Off Road Campervan Hire Perth

The Australian Government has introduced new laws regarding the operation of motorised recreational vehicles, including camper vans. The new legislation came into effect from 1st January 2015, and these changes mean that drivers must now hold an operator's licence before they drive off road vehicles such as camper vans. If you're planning on driving off-road camper van hire Perth then you'll need to take out a special insurance policy, known as a "Motor Vehicle Excise Insurance" or MVET. This insurance covers damage caused by accidents while operating a motorised recreational vehicle, such as a camper van. It does not cover damages caused by other types of accident, such as collisions with animals or trees, or being hit by another vehicle.

You should check if your insurer offers coverage for motorised recreational vehicles. If not, you can purchase additional insurance through the Motor Accident Fund. There are two types of policies offered by the fund: standard cover and optional cover. Standard cover provides protection against bodily injury and property damage arising from the use of a motorised recreational vehicle. Optional cover extends the standard cover to include personal injuries and death resulting from the use of a motorised recreational vehicle. In addition to providing basic liability cover, the optional cover also protects passengers who are injured during travel in a motorised recreational vehicle.

If you decide to buy extra insurance, remember that there are some exclusions to the standard cover.

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)

Can I drop off my campervan somewhere other than Australia?

In many cases you can. Note that if you do, there is likely to be an increased cost.

How does the insurance work in Australia?

The campervan insurance is almost always included in the vehicle hire cost, but this usually does not include the full excess (see below).

Will there be an excess for campervan hire Australia?

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.

Can I compare prices in Australia?

Absolutely! Our search engine lets you compare across a range of campervan providers to secure the best deal.

Is there a charge for using a card to hire a campervan in Australia?

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.