Campervan Hire Hobart

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This ensures that travellers can compare different models, vehicle fittings, fixtures and optional extras and make an informed choice before booking. Depending upon the time of year most campervan rentals in Hobart are available for immediate booking and for those tagged as On Request, the DriveNow Reservations team will follow up with your chosen vehicle provider before contacting you with confirmation.

Being the state capital and major airport gateway to Tasmania, Hobart is the perfect launching point for travellers looking to hire a campervan and explore the Apple Isle.

In Hobart our rental partners include Apollo, Britz, Cheapa Campa, Cruisin, Go Cheap, Jucy Rentals, Mighty, Maui, Maui Elite, Spaceships, Star RV and Tasmania Campers bringing together an unrivalled selection of vehicles, models and suppliers. All are located within 5km of Hobart Airport making pickup and drop-off a breeze for those arriving by air.

When it comes to selecting a campervan to hire in Hobart, you’ll find every budget catered for, from vehicles equipped with the basic sleeping and kitchen essentials through to top-end motorhomes with separate living and sleeping areas along luxury fittings and features. For those new to campervans. you will be surprised at how easy they are to drive. Whilst larger than the cars we drive on a daily basis, most are fitted with automatic transmission and come equipped with the modern day driving aids we all come to expect.

Some examples of rental campervans in Hobart include:

• 2 berth budget campers - the Jucy Crib, Tasmania Campers’ Devil Sleepervan and Spaceships’ Beta.
• Mid-range campervans – Go Cheap 4 berth Henty, Mighty 6 berth Motorhome, Britz 2 berth Trailblazer.
• Luxury Motorhomes – Maui Elite 4 berth Cascade Elite, Cruisin 6 berth Deluxe, Star RV 6 berth Polaris, Maui 6 berth River and Apollo 4 berth Euro Camper Motorhome.

The cost of hiring a campervan in Hobart will depend on size and fittings but also rental duration and time of year. Spring, summer and Easter are the most popular travelling periods and therefore more expensive. Travellers visiting Hobart outside school holidays will generally find rates are cheaper. Daily rates can more than double between peak and off-peak seasons and in 2024 range from $100 for a budget camper to $400 a day for a luxury motorhome during shoulder season.

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Based on your entered dates our system will search the databases of our partners with campervan branches in Hobart to return their best rental rates and the widest possible choice of vehicles, making it easy for you to compare and book a 4WD, campervan or motorhome that best meets your travelling requirements in Hobart.

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Having the keys to your motorhome in Hobart might give you the urge to turn over the engine and get on your way to your next destination. But don’t be too quick to abandon the capital of Tasmania! There are plenty of spectacular things to check out before you hit the road.

What to do in Hobart

Even if you only want to spend a day or two in the capital before heading out into greater Tassie, you can pack your hours full of fun quite easily. Here are a few ways to do so.

MONA

The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is an amazing building that houses eye-opening works that are a bit different from your traditional museum fare. Instead of classic paintings, sculptures, and artefacts, you’ll find mind-bending contemporary pieces that will stretch your definition of what art can be. Some of it is a bit NSFW, so bear that in mind if you’re going to take the kiddos.

Salamanca Place

This district on the water is home to a variety of great restaurants and shops as well as the ever-popular Salamanca Markets, which take place every Saturday. Thousands come to browse fresh produce and handmade crafts from some of the most creative people on the island.

Whisky

If you think you could go for a bit of grandpa’s old cough syrup, Hobart can hook you up. Pop into the Lark Distillery or Sullivans Cove for a tour or a taste. While you’re there, grab a few bottles to take with you on your travels, so when you set up shop for the night you can sit outside your motorhome and enjoy a nightcap.

Where to Stay in Hobart

While there are plenty of great traditional accommodation options in Hobart, having your own portable place to stay means you don’t have to worry about shopping around for the best price or worrying about tricky vacancies putting a dent in your plans.

If you want to get a bit outside the city limits, you can book a spot at the Richmond Caravan and Camper Park. The park is just 30 minutes outside Hobart but can feel like a totally different part of the world. It gives you a base that’s not too far from town and features enough extras to keep the kiddos happy and playing outside. As an added bonus, you’ll be within a stone’s throw of the oldest bridge in Australia!

Meanwhile, Seven Mile Beach Caravan and Cabin Park is a bit closer, just about a 15-minute drive from the Hobart CBD, and puts you on the coast of the delightful Seven Mile Beach.

Cradle Country, in the north of Tassie, is a breath of fresh air after your time in Hobart Source: discovertasmania.com.au

If you’re a fan of the outdoors, especially one who doesn’t mind spending a bit of time out under the stars, Cradle Country needs to be on your itinerary. It’s tailor-made for those travelling in a campervan, as there are plenty of convenient places to anchor down for a day or two or even upwards of a week as you try to traverse some of the tougher treks in the country, if not the entire Southern Hemisphere.

Here’s what you need to know about the region.

How to Get into Cradle Country

Heading up north from Hobart is easy and can be quite a treat in itself. Grab your motorhome hire in Hobart and head up National Highway 1. This motorway cruises up north and then juts over to the west before continuing on to the north coast. This will take you into the heart of Cradle Country. From here you can diverge from the road as you’d like, depending on which part of the area you want to hit.

Lace-Up Your Hiking Boots

The marquee attraction at Cradle Mountain is the Overland Track. This 65km route is one of the most difficult and demanding walks in Australia and is popular with trekkers from all over the world. If you expect to do the entire thing, you’ll want to budget 5-6 days and make sure you don’t leave any of your camping gear in the motorhome!

Where to overnight

Bask in the glory of Cradle Country comfortably with a site at Discovery Holiday Parks at Cradle Mountain. There are several great spots to stay when you’re there, one of which is Discovery Holiday Parks at Cradle Mountain. This chain of campervan lodgings is a dependable spot for travellers across Australia, and the location here at Cradle Mountain is no different. Chill out and take advantage of the trusty powered sites or get off your bum and check out the amazing Lake St. Clair National Park!

Devonport

If you want to carry on past the mountainous portion of Cradle Country, you can head for Devonport. This coastal town has plenty to do for the entire family and offers a nice snapshot of what Tasmania is all about. Weather permitting, you can splash around in the sea or stroll or ride across the walking and cycling tracks that zigzag through the city. And you won’t be too far from the aforementioned Cradle Mountain, so you can always head there when you’re ready to tackle a mammoth walk. For added convenience, there’s also a Discovery Holiday Park in Devonport.

Devonport also doubles as one end of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry service. If you’re ready to take the next step on your big Australian trip, you can hop aboard and cruise up to Victoria. There you can rent a campervan in Melbourne and continue living and loving life on the road.

Launceston is another bright northern light of the island Source: realestate.com.au

Outside of Hobart, there’s little doubt that Launceston is the top attraction when it comes to cities in Tasmania. Luckily for you, it’s not too far from the island’s capital! You can rent your campervan in Hobart and, after enjoying the greatness of that city, make your way pretty much straight north to Launceston.

The Road to Launceston

Much like the route to Devonport, most of your travelling to Launceston in your motorhome hire from Hobart is a pretty straight shot up National Highway 1. The journey should take about 2.5 hours and covers about 201km of road.

Campervan Parks Near Launceston

The Big4 Launceston holiday park gives you access to one of Australia’s finest cities Source: big4.com.au

The Discover Holiday Parks in Hadspen Park is another version of the great campervan park chain that will give you a convenient site for your vehicle as you explore everything that makes Launceston and its surrounds so wonderful. Big4 Launceston is another well-known favourite of the travelling community as well.

What to Do in and around Launceston

Beautiful Cataract Gorge has a little something for just about any outdoor enthusiast Source: launcestoncataractgorge.com.au

One of the finest natural attractions in Launceston is Cataract Gorge. You can hike some of the trails on offer or take a ride on the lovely chairlift that will have you enjoying tremendous views of the area. Another great aspect of Cataract Gorge is First Basin, a sensational swim spot when the weather is cooperating. What’s even better is that you don’t even have to fire up the motorhome to get to this place, as it’s just about 1.5km from the Launceston CBD, plenty close enough to walk if you feel like it.

If you want to keep on keepin’ on, another great road trip you can take is through the Tamar Valley, which is full of amazing orchids and wineries just waiting to be sampled by you and your travelling party. This region, which sits just north of Launceston, is full of lush, green, rolling hills that provide a scenic background for your drive. In addition to the undulating terrain, you’ll have the winding Tamar River out the window to keep you company.