Britz Campervans Australia

About Britz Campervans Australia

Britz campervans are probably the most well known brand in Australia, they are certainly the largest.

The Covid shut downs seriously damaged them, and all campervan hire companies in Australia, but thankfully they have pulled through. They really are a great company and it would be sad to see them go.

They generally run their campervans and motorhomes from brand new to up to 3 years old before they pass them off sister company Mighty Campers. 

Did I mention Britz was big? 

They also own Maui and Mighty Campers in both Australia and New Zealand as well as Road Bear RV and El Monte in the USA. 

Hence, if you decide to rent from them, you are getting a lot of perks from, including local pick-up, branch parking, supported travel, flexible booking, and  much more. 

Because of their popularity, Britz is constantly inventing and re-inventing their collection so it is always fun to watch what is coming next. 

The Britz Fleet At A Glance

2 berth simple models, 2 berth full feature models, 4 berth, 6 berth and 4wds, Britz does it all.

Campervans and Motorhomes running under the Britz brand in Australia are a maximum of 3 years old. 

After that, or at 150,000km, they sell them or pass them on to their cheaper family of campers under the brand of Mighty Campers. 

Like pretty much all the campervan hire companies, you are charged by calendar days used, not the time of day picked up like car rental. 

So, it pays to pick up early and drop off late as you are paying for the whole day regardless. This is common practice across nearly all campervan and motorhome rental companies in Australia.

If you rent a motorhome with a toilet, you will have to get used to the idea of emptying the cassette as if you return it full, you will be paying an extra fee.

Which Campervan Brand Is Best For You?

Just so you know which of the Britz brands is best for you, here is how they stack up: 

MAUI is the brand used for campervans and motorhomes that are brand new to approx. $60,000km (about 1 year). 

BRITZ campervans are run from 60,000km to 150,000km (1 year old to approx. 3), but some models also start their life here so can be under 1 year old.

 MIGHTY campervans then run the camper from 150,000km to end of life, which might be about 5 years. 

4wd Campervan Hire To Seal The Deal:

If you are looking for true outback adventure in Australia, then Britz is the way to go. 

Whether you want to do the "top end" of Australia, the "red centre" or maybe the wild Kimberley or Pilbara regions, then a 4WD is a must. 

The Britz 4WDs have simply been one of the best in the market for a long time. 

Over the last couple of years, they have changed their strategy a bit so they can source vehicles that are less expensive and have fewer conversion costs. 

I think this has lead to their title for “best 4wd campers” being challenged by Apollo. 

Gone are the sleep-inside hi-top Landcruiser Troop Carrier models (breaks my heart to see them go) and in comes the new breed.

We'll deal with these a little further down.

Pet Friendly Campervan Hire

Traveling with a pet? 

Britz now caters your furry friends into their units. It was only introduced in 2020 as a trial but, thankfully, seems to be sticking. 

Now for the harsh news. 

The fee for taking pets is AU$299 - yikes! 

This is to facilitate the deep clean the vehicle will have to go through after rental. 

You're expected to bring all the requirements you have for the pets and I am sure the next renters would also appreciate if you took an old sheet or blanket to put on the seats to help protect them. 

Up to 2 cats and dogs are allowed. It seems that the fee is per rental not per pet per rental. Phew.

You can get the latest rules and fees from Britz campervan hire Australia right here

Insurance

The standard liability for Britz campervans and motorhomes range from $5000 to $7000, depending on the rented vehicle. 

But you can reduce such amount by paying an additional fee per day. 

The Liability Reduction Option at $46/day features $0 bond and $0 liability, plus coverage for windscreen, tyre, overhead, and underbody. 

Another option is the Inclusive Pack at $58/day with same liability coverage as the first option but with inclusions like single vehicle rollover cover, tables, child booster seat, and a lot more. 

If you're renting one of their 4WDs, then the standard liability is $8000. 

The Liability Reduction Option for 4WDs is $49/day, with $500 bond and $500 liability. 

For the Inclusive Pack, it's $64/day―same insurance coverage along with some extras. 

Insurance is always the trickiest part of campervan hire after after deciding what style you want.

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Reputation

You know you are going to get a well-oiled machine when you go through a company as big as Britz. But of course, you are also going to be paying for it. 

They are hardly the cheapest kid on the block as they are targetting those that value quality over price. 

Their campervans, motorhomes, 4WDs are normally meticulously maintained and they spend a lot of time putting thoughts into the design of their customizations. 

They have depots in all major cities as well as a few smaller ones that are popular with tourists, making them a truly national company. 

That being said, you will only ever be dealing with "staff" and never the owner. 

Many campervan hire companies are running these kind unit models now so you can shop around a bit before settling. 

Summary

With such a huge fleet, Britz has always been a benchmark company that you simply must get a price comparison with as you look for quotes. 

It's best suited to those who are mid to high budget or travelling in a group and require a little more quality.