As a hotspot for the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns always has a large selection of campervan hire options. When booking with us choose from local outfits or international brands, cars with tents on the roof, 4 or 6 berth motorhomes (RVs that sleep up to four or six people respectively) - any ride is possible with Motorhome Republic. Compare brands and vehicle types in seconds with our powerful search engine.
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Compare Cairns Campervan Rentals - What are the Trusted Brands?
Jucy Campervan Hire
Jucy Rentals is one of the most well-known campervan hire companies in Australia, and has a small but fun fleet of rental vehicles. You’ve got the two-person el cheapo camper van that skips the frills and gets you on the road for less. The Jucy Crib is also a two-person van with a few handy basics such as a fridge, has cooker and a DVD player. Next up is the Jucy Grande, a 4 berth compact van with a handful of fun features and creature comforts. Jucy’s largest and most comfy campervan is the Jucy Condo, a four-berth Nissan Caravan fitted with a simple kitchenette and cassette toilet and shower.
When you arrive at Cairns Airport, you’ll need to make your way to 55 Dutton Street in St Portsmith. The Cairns branch depot's opening hours are from 9am to 4pm weekdays and 9am to 2pm on weekends. Vehicle returns must be made before 2pm on your specified drop off date.
Hippie Campers, Star RV, Real Value RV, Cheapa Campers, Apollo Motorhome Hire Cairns
With so many leading motorhome hire companies in one place, there’s no style or budget that can’t be met at 432-434 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD 4870. Plus, this packed depot is only 5 minutes down the road from Cairns Airport and within 10 minutes driving distance from city centre. The branch is open seven days a week from 8am to 4.30pm, but is closed on Sundays between November and the end of April, and on public holidays such as Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Australia Day.
Star RV is the only motorhome hire company that guarantees every one of its vehicles is less than a year old, and every single Pegasus, Hercules, Phoenix and Aquila RV is fitted with all the mod cons to make your trip as luxurious as possible.
Hippie Campers offers the basics in the form of two-person hitops and campervans, skipping the extras for a low daily cost.
Cheapa Campers and Real Value RV both offer a large range of very affordable vans and motorhomes for any sized group.
Apollo Motorhome Hire has a large selection of middle-range campervans, motorhomes and 4WDs.
Kea Campers, Mighty Campers, Maui Campervans and Britz Motorhomes
Kea Campers is all about luxury, no matter what size of campervan/motorhome you need. They have RVs or campers suited to groups of two, three, four and six, and even the smallest of these latest-model rentals have toilet and shower facilities on board.
Mighty Campers gives you a selection of no-frills campervans and luxurious motorhomes, as well as campers for larger groups. Maui has 2 berth and 3 berth campers, as well as compact motorhomes for four or six. Britz has the largest selection of the lot, with 4WDs, compact hitops, and comfortable RVs.
The branch depot for these leading brands is found at 419 Sheridan St. It has bathrooms with showers, Internet facilities, luggage storage, a TV, piles of tourist information, and the nearest supermarket is at the Cairns Central Shopping Centre just 10 minutes down the road. The depot is open daily from 7.30am to 4pm from May to the end of October, then 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday from November to the end of April.
Travellers Autobarn and Comet Campervans
Both Travellers Autobarn and Comet Campervans are high-rated motorhome rental companies in the Cairns region. Sharing a depot at 123-125 Bunda St, these rental offices are only a 15-minute drive from the airport in downtown Cairns city. Airport shuttles are uncommon in this area, grab a taxi or public bus to the branch depot. Offices are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and on Saturday from 9am to noon. Please note both Cairns motorhome hire companies are closed on Sundays and public holidays. From camping station wagons to Hi5 campervans, Comet Motorhomes has a fleet for any occasion. Book for up to five adults in 2 berth and 3 berth camper vans which include aircon, gas stoves, fridges and microwaves for cooking on the go.
Travellers Autobarn rental company is a favourite amongst roadtrippers, check out their range of top-notch vans that can fit up to five adults. These Cairns campervan/motorhome hires also include all kitchen necessities and offer add-ons like camping chairs, exterior awnings and GPS navigation systems. Be sure to book caravan parks or campgrounds when hiring a Comet or Travellers vehicle as toilets and showers are not available with these motorhome rental companies.
Spaceships Rentals
Spaceships is known for its bright orange vans and bargain rentals. At the heart of its brand are three campervans; the original Alpha 2 Berth, the newer model Beta 2 Berth, and the nondescript and more spacious Beta 2S. Their usual hours are Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, then 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. The Cairns branch depot is located at 3/52 Fearnley Street in Portsmith, which is around 15 minutes distance from airport and right in city, so close to petrol stations and supermarkets.
Energi Motorhomes, Calypso Campers and Camperman
Energi, Calypso and Camperman Campervans share a motorhome depot at 440 Sheridan Street. Office hours here run from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 9am to noon on Saturdays, and are closed on Sundays and public holidays like Christmas Day and Good Friday. Camperman Campervans Cairns has an absolutely massive range of motorhomes, including a Paradise hitop that sleeps five people and has an on-board toilet and shower, as well as multiple three- and five-berth standard campers.
Campervan rentals from Calypso include 2 berth motorhomes, two options for groups of three, and the largest of the lot - The Hume - fit for four sleepers. Energi Motorhomes offers the same campers as Calypso at competitive prices.
Around Australia Motorhomes ticks all the boxes for campervan and RV rental in Cairns. For couples, pairs or small groups, the hitop campers sleep two adults and one child and have basic amenities, and the three-berth Cruiser has all the comforts of a motorhome in the shape of a camper. The RV selection includes a 2 berth Voyager, a 4 berth Wanderer, a 5 berth Traveller, and a 6 berth Grand Tourer. These motorhomes are luxurious and spacious for a trip around Cairns and all of Australia as comfortable as it is adventurous.
The Cairns branch depot is within a 15-minute drive distance from airport at 54 Fearnley Street in Portsmith. You’ll need to make your own way here where the office hours are 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday.
Driveabout Campers, Barefoot Camper Hire and Kangaroo Campers
Located on the corner of Sheridan and Airport Avenue, Driveabout, Barefoot and Kangaroo Campers is less than 3 kilometres from Cairns Airport. To make the process as easy as possible, these dealers will pick you up and drop you off at the airport for free when you are hiring a campervan for five days or more. The Cairns branch depot is open weekdays from 8am to 5pm, on Saturdays from 8am to 11am, and is closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Driveabout Campers offers large Winnebago motorhomes, five-berth RVs, budget-friendly campervans and hitop vans.
Barefoot adds its selection of a three-berth motorhome, a maxi van plus, a standard camper and a Toyota hitop.
Kangaroo Campervans adds the options of more hitops and vans, as well as a deluxe 6 berth RV and a micro deluxe 4 berth campervan with an on-board bathroom.
Awesome Camper Hire
Awesome Campers truly are awesome, having been custom designed and painted with epic graphics to stand out on the road. They stick to offering two-person vans, so have a classic version, a deluxe version, a super-deluxe version and an el grande version. All four come with aircon, roadside assistance, power steering, a kitchen, a sink, a gas cooker, and table and chairs. None of them offers showers or toilets, so you’ll need to head to holiday parks or campgrounds for those facilities.
The branch depot is right on the waterfront in Cairns just 10 minutes from the airport. Open hours are 9am to 3pm on weekdays, 9am to noon on Saturdays and closed on Sundays.
