Campervan Village is a campervan and 4WD hire company operating across 13 Australian depot locations — from Cairns and Darwin in the tropical north to Broome
Campervan Village has evolved significantly from its early days as a booking aggregator for smaller rental outfits. Today it operates as a genuine rental company with a well-maintained fleet and 13 depot locations across Australia — from the tropical north in Cairns and Darwin to the remote west in Broome and Exmouth, down through the classic southern capitals of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.
The Australian fleet spans a useful range. At the budget end sit the iconic Mystery Machine campervans — Suzuki APV and Toyota Regius vans painted in vivid, colourful patterns that make them immediately recognisable on the road. They're genuinely charming vehicles and a favourite among backpackers and younger travellers who want something memorable for their Aussie road trip. The 2-seater runs a 5-speed manual; the 3-seater upgrades to a 4-speed auto with extra fuel capacity and a rear charging socket.
The Aventus 2 is the clean, practical middle option — a Toyota Estima automatic with a generous rear kitchen, good storage, and availability at most locations. If you want a reliable 2-berth without the personality of the Mystery Machines, this is the sensible pick. Rates are competitive and the vehicle handles city driving and highway cruising equally well.
For those heading into the interior or along Western Australia's remote coastline, the 4WD options are worth serious consideration. The Grip 4x4 Camper — a Nissan Navara with dual rooftop tents, a 45–50L compressor fridge, and high/low 4WD modes — sleeps up to five and handles the outback's unsealed tracks without drama. The Desert Sands 4x4 takes it up a notch with hardshell tents, a 300W solar panel, and a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. These aren't dressed-up highway cruisers — they're legitimate off-road rigs.
The D5 4x4 Adventure Camper, built on a Mitsubishi Delica, bridges the gap for couples who want genuine off-road capability with a comfortable interior fitout, awning, and compressor fridge. It handles unsealed roads well and fits two people properly.
One of Campervan Village's strongest practical advantages is the breadth of its one-way hire network. With 13 depots including Alice Springs, Cairns, Broome, and Exmouth alongside the major capitals, you can design genuinely ambitious itineraries: pick up in Darwin and drop off in Adelaide, or start in Sydney and finish in Cairns after a full east coast run. The online booking system lets you check one-way availability and relocation fees upfront.
Liability coverage comes in options rather than a blanket policy. The Damage Cover packages reduce your excess significantly and include additional drivers at no extra cost (up to four). Read the fine print before you book — the liability structure on 4WD vehicles is higher than for 2WD, as you'd expect.
Campervan Village works best for travellers who want flexibility and a curated fleet without paying the premium of the major national brands. The Mystery Machines attract a younger, backpacker crowd; the 4WD fleet draws serious adventure travellers targeting the Red Centre, Kimberley, and Ningaloo. The Aventus automatics serve couples and small families on standard highway itineraries.
One area to watch: with a fleet covering both Australia and New Zealand, popular vehicles at key locations — Alice Springs in peak outback season, Cairns before the wet — book out quickly. Plan ahead and be flexible on dates if you have your heart set on a specific model.
13 locations across Australia: Cairns, Darwin, Broome, Exmouth, Alice Springs, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Hobart, and two more regional locations. This 13-depot network — including remote gateways like Broome, Exmouth, and Alice Springs — is one of the widest available for one-way hire in the budget campervan segment. Check current open depot list at booking.
Budget to mid-range fleet. Mystery Machine campervans (Suzuki APV / Toyota Regius, 2–3 berth) for the budget and personality market. Aventus 2 (Toyota Estima automatic, 2-berth, solid mid-range choice). 4WD range: Grip 4x4 (Nissan Navara, dual rooftop tents, 45–50L compressor fridge, up to 5 people), Desert Sands 4x4 (hardshell tents, 300W solar, 5-star ANCAP), D5 4x4 Adventure Camper (Mitsubishi Delica, couples, awning, compressor fridge).
Yes — one-way hire is available across the 13-depot network. The online booking system shows one-way availability and relocation fees upfront, which is a transparency advantage over operators who quote one-way fees only after you've started the booking process.
In the Mystery Machine and Aventus — no, sealed roads only. The Grip 4x4, Desert Sands 4x4, and D5 4x4 are purpose-built for unsealed outback tracks. Confirm exactly which roads are covered in the 4WD insurance before departure.
Damage Cover packages reduce excess on a daily basis and include additional drivers at no extra cost (up to four). The 4WD vehicles carry higher excess amounts. Confirm current package pricing and what's covered (overhead, underbody, tyres) at booking. See our campervan insurance guide.
Both operate across multiple depots with iconic-livery budget campervans and genuine 4WD ranges. Wicked Campers has broader brand recognition and more model variety. Campervan Village has 13 depots including Exmouth and remote WA locations that Wicked doesn't cover, plus the Aventus 2 as a cleaner mid-range option. Compare both for routes involving Broome, Exmouth, or Alice Springs.
Campervan Village's 13-depot network is the headline — connecting remote gateways like Broome, Exmouth, and Alice Springs in a way that few budget operators manage. The combination of Mystery Machine personality vehicles, a solid mid-range Aventus option, and genuine off-road 4WD capability across a wide network makes this a versatile choice for travellers who want flexibility without defaulting to the thl giants.
The honest comparison is Wicked Campers for the personality market and Cheapa Campa for the budget-but-reliable end. Campervan Village sits between the two — more remote depot access than Wicked, more character than Cheapa. For itineraries involving Broome, Exmouth, or Alice Springs on a budget, Campervan Village deserves to be on the comparison list.
The Desert Sands 4x4 (ANCAP 5-star) and Grip 4x4 book out for dry season — plan early for May–September outback travel.
