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Campervan hire Cairns: When is the best time for campervan rental in Cairns?

The most popular time to visit Cairns is during the dry season between April and September. It can be quite a bit cheaper visiting during the wet season between November and March but be prepared for tropical rain.

Renting a campervan to explore northern Queensland is a great adventure with roadtrips to really give you a holiday of a lifetime.

Hiring a campervan in Cairns gives you so many options. If you go for a 4WD camper then you can travel north to the Cape York Peninsula and explore the tropical wilderness. Allow about 5 days for this very special road trip.

Where to start your campervan hire in Cairns?

Start your motorhome hire from Cairns and travel down the east coast on the Pacific Highway. Start the trip by visiting the Great Barrier Reef and swim with turtles and see the amazing coral.

Drive down to Brisbane on The Great Tropical Drive. Your trip will take you through Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. Camping all the way. You can see why Queensland is the go to place for a real relaxing Australian holiday.

We recommend choosing a Cairns campervan rental in the winter because the humidity is lower, the average daytime temperatures are 17.5°C to 26°C (63.5 - 78.8°F). It also doesn't rain very much.

What to See in Cairns: Cheap campervan hire

There is so much to see and do when you rent a campervan in Cairns with one of the best motorhome rental agencies, including a trip to some art galleries and world heritage listed locations. If you’re looking for tourist information on your campervan adventure, we’ve got you covered. Are you dreaming of seeing the coral sea and coral reef system? You’ll want to make a visit to the Great Barrier Reef on your campervan rental road trip. It’s the largest coral reef in the world so it’s perfect if you want to see some marine life for the umpteenth or first time.

Other popular options for motorhome hire, include the Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas in North Queensland and Palm Cove.

Find cheap campervan hire in Cairns

Grab one our road trip deals in this fantastic tourist destination, and go trekking on the walking trails. There is even Cairns Central shopping centre if you want a bit of retail therapy!

Lake Placid is a 20 minute drive from downtown Cairns. BBQ on the edge of the lake and swim. There is a good tourist park to park up for the night too. If you like national parks, go river rafting on the Barron River and head to the Barron Gorge National Park, when you choose you campervan rental.

An absolute must is a trip to the Daintree. This is one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world and is only a two hour drive north of Cairns..

Find out more about the indigenous rainforest people at the award winning Tjapuka Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Get excited about your campervan in Cairns. There is so much to discover, from the wet tropics rainforest and the daintree rainforest.

Which Campervan is the best for travelling around Cairns?

Choosing the right campervan needs a little thought before you book. Our checklist will help you out.

• Are you going to be travelling on rough and unsealed roads? If you are then you will need to book a 4WD camper. The 4WD campers come in two sizes - a 2-berth and a 5-berth. The 2-berth 4WD campers are supplied by Apollo, Britz and Cheapa Campas. They all have a pop top roof for coolness and have a Toyota as the base vehicle. The 5-berth has two tents for sleeping in. There is a choice between a manual and automatic 4WD.
• If there are just two of you and you are on a real budget and looking for the cheapest camper to rent in Cairns then start with the stationwagons or SUVs that are cars that have a double bed in the rear and cooking equipment at the back. Choose from Traveller's Autobarn, Awesome Campers, Autosleepers, Jucy Campers and Spaceships. These camping cars offer the best deals in affordability.
• If you want a few more facilities on board then check out the low-top campers. These offer larger beds and more cooking facilities and are a small van.
• Next for two people are the hiTop campers. Everybody has these including Traveller's Autobarn, Awesome Campers, Autosleepers, Camperman, Hippie Campers, Jucy Campers, Cruisin, GoCheap and Let's Go. Mighty Campers also have a hitop that sleeps 4 people.
• For more comfort and more space then the 2-berth van conversion is ideal as it has an onboard shower as well as a toilet. Great for days at the beach. Two people can explore the whole of Australia in these. Cairns offers all of the top brands including top of the range Maui Ultima, Britz, Star RV. Cheaper options are also available from Cheapa, Jucy and Mighty.
• 4-berth and 6-berth larger campervans or motorhomes give you loads more space and are fully equipped with absolutely everything you will need for touring from Cairns. Look out for deals on the Britz 4-berths and 6-berths. Maui-rentals also has regular deals and Apollo and the Star RV fleets offer great discounts on early booking.
• Our reviews on each campervan will help you make your choice. 5 star reviews means that the vehicle was just, well excellent. If you see 4 stars then it is still pretty awesome. These reviews have been made by our customers to help you make up your mind as to which campervan to rent.

Camper hire Cairns: Where to park in Cairns

Once you've booked your campervan in Cairns, you'll need to plan your trip.

Campsites and Tourist Parks are in abundance in Cairns. Looking for an electric hook up or just going to park up for the night next to a beach or a tropical lagoon then Cairns has all the options.

Recommended Campsites and tourist parks in Cairns:

Britz Campervans recommends Big 4 - Coconut Caravan Resort and BIG 4 - Crystal Cascades Holiday Park. Both in Cairns.

Cairns Holiday Coconut Resort, Crystal Cascades Holiday Park, NRMA Cairns Holiday Park.

Campervan rentals: 1 Way rentals from Cairns

Plan a one-way rental to maximise your time on your holiday. Unless you can plan a round trip you probably won't want to retrace your steps. Depending on the number of days you have and the speed at which to travel then your options of a 1 way rental are endless.

The biggest mistake we find that our customers sometimes make is planning to do too much in too short a time. Australia has so much to offer and you may find that driving 100kms a day is just not a holiday. Allow plenty of time to explore each place that you will pass through and allow extra time in the day to find a campsite to spend the night. Build in a few extra days too into your itinerary so that you can spend some extra time in a place you particularly enjoy. The advantage you have when choosing a campervan rental in Cairns is that you can go at your own pace. So you can take a break and chill out when you need as well, lots of our car hire options offer internet facilities, not just luggage storage, tv room and a lounge area.

Travellers Autobarn recommend a 1 way hire from Cairns to Sydney on the east coast. It's about 2400kms and plan to take between three an four weeks to fully get the benefit of this road trip. This route takes in Airlie Beach, Townsville, Mission Beach, Noosa, Bundaber, the Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay and the Gold Coast.

Britz highlights three road trips including the Savannah Way from Cairns to Broome which is around 3700kms and takes you through tropical Queensland, the Northern Territory's top end and should take about two weeks. The best time of year to do this drive is Spring to Summer. This route requires a 4WD camper.

Maui highlights the Great Tropical Drive which takes in the Great Barrier reef and trekking in the Daintree. Allow about 12 days.

Cruisin Motorhomes suggest a 10 day one-way rental to Brisbane taking in Mission Beach, Townsville, Airlie Beach, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.

Apollo suggest the four main routes: the Great Inland Way, Pacific Coast Way, Matilda Way and Savannah Way.

There is nothing stopping you hiring a campervan in Cairns and making a one-way road trip to any of the other depots in Australia including Tasmania.

Driving through Byron Bay in a Campervan

Definitely spend some time here along the coast if you are travelling along the East Coast of Australia. Campsites are close to the beautiful beaches, making your trip extra special. Check out First Sun Holiday Park, North Coast Holiday Parkes Clarkes Beach or Suffolk Beachfront Holiday Park for the perfect place to park your campervan.

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