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Camperman Australia Campervan Hire
Budget Toyota HiAce campervans for 2 to 4 with unlimited km and a AU$500 excess, from 5 east coast depots.
Price range
Budget
Founded
Countries
Australia
Vehicle types
Campervan
Sleeps
2 to 4
Best for
Backpackers and budget travellers on the east coast
About Camperman
Camperman Australia is a privately held, Australian-owned campervan rental company based in Cairns. It trades through Camperman Australia Group Pty Ltd, registered since 2004, and has no sister brands, so it is not part of thl, JUCY or any other rental group. It rents from five depots: Cairns, Airlie Beach, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Every Camperman is a Toyota HiAce high-top campervan running on petrol, from the 2 to 3 berth Juliette and Maxie 3 to the Maxie 4 Deluxe, the only model with a shower and toilet, and the five-seat Paradise Family 5. The daily rate includes unlimited kilometres, damage cover with a AU$500 excess, free extra drivers, tolls, bedding and a kitchen kit.
Is Camperman a good choice?
Camperman suits backpackers, couples and budget families travelling the east coast who want a simple price with few add-ons. Drivers can hire from 18, and there is no one-way fee between Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Its Google branch ratings average 4.2 out of 5 across about 1,360 reviews. The trade-offs are older vans, depots closed on Sundays and a 5-day minimum hire, so compare Spaceships or Travellers Autobarn on price.
Search below and we compare Camperman's live prices with other brands, with current hot deals applied automatically.
Camperman campervan hire in Australia
Camperman's fleet is four Toyota HiAce high-top campervans, all on petrol: the Juliette 2-3 (manual only and the cheapest), the Maxie 3 (manual or automatic), the Maxie 4 Deluxe with a shower and toilet, and the Paradise Family 5, which seats five and sleeps four inside, with a tent supplied for a fifth traveller. There are no 4WDs or motorhomes, and the Paradise Family 5 isn't in our live search yet.
One-way hires between Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne have no one-way fee, while Airlie Beach adds AU$250. The Juliette and Paradise must stay in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, and returning to a depot you didn't book costs AU$1,500 plus the daily rate.
Depot addresses
1/384 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
A$250 location fee; no shuttle; confirm the address when you book
Opening hours
Pick-ups run 10am to 3pm on weekdays and returns are due by 3pm, with a AU$150 late fee after that. Saturday handovers run in a short morning window, so confirm the time when you book. Depots close on Sundays and all public holidays, including Good Friday to Easter Monday, and an arranged Sunday or holiday pick-up costs AU$110. There are no airport shuttles, and online check-in is needed at least 7 days before pick-up.
Vehicles
Campervan
Camperman Maxie 4 Deluxe
Toyota HiAce super-long-wheelbase high-top with two doubles, cassette toilet, hot shower, 80 L fridge and 2 rear child-seat anchor points.
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Camperman Maxie 3 Hi-Top
Toyota HiAce high-top for two or three with a dinette double, roof single, inside kitchen and microwave; manual or automatic not guaranteed.
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Camperman Juliette 2-3 Hi-Top
Cheapest Camperman, an older manual Toyota HiAce high-top with dinette double, roof single and microwave; limited to QLD, NSW and VIC.
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Camperman Paradise Family 5 Hi-Top
Five-seat automatic Toyota HiAce high-top with two doubles inside plus a tent for a fifth traveller; limited to QLD, NSW and VIC.
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Vehicle specs, floor plans, photos, depot addresses, opening hours and fees come from Camperman and can change at any time. Please confirm the details when you book.
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Pros, cons and good to know
Pros
- Simple pricing: unlimited kilometres, damage cover with a AU$500 excess, tolls, linen and a kitchen kit are all included
- Drivers can hire from 18 up to 85
- Free extra drivers
- No one-way fee between Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- The Maxie 4 Deluxe has a shower and toilet and guaranteed automatic transmission
- Relocation deals from AU$1 a day between depots
Cons
- Older vans, with builds dating from 2008 to 2021 depending on the model
- Only the Maxie 4 Deluxe has a toilet and shower, and the Juliette is manual only
- A 5-day minimum hire priced the same as 10 days, plus a AU$180 admin fee on every booking
- Depots close on Sundays and public holidays, and there are no airport transfers
Good to know
- Driver age: 18 to 85, with at least 12 months of driving experience
- Licence: full licence; non-English licences need an International Driving Permit or an approved translation
- Bond: AU$500 charged to your card at pick-up and refunded 5 to 10 business days after a clean return; single-vehicle accidents add AU$250 to the excess
- Where you can drive: the Juliette and Paradise Family 5 must stay in Queensland, NSW and Victoria; the Maxie models can go further but not at night in WA, SA, Tasmania or the NT
- Roads: 2WD vehicles stay on sealed roads, and beaches are off limits for every vehicle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Camperman Australia any good?
Camperman is a solid budget option if you want a simple all-in price and don't need a new van. Its five branches average 4.2 out of 5 on Google across about 1,360 reviews, with praise for low prices and friendly staff and complaints about older, worn vans and damage disputes at drop-off.
Who owns Camperman?
Camperman is privately held and Australian owned, trading as Camperman Australia Group Pty Ltd from its head office in Cairns. It has no sister brands and is not linked to thl, JUCY, Mighty or Travellers Autobarn.
Where are Camperman's depots?
Camperman has five depots: Cairns North (the head office), Airlie Beach, Virginia in Brisbane, Caringbah in southern Sydney and Coburg North in Melbourne. It has no depots in Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Hobart or the Gold Coast.
How much is the Camperman bond?
The Camperman bond is AU$500, charged to your credit or debit card at pick-up and refunded about 5 to 10 business days after a damage-free return. It matches the AU$500 excess, and single-vehicle accidents add a further AU$250.
How old do you need to be to hire from Camperman?
You need to be between 18 and 85 with at least 12 months of driving experience. Learner permits are not accepted, so check with Camperman if you hold a provisional licence.
Which Camperman van has a shower and toilet?
Only the Maxie 4 Deluxe has a shower and cassette toilet. It sleeps four in two double beds, is always automatic and is the model Camperman lists for travelling with young children.
Does Camperman charge a one-way fee?
No, one-way hires between Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne have no one-way fee. Airlie Beach adds a AU$250 location fee, charged once even if you pick up and drop off there.
What is included in a Camperman hire?
The rate includes unlimited kilometres, damage cover with a AU$500 excess, roadside assistance, free extra drivers, tolls, bedding and towels for each traveller and a full kitchen kit. A AU$180 admin fee is added to every booking.
What is the minimum hire with Camperman?
The minimum hire is 5 days, and hires of 5 to 10 days cost the same total, so a short trip pays for 10 days. Daily rates drop for hires longer than 10 days.
Can I take a Camperman van to Western Australia or the Northern Territory?
Only the Maxie 3 and Maxie 4 can leave Queensland, NSW and Victoria, and they must not be driven at night in WA, SA, Tasmania or the NT. The Juliette and Paradise Family 5 stay on the east coast, and islands need written approval.
Does Camperman pick up from the airport?
No, Camperman has no airport or hotel transfers, so take a taxi, rideshare or public transport. Cairns is about 5 km from the airport, Sydney about 13 km and Brisbane about 15 minutes by car.
Is Camperman open on Sundays?
No, every depot is closed on Sundays and public holidays. A Sunday or holiday pick-up has to be arranged in advance and costs AU$110.