Hire A Van To Travel Australia

If you're planning a trip to Australia, then you'll probably want to find out how much things cost there. This is especially true if you plan to travel around Australia's major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. It's not just the cost of accommodation that matters though, but also transport costs. The main mode of public transport in Australia is trains, buses and ferries. There are many ways to get from point A to B, including hiring a van. If you're looking for a cheap way to travel around Australia, then you should consider hiring a van.

You might think that travelling around Australia by train is the cheapest option, however when you factor in the cost of getting to and from the station, then it becomes clear that renting a car is actually going to save you money. Of course, you don't need to rent a car to visit Australia, you can always take a bus or ferry instead. In fact, most people who visit Australia take at least two modes of transport, often taking a flight into an airport near where they intend to stay, before catching a train or bus to their destination. So why bother with a rental car? Well, apart from saving money, you can also avoid traffic jams and parking problems.

The best time to book a van hire is during the summer months, when demand is high. Otherwise, you may end up paying through the nose for a vehicle that isn't needed. As soon as you arrive in Australia, you'll notice that the currency is Australian dollars, rather than British pounds or US dollars.

Hire A Van To Travel Australia

Some useful information about Australia

The unique country code for Australia is AU. You will likely therefore find that country code in your address bar if you visit a website from Australia. With regards to time, Australia lies in the Australia/Sydney timezone, which means that it has a GMT offset of 11.0 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Can I drop off my campervan somewhere other than Australia?
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In many cases you can. Note that if you do, there is likely to be an increased cost.
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How does the insurance work in Australia?
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The campervan insurance is almost always included in the vehicle hire cost, but this usually does not include the full excess (see below).
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Will there be an excess for campervan hire Australia?
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There is likely to be an excess in most cases, however you can usually remove it if you pay a little more per day. You may also be able to arrange with a 3rd party to cover the insurance.
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Can I compare prices in Australia?
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Absolutely! Our search engine lets you compare across a range of campervan providers to secure the best deal.
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Is there a charge for using a card to hire a campervan in Australia?
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In most cases there is a nominal charge to use a credit or debit card, which rarely exceeds 2%. Please note that Visa and Mastercard are the only card types accepted at this time.