Campervan Hire Brisbane

Rent a campervan in Brisbane and explore the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, K'gari (Fraser Island) and north to Cairns. Best prices from $49/day.

Campervan Hire in Brisbane — What You Need to Know

Brisbane is the gateway to Queensland's best road trip country and one of Australia's busiest campervan pick-up cities. Whether you're heading north to Cairns or south to the Gold Coast and Byron Bay, Brisbane puts you right in the middle of the action.

The most popular route from Brisbane is north along the Bruce Highway, stopping at the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, and Rainbow Beach before catching the barge to K'gari (Fraser Island). From there, you can continue north through Bundaberg, Gladstone, and Airlie Beach to the Whitsundays, eventually reaching Cairns and the tropical north. This full Brisbane-to-Cairns run is the heart of the East Coast backpacker trail and can take anywhere from two to six weeks.

Heading south, the Gold Coast is only an hour's drive, and Byron Bay is under two hours across the New South Wales border. Both are popular short detours before you start the northbound journey. If you're doing a one-way hire from Brisbane to Cairns (or vice versa), you'll find competitive pricing — it's one of the highest-volume relocation corridors in the country.

Brisbane's campervan depots are spread across the inner suburbs, with several near the airport. Most brands offer airport transfers or easy public-transport links. Booking a few weeks ahead is recommended during peak season (June to September, when southern travellers escape to Queensland's warmer weather), but you'll often find last-minute deals during the wet season months.

Dundee Adventure is based right here in Queensland, so we know these routes inside out. We compare every major rental brand picking up from Brisbane — transparent pricing, all fees included, and our price-beat guarantee means you won't find a better deal elsewhere.