · campervan rental company in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom
Vehicle type
Compact campervans · no coachbuilt motorhome or washroom in the range
Range
Alpha Budget, Beta Standard, Beta 2S Premium, Beta 4berth · all four models appear in our observations
Capacity
2 berths, or 4 on the Beta 4berth
Transmission
Automatic · on all four models

Rental conditions

Kilometres driven
Unlimited · no offer observed in Australia with a cap
Excess
About €3,100 · from €3,092 to €3,112 in our observations of 20 October 2026
Driver’s age
Stated in the offer · with the required years of licence holding
Foreign licence
Accepted with conditions · international permit or translation if not in English
Security deposit
Credit card in most cases · amount specified before booking
Return to another city
Possible depending on the offer · visible in the engine by changing the arrival city
Unsealed roads
To check · the rental company’s terms list prohibited roads

Insurance and extras

Additional cover
Depending on the offer · to reduce the excess amount
Accessories
Child seats, camping gear… · list and prices in the offer details

Network and availability

East coast
Sydney, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns · two depots in Sydney, on Botany Road
South and West
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart · suburban depots: Williamstown North, Semaphore, Welshpool, Cambridge
Near airports
Brisbane and Hobart · Eagle Farm and Cambridge are next to the airports; no depot in a terminal
Other countries
New Zealand, United Kingdom
The fleet

Spaceships Rentals vehicles in Australia

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

4x4 with roof tent

Sleeper van

Observed prices

Prices recorded at Spaceships Rentals in Australia

Vehicle Winter July Summer January Autumn April
Campervan from €32/day median €55/day from €61/day median €83/day from €40/day median €73/day

Daily prices recorded at Spaceships Rentals on October 20, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in Australia: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €3,092.

Branches

Spaceships Rentals branches in Australia

Network

Spaceships Rentals also operates in 3 other countries

Comparison

Spaceships Rentals compared with other rental companies in Australia

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company Vehicles Mileage Best for
Spaceships Rentals Compact campervans (Alpha Budget, Beta Standard, Beta 2S Premium, Beta 4berth) Unlimited in 100% of offers observed Couples and small groups, 8 cities including Airlie Beach
Jucy Rentals Vans with 2 to 4 berths (Coaster, Crib Plus, Condo) Unlimited in 100% of offers observed 10 cities, including Darwin, as well as the major cities
Awesome Campers Small campervans (Compact Camper, Sun Chaser, Buddy Camper, Coast Hopper Camper) Unlimited in 100% of offers observed Simple vans, 8 departure cities
GoCheap Campervans High-top campervans and larger models (Hi Top, Tamar, Henty, Derwent) Unlimited in 100% of offers observed 2- or 4-seat vans, 6 departure cities
Travellers Autobarn Wide range of vans (X Wagon, Budgie Van, Kuga Campervan, Hi5 Camper) Unlimited in 100% of offers observed Many models observed, 6 cities
Our view

Spaceships Rentals: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Spaceships Rentals is ideal if…

  • You are travelling solo or as a couple and want a vehicle that gets around town easily
  • You dream of the Queensland coast and the Whitsunday Islands, departing from Airlie Beach
  • Your itinerary covers thousands of kilometres: no cap in the offers observed
  • You have never driven on the left and prefer an automatic gearbox
  • You are travelling as four on a tight budget: the Beta 4berth offers four berths

Spaceships Rentals is not ideal if…

  • You insist on a shower and toilet in the vehicle
  • Your trip starts in Darwin or Alice Springs, where Spaceships has no depot
  • You are travelling as five or more: no model exceeds four berths
  • You want to leave the tarmac: for unsealed roads, a 4x4 from RedSands Campers or Adventure Rentals will suit you better
  • An excess of around €3,100 seems too heavy to you without additional cover
Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Spaceships Rentals

  1. Alpha, Beta or Beta 2S: compare the equipment

    For two people, Spaceships offers the Alpha Budget, the Beta Standard and the Beta 2S Premium. Their names announce distinct levels of trim, but only each vehicle’s page says what really changes: bedding, kitchen, storage. Compare them for your dates, as the prices observed often overlap.

  2. Build an itinerary around Airlie Beach

    The Airlie Beach depot lets you start or finish a trip in the heart of Queensland, near the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. A route between Brisbane, Airlie Beach and Cairns follows the coast: check in the engine whether one-way hire is offered for your dates.

  3. Prefer the southern winter for the North

    From May to October, tropical Queensland is drier and more pleasant to explore by campervan. July is also when our observations show the lowest Spaceships prices. For Hobart, Melbourne or Adelaide, on the other hand, the southern summer, from December to February, offers milder weather.

  4. Plan for excess cover

    With an excess observed at around €3,100 on all models, a scratch or a chipped windscreen can be costly. Check in the offer whether additional cover reduces this amount, and make sure your credit card accepts the security deposit hold.

  5. Pack smart in a small space

    A compact campervan leaves little room for large hard suitcases. Travel with soft bags that are easy to slip under the bed or into the lockers. In the Beta 4berth, four travellers share the same space: keep luggage to the bare minimum.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Spaceships Rentals

How much does a Spaceships hire cost in Australia?

For a 15-day hire, our prices observed in October 2026 start a Spaceships campervan at €32 per day, mandatory fees included, for a July departure. Median prices stand at around €55 per day in July, €73 in April and €83 in January, in the height of the southern summer. The final price depends on the model, the depot and your dates.

Which Spaceships model should you choose?

Solo or as two, three models are possible: the Alpha Budget, the Beta Standard and the Beta 2S Premium, whose names suggest a step up in trim; the exact equipment appears on each vehicle page. The Beta 4berth, with four seats and four berths, is the only one designed for a family or a group of friends.

Do Spaceships campervans have a shower and toilet?

No. All four Spaceships models are compact campervans, with no washroom on board. You therefore need to rely on campsites, equipped rest areas and public showers, which are plentiful on Australian beaches. If a washroom is essential, turn to a coachbuilt motorhome from another rental company, comparing offers in the engine.

Is mileage limited with Spaceships in Australia?

No: in all the Spaceships offers observed by CoolDrive in Australia, kilometres are unlimited, with no surcharge based on distance driven. You can therefore cover the east coast from Sydney to Cairns, about 2,500 km by the coastal road, without working out an allowance. Still, check this line in the details of the offer you choose.

Where are the Spaceships depots in Australia?

Spaceships has two depots in Sydney, in Botany and Banksmeadow, and one depot in each of these cities: Melbourne (Williamstown North), Brisbane (Eagle Farm), Adelaide (Semaphore), Perth (Welshpool), Hobart (Cambridge), Cairns and Airlie Beach. All are located outside airport terminals: check the vehicle handover times and plan your transfer.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Spaceships Rentals

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Public rating of Spaceships Rentals

Public rating of the rental company: 3.7/5 (170 reviews)

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

Service meets my expectations.

(anonymous)
Australia · Feb 2024
Avis Vérifiés

Reactive responses, significant rental offer

C.
Australia · Nov 2023
Trustpilot

Very good from the quote to the rental, I recommend!

Veronique B.
Australia · Sep 2025
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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Spaceships campervan hire in Australia

Why book Spaceships with CoolDrive?

CoolDrive sets Spaceships campervans against the offers of other Australian rental companies, with prices including mandatory fees. Before booking, you know what the offer covers: mileage, excess, options. An expert can help you choose between the Alpha and the Betas, and CoolDrive adds its complimentary packs to your hire.

What is the excess with Spaceships in Australia?

Our October 2026 observations show an excess of around €3,100 for all Spaceships models, from the Alpha Budget to the Beta 4berth. This is the maximum amount you pay in the event of damage. Additional cover can reduce it depending on the offer, and the security deposit is generally blocked on a credit card.

Can you do a one-way hire with Spaceships?

It depends on the offer and the depots chosen. In the engine, enter an arrival city different from the departure city: compatible offers are displayed, with any fees. Routes along the east coast, between Sydney, Brisbane, Airlie Beach and Cairns, are the most natural for this kind of trip.

What are the conditions for driving a Spaceships campervan?

Each Spaceships offer specifies the minimum hire age and the number of years of licence holding required: read them before booking. The campervans can be driven with a standard car licence. If yours is written in a language other than English, Australian rules require an official translation or an international driving permit to accompany it.

Is a Spaceships campervan suitable for the Outback?

For the main sealed roads of the Centre and the West, yes, provided you plan your stops carefully. Dirt roads are generally restricted by the rental company’s terms. For the Gibb River Road or the Cape York tracks, look instead for an equipped 4x4 from a specialist rental company.

When to travel with Spaceships to pay less?

Our observations place the lowest Spaceships prices in July, during the southern winter, and the highest in January, in the peak summer season. July is a good time for Cairns, Airlie Beach and northern Queensland. For January, book several months in advance: small campervans go quickly during the summer holidays.

About us

Hire a Spaceships campervan in Australia with CoolDrive Nomad

Spaceships is aimed at travellers who want to explore Australia in a small campervan, without the burden of a large vehicle. Its depots cover the east coast, from Sydney to Cairns via Brisbane and Airlie Beach, as well as Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart. The four models, all automatic, range from the Alpha Budget for two to the Beta 4berth for four, with unlimited kilometres in all the offers observed.

On CoolDrive Nomad, compare Spaceships with Jucy Rentals, Awesome Campers, GoCheap Campervans or Travellers Autobarn, and book at the price shown, mandatory fees included. Remember to check the excess, the possibility of returning to another city and the permitted roads. Need help with the model, the depot or the season? Our experts guide you according to your itinerary.

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