Taking a trip from Sydney to Melbourne? Enjoy the highlights of the east coast with a one-way campervan rental. Find the best hire options with our comparison tool.
You can also rent a camper in the opposite direction: from Melbourne to Sydney.
Not all vehicles may be available. Use the search tool to check availability for your travel dates.
Distance: Approximately 120 km (75 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours
Highlights:
Distance: Approximately 80 km (50 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Things to See:
Distance: Approximately 120 km (75 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Attractions Along the Way:
Distance: Approximately 70 km (43 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1 hour
Must-See Stops:
Distance: Approximately 110 km (68 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Highlights:
Distance: Approximately 260 km (162 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 3 hours
Things to See:
Distance: Approximately 220 km (137 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 3 hours
Attractions:
Distance: Approximately 180 km (112 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 2.5 hours
Things to See:
Distance: Approximately 140 km (87 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours
Highlights in Melbourne:
Yes, you can start your journey in Melbourne and travel one-way to Sydney. Use the comparison tool to find availability and fees.
An Australian resident needs a valid class C (car) licence to hire a camper in Sydney. Rental companies generally won’t do business with drivers holding learners, provisional (Ps), or probationary licences.
If you’ve arrived from overseas, you’ll need an English translation of a comparable car license or an International Driver’s Permit (IDP).
Drivers must be 21 or older to rent a campervan or motorhome. Travellers under 25 can hire a vehicle but must pay a young driver surcharge.
It’s recommended you stay in a holiday park or designated campsite. Free camping is not allowed in the city itself and is only allowed at designated sites throughout Australia. Most caravan parks are located away from the city centre.
Some popular campsites include: NRMA Lakeside Holiday Park, Cattai National Park Campground and Patonga Camping Ground.
If you wish to explore Sydney CBD and other city attractions like Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach or the Opera House, plan ahead. It's best to avoid peak traffic hours and to plan where to park ahead of time, especially if you're in a large motorhome.
Currently, all the major motorhome rental brands have their Sydney branch close to Sydney Airport, on the southside.
When renting a vehicle, it is standard to be charged a bond (security deposit), also known as ‘excess’, which is the amount the renter is liable to cover in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle.
The bond amount fluctuates based on the insurance package selected at the time of rental and is charged and debited on the renters’ credit or debit card.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.