Backpacker Campervans in the Northern Territory

Backpacker Campervan Rentals in Alice Springs

Backpacker Campervan Rentals specialise in 2-3 berth Campervans and 4 Wheel Drive rentals, suitable for up to 2 adults and 1 child. For those travelling on a budget and looking for the adventure and fun of an Australian Outback road holiday Backpacker offer a great range of vehicles from their Alice Springs branch to explore the Red Centre and Top End. Elsewhere there are Backpacker Depots available in 8 locations across Australia in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia as well as the Northern Territory.

Being part of Australia's largest campervan rental group allows Backpacker to provide additional benefits such as 24-hour nationwide breakdown assistance, unlimited kilometres, no extra driver fees, and discounts on multiple bookings made in Australia and New Zealand. All campervans come fully equipped with living and sleeping equipment.

Backpacker Campervan Rentals is an ideal travel partner for those travelling on a budget through Alice Springs and the Northern Territory and looking for the fun and flexibility of a road holiday to explorer the land, people and diversity of the Red Centre and Outback Australia. Other Backpacker branches can be found in Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Perth and Alice Springs.

The Backpacker Campervan Rental depot in Alice Springs is located on the Stuart Highway 4kms from the centre of town and 20km north of Alice Springs airport. The depot supports the full Backpacker Campervan Rental fleet including the Wanderer, Nomad, Breezer and 4 wheel Driver Off-Roader, perfect for a Northern Territory Road Holiday.

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The links below provide more detailed information on each vehicle. To review and compare the Backpacker Rental Fleet visit our comparison guide for Backpacker Vehicles.

Backpacker 2 Berth Wanderer Campervan With sleeping for 2 in the flip double bed the Wanderer comes equipped with Fridge, Microwave, shower and toilet ....more	Backpacker 3 Berth Nomad Campervan Perfect for 2 adults and a child the Nomad has an overhead single bed with double below and comes with Gas Stove and Grill.... more
Backpacker 2 Berth Breezer Campervan Designed on Toyota's Hiace Van the Breezer comes with roof racks, power steering and sleeps 2 comfortably....more	Backpacker 3 Berth Off-Roader 4 Wheel Drive Take the road less travelled with Backpacker's Off-Roader 4 Wheel Drive accommodating 2 adults and a child ....more

Accommodation

If you require accommodation in Alice Springs before or after picking up your Campervan, our sister website, roomsnow.com.au, has a wide range of Alice Springs hotel apartment and motel accommodation.

Local Holiday Parks

MacDonald Range Caravan Park Heavitree Gap-Palm Circuit Alice Springs Northern Territory (ph: 08 8952 6111) 4km
Stuart Tourist & Caravan Park Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs Northern Territory (ph: 08 8952 2547) 2km

Supermarkets

Need to stock up before your trip? Both of these supermarkets are close to the Alice Springs depot and accept all major credit cards. If your trip includes travel in the Outback or Country Australia it is strongly recommended to be fully provisioned before you leave. The cost of some every day items does rise when shopping in the more remote parts of Australia.

Coles - 28 Bath Street, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 3.6km
Safeway - 40 Hartley Street, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 3.65km

Banks

National Australia Bank - Yeperenye Shopping Centre 34-36 Hartley Street, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Westpac - 19 Todd Mall Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Petrol Stations

Fuel prices in Australia do fluctuate depending up location, especially in the country. You will notice that prices change during the week and around popular holiday time such as Christmas and the Easter break.

Expect to pay more for fuel in remote locations. If you plan to travel in remote areas it is advisable to keep you fuel tanks topped up as frequently as is possible (the same principle applies to water supplies as well especially in remote areas).

BP - Stokes St, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 1.8km
Shell - Coles Express, 1 Gap Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 2.9km

Pick-Up

Drop-Off

Address: Corner Stuart Highway & Power Streets, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870
Airport Distance: 19km
City Distance: 4km
Taxi Airport Fare: $30
Business Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Daily (closed Christmas Day)
Pick up/Drop off: Must be made by 4.00pm

Exit Alice Springs Airport along Halsey Drive towards the Stuart Highway for 3.5km
Continue north on the Stuart Highway into Alice Springs for 8km
Take the 2nd left at the roundabout and remain on the highway for 6km
Depot is on the corner of Power Street and Stuart Highway
Total distance of 19km from Alice Spring Airport with a 15 minute journey
Depot is shared with Britz and Maui Motorhomes

Alice Springs Backpacker Rentals map

All Backpacker vehicles come well equipped with the essentials. There are some variations depending upon the features of the rental vehicle. In essence you can expect the following:

Kitchen: Plates & Bowls, Cups & glasses, Cutlery, Bottle/Can opener, cooking utensils, pans & Frying pan, Kettle and tea towels
Living: Dustpan & brush, Bucket & plastic containers, clothes line and pegs, matches, vehicle guides and road maps.
Bedding: Pillows, sheets, Sleeping bags or Doona (duvets), bathroom towels. You are welcome to bring your own or use those provided.

There are optional extras available from Backpacker Rentals including the following, generally charged on a per rental basis these include:

Outdoor Table ($22)
Outdoor Chair ($12)
Awnings ($5 per day with a cap)
Fist Aid Kit ($30)
baby/Booster Seats ($25)
Outback Safety Kit ($95)
Satellite Phone ($17 per day + call costs)