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Cruisin Motorhomes Hire
Newer 2 to 6 berth motorhomes, nearly all with a shower and toilet, from 6 branches including Hobart.
Price range
Mid-range
Founded
1999, Tasmania
Countries
Australia
Vehicle types
Campervan, Motorhome
Sleeps
2 to 6
Best for
Couples and families who want a newer motorhome with a bathroom
About Cruisin Motorhomes
Cruisin Motorhomes is a family-owned Tasmanian company that started near Hobart in 1999 as Cruisin' Tasmania Motorhomes. It took its current name when it opened its first mainland branch in Brisbane in 2012, and now rents from six branches: Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns and Perth. It is not part of thl or any listed group, and the same company runs the budget brand GoCheap Campervans.
Cruisin's fleet of more than 700 vehicles runs from 2-berth vans built by Cruisin in Hobart to 4 and 6 berth Fiat Ducato motorhomes built by Avida. Every vehicle is an automatic diesel, the main range is new to 4 years old, and every model except the 2 Berth Hi Top has a shower and toilet. Every hire includes unlimited kilometres.
Is Cruisin Motorhomes a good choice?
Cruisin suits couples and families who want a newer motorhome with a bathroom, especially for a Tasmania trip, since its head office branch sits near Hobart Airport. Its Google branch ratings average 4.6 out of 5 across more than 4,200 reviews. The trade-offs are no pets, drivers aged 21 to 79 only and branches closed on Sundays, so compare Apollo or Britz if you travel with a dog.
Search below and we compare Cruisin's live prices with other brands, with current hot deals applied automatically.
Cruisin Motorhomes hire in Australia
Cruisin's Australian fleet has eight models. The 2-berth Hi Top, Rover and Sandpiper are built by Cruisin in Hobart, and only the Hi Top has no bathroom. The 4 Berth Adventurer, Seeker and Deluxe and the 6 Berth Discovery and Deluxe are Fiat Ducato motorhomes built by Avida, each with a separate shower and toilet. All are automatic diesels and all are 2WD.
The 2-berth vans have no child seat points, while the 4 and 6 berths take up to two child seats. One-way hires between any two branches cost a flat AU$165, longer routes such as Perth to Melbourne can need 21 days, and any branch can send you to Tasmania on the ferry.
Depot addresses
3 Runway Pl, Cambridge TAS 7170
Head office; 5 min from Hobart Airport; closed Sundays 1 May to 31 Aug
10 Wurrook Circuit, Caringbah NSW 2229
Southern Sydney, about 20 min from the airport; closed Sundays
399 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
About 4 min from Cairns Airport; open year round, closed Sundays
5 Kingscote St, Kewdale WA 6105
About 5 min from Perth Airport; 7 day minimum hire; closed Sundays
Opening hours
Branches open 8am to 4:30pm on weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, and close on Sundays. Hobart also opens on Sundays, except from 1 May to 31 August. Arrive at least an hour before closing, and return by 3:30pm, or by noon on Saturdays outside Hobart. All branches close on Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and none has airport transfers or customer parking.
Vehicles
Campervan
Cruisin 2 Berth Hi Top
Hobart-built LDV high-roof van with a dinette that converts to a double, gas cooker, 80 L fridge and microwave on mains power.
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Campervan
Cruisin 2 Berth Rover
Hobart-built LDV van for two with an onboard shower and cassette toilet and a rear dinette that makes up into a double.
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Campervan
Cruisin 2 Berth Sandpiper
Fiat Ducato van with a fixed double bed, shower and toilet, swivel cab seats and walk-through access, built by Cruisin in Hobart.
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Motorhome
Cruisin 4 Berth Adventurer
Fiat-based motorhome with an over-cab double, a rear dinette that converts to a second double and a separate shower and toilet.
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Cruisin 4 Berth Seeker
Fiat-based motorhome with two fixed doubles (over-cab and rear), a roomy ensuite and four seatbelts.
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Motorhome
Cruisin 4 Berth Deluxe
Newest Cruisin 4-berth, under two years old, with two doubles, separate shower and toilet, reverse camera and smart TV.
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Motorhome
Cruisin 6 Berth Discovery
Six-seatbelt family motorhome with an over-cab double plus two dinettes that convert to doubles and a separate shower and toilet.
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Motorhome
Cruisin 6 Berth Deluxe
Newer six-berth on the Discovery layout, under two years old, adding a reverse camera, smart TV and phone mirroring.
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Vehicle specs, floor plans, photos, depot addresses, opening hours and fees come from Cruisin Motorhomes and can change at any time. Please confirm the details when you book.
Current deals
Cruisin' Early Bird Discount and save 5%
Plan ahead and save 5% with the Cruisin’ Motorhomes Early Bird Discount. Simply book your campervan or motorhome at least 125 days before your travel date and enjoy savings across the entire Cruisin’ and GoCheap fleet. Available on all locations and vehicle types, this is a great way to lock in your preferred vehicle and secure extra value on your next road trip.
Booking Period: Ongoing
Pickup Dates: Valid when booked 125 days or more before travel
Drop Off By: Varies by booking
Pick Up Location/s: All Locations
Drop Off Location/s: All Locations
Vehicles: All Cruisin’ Motorhomes and GoCheap Motorhomes vehicles
Terms and Conditions apply
Hot deal is automatically applied in our pricing
Pros, cons and good to know
Pros
- Newer fleet: the main range is new to 4 years old and the Deluxe models new to 2 years
- Every model except the 2 Berth Hi Top has a shower and toilet
- A flat AU$165 one-way fee between any of the six branches
- Unlimited kilometres, and up to three drivers at no extra charge
- 10% off for hires of 21 days or more, which can be combined with a 5% early bird discount
- A Hobart branch, and mainland hires can take the Spirit of Tasmania ferry
Cons
- No pets, apart from registered guide or service dogs
- The standard AU$5,000 bond is debited from a physical credit card at pick-up
- Drivers must be 21 to 79 with a full licence held for 2 years, so no P-platers
- No airport transfers or customer parking, and mainland branches close on Sundays
Good to know
- Driver age: 21 to 79, with a full licence held for at least 2 years
- Licence: full licence; non-English licences need an International Driving Permit or an approved translation
- Bond: AU$5,000, refunded within about 14 working days; Liability Reduction (AU$45 a day) or Maximum Cover (AU$55 a day), both capped at 50 days, remove it
- Minimum hire: 5 days, or 7 days from Perth, and 10 days for pick-ups from 26 December to 6 January
- Roads: sealed roads only, apart from well-kept access roads of up to 12 km to commercial campgrounds; no beaches, sand or fire trails
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Cruisin Motorhomes?
Cruisin Motorhomes is a privately held, family-owned business, Cruisin Motorhomes Pty Ltd, with its head office in Cambridge near Hobart Airport. It is not part of thl or another listed group, and the same company runs GoCheap Campervans and Cruisin RV Sales.
Where are Cruisin's branches?
Cruisin has six branches: Hobart (Cambridge), Melbourne (Tullamarine), Sydney (Caringbah), Brisbane (Virginia), Cairns (Cairns North) and Perth (Kewdale). Each is about 3 to 14 km from its city's airport.
How much is the Cruisin bond?
The Cruisin bond is AU$5,000, debited from a physical credit card in the driver's name at pick-up and refunded within about 14 working days. Liability Reduction at AU$45 a day or Maximum Cover at AU$55 a day, each capped at 50 days, removes the bond.
What is the largest Cruisin motorhome?
The largest are the 6 Berth Discovery and 6 Berth Deluxe, Fiat-based motorhomes of 7.2 to 7.4 m with six seatbelts and a separate shower and toilet. Cruisin has nothing bigger, so groups of more than six need two vehicles.
Which Cruisin vehicles have a toilet and shower?
Every model except the 2 Berth Hi Top has a shower and toilet. That includes the 2-berth Rover and Sandpiper vans, as well as all the 4 and 6 berth motorhomes.
Can I do a one-way hire with Cruisin?
Yes, one-way hires between any of the six branches cost a flat AU$165. Long one-ways such as Perth to Melbourne can need a minimum of 21 days.
Can I take a Cruisin motorhome to Tasmania?
Yes, you can take any Cruisin vehicle on the Spirit of Tasmania, but you book and pay for the ferry yourself. Book ferry and campsite space for a 7.3 m vehicle whatever you hire, and note Hobart is the only Tasmanian branch.
How old do you need to be to hire from Cruisin?
Every driver must be between 21 and 79 and hold a full licence for at least 2 years. Learner and provisional licences are not accepted.
Are pets allowed in Cruisin motorhomes?
No, pets are not allowed in any Cruisin vehicle. Only registered guide or service dogs can travel.
Does Cruisin include unlimited kilometres?
Yes, every standard Cruisin rental includes unlimited kilometres. Relocation deals are the exception, with set kilometres and a charge for extra.
Does Cruisin offer a long hire discount?
Yes, Cruisin takes 10% off the daily rate for hires of 21 days or more. It can be combined with the 5% early bird discount for pick-ups at least 125 days after booking.
Is GoCheap Campervans the same company as Cruisin?
Yes, GoCheap Campervans is Cruisin's budget brand, run by the same company from the same branches under the same conditions. It rents older vehicles at lower rates.