Campervan Hire Adelaide

Wondering where your first stop should be while on a motorhome hire trip in Australia? Explore Adelaide! Capital of South Australia and coastal gem, Adelaide is home to about 1.3 million people. It is a bustling city, known for its incredible museums and nearby wineries easily accessible aboard a campervan rental. Australia’s fifth-largest metropolis, Adelaide will keep you entertained and enamoured, but don’t stay too long - there’s a lot to see when you venture out with your Adelaide camper hire.

Motorhome Rental Adelaide - Book online with Motorhome Republic

When it comes to motorhome / campervan rentals, Adelaide offers a variety of vehicle options for every shape and size. Simply type your travel dates into our powerful search engine and filter the results based on rental brand, group size and even price. Finding the best deal and the perfect vehicle for your campervan rental Adelaide trip is easy with Motorhome Republic. Search, compare and book online - get ready for an epic motorhome tour in Adelaide, South Australia.

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Where to go with your Adelaide campervan hire?

Browse our selection of itineraries that begin or end in Adelaide, access handy tips from experienced adventurers, and chop and change as you see fit to make the most of your time to explore South Australia. If you have more time, you can visit other regions and head north to the Outback, east to Sydney or cross the Nullarbor Plain on your way to a motorhome adventure in Broome or Perth.

If you’re keen to explore the outer stretches with your campervan rental from Adelaide, check out these highlights:

• The Barossa Valley - Love wine? This region is one of Australia’s most famous, providing visitors with tastes of vino, craft beer, cheese and more. So get your motorhome hire in Adelaide and head to this region to get a taste of their hospitality.

• Fleurieu Peninsula - Try the famous wines at McLaren Vale and enjoy a seaside visit to the cute town of Victor Harbour.

• Mount Gambier - Bedazzled by the mysterious lake on top of the mountain that changes colour throughout the year. Next, head your motorhome hire Adelaide underground and stop by the Tantanoola Caves for an exciting tour.

• Baird Bay - Water-based activities are where it’s at in this seaside town. Dive, boat, fish, swim with dolphins, interact with sea lions - you name it this place has it.

• Flinders Ranges National Park - This is a gorgeous mountain range and the nation’s largest. Learn about Aboriginal history, get stuck into incredible nature, and explore by a car hire, by bike, by a cheap campervan hire Adelaide, or by foot or plane.

• Lake Eyre - This natural wonder in the Eyre Peninsula becomes the largest lake in Australia when it fills with water. At 15 metres below sea level, it’s the nation’s lowest point.

Adelaide campervan hire holiday - When to go?

Everyone has their preferences when it comes to holidays and seasonal favourites are no exception. It is best to plan ahead of time to be able to make a sound decision on which Adelaide campervan holiday you should be aiming for.

Here’s what to expect in Adelaide throughout the year:

• Summer: From December through February, Adelaide gets pretty hot. Pack sunscreen! Average highs are around 28 degrees Celsius. This is the most popular time for motorhome holidays in South Australia, so book early.

• Winter: From June through August, the temperature drops to the mid to late teens (degrees Celsius). You can expect some rain but fewer crowds.

• Spring and autumn: From September to November and March to May respectively, enjoy South Australia in its mild temperatures and fantastic colour.

Adelaide boasts many attractions for the intrepid traveller. The city centre is easy to navigate with a vehicle and offers abundantly beautiful beaches and landscape in close proximity. It is also the gateway to heaps of exciting destinations in nearly every direction including the Great Ocean Road.

Wondering where to get your motorhome rental in Adelaide? Type your desired dates of travel into our search engine and browse from a selection of international and local campervan hire Adelaide suppliers with competitive rates. From well-known brands like Britz and Apollo to smaller local companies like Kangaroo Campers and Travel Wheels, you can decide what works best for your travel plans.

Real Value RV, Apollo Motorhomes, Cheapa Campers

Real Value RV has a selection of campervans with good rates for travellers looking to start their journey from Adelaide, including a 2 berth Toyota Hiace hitop that also has room for a child, and a 2 berth campervan with a toilet and shower on board for a fully equipped trip. Plus, you can also hire a 2 berth 4WD or a 6 berth motorhome from Real Value RV. The Adelaide address of Apollo Motorhomes is in 338 South Road, Croydon Park, has several options in campervans and motorhomes, such as the 4 berth Endeavour camper, the 2 berth fully contained Tourer camper, and the 6 berth deluxe motorhome. Cheapa Campers offers everything from a standard hitop, to a 4WD motorhome or trailfinder, and a large motorhome.

These three brands share a depot at 969 Port Road Cheltenham, which is 11 kilometres from both the city and the airport. This Adelaide branch is open daily from 8am to 4.30pm between September 1 and March 31, and has the same opening times for the rest of the year but is closed on Sundays. Generally speaking, the depot is closed on public holidays, but you can have a pick up date / drop off date of April 25 or December 26 for a fee.

Britz Campervans, Maui Motorhomes and Mighty Campers

Britz, Maui and Mighty are owned by the same vehicle rental company, which is why they are all located at 376 Sir Donald Bradman Drive in Brooklyn Park, Adelaide. However, they each offer a different range of campervan / motorhome rentals. Mighty’s selection starts at simple vans and hitops, includes a two-person van that has a bathroom on board, and has four-person vans and motorhomes, as well as a large 6 berth RV for larger groups of passengers.

Maui also offers a 6 berth motorhome - the River - which is designed with families in mind. Other rental vehicles in Maui’s range include a four-person Beach compact motorhome, a 3 berth Ultima plus, and their smallest, a 2 berth Ultima campervan. Britz has the largest selection, from hitops and large vans to 4WDs and spacious motorhomes suited to groups of six. The Adelaide branch is only 2.1 kilometres from the domestic airport and 1.1 kilometres from the international airport. The depot's opening hours are from 7.30am to 4pm for 7 days from September 1 to April 30, and from 10am to 4pm May 1 to August 31, bar Sundays. Note that Britz, Mighty, and Maui do not operate on public holidays.

Around Australia Motorhomes and Awesome

Around Australia Motorhomes is located in the Acacia Airport parking area at 91 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton. It also acts as an agent for Awesome, which is why you’ll find this brand at the same spot. The depot is 5 kilometres from Adelaide Airport, which will take about 10 minutes by taxi, or 15 minutes by bus. Awesome Campers have a range of affordable vans - many of which are painted with bright graphic designs - from standard to deluxe, all suited for pairs or couples.

Around Australia Motorhomes has a very large range of comfortable RVs suited for three to six adults. This selection includes a fully contained 3 berth van, to a super luxurious 6 berth Grand Tourer Iveco Daily motorhome. All rentals from Around Australia come with 24-hour roadside assistance, travel maps, outdoor tables and chairs, and more, as part of the deal. The Adelaide depot has hours from 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday, and on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon. If your flight gets in late or you need to change your vehicle pick up date or drop off date, you can pre-arrange after-hours service to as late as 11.30pm at the discretion of the vendor for a fee of $100.

Energi Motorhomes, Kangaroo Campervans and Calypso Campers

Sharing a location at in Brooklyn Park, Energi, Kangaroo and Calypso are just a kilometre from Adelaide Airport. You can walk there within 15 minutes, or jump on one of the buses that departs every 30 minutes (there are no transfer services). Opening hours are from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to noon on Saturdays.

Energi Motorhomes and Calypso Campers share some of the same campervans for hire. This includes the 2 berth Funkampa budget van, the 3 berth hitop Princess or Sturt, and the 4 berth Hume. In addition to these campers, Energi adds a selection of fully contained motorhomes and vans suited for two to six passengers. Kangaroo Campervans offers several vans, a micro deluxe 4 berth camper and a deluxe 6 berth RV. When you hire campervan Adelaide with Kangaroo, your basic insurance, unlimited kilometres, and use of outdoor table and chairs are free with the rental.

Camperman Campervans

Camperman Motorhome Rentals has all the extras to make campervan hiring with them attractive. They allow drivers from the age of 19, offer unlimited kilometres, include free roadside assistance, don’t charge for extra drivers, and all rentals come with comprehensive insurance for peace of mind. One of their most popular rentals is a four-person hitop Paradise campervan that has 50 per cent more space than your usual camper, and an on-board toilet and shower. There are also motorhomes hire with space for three sleepers, all of which (including the Paradise) have seating space for five, meaning you can bring a tent and take the whole family on holiday. The oldest of these vans are from around 2001, while the newest are 2009 models.

Camperman Campers Adelaide branch is found at 127-129 Richmond Rd, Richmond, 6 kilometres from the airport and 15 minutes away by taxi. The depot is open 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 11am on Saturdays. If you need to pick up your rental vehicle on a Sunday, this can be arranged with the branch crew when you book for an $80 fee. If you return the vehicle later than agreed, you will be charged $150 minimum.

Please take note that usual schedules may also be changed, like after hours drop off for the different rental suppliers or branch locations, to celebrate the following holidays and events:

• Christmas Day

• Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday

• Adelaide Cup Day

• ANZAC Day

• Australia Day

• The Queen's Birthday

• Labour Day

• Boxing Day

Likewise, to address the Covid-19 threat, all suppliers in Adelaide have adjusted their policies for cleanliness and overall health covering their branch facilities, the vehicles being rented, and the staff.

Start your Australian motorhome adventure from the cosmopolitan coastal city of Adelaide. Tucked away in SA, the state capital is a great spot to begin your campervan holiday with fewer tourists than the east coast.

Here you’ll find a list of activities to do in the palm-tree city, where to go next and when the top annual festivals are taking place. Choose from numerous routes exploring the Red Centre, the Nullabor, or tackle a cross country trip to Sydney. With our help, your campervan trip will be planned in no time.

Let’s plan your Australian motorhome route!

Motorhome Itineraries beginning or ending in Adelaide

Head in any direction for an adventurous road trip, each offering unique destinations, activities and places to explore. Follow one of our planned itineraries or create your own route with your desired hotspots.

Red Centre Adventure: Adelaide to Darwin (or Darwin to Adelaide)

Start from the tip-top of Australia in Darwin or on the southern coast in Adelaide for a once-in-a-lifetime experience through the Red Centre. Take as little as 18 days or as many as 36 for this Outback adventure. Head into the Australian desert and visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park for a sunset at Uluru, a sacred fiery red rock monument. Admire ancient cave paintings, take a sunset camel tour, try an exhilarating quad bike cruise and more. Stop in the colourful Red Centre city of Alice Springs to stock up on supplies before heading north to Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park for an adventure-filled trip through one of the most biodiverse nature reserves in the world.

Down Under Wonders: Sydney to Adelaide (or Adelaide to Sydney)

Travel across southeastern Australia through four territories visiting national parks and encountering unique wildlife, starting in Sydney. Head towards Canberra, the nation’s capital, visiting the Royal National Park and the disappearing Lake George. Next, drive down to Melbourne, making sure to visit Kinglake National Park for a perfect view of where you’re heading, plus the Great Dividing Range and Yarra Valley. Hang out in the artsy, diverse Victorian capital, then cruise down the Limestone Coast with stops at Mount Gambier and Naracoorte Caves. Wrap up the trip through Coorong National Park before ending in Adelaide. This trip takes anywhere from 12 to 25 days.

The Nullarbor: Adelaide to Perth (or Perth to Adelaide)

In 10 to 21 days, cross the Nullarbor beginning in Adelaide. First swing around Spencer Gulf with the chance to visit Barossa Valley and Clare Valley, both popular wine-making regions. Dive with sharks and chow down in the seafood capital known as Port Lincoln. Swing through Nullarbor town visiting its national park and caves. After this stop, the landscape changes dramatically to one long straight road through the Australian wilderness. Visit the Super Pit in Kalgoorlie, one of the biggest producers of gold before making your way across to WA’s capital city. While in Perth, check out Fremantle, the city’s favourite neighbourhood for its history, architecture and culture.

South Coast Drive: Adelaide to Melbourne (or Melbourne to Adelaide)

This motorhome hire itinerary will knock off a major Australia bucket list item - a cruise down the Great Ocean Road in your campervan rental. Experience one of the top road trips in the nation visiting epic land formations carved along the ocean including the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Swing through some of the best surf beaches in Australia before wrapping up the campervan journey in Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city known for its diverse culture and artistic influence.

Prefer to start your Australia campervan adventure somewhere else? Check out motorhome rentals in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or explore Tasmania with a Launceston campervan rental. Alternatively, you can also have Alice Springs as your next pick up location. You can also search for Perth campervan hire or book a motorhome rental in Townsville and begin your tour from there.