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Rent A Motorhome Or 4WD Campers In Broome And Discover Western Australia

Broome sits where the red Kimberley earth meets the turquoise Indian Ocean, and a hired motorhome turns the whole region into your itinerary. Drive to Cable Beach for a sunset camel ride, watch the tide pull back across Roebuck Bay, and check the dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point at low tide. With your own campervan you set the pace along the Great Northern Highway, out to the Dampier Peninsula, or deeper into the Kimberley toward Windjana Gorge and the Bungle Bungles. For the unsealed roads and river crossings that lead to places like Purnululu, the Gibb River Road, and the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, a 4WD camper is the better choice, with the clearance and traction to reach country that sealed-road vehicles can’t. A motorhome carries your bed, kitchen, and gear the entire way, so you spend less on accommodation and more time exploring Australia’s North West. Most travellers hire in the dry season, from May to October, when the roads are open and the days are warm.
Travellers camping beside a 4WD camper at the red cliffs of James Price Point near Broome

Popular Types of Campervans, RVs & Motorhomes for Hire in Broome

Broome depots carry everything from compact two-berth campers to six-berth family motorhomes and high-clearance 4WD campers. Use the guide below to match your group size, budget, and route to the right vehicle, then search live availability for your dates.

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

Campervan and motorhome hire prices in Broome typically range from $82 for an entry-level 2-berth campervan in the shoulder season to $309 for a 6-berth or luxury motorhome in peak dry season, per day. Broome sits in a remote part of Western Australia, so rates run higher than the eastern capitals and availability is limited to the dry season. The final rate depends on vehicle size, brand, season, trip length, insurance option, and how far ahead 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: $137 to $210 per day
  • 2-Berth with bathrooms (toilet and shower): $211 to $276 per day
  • 4-Berth campervans: $169 to $214 per day
  • 4-Berth with bathrooms (toilet and shower): $241 to $332 per day
  • 6-Berth with bathrooms (toilet and shower): $258 to $344 per day
  • 4WD campervans: $209 to $374 per day (depending on the berth)

Cheap campervan hire in Broome

The cheapest campervan hire in Broome is usually a basic 2-berth van from a value brand like Cheapa Campa, booked in the shoulder weeks of the dry season rather than the June-to-August peak. Broome’s pricing works differently from a capital city: the wet season from December to March is the cheapest time in theory, but most depots close then, so in practice the lowest realistic rates fall in the May and October shoulder weeks, when the dry-season fleet is running but demand has eased. To find the lowest daily rate, book several months ahead for a dry-season vehicle, avoid one-way relocation fees by choosing a return hire back to Broome, and consider the Standard Liability option rather than upgrading to full cover if you are comfortable with a higher excess, though be cautious with this on a 4WD, where the excess can reach $8,000 and corrugated Kimberley roads make windscreen and tyre damage common. The single cheapest way to travel out of Broome is a relocation deal, which can drop to a few dollars a day with a fuel allowance when brands need to reposition vehicles south to Perth at the end of the dry, so if your dates and direction are flexible, watch for those.

What affects Broome hire prices

Several factors move the daily rate up or down from the ranges above. Understanding these helps you decide when, what, and how to book for the best value.

  • Season and demand. The dry season from May to October is the only practical time to hire in Broome, and peak months of June to August lift rates to their highest. Shoulder weeks in May and October usually deliver the lowest rates for the same vehicle. Many depots close in the wet season, so choice is limited outside the dry.
  • 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 at the top. Luxury and 4WD models are the most expensive to hire.
  • Rental duration. Longer bookings usually earn a discounted daily rate, and some brands drop the per-day price on hires of 21+ days.
  • 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 Broome and dropping off in another city can add a one-way fee depending on the route, brand, and whether the direction matches current relocation demand.
  • Add-on extras. Camping chairs and tables, portable BBQs, second drivers, and child seats are usually charged per hire or per day. Bedding and kitchen kits are included by some brands and extra with others.
  • Kilometre policy. Most motorhome hires include unlimited kilometres, while some campervan hires apply a daily cap with an excess-kilometre charge above it. Long Kimberley drives are cheaper on an unlimited-kilometre vehicle.
  • Fuel. Always paid by the renter, and fuel stops in the Kimberley can be 200 to 300km apart, so budget extra for a 6-berth motorhome on long inland routes. On remote tracks like the Gibb River Road, roadhouse fuel also runs well above city prices, so carry extra.
  • Booking lead time. Booking several months ahead gives the best combination of price and vehicle choice for the dry season. Late bookings in peak season often pay more and land on the last vehicles left in the fleet.
  • Driver age and additional drivers. Drivers under 25 may pay a young-driver surcharge with some brands, and adding a second driver usually costs a flat fee per hire.
To get the best deal, compare rates across brands, aim for the May or October shoulder weeks if your dates are flexible, and finalise your insurance and extras during the booking flow rather than at the counter.

Average Daily Rate in Broome
Oct-2026Nov-2026Dec-2026Jan-2027Feb-2027Mar-2027Apr-2027May-2027Jun-2027Jul-2027Aug-2027Sep-2027
2-Berth 4WD Campers277.94254.38226.17208.5209.89212.07277.43282.39306.84364.82367.43388.71
2-Berth Budget Campervans136.62159.23158.17147.3148.69152.82163.58137.73149.59165.38163209.76
2-Berth Motorhomes with Bathrooms215.09233.92––––255.52211.48217.76256.07261.73276.05
3-Berth Budget Campervans138.83144.12159.17148.2149.59156.04139.44122.49136.05183.25190.19211.5
3-Berth Motorhomes with Bathrooms226.4227.45––––244.62200.4206.69244.27249.09265.15
4-Berth 4WD Campers299.88300.76––––339.22353.04383.99464.73469.4462.52
4-Berth Budget Campervans169.03188.92––––214.23174.02172.6208.37197.68210.48
4-Berth Motorhomes with Bathrooms244.85240.55––––303.99246.89254.93323.76322.21332.05
5-Berth 4WD Campers278278.25303.67278.25279.64280.69274.92275.07323.76348347.3374.04
5-Berth Budget Campervans292.44347.97351.87355.2356.59357.64294.93287.04332.52400.56––
6-Berth Motorhomes with Bathrooms274.34281.42––––314.96257.63265.66335.63334.17344.36

Chart updated: September 7, 2026

Insurance, Bonds and Excess Explained

Every motorhome and campervan hire in Broome 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 in the event of damage and reduces the bond amount held on your card, so the two move in opposite directions.

Insurance tiers explained

Most Broome 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. Some brands use different names, for example "Standard", "Liability Reduction Option", and "Maximum Cover" at one brand, or "Low Road", "Middle Road", and "High Road" at another. The tier structure is the same either way. On Broome hires, check how each tier treats unsealed-road travel, water crossings, and single-vehicle damage, since these are common on Kimberley routes and are sometimes excluded or carry a separate excess.

What the bond actually is

The bond is a pre-authorisation hold on the driver's credit or debit 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.

Most brands require a physical credit or debit card in the driver's name to hold the bond. Cash and pre-paid cards are typically not accepted.

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, usually the simplest option.
  • Buy third-party excess cover from an independent travel insurer, which reimburses your excess if you claim on the rental brand's Standard Liability. This can be cheaper 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 Broome

Broome is the gateway to Australia’s North West, sitting at the start of some of the country’s greatest outback and coastal drives. To the east lies the wild Kimberley, with its gorges, waterfalls, and the legendary Gibb River Road. To the south runs the long coastal road back to Perth, and to the north east the crossing to Darwin through the Top End. The routes below each start from a Broome depot and range from a short coastal loop to a full two week expedition. All are best driven in the dry season, from May to October.

  • Broome to the Dampier Peninsula approx. 400 to 420 km round trip · 3-5 days Head north on Cape Leveque Road to Beagle Bay, One Arm Point, and the Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. Remote beaches, Aboriginal communities, and fishing. The main Cape Leveque Road is now fully sealed, making it accessible for standard 2WD vehicles, though 4WD is still required for some side tracks.
  • Broome to the Gibb River Road (4WD only) approx. 900 to 1,000 km one way to Kununurra · 7-14 days Australia’s most famous 4WD track through the heart of the Kimberley, taking in Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bell Gorge, and Manning Gorge. Do not attempt it in a 2WD campervan.
  • Broome to Perth (coastal) approx. 2,800 to 3,200 km · 10-14 days The epic Western Australia coast run south down the North West Coastal Highway and Coral Coast, detouring inland to Karijini before hitting Ningaloo Reef and Monkey Mia. Fully sealed on the main highways and suitable for all campervans.
  • Broome to Darwin approx. 1,900 km · 10-14 days Cross the Kimberley through Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, and Kununurra, then continue via Katherine into the Top End. Access to Purnululu National Park along the way requires a 4WD or a booked scenic flight. A one way hire suits this route.
  • Great Northern Highway Kimberley Circuit approx. 1,600 km round trip · 10-14 days A mostly sealed road journey through the Kimberley’s highlights via Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek, returning to Broome. A practical option if you want to see the Kimberley without committing to the unsealed Gibb River Road. Note that the access track into Purnululu National Park is unsealed and strictly 4WD only.

Every route has powered caravan parks, holiday parks, and national park campgrounds along the way, though services thin out fast once you leave Broome. Book campsites ahead in the peak dry season from June to August, carry extra water and fuel on inland routes, and check road conditions before you set off, as some Kimberley roads close after rain.

One-way campervan and motorhome rentals from Broome

A one-way rental lets you pick up your motorhome or campervan in Broome and drop it off at a different depot elsewhere in Western Australia or interstate. The two classic one-way runs are Broome to Perth, heading south down the Indian Ocean coast past Ningaloo and Exmouth, and Broome to Darwin, heading east across the Kimberley via the Great Northern Highway or the rugged Gibb River Road. Shorter one-way drops to Kununurra are also common, and several national brands allow one-way hires to most mainland capitals. Because Broome sits at the far edge of the country, one-way travel here is about crossing vast, remote distances rather than a quick city-to-city hop, so plan fuel, supplies, and vehicle type carefully before you go.

How one-way pricing works

One-way relocation fees vary by route, brand, direction, season, and current fleet-repositioning demand. Expect a set one-way fee added to your hire for finishing somewhere other than Broome, and note that vehicle type matters here more than in most places: sealed-road runs to Perth or Darwin suit a standard 2WD camper, but the Gibb River Road and other unsealed Kimberley routes require a 4WD camper, and 2WD vehicles are usually not insured off sealed roads. Confirm both the one-way policy and the permitted roads with the provider before you book.

If you are flexible on dates and direction, look for relocation deals. Broome is a strongly seasonal destination, busy through the dry season and quiet in the wet, so brands regularly need to reposition vehicles between Broome, Perth, Darwin, and other depots as the season turns, and they 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 of popular one-way campervan routes and driving distances from Broome across Australia

Popular one-way routes from Broome

  • Broome → Sydney 4,475 km · 21-28 days
    Embark on a monumental transcontinental crossing. Follow the Great Northern and Victoria Highways east into the Northern Territory, head south down the Stuart Highway into South Australia, and turn onto the Barrier Highway to cut across outback New South Wales through historic mining towns like Broken Hill before navigating the Blue Mountains into Sydney.
  • Broome → Melbourne 3,948 km · 21-28 days
    An epic cross country drive from the tropics to the southern coast. Head east through the rugged Kimberley to Katherine, travel down the Red Centre on the Stuart Highway into South Australia, and merge onto the inland highways to reach the cultural hub of Melbourne.
  • Broome → Brisbane 4,242 km · 21-28 days
    Cross the vast northern expanse of the country. Travel via the Victoria, Stuart, and Barkly Highways through the massive cattle stations of the Northern Territory, crossing into outback Queensland at Mount Isa, and journeying southeast through Roma and Toowoomba into Brisbane.
  • Broome → Perth 2,049 km · 10-14 days
    A classic West Coast road trip. Head south through the remote stretches of the Pilbara, or take the coastal detour via the North West Coastal Highway to explore the pristine waters of Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay, and Kalbarri National Park before cruising into the capital of Perth.
  • Broome → Cairns 3,247 km · 14-21 days
    Traverse the majestic Savannah Way. Journey through the spectacular Kimberley region to Katherine, then track east across the Gulf of Carpentaria. Navigate remote outback landscapes and historic gold mining towns before hitting the lush tropical coast in Cairns.
  • Broome → Darwin 1,872 km · 7-10 days
    Discover the pristine Top End of Australia. Drive east along the Great Northern and Victoria Highways, crossing from Western Australia into the Northern Territory. Stop to explore the spectacular Nitmiluk National Park gorge in Katherine before cruising north into Darwin.
  • Broome → Hobart 4,659 km · 21-28 days
    A true top to bottom Australian adventure. Drive down the Stuart Highway through the red heart of the outback all the way to South Australia, cut across to Geelong, and board the Spirit of Tasmania ferry to cross the Bass Strait before driving south through the midlands to Hobart.
  • Broome → Launceston 4,479 km · 21-28 days
    Journey from the tropical northwest to the cool climate of Tasmania. Navigate down the center of the continent to Geelong in Victoria, catch the sailing on the Spirit of Tasmania, and arrive in Devonport for a short, scenic drive down the Tamar Valley wine region to Launceston.
  • Broome → Adelaide 3,236 km · 14-21 days
    Drive straight down the spine of the continent. Travel east to Katherine, then turn south onto the legendary Stuart Highway. Pass iconic landmarks like the MacDonnell Ranges and the underground opal town of Coober Pedy before arriving in the coastal city of Adelaide.
  • Broome → Devonport 4,400 km (including ferry) · 21-28 days
    Make the massive outback crossing from the Kimberley down to the southern coast via the Stuart Highway. Upon reaching Geelong in Victoria, drive straight onto the Spirit of Tasmania for the voyage across the Bass Strait, disembarking directly in the coastal gateway of Devonport.
  • Broome → Alice Springs 1,703 km · 7-10 days
    Head from the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to the red dirt of the outback. Drive east through Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek, cross into the Northern Territory, and turn south at Katherine to follow the long, straight stretches of the Stuart Highway directly into the Red Centre.
  • Broome → Gold Coast 4,297 km · 21-28 days
    Travel from coast to coast across the vast outback. Follow the highways through the Northern Territory and into Queensland via Mount Isa. Pass through sweeping agricultural plains and cross the Great Dividing Range before descending from the hinterland to the surf breaks of the Gold Coast.
  • Broome → Townsville 3,322 km · 14-21 days
    Embark on a spectacular transcontinental crossing. Depart the turquoise waters and pristine sands of Broome and navigate the remote, stunning Kimberley region of Western Australia via the Great Northern Highway. Cross the Northern Territory to Katherine, head south down the Stuart Highway to the Threeways roadhouse, then drive east on the Barkly Highway to Mount Isa, and journey across outback Queensland via the Flinders Highway to finish your epic road trip on the tropical coast of Townsville.

Campervan & Motorhome Hire Companies in Broome

Most motorhome and campervan hire companies in Broome operate from depots clustered near Broome Airport (BME), so pickup is quick whether you fly in or start in town. MotorhomeHire.com compares vehicles across these brands in one search, including national operators such as Apollo, Britz, Maui, Mighty Campers, and Cheapa Campa, alongside the Broome-focused supplier Campervan Village. Each brand sits at a different price and vehicle tier, from budget campervans to luxury motorhomes and rugged 4WDs built for the Gibb River Road, so comparing them side by side helps you match fleet, facilities, and pickup point to your trip. One important note for Broome: many depots close over the December-to-March wet season, so confirm your pickup date falls within the operating season before you book.

Apollo Motorhome Holidays Broome

10 Livingstone Street, Broome, WA 6725

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

Britz Campervan Rentals Broome

10 Livingstone Street, Broome, WA 6725

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

Campervan Village Broome

Unit 3, 3 Farrell St, Broome WA 6725

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

Cheapa Campa Broome

10 Livingstone Street, Broome, WA 6725

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

Hippie Camper Broome

10 Livingstone Street, Broome WA 6725

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

Let's Go Motorhomes Broome

4 Pembroke Road, Broome, WA 6725

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Campervan and motorhome hire in Broome typically ranges from $137 per day for an entry-level 2-berth in the shoulder season to $344 per day for a 6-berth or luxury motorhome in peak dry season. Rates run higher than the eastern capitals because Broome is remote.

The dry season, from May to October, is the only practical time to hire in Broome. Days are warm and roads are open. June to August is the busiest and most expensive period, while May and October offer lower shoulder-season rates. Many depots close in the wet season.

Book 3 to 6 months ahead for the dry season. Broome has only a small number of depots and a limited fleet, so vehicles sell out first and prices on the remaining fleet rise as dates approach. Early booking gives you the best rate and the widest choice.

You need a full unrestricted car licence (Class C in Australia or the overseas equivalent) to drive any campervan or motorhome up to 4.5 tonnes GVM. Learner and provisional licences are generally not accepted. Non-English licences need a certified translation or an International Driving Permit.

The minimum driver age is generally 21 with the major Broome brands. Some brands accept drivers aged 18 and over on selected vehicles only. A young-driver surcharge usually applies to drivers under 25, depending on the supplier. Check the specific brand’s policy when you book, as age rules and surcharges vary between suppliers.

No, not in a standard 2WD campervan. The Gibb River Road is unsealed and 4WD-only, and rental brands do not permit 2WD vehicles on it. You need a high-clearance 4WD camper, and you should check road conditions on Main Roads WA before you set off.

Yes. One-way rentals let you pick up in Broome and drop off in Perth, Darwin, or another city. A relocation fee applies, which varies by route, brand, and season, and a remote-location surcharge may be added at the Broome depot. Book one-way hires early for the dry season.

Most brands offer three cover tiers: Standard Liability with the highest excess and bond, Damage Liability Reduction as a mid-tier upgrade, and Maximum Cover with the lowest excess. The bond is a refundable hold on your credit card at pickup, released after an undamaged return.

Some suppliers offer pet-friendly vehicles, subject to their conditions and a cleaning obligation on return. Availability is limited, so confirm the pet policy before you book and check which parks and campsites along your route allow animals.

Most Broome depots sit a short drive from Broome International Airport (BME), and many brands offer a transfer from the airport to their depot. Confirm your depot address and pickup time on your booking, and allow 30 minutes for the handover and vehicle inspection.

Most motorhome hires include unlimited kilometres, which suits the long distances around Broome and the Kimberley. Some value-brand campervans apply a daily kilometre cap with an excess-kilometre charge. Confirm the kilometre policy on your rental agreement before you book.

No. Western Australia has no toll roads, so driving in and around Broome and across the Kimberley is toll-free. Tolls only apply if you take a one-way hire into a tolled eastern state, in which case your brand will explain its toll-handling policy at pickup.

Tips for First-Time Motorhome Renters in Broome

Couple beside a Maui motorhome rental during a road trip through the Kimberley near Broome

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. Broome’s streets are quiet compared with a capital city, which makes it a gentle place to get used to a larger vehicle before you head out on the highway.

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 – 110 km/h on most of the Great Northern Highway and open WA roads, dropping to 100 km/h or lower on marked sections. Signs override any assumption.
  • Seatbelts – mandatory for the driver and every passenger, including in the rear beds. 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 service-station canopies, drive-throughs, and covered car parks. High-top vans and 6-berth motorhomes are the most affected.
  • Vehicle width – give road trains plenty of room on the highway, as they can be up to 50 m long, and take care through narrow or angled parking near Broome’s town centre and Chinatown.
  • Road conditions – north and east of Broome, many Kimberley roads are unsealed and 4WD-only. Do not take a 2WD campervan onto the Gibb River Road or other dirt tracks, and check Main Roads WA for closures after rain.
Where to park a motorhome in Broome during the day.Broome is compact and most attractions have generous, level parking that suits a larger vehicle. Cable Beach has a large car park near the main access point, and there is roomy parking at Town Beach, Gantheaume Point, and the Chinatown precinct. Watch the tide and posted signs at Cable Beach, since the beach itself is subject to large tidal movements and 4WD-only access zones. Avoid tight angled bays marked for standard cars in town, and for longer stops choose an open, level area where you can pull straight out.

Book your motorhome hire in Broome as early as you can, ideally 3 to 6 months ahead for the dry season, for the best combination of vehicle choice and daily rate. Broome has only a small number of depots and most brands run a limited dry-season fleet, so supply is tight. The single largest booking mistake is leaving it until the month of travel during the peak window, when vehicles sell out first and daily rates on the remaining fleet rise as availability tightens. Many depots also close in the wet season, which concentrates demand into a short window.

Peak-price triggers to watch for:

  • June to August – the heart of the dry season and Broome’s busiest, most expensive period.
  • WA school holidays – July in particular overlaps with peak dry-season demand.
  • Easter long weekend – typically late March or April, at the start of the dry season
  • September or October long weekends – shoulder demand as the dry season winds down.
  • Major events – Shinju Matsuri (Festival of the Pearl) in late August or September, and Staircase to the Moon viewing nights from March to October, which draw visitors to Broome.

Book your first night’s campsite before you fly in, and pick a site close to your Broome depot. A flight into Broome, a first-time motorhome handover, and settling into a larger vehicle is enough for day one without a long drive, so keep the first night short and simple. Broome is compact, and most caravan parks sit within a short drive of the airport and Cable Beach.

Practical first-night options in and around Broome:

  • Cable Beach Caravan Park (Cable Beach) — on the corner of Murray Road and Cable Beach Road West, powered sites, pool, and laundry.
  • RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park (Cable Beach) — close to Sydney Airport, powered sites, ~10-15 min from Botany-area depots.
  • Broome Vacation Village (Port Drive) — quieter park with cabins and caravan and camping sites, pool and amenities.
  • Discovery Parks Broome (Walcott Street) — central location near the beach, powered sites and family facilities.
  • Roebuck Bay Caravan Park (Town Beach) — waterfront sites near Town Beach, handy for Staircase to the Moon nights.
Book ahead in the peak dry season from June to August, as Broome’s parks fill weeks in advance. Free camping is very limited around Broome and restricted across the Shire of Broome, with most beach car parks, reserves, and streets prohibiting overnight sleeping in vehicles and fines applied by rangers.

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 Broome up to 4.5 tonnes GVM, which covers every standard 2-berth to 6-berth vehicle. Learner (L) and provisional (P1) licences are generally not accepted by the major rental brands, and provisional-licence acceptance varies by supplier, so check the specific brand’s policy before you book if you hold a P1 or P2 licence.

Additional requirements:

  • Minimum driver age – generally 21 with the major brands. A few brands accept drivers aged 18 and over with a young-driver surcharge.
  • 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, which is worth adding for long Kimberley drives so you can share the wheel.
  • Physical credit or debit card in the driver’s name – required to hold the bond. Cash and pre-paid cards are typically not accepted.

Most motorhome hires in Broome include unlimited kilometres, so you can drive as far as you like within the rental period without exceeding a distance cap. This matters in the Kimberley, where a single road trip can run for thousands of kilometres. Some campervan hires, particularly value-brand and shorter-hire configurations, apply a daily kilometre allowance, often around 200 km per day, with an excess-kilometre charge on anything over that. On the long distances around Broome, an unlimited-kilometre vehicle is usually the cheaper choice, 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 stated on the dashboard sticker, the fuel-cap flap, and the rental agreement, so double-check before your first fill. Getting the wrong fuel is not covered by any insurance tier and results in a large tow, drain, and mechanical bill. In the Kimberley, fuel stops can be 200 to 300 km apart, so fill up at every opportunity and carry the extra fuel capacity that 4WD campers provide for remote stretches.

Western Australia has no toll roads, so a campervan or motorhome trip in and around Broome is toll-free. You can drive Cable Beach Road, Port Drive, the Great Northern Highway, and the wider Kimberley without a toll account or an e-tag, which keeps the running costs on a Broome-based trip simple.

Tolls only become relevant if you take a one-way hire into a state that has them, such as New South Wales, Victoria, or Queensland. Those toll roads are fully electronic, with no cash booths, and rental brands handle them in one of two ways:

  • Brand-managed toll account. The rental brand runs its own toll account and passes the toll costs, plus an admin fee per toll transaction, to your credit card after the hire ends. This is the easiest option for a short drive through a tolled city.
  • Renter-managed toll pass. You set up your own casual toll account before pickup and link it to the vehicle’s number plate. This is cheaper for heavy toll-road use, but requires setup effort.
For a Broome round trip or a one-way within Western Australia, you can ignore tolls entirely. If you are relocating east into a tolled state, confirm your brand’s toll-handling policy and admin fee at pickup. See our tolls and e-tag guide for a full breakdown by state.

Give yourself 30 minutes for the vehicle handover and do not accept a rushed walkthrough. The pre-departure inspection is the single most important moment for protecting yourself against unfair damage claims at return, and it matters even more before a remote Kimberley trip where you will be far from the depot.

Handover checklist:

  • Walk around the exterior and photograph or video every existing scratch, dent, and paint chip on all four sides, plus the roofline and underbody where visible.
  • Confirm all existing damage is noted on the vehicle inspection report, and 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. On a 4WD camper, check for a second spare and any recovery gear.
  • 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. For remote travel, check the solar or dual-battery system is working.
  • Check the inventory against the packing list, including bedding, pillows, cookware, cutlery, chairs, and a table if included. Log missing items before you drive off.
  • Confirm the roadside-assistance contact, including any remote or outback breakdown cover, and the 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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