Why rent with Traveller's Autobarn?

Travellers Autobarn can be one of the cheapest campervan hire options on the market, especially in off-peak seasons. Their Campervans for hire are all factory built, purpose built for you to rent. They are reliable and functional and there’s plenty of space - making it one of the most cost effective way to explore Australia

All campervans are fitted out quite nicely, the hi-top campers being particularly liveable.

These guys have been renting campervans and cars to Aussies and Backpackers since 1993 - so they know their stuff!

Some points to consider before hiring...

This is a budget campervan hire option - so don't expect immaculate service. Nevertheless, Travellers Autobarn still have a decent reputation online.

About Traveller's Autobarn Australia...

From the outset, Travellers Autobarn focused entirely on these special needs. As ex-backpackers, all of us decided to provide the kind of service we would expect ourselves. What you see today is the result. None of the car dealers that were selling to backpackers in 1993 still exist today!

All our branches are in the heart of backpacker areas and since 1993 we have opened several locations around Australia. Sydney in 1993, Cairns in 1999, Brisbane & Melbourne in 2002, Darwin & Perth in 2005.

We are also proud to announce that we have opened two branches in New Zealand too.

Travellers Autobarn knows Australia inside out – it’s our home! We also know cars and love our job. Basically, the idea of travelling around Australia by bus is simply out of the question. For most Aussies, not just the adventurous ones, but students, families and retirees, the only way to see Australia is by car.

Whether you want a car for a week, a month, or a year, Travellers Autobarn has something for you! We have taken much of the risk (for backpackers) out of buying good value cars. We have also restored confidence in the buyback system with our fixed and written Guaranteed Buyback.

Travellers Autobarn Rental Locations Australia

Our Guide to Scoring the Cheapest Campervan Hire Deals...

The daily financial struggle is something a lot of us have to contend with. However - every man, woman and pony is entitled to enjoy the campervan life at least once in their life. So if you're strapped for cash, but still want a kickass holiday, here's a guide to the cheapest campervan hire prices in Australia over a typical calendar year.

★☆☆☆☆ = CHEAP!
★★★★★ = SELL A KIDNEY!

If you really want the best deal on campervan hire, do a bit of research when booking. Take note of these tips:

Avoid Christmas Peak Season:
Between 24th December to 7th January is by the far the most expensive time of the year - all across Australia. It's summer, it's Christmas Holidays, it means you will pay a HEAP more for your rental over this period.

Avoid Easter & Public Holidays:
Easter is the next most expensive time of year to hire a campervan. In Australia, Easter is a long, long weekend - both Friday and Monday are public holidays, so most rental places will either be closed or will charge like a wounded bull!

School Holidays & Uni Breaks:
Take note of School Holiday periods and University semester breaks, prices often increase during these times with demand.

Festivals: There are some major music festivals in Australia that see demand for campervan hire soar. 'Splendour in the Grass' in Byron Bay is one particular festival where 30,000 music-goers migrate in July every year from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

4WD Hire Seasons:
4WD Hire in the top-end Darwin, Cairns, Broome & Alice Springs can get pretty expensive over the dry season (May-October). It's worth considering renting a 4WD on the shoulder of the dry season to save quite significantly on hire costs. From November to April you can forget about heading too far into the outback as temperatures can get as high as 50 degrees Celsius. While the top end usually floods from excessive rain between Dec and March - it's not worth the risk, so best to avoid 4WD hires in Darwin over this time.