You'll definitely need to fuel your vehicle during your rental, so here's some advice and tips on the different fuels campervans use, fuel consumption and typical costs.
In Australia there are a few different fuel options:
The staff at the depot will let you know which fuel your vehicle requires and as well, there is usually a sticker on the fuel inlet. Do not use any other fuel than the one required as this could damage the engine.
You can have as little as a 60L tank for small campers and up to a 100L tank for the largest vehicles. The Fuel Consumption is approximately 11-14 litres per 100 km (depending on the vehicle). This may vary subject to the use of air-conditioning, temperature and terrain.
The price of petrol and diesel fluctuates weekly & the cost will vary in every state.
The current average cost (AUG 2024) is $1.70 to $2.20 per L for unleaded & $1.80 to $2.30 per L for Diesel.
In Australia, petrol stations are located in cities, towns, and rural areas. Here's where you typically find them:
You can easily locate petrol stations using Google Maps or fuel price apps.
If you have run out of fuel, ring the nearest petrol station and see what they'll charge to come to your rescue. If you're not too far from a petrol station you might decide to walk, buy a jerry can, fill it with petrol and carry it back to your car.
Roadside Assistance usually does not cover you running out of fuel. Some providers offer extra roadside assistance which covers lock out, jump start, flat tyre change using the spare tyre located in the vehicle & up to 20 litres fuel delivery. Check with DriveNow if you want to add this option or ask the supplier at the time of pick-up.