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Reputable campervan rental companies in Australia?

11 months ago about Australia

My husband and I want to drive from Cairns to Sydney (Nov-Dec) and are trying to find a good campervan company to rent from. So far all I can find are horror stories and no helpful information on good, solid, trustworthy companies to rent from. I know to definitely stay away from Apollo, but other than that, I'm at a bit of a loss. Any suggestions?

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Asked by DanielleS via WorldNomads.com

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  Hey Danielle,
  
  Sounds like an exciting trip! All I can say is, avoid the cheaper van companies – the less you pay, the more you'll suffer! You're really going to have to splurge on that. My best advice would be to hire a diesel van, petrol is often more expensive.
  
  I hired a van through Britz Campervans in New Zealand, and they were really reliable, responsive when we needed help (our nav man stopped working, so they didn't add any additional charges at the end of the trip to cover my phone bill!), and the vehicles were all in pristine conditions.
  
  Look, I'm from Sydney, so I've never needed to rent a van in Aus, but hopefully this helps.
  
  About to answer your other question shortly... 11 months ago

  Answered by Milly via WorldNomads.com
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  This is very good to know, thank you Milly! We will also be driving through New Zealand, and are trying to decide between campervan and car at the moment (trying to figure out the most cost-effective option), so having this information is great. Thanks again! 11 months ago

  Answered by DanielleS via WorldNomads.com
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  100% go by van! Everyone said to me that it'd be expensive, and if we wanted to save money we should hire a car and stay in hotels, but boy were we glad we didn't!
  Again, go diesel option for sure in New Zealand, they have a few sneaky road taxes for petrol vehicles.
  When are you doing the road trip in NZ? 11 months ago

  Answered by Milly via WorldNomads.com
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  Hi Danielle,
  
  Have you checked out Traveller's Autobarn? I've only ever had positive experiences with them.
  
  Cheers
  Alicia 11 months ago

  Answered by Alicia Crosariol via WorldNomads.com
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  Thank you again Milly and Alicia!!
  
  Milly, our road trip in New Zealand will be in January. 11 months ago

  Answered by DanielleS via WorldNomads.com
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  Ahh you will love it! We did an 11 day road trip over Dec/Jan just passed - best trip of my life!
  More than happy to help. Safe travels! 11 months ago

  Answered by Milly via WorldNomads.com
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  We did the same trip last year, well almost. We did Brisbane to Sydney with Travellers Autobarn and loved every minute. I remember them having deals leaving from Cairns, so check them out too. www.travellers-autobarn.com.au
  Good luck. So wish we were going again. 8 months ago

  Answered by Kate F via Travellr.com