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Rent A Motorhome In Hobart And Discover Southern Tasmania

Renting a motorhome in Hobart turns your transport and your accommodation into one vehicle, so you wake up wherever the road takes you. Hobart sits on the Derwent River in Southern Tasmania, which makes it the natural base for a Tasmanian road trip. Collect your campervan or motorhome near Hobart Airport at Cambridge, spend a morning at Salamanca Market, drive up kunanyi (Mount Wellington) for the view over the city, then point the van wherever you like. From Hobart you can reach the whole island. Follow the East Coast to Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay, cross to the Tasman Peninsula for Port Arthur, drive north-west to Mount Field National Park, or head south through the Huon Valley. With a self-contained motorhome and unlimited kilometres, you set the pace, choose your overnight stops, and travel Southern Tasmania on your own schedule.
Couple beside their campervan overlooking Swimcart Beach on Tasmania’s east coast

Types of Campervans, RVs & Motorhomes for Hire in Hobart

Hobart rental fleets cover everything from compact two-berth campervans to spacious six-berth motorhomes, so you can match the vehicle to your group size, budget, and travel style. Use the guide below to choose a class, then search your dates to see which vehicles are available.

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How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Hobart?

Motorhome and campervan hire prices in Hobart typically range from around $105 for an entry-level 2-berth campervan in off-peak to $345 for a 6-berth or luxury motorhome in peak season per day. The final rate depends on vehicle size, brand, season, trip length, insurance option, and how far in advance you book. The list below shows indicative from-prices per day by berth class. Specific price ranges for different vehicle types include:
  • 2-Berth campervans: $105 to $159 per day
  • 2-Berth with bathrooms (toilet and shower): $171 to $251 per day
  • 4-Berth campervans: $132 to $189 per day
  • 4-Berth with bathrooms (toilet and shower): $200 to $289 per day
  • 6-Berth with bathrooms (toilet and shower): $215 to $345 per day
  • 4WD campervans: Start from $75 but they aren’t often available in Hobart

Cheap campervan hire in Hobart

The cheapest campervan hire in Hobart is usually a basic 2-berth van from a value brand booked outside school holidays and outside the December to January peak. To find the lowest daily rate, book at least 6 to 8 weeks ahead, avoid one-way relocation fees by choosing a return hire, and consider the Standard Liability option rather than upgrading to full cover if you are comfortable with a higher excess. Relocation deals and promo codes can reduce the daily rate further on selected dates. Since most Tasmanian fleets are based in Hobart, you generally get the widest choice and the most competitive base rates picking up there.

What affects Hobart hire prices

Several factors move the daily rate up or down from the list above. Understanding these helps you decide when, what, and how to book for the best value.
  • Season and demand. Peak season, roughly mid-December to late January, Easter, Tasmanian school holidays, and long weekends, can lift the daily rate by 30 to 50% above off-peak. Hobart is unusual in that it also has a strong winter demand spike: Dark Mofo, the mid-winter MONA festival, runs 11 to 22 June in 2026 and pushes June rates up sharply, so winter is not automatically cheap. The late-December window is especially tight because the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race finishes at Sullivans Cove in late December and Taste of Summer runs as a week-long food and wine festival over New Year, followed by the Hobart International tennis in January. Shoulder months such as March, April outside Easter, May (excluding the lead-up to Dark Mofo), September, and early November usually deliver the lowest rates for the same vehicle.
  • Vehicle class and berth. A 2-berth campervan sits at the bottom of the range, while a 6-berth motorhome with a wet bathroom and full kitchen sits near the top. Luxury and 4WD models sit at the highest daily rates, and note that 4WD campers are often only offered from the Hobart depot, not Devonport.
  • Rental duration. Longer bookings usually earn a discounted daily rate. Many brands drop the per-day price on hires of 21+ days, which suits a full island loop.
  • Insurance option. Upgrading from Standard Liability to a liability-reduction or maximum-cover option adds a daily fee, in exchange for a lower excess and a smaller or zero bond hold on your credit card.
  • One-way relocation fees. Picking up in Hobart and dropping off elsewhere in Tasmania, most commonly Launceston or Devonport, can add a one-way fee depending on the route, brand, and whether the direction matches current relocation demand, and it’s sometimes waived entirely when your trip helps reposition a van the supplier needs moved. Interstate one-way hires to Melbourne or beyond are sometimes possible but require the van to cross on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, and whether that is permitted depends on your hire agreement, so check the small print before booking.
  • Add-on extras. GPS units, bike racks, camping chairs and tables, portable BBQs, second drivers, and child seats are usually charged per hire or per day. Bedding packs and kitchen kits are included by some brands and extra with others.
  • Kilometre policy. Most motorhome hires include unlimited kilometres. Some campervan hires apply a daily cap with an excess-kilometre charge above it, so long road trips are cheaper on an unlimited-kilometre vehicle. Check the policy before you book.
  • Fuel. Always paid by the renter. Larger 6-berth motorhomes use noticeably more fuel than a 2-berth van, so factor fuel into your total trip budget, especially for longer drives to Cradle Mountain, Freycinet, or right around the island. Helpfully, Tasmania has no toll roads, so there are no toll costs to add.
  • Booking lead time. Booking well in advance usually gives the best combination of price and vehicle choice, with early-bird discounts from some brands. Late bookings around the summer peak, New Year, or Dark Mofo often pay more and land on the last vehicles left in the fleet.
  • Driver age and additional drivers. Drivers under 25 pay a young-driver surcharge with some brands. Adding a second driver at the counter usually costs a flat fee per hire.
To get the best deal, compare rates across brands, aim for shoulder seasons if your dates are flexible, and finalise your insurance and extras during the booking flow rather than at the counter.
Average Daily Rate in Hobart
Oct-2026Nov-2026Dec-2026Jan-2027Feb-2027Mar-2027Apr-2027May-2027Jun-2027Jul-2027Aug-2027Sep-2027
4-Berth Budget Campervans135.03152.62188.95182.88172.31169.83163.26132.37134.82166.2158.57163.89
2-Berth Motorhomes with Bathrooms178.65184.97204.7250.56212.69209.6201.26170.93184.24213.86220.72218.12
3-Berth Budget Campervans89.04102.58159.12136.43121.76117.2491.4780.0184.9684.0683.9691.68
3-Berth Motorhomes with Bathrooms171.03177.06204.78246.42216.59211.07196.69163.79173.2210.73206.94223.66
2-Berth Budget Campervans108.19120.23159.49157.11156.13145.42125.11104.96105.5115.1109.99133.61
4-Berth Motorhomes with Bathrooms228.64222.96288.54280.63251.26248.77238.03199.79214.61266.08258.73264.55
2-Berth 4WD Campers199.73197.25219.9275.42––––––––
6-Berth Motorhomes with Bathrooms247.19241.43317.07345.42284.14271.09253.61214.67246.75298.11309.44295.98
5-Berth Motorhomes with Bathrooms––251.73––251.73251.68–251.62––251.74

Chart updated: September 7, 2026

Insurance, Bonds and Excess Explained

Every motorhome and campervan hire in Hobart includes a base insurance option and a bond held against the driver's credit card at pickup. Bond size and excess amount depend on the insurance tier you choose. Upgrading to a higher tier reduces the excess you would pay if the vehicle is damaged and reduces the bond amount held on your card, and the two move in the same direction downward as you upgrade.

Insurance tiers explained

Most Hobart rental brands offer three insurance levels. Names differ between brands, but the structure is consistent.

Tier What it covers Typical excess Typical bond hold Best suited to
Standard Liability Base-level damage cover included in the daily rate. You pay the full excess if the vehicle is damaged. $5,000-$7,500 excess per claim $5,000-$7,500 on credit card Travellers who accept a higher excess in exchange for the lowest daily rate
Liability Reduction Mid-tier upgrade. Reduces the excess in exchange for a daily fee. $1,500-$2,500 excess per claim $1,500-$2,500 on credit card Most renters - balances daily cost and financial risk
Maximum Cover Top tier. Reduces the excess to zero or near-zero. Often includes single-vehicle rollover, windscreen, tyres, and awning damage. $0-$250 excess per claim $0-$500 on credit card First-time renters, international visitors, and travellers wanting full peace of mind

Exact bond and excess amounts vary by brand, vehicle, and booking dates, and some brands use different names for the same structure. For example, Cruisin' uses "Standard Liability" and a "Maximum Cover Package", while the THL brands Apollo, Britz, and Maui use "Standard Liability", a "Liability Reduction Option", and an "Inclusive Pack". The tier structure is the same either way.

What the bond actually is

The bond is a pre-authorisation hold on the driver's credit card, not a charge. Funds are frozen on the card at pickup and released when the vehicle is returned undamaged, on time, refuelled to the same level, and clean inside. If damage occurs during the hire, the brand deducts the excess, or the repair cost up to the excess ceiling, from the bond before releasing the balance. A bond release commonly takes up to a couple of weeks to appear back on your card, depending on your bank.

Most brands require a physical credit card in the driver's name to hold the bond. Cash and pre-paid cards are typically not accepted, and some brands apply a credit card surcharge on the bond amount, so confirm the payment terms before pickup.

Reducing the excess

You can reduce or eliminate the excess in three ways:

  • Upgrade the insurance tier at the time of booking or at pickup, which is usually the simplest option.
  • Buy third-party excess cover from an independent travel insurer, which reimburses your excess if you claim on the brand's Standard Liability. This can cost less than the brand's own top tier, but you pay the excess first and reclaim it later.
  • Add windscreen, tyre, awning, or single-vehicle-rollover cover as separate optional extras with some brands, if you only want to close specific damage gaps.

Best Road Trips from Hobart

Hobart sits at the base of Tasmania and opens onto four distinct road-trip regions: the convict history of the Tasman Peninsula to the southeast, the East Coast beaches and Freycinet to the northeast, the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain and the west coast, and the southern forests of the Huon Valley and the southwest. The eight routes below each start from a Hobart depot and range from an overnight escape to a full week on the road. Tasmanian roads wind more than the map suggests, so allow extra time for each leg.
  • Hobart to Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula approx. 95 km · 1-2 days A direct one-way run taking the Arthur Highway (A9) southeast through Sorell and Eaglehawk Neck straight to the Port Arthur Historic Site.
  • Hobart to Freycinet and Wineglass Bay approx. 195 km · 2-4 days Follow the Tasman Highway (A3) and Coles Bay Road north up the East Coast through Orford and Swansea directly to Coles Bay and the Wineglass Bay lookout in Freycinet National Park.
  • Great Eastern Drive to the Bay of Fires approx. 265 km · 3-5 days Track north along the coastal highway from Coles Bay through Bicheno, St Marys, and Scamander all the way to the iconic orange lichen-covered boulders of the Bay of Fires near St Helens.
  • Hobart to Cradle Mountain approx. 330 km loop · 3-5 days Head north via the Midland Highway (A1) and branch toward the national park to tackle the Dove Lake Circuit and alpine wilderness.
  • Hobart to Strahan and the West Coast approx. 300 km · 3-5 days Follow the Lyell Highway (A10) straight west through the Derwent Valley, past Lake St Clair, and down the winding mountain pass through Queenstown to Strahan on Macquarie Harbour..
  • Hobart to Mount Field and the Southwest approx. 80 km to Mount Field · 1-3 days Drive northwest from Hobart via the Lyell Highway and Gordon River Road straight to Mount Field National Park for Russell Falls, keeping this initial leg tightly focused at the 80 km mark before any deeper wilderness extensions.
  • Hobart to Bruny Island approx. 35 km · 1-3 days Drive south of Hobart down the Channel Highway to Kettering (approx. 35 km) to catch the vehicle ferry across to Bruny Island for The Neck lookout and Cape Bruny Lighthouse.
  • Hobart to Launceston via the Heritage Highway approx. 200 km · 2-3 days Drive the Midland Highway (A1) through the Georgian towns of Oatlands, Ross, and Campbell Town, then finish at Cataract Gorge and the Tamar Valley wine region. This route also works well as a one-way rental.

Drive the Midland Highway (A1) straight north through the historic Georgian towns of Oatlands, Ross, and Campbell Town, finishing directly at Cataract Gorge and the Tamar Valley wine region.

One-way campervan and motorhome rentals from Hobart

A one-way rental lets you pick up your motorhome or campervan in Hobart and drop it off at a different depot, either elsewhere in Tasmania or on the mainland. Within Tasmania, the common one-way runs finish in Launceston or Devonport, so you can drive north through the state without doubling back to Hobart. To continue to the mainland, selected national brands allow the vehicle to travel on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Devonport to Geelong, subject to the brand’s approval and the ferry cost.

How one-way pricing works

One-way relocation fees vary by route, brand, direction, season, and current fleet-repositioning demand. Within Tasmania, expect a set one-way fee for finishing in Launceston or Devonport rather than Hobart. For a mainland drop-off, the total also includes the Spirit of Tasmania fare for the vehicle and passengers, and not every Tasmanian fleet permits its vehicles to leave the state, so confirm this with the provider before you book. If you are flexible on dates and direction, look for relocation deals. Brands often need to reposition vehicles between depots after peak season and release those hires at heavily discounted daily rates with a limited number of days and a set fuel allowance. Relocation hires suit travellers with time to spare and a fixed direction to travel. Every one-way hire is subject to the receiving depot’s opening hours and drop-off inspection process, so plan your final day to arrive during business hours.
Map showing driving distances from Hobart to major Australian motorhome hire locations

Popular one-way routes from Hobart

  • Hobart → Launceston 201 km · 2-4 days
    Drive the Heritage Highway (A1) through the Georgian towns of Oatlands, Ross, and Campbell Town, or take the longer East Coast route via Freycinet. Finish at Cataract Gorge and the Tamar Valley wine region. The most popular one-way run within Tasmania.
  • Hobart → Devonport 280 km · 3-5 days
    Route Description: Head north through the Midlands on the Heritage Highway, then branch northwest via the Bass Highway toward Devonport. This serves as the primary route for travelers connecting straight to the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal.
  • Hobart → Melbourne 721 km including ferry · from 3 days
    Cross via the Bass Strait ferry to Geelong, then follow the Western Highway (A8) and Dukes Highway through western Victoria and across the border into South Australia straight to Adelaide.
  • Hobart → Adelaide 1,439 km including ferry · from 4 days
    From Geelong, follow the Western and Dukes highways across western Victoria into South Australia.
  • Hobart → Sydney 1,597 km including ferry · from 5 days
    Cross via the Bass Strait ferry to Geelong, bypass Melbourne to pick up the Hume Highway (M31), and drive north through Albury and Goulburn straight into Sydney.
  • Hobart → Gold Coast 2,423 km including ferry · from 6 days
    Cross via the Bass Strait ferry to Geelong, follow the coastal and inland highway corridors north past Melbourne and Sydney, and continue up the Pacific Highway/Motorway (M1) across the New South Wales border straight to the Gold Coast.
  • Hobart → Brisbane 2,495 km including ferry · from 7 days
    Cross via the Bass Strait ferry to Geelong, track north along the eastern seaboard past Sydney, and continue up the Pacific Motorway (M1) all the way into the Queensland capital, Brisbane.
  • Hobart → Alice Springs 2,957 km including ferry · from 7 days
    Cross via the Bass Strait ferry to Geelong, head west through Adelaide, and turn north onto the Stuart Highway, tracking straight up through outback South Australia into the Red Centre to Alice Springs.
  • Hobart → Townsville 3,192 km including ferry · from 8 days
    Cross via the Bass Strait ferry to Geelong, head north through Melbourne and New South Wales toward Brisbane, and track north along the Bruce Highway (A1) through tropical North Queensland straight to Townsville.
  • Hobart → Cairns 3,537 km including ferry · from 9 days
    Cross via the Bass Strait ferry to Geelong, track north up the eastern seaboard via Sydney, Brisbane, and the length of the Bruce Highway (A1) all the way to its northern terminus in Cairns.
  • Hobart → Perth 4,118 km including ferry · from 10 days
    Cross via the Bass Strait ferry to Geelong, head west through Adelaide to Port Augusta, and cross the entire continent westward via the Eyre Highway (A1) across the Nullarbor Plain straight into Perth.
  • Hobart → Darwin 4,453 km including ferry · from 10 days
    Cross via the Bass Strait ferry to Geelong, head north through Adelaide and up the Stuart Highway through the Red Centre (Alice Springs) and Katherine, finishing at the Top End capital, Darwin.
  • Hobart → Broome 4,659 km including ferry · from 11 days
    Cross via the Bass Strait ferry to Geelong, track west through South Australia and up through the interior, then hook onto the Great Northern Highway heading west across the top of Western Australia straight down to the Kimberley coast town of Broome.

Campervan & Motorhome Hire Companies in Hobart

Most motorhome and campervan hire companies in Hobart operate from depots in Cambridge, close to Hobart Airport (HBA), so pickup is quick whether you fly in or start in the city. MotorhomeHire.com compares vehicles across these brands in one search, including national operators such as Apollo, Britz, Maui, Mighty Campers, Cruisin’, and Let’s Go Motorhomes, alongside Tasmania-focused suppliers like LeisureRent and Campervan Village. Each brand sits at a different price and vehicle tier, from budget campervans to luxury motorhomes, so comparing them side by side helps you match fleet, facilities, and pickup point to your trip.

Apollo Motorhome Holidays Hobart

14 Long St, Hobart Airport, Cambridge, Tasmania 7170

Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

AutoRent Hobart

9 Lamb Place, Cambridge TAS 7170

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Britz Campervan Rentals Hobart

14 Long St, Hobart Airport, Cambridge, Tasmania 7170

Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Campervan Village Hobart

201 Kennedy Drive, Cambridge Hobart TAS 7170

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cheapa Campa Hobart

14 Long St, Hobart Airport, Cambridge, Tasmania 7170

Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Cruisin Motorhomes Hobart

3 Runway Pl, Cambridge TAS 7170

Monday to Sunday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Campervan and motorhome hire in Hobart, Tasmania starts from $105 per night for a 2-berth campervan and rises with berth, vehicle class, and season. Larger 6-berth and luxury motorhomes cost more, and rates increase over summer and school holidays.

Yes. Most brands operate depots in Cambridge, close to Hobart Airport, typically within about 5km of the terminal. Some offer a shuttle or transfer, while others are a short walk away or a quick taxi or Uber ride. Transfer availability varies by brand, so confirm it when you book.

Most depots are within about 5 km of Hobart Airport in Cambridge, and the closest sit within roughly 1 km. Transfer times from the terminal are usually only a few minutes by shuttle or taxi.

You need a full, unrestricted car licence for vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes GVM, which covers every standard 2-berth to 6-berth vehicle. Learner and provisional licences are generally not accepted, though a few operators allow P2 drivers for a fee. If your licence is not in English, carry a certified English translation or an International Driving Permit alongside it.

You generally need to be at least 21 with the major brands. A few brands accept drivers aged 18 and over with a young-driver surcharge or vehicle restrictions, so check the terms for your chosen vehicle.

Every hire includes basic third-party insurance, and you are liable for damage to the vehicle up to an excess amount, held as a bond on your credit card at pickup. Standard excess is typically around $5,000 for a campervan and up to $7,500 for a motorhome. You can reduce it by upgrading your cover: a partial reduction typically adds around $29 to $35 per day, and full or maximum cover around $45 to $50 per day, lowering the excess toward zero and reducing or removing the bond hold.

Yes. Within Tasmania, common one-way runs finish in Launceston or Devonport, so you can drive north without returning to Hobart. A one-way fee usually applies, and it varies by route, brand, direction, and season. If you are flexible on dates and direction, ask about discounted relocation deals.

Yes. Several brands with Hobart depots allow pets, including Apollo, Britz, Cheapa Campa, Mighty and Maui, and a pet fee applies. Availability within each fleet is limited, and conditions vary: some cap the number and size of pets, and some require a paid cleaning service. Confirm the pet rules and any fee before booking. Plan pet stops in advance, as pets are not permitted in Tasmanian national parks such as Freycinet or Mount William (assistance dogs excepted), while many holiday parks and state reserves do welcome dogs on lead.

Most hires from Hobart include unlimited kilometres, so you can drive as far as you like within the rental period. A few vehicles, usually budget models or 4WD campers, apply a daily kilometre allowance with a charge for excess kilometres. Confirm the policy on your rental agreement before booking.

No. Tasmania has no toll roads, so you will not pay a toll anywhere on the island. Tolls only apply if you take your hire vehicle to the mainland on the Spirit of Tasmania and drive in cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane, and only with a brand that permits interstate travel.

Book at least 6 to 12 weeks ahead for the best combination of vehicle choice and daily rate, and earlier for summer, Easter, and Tasmanian school holidays, when vehicles sell out first and remaining rates rise. Some vehicles confirm instantly, while others are “on request” and need supplier approval, which is more common in peak periods, so reserve as soon as your dates are set.

Campervans and motorhomes typically come with bedding, a kitchen with a fridge, gas cooktop, and sink, and cooking and eating equipment. Higher-spec vehicles add a toilet, shower, and heating, which is worth having for cool Tasmanian nights. Exact inclusions vary by class and supplier, so check what each rate includes before you book.

Tips for First-Time Motorhome Renters in Hobart

Traveller stepping from a motorhome rental beside a lavender farm in Tasmania
Australia drives on the left-hand side of the road, an important cue for visitors arriving from continental Europe, North America, or most parts of Asia. Take your first hour slowly, especially at roundabouts and unsignalised intersections, until left-side lane discipline feels natural. Key rules to know:
  • Urban speed limits – 50 km/h in most residential and suburban streets, 40 km/h in school zones during marked hours.
  • Highway speed limits – 100 km/h on most Tasmanian highways, up to 110 km/h on some sections of the Midland Highway (A1). Signs override any assumption.
  • Seatbelts – mandatory for the driver and every passenger. Children under 7 must be in an approved child restraint.
  • Vehicle height – most motorhomes sit between 2.7 m and 3.4 m. Watch height clearance signs at drive-throughs, service-station canopies, and multi-storey car parks. High-top vans and 6-berth motorhomes are the most affected.
  • Vehicle width – Hobart’s older inner-city and waterfront streets around Salamanca, Battery Point, and Sullivans Cove get narrow fast. Larger 6-berth vehicles are harder to manoeuvre through parked-car pinch points.
  • Park on the city fringe – when visiting Hobart attractions. Use larger car parks or designated bus and RV bays rather than tight central streets, and check signs for height and length limits before entering.
Where to park a motorhome in Hobart during the day. Larger off-street car parks that suit a motorhome include the Hobart Airport long-term car park near the Cambridge depots, and outer park-and-visit options rather than tight CBD bays. Avoid CBD on-street parking, as most bays are marked for standard cars and do not accommodate longer or higher vehicles. A practical approach is to park on the city fringe and walk or use public transport into central Hobart, then reach attractions like Salamanca Market, the waterfront, and Battery Point on foot.
Book your motorhome hire in Hobart at least 6 to 12 weeks ahead for the best combination of vehicle choice and daily rate. The single largest booking mistake is leaving it until the month of travel during a peak window, when vehicles sell out first, then daily rates on the remaining fleet rise as availability tightens. Campervans and motorhomes also need supplier approval rather than confirming instantly, so early booking avoids last-minute disappointment. Peak-price triggers to watch for:
  • December-January – Tasmanian summer, school holidays, and international-visitor peak.
  • Late December – the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race finish and the New Year period fill Hobart’s waterfront and accommodation.
  • Easter long weekend – typically late March or April.
  • Dark Mofo (June) – MONA’s midwinter festival has turned Hobart’s winter into a peak tourism period, so June books out far earlier than a normal off-season.
  • Tasmanian school holidays – roughly mid to late April, July, and October each year.
  • Public-holiday long weekends – through the year, including the Royal Hobart Regatta (February) and Eight Hours Day (March).
If you plan a one-way rental to the mainland, book the Spirit of Tasmania ferry at the same time, as vehicle spaces peak from December to March and over Easter.
Book your first night’s campsite before you fly in, and pick a site close to your Cambridge depot. A first-time motorhome handover plus finding your way in an unfamiliar city is enough for day one, so there is no need to drive far before you settle in. Most Hobart depots sit at Cambridge near the airport, and several good holiday parks are only 5 to 20 minutes away. Practical first-night options close to the Cambridge depots:
  • Big4 Hobart Airport Tourist Park (Cambridge) — the closest park to the airport and depots, around 5 minutes away, with powered sites, a camp kitchen, amenities, laundry, a dump point, and a kiosk.
  • Barilla Holiday Park (Cambridge) — about 5 minutes from the depots on the way toward Richmond, with powered and unpowered sites, a playground, and amenities.
  • Discovery Parks Hobart (Risdon Vale) — around 15 to 20 minutes away toward the city, with powered sites, a camp kitchen, BBQ areas, laundry, and amenities.
  • Treasure Island Caravan Park (Berriedale) — a riverside option north of the city near MONA, useful if you want to start on the Derwent side.
  • NRMA, Discovery, and Big4 parks — check availability by suburb, as sites fill fast in summer and over school holidays.
Freedom camping is restricted in Hobart and many Tasmanian council areas, and sleeping overnight in a vehicle in public car parks, streets, and reserves is generally prohibited, with fines applied by rangers. Some national parks and designated sites do allow overnight stays, so use an approved rest area, holiday park, or free-camping site rather than parking anywhere.
Choose your berth by group size first, then by the facilities you need. A 2-berth campervan suits couples and solo travellers, a 4-berth motorhome suits most families, and 5 or 6-berth motorhomes suit larger groups. Larger vehicles offer more living space and storage but are harder to park and manoeuvre on narrow roads, so match the size to both your group and the routes you plan to drive.
You need a full unrestricted car licence (Class C in Australia, or the equivalent from your home country) to drive any motorhome or campervan hire in Hobart up to 4.5 tonnes GVM, which covers every standard 2-berth to 6-berth vehicle. Learner (L) and provisional (P) licences are generally not accepted by the major rental brands. A small number of value brands may accept provisional drivers subject to age and licence-held conditions, so check the individual supplier’s policy if you hold a P licence. Additional requirements:
  • Minimum driver age – generally 21 with most brands. A few brands accept drivers aged 18 or over with a young-driver surcharge, and some set an upper age limit.
  • International visitors – an English-language driver’s licence from your home country is accepted at pickup; non-English-language licences must be accompanied by a certified English translation or an International Driving Permit.
  • Additional drivers – must be present at pickup with their own physical licence. Most brands charge a per-hire or per-day additional-driver fee.
  • Physical credit or debit card in the driver’s name – required to hold the bond. Cash and pre-paid cards are typically not accepted, and some brands do not accept debit cards for the bond.
 
Most motorhome hires in Hobart include unlimited kilometres, so you can drive as far as you like within the rental period without exceeding a distance cap. A few vehicles, usually budget models, 4WD campers, or hires from remote branches, apply a daily kilometre allowance, commonly between 100 and 250 km per day, with an excess-kilometre charge on anything over that. Unlimited kilometres suit a Tasmanian road trip, where a lap of the state adds up quickly, so confirm the kilometre policy on your rental agreement before you book. Fuel policy across the major brands is full-to-full: the vehicle is provided with a full tank at pickup and must be returned refuelled to the same level. Fuel type (diesel or unleaded) is shown on the dashboard, the fuel-cap flap, and the rental agreement, so double-check before your first fill. Putting in the wrong fuel is not covered by any insurance tier and can lead to a large tow, drain, and mechanical bill of several thousand dollars. Refuel close to the depot before you return the vehicle so the tank reads full on arrival.
Tasmania has no toll roads. You will not pay a toll anywhere on the island, so there is nothing to set up for a road trip that stays within Tasmania. Tolls only become relevant if you take your hire vehicle to the mainland on the Spirit of Tasmania and drive in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane, where the motorway networks are tolled. This applies only with a brand that permits interstate travel. If you are driving on the mainland, tolls there are fully electronic, with no cash booths. Every toll is captured by number-plate cameras and billed to a linked account. Rental brands handle this in one of two ways:
  • Brand-managed toll account. The rental brand runs its own toll account and passes the toll costs, plus a per-transaction admin fee, to your credit card after the hire ends. This is the easiest option for short mainland trips.
  • Renter-managed toll pass. You set up your own casual toll account before you drive and link it to the vehicle’s number plate. Cheaper for heavy toll-road use, but it requires setup effort.
Main mainland toll networks you might encounter:
  • Melbourne – CityLink and EastLink.
  • Sydney – an extensive network including the M1 to M8 motorways, NorthConnex, the Eastern Distributor, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel.
  • Brisbane – the Gateway and Logan motorways, and the Clem7, Legacy Way, and AirportlinkM7 tunnels.
For a Tasmania-only trip you can ignore all of this. If you are planning an interstate one-way, confirm your brand’s toll-handling policy and admin fee at pickup.  
Give yourself at least 30 minutes for the vehicle handover, don’t accept a rushed walkthrough. The pre-departure inspection is the single most important moment for protecting yourself against unfair damage claims at return. Handover checklist:
  • Walk around the exterior and photograph or video every existing scratch, dent, and paint chip on all four sides, plus the roofline where visible.
  • Confirm all existing damage is noted on the vehicle inspection report, sign nothing until every mark you can see is recorded.
  • Check tyre condition, including tread depth and sidewall damage, and confirm the spare tyre, jack, and wheel brace are present and accessible.
  • Note the fuel level at pickup, most brands hand over the vehicle full, but some use a “return-at-same-level” starting point that is not full.
  • Check the gas bottle is present, connected, and turned on. LPG may power the cooker and, in some models, the fridge and heater.
  • Confirm the water tank status such as fresh-water tank full or empty, grey-water tank empty, and cassette toilet emptied and clean.
  • Test the electrics such as house battery, interior lights, water pump, fridge on both 12V and 240V, and the awning wind-out and wind-in functions.
  • Check the inventory against the packing list, including bedding, pillows, cookware, cutlery, chairs, and a table if included. Missing items should be logged before you drive off.
  • Confirm the roadside-assistance contact and toll-handling policy verbally before signing.
Photograph the completed inspection report as well as the vehicle. A phone snapshot of both is your evidence if anything is disputed on return.

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