Awesome Campers

Awesome Campers no longer offers a depot in Airlie Beach but continues to cater travellers in their other branches. Also, they provide the same set of fleet for the past years, all of which can accommodate up to 2 persons only. 

Awesome Campers is an all Aussie owned campervan hire company aimed at the budget market, with branches all over the country. Their name is quite enticing, but are they really awesome?

As a locally operated business in Australia, Awesome Campers targets the budget-conscious travellers through their limited fleet of affordable yet customized campervans. With multiple depots across the country, they allow one-way rentals for a more convenient getaway. In total, they have 7 branches―Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Townsville, and Cairns. And if you want a more comfortable trip, you may opt for their tour packages. They also have some special deals for long-term rentals. On the other hand, they offer short-term hires for those who want to attend a festival and go on a weekend adventure.

Aimed at the budget market, the Awesome Campers fleet provides a selection that caters up two adults only. And these are particularly money-conscious couples and solo backpackers. Their campervan fleet ranges from a basic model to a deluxe vehicle. Keep in mind though that the 'super deluxe' standard does not equal to a fancy Kea or Maui. So, manage your expectations well. As there are only four campervans on set, along with some other car choices, travellers will have a restricted selection. But to compensate the limited option and the fewer frills, each rental already comes with 2 outside chairs, 1 outside table, kitchen & cooking utensils, crockery, pots, pans, tea towel, washing up gears, linens, pillows with cases, and towels. Well, the inclusions are quite charming!

There are three insurance options on hand. First is the Standard with no daily charge but a bond of $3000 and an excess of $4000. The second option is the Liability C with $20 per day, which limits the bond to $000 and excess to $3000. This already includes coverage for tyres and front windscreen. Lastly, the Fast Track Package at $30 per day reduces the bond to $500 and  excess to $2000, plus inclusion of tyres, front windscreen, and extra driver. 

Awesome Campers is quite reputable on its own, providing affordable and well-equipped vehicles. However, it only attracts solo travellers and couples as all their vehicles are 2-berths. The limited selection may be a downer but the competitive prices still make them attractive to budget-conscious renters.  But by all means, expect to be a little more cramped than something like a Hiace Hi-top campervan. Another thing to consider is that they have gathered more negative reviews than positive ones for the past years. Hence, this might something to take into account before hiring a unit from Awesome Campers. 

With several negative reviews surrounding Awesome Campers, you might want to think hard if you plan to rent from them. On the bright side, they can be a great place to start with if you have little money on your account or if you want the convenience of having multiple depots.