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Groups Travelling Together

Before You Book

Are there specific steps groups wishing to travel together need to follow when booking? Is there any benefit in booking as individuals rather than one group? Read on for answers to these and other questions

Group Bookings

Travelling in a convoy for a campervan hire is a great way to see Australia with your friends and family. As organising group trips can be daunting, we have provided a guide below for all things related to group bookings.

Will I need multiple vehicles?

In Australia the largest motorhomes for hire will only accommodate 6 travellers in total, and most will usually only be recommended for 4 adults and 2 children. All passengers are required to wear a seatbelt while driving, so if you are travelling with more than 6 people then you may need to hire multiple vehicles. If you are travelling with more than 2 young children, you may also need more anchor points for child seats than a single vehicle allows.

How to Book

To get started with the booking process for a group please contact our reservations team via +61 3 3095 7460 or savemore@drivenow.com.au for vehicle recommendations or you can enter your search via our campervan search page. Our live chat feature is also available for questions or if you need any recommendations for vehicles whilst searching online.

Once you have chosen the vehicles you want for your group, email our reservations team with your preferences so that we can check availability and put vehicles on hold while you finalize with the rest of your group.

To confirm the bookings, you will need the full name and contact details for the main driver of each vehicle and payment details for the deposit or the full balance. Bookings cannot be made under one name as the name on each booking must match the Driver for the rental agreement.

What to look out for

Please declare prior to booking if you are travelling in a group of 3 vehicles as some of our vehicle providers have different terms and conditions that apply. These altered terms and conditions vary between our campervan providers but can include changes to the cancellation periods, deposits required and the pick up process.

Campervan providers also have depot capacity limits throughout the year which may cause group bookings to be declined even when there is vehicle availability online.

DriveNow Customer care Support

During the booking process DriveNow can provide unbiased vehicle recommendations from a wide range of brands and help organise your group travel. Our DriveNow reservations and customer care team can assist with any group booking questions or amendments promptly and help you avoid the stress of organising for your fellow travellers.

Multi-hire discounts

At DriveNow we’re committed to providing the best price on every campervan booking. Please contact our reservations team via savemore@drivenow.com.au with your travel details so that we can check for any discounts available for group bookings.

A benefit of organising your group booking with DriveNow is that we have access to more than one vehicle provider. This means that you can book from a wide range of vehicle providers and still have the possibility of a multi-hire discount.

Expert Tip

If travelling during a peak season its important to check the availability of campgrounds when travelling in a group as some websites will show availability online but it may only be for 1 or 2 campsites. Booking campsites early for group bookings is highly recommended as it increases your chances of being able to park next to each other.