About This Company
Calypso still offers the same fleet but now have changes in their depot locations. Continue reading below have an idea of their rental options.
There are lots of reasons why you might want to rent a campervan or motorhome from Calypso Campervans, but those that top the list are the numerous depots, decent fleet, and over 10 years expertise of giving personalized service.
Calypso Campervans is a family-owned company with several branches all over Australia. Well, not everyone likes to rent from large, impersonal companies. Lots of people like to rent from smaller companies where they can really feel like they’re getting the personal touch and where they know the owners and workers actually care about what they’re doing. While Calypso Campervans isn’t the oldest campervan rental company out there, they have been around for a good decade, and they’ve earned a decent reputation during that time.
Calypso Campervans offers four different vehicles– The Riverina, The Princes, The Sturt, and The Funkampa, all of which are also names of highways in Australia. The fleet may contain a pretty small number of vehicles to choose from but most people will find their needs met by at least one of them. But for those needing larger vehicles with a high number of seating options, they might need to look elsewhere because the biggest campervan can cater up to 4 persons only. Hence, this can be a point against Calypso Campervans, depending on your needs.
All Calypso Campervans come with a standard insurance excess (bond) at $ 2,000. The company provides two insurance options to reduce the excess: Protection Plus at $15/day to $1,000 and Maximum Protection Package at $20/ day to $400 plus 1 front windscreen and 2 tyres. Just take note that single-vehicle accident excess at $3,000 cannot be reduced even if you avail of the reduction option.
Considering the age and size of their vehicles, it’s clear Calypso Campervans is interested in cornering the budget market. Their vehicles are too old to appeal to high rollers while also being too small to really appeal to big families. Instead, individuals, couples and very small groups who are looking to save some money on their impending trip will find a lot to like from Calypso Campervans. And thankfully, when it comes to Calypso Campervans the term “budget-friendly” doesn’t translate into “bare bones.” Calypso Campervans come with almost everything you need, from kitchen essentials to sleeping gears. They offer good, personalize service at great prices, and they don’t skimp on taking care of their clients.
Provided your needs aren’t extravagant and you're travelling with a maximum of 4 people, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better budget-conscious campervan rental company than Calypso Campervans.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Budget-friendly
- Family-owned company
- Personalized service
- Decent fleet
✗ Cons
- Older vehicles
- Limited range to choose from
- Not great for larger groups
- Mixed reviews