Cruisin' Motorhomes is an Australian family-owned motorhome hire company operating since 1999, offering a modern fleet of 2, 4, and 6 berth vehicles across six
Cruisin' Motorhomes has been putting Australians and international travellers on the road since 1999. What started as Cruisin' Tasmania — a single-location operation on Australia's island state — has grown into one of the country's most recognised family-owned motorhome hire companies, with six branches in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, Perth, and Hobart covering the full breadth of the east coast and beyond.
The company's core promise is a late-model fleet. Every vehicle is guaranteed to be no more than four years old, and the flagship Deluxe models are held to a tighter standard — no more than two years on the road. In an industry where fleet age varies wildly, this commitment matters. It means fewer reliability surprises and a genuine "home away from home" feel rather than a worn-out van that has done too many kilometres.
Cruisin' offers three berth tiers — 2, 4, and 6 — with multiple models at each level to suit different budgets and travel styles.
At the 2-berth end, couples have three options. The HiTop Campervan (LDV-based) is the budget pick — compact, easy to drive, no toilet or shower, but with a rear lounge that converts to a double bed and a small kitchen with microwave, 2-burner gas stove, and 80-litre fridge. It's the right choice if you're comfortable using campsite facilities and want to keep costs down. Despite the smaller footprint, it comes with solar panels, 240V air conditioning, TV, and reverse camera — far more equipped than you might expect at the price point. The Rover Motorhome, also LDV-based, adds a full onboard toilet and shower while keeping the same compact dimensions. And the Sandpiper Motorhome — built on a Fiat Ducato — is Cruisin's flagship 2-berth: a permanent rear double bed, walk-through layout, toilet and shower with hot water, 80-litre fridge/freezer, 2-burner gas stove, and microwave. The Sandpiper's open-plan cab-to-cabin walkthrough and rear-door views are what customers keep mentioning in reviews — park somewhere scenic, open the back doors, and you have a picture window from your bed.
For families or small groups, the 4-berth range spans three models. The Adventurer is the budget-friendly family option — built on a Fiat Ducato, with a convertible rear dinette bed plus a permanent overhead cab bed, onboard toilet and shower, 174-190L fridge/freezer, 3-burner gas stove with grill, and solar panels. It fits two child seats and is genuinely practical for families who don't need luxury. The Seeker is a step up in comfort — two permanent double beds (no nightly setup), 174-190L fridge/freezer, separate toilet and shower, and awning. The 4-Berth Deluxe sits at the top end of the 4-berth range, guaranteed under two years old, with Apple CarPlay, reverse camera, and the same full kitchen and bathroom spec as the Seeker.
At the top, the Discovery and 6-Berth Deluxe handle groups of up to six. Both share Fiat Ducato underpinnings, 174-190L fridge/freezers, 3-burner stoves with grill, and separate toilet and shower. The Discovery is the budget pick of the two — older build, no reverse camera. The 6-Berth Deluxe is guaranteed under two years old, adds Apple CarPlay and reverse camera, and is the most spec-heavy option in the entire fleet. Customer reviews of 6-berth trips are consistently enthusiastic, with multiple travellers noting they were parked beachside and cooking full meals without any external hookups.
All vehicles include linen, bedding, towels, cutlery, crockery, and kitchen equipment. Unlimited kilometres is standard. One-way hire is available between all six branches, making point-to-point routes like Sydney to Cairns practical without backtracking. 24/7 roadside assistance is included with every hire.
Child and infant seats are available for hire at the branch — or free with the Max Cover insurance package. Note that the HiTop Campervan and Rover cannot fit child seats due to bench seating; the Adventurer, Seeker, Deluxe, Discovery, and 6-Berth Deluxe all have anchor points for two seats.
Insurance options start with a standard package with a $5,000 liability. A Liability Reduction Option brings this down, and the Max Cover Package adds windscreen and tyre protection plus complimentary child seats and GPS.
With over 1,100 Google reviews across branches and consistent Trustpilot ratings, Cruisin' Motorhomes has a strong track record. Customers repeatedly praise the cleanliness and modern condition of vehicles, the smooth pickup and drop-off process, and attentive staff — particularly at Sydney (Caringbah) and Brisbane (Virginia). The Sandpiper and Seeker attract the most reviews and accumulate near-uniform positivity around vehicle condition and ease of driving. Hobart is the standout branch for Tasmania-specific trips, with multiple reviewers noting the fast turnaround and easy airport-adjacent location.
Cruisin' is not the cheapest operator on the market. The quality of the fleet and the included extras are priced accordingly. If you're purely price-shopping, you will find cheaper options. But for reliability, a genuinely modern vehicle, and a company that has been doing this for 25 years without cutting corners, Cruisin' consistently delivers.
Cruisin' Motorhomes is one of the better-positioned mid-range to premium motorhome hire operators in Australia. The late-model fleet guarantee is a meaningful differentiator, the six-branch network covers the country comprehensively including Perth in the west, and the range from budget HiTop to full 6-Berth Deluxe means there's a genuine option for most travel styles and budgets. If your priority is a modern, reliable vehicle with good customer support and the flexibility of one-way hire, Cruisin' is a strong choice.
Cruisin guarantees no vehicle older than 4 years in their standard fleet. The Deluxe models (4-Berth Deluxe and equivalent) are held to a tighter 2-year cap. In an industry where fleet age varies wildly, this written commitment matters — you know upfront what you're getting.
Three berth tiers with multiple models at each level. At 2-berth: the HiTop Campervan (no bathroom, budget), Rover Motorhome (toilet and shower, same compact dimensions), and Sandpiper Motorhome (Fiat Ducato, permanent double bed, walk-through layout). At 4-berth: the Adventurer (budget family), Seeker (two permanent beds, no nightly conversion), and 4-Berth Deluxe (under 2 years, Apple CarPlay). At 6-berth: the 6-Berth Deluxe (three permanent beds, separate bathroom, full kitchen).
Yes — one-way hire is available between all six depots: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, Perth, and Hobart. Fees apply on certain routes; confirm at booking. The shared depot infrastructure with GoCheap Campervans (their sister brand) keeps costs efficient.
GoCheap Campervans is Cruisin's sister brand — when Cruisin vehicles complete their rental life they move to GoCheap. Same depots, same family ownership, same support infrastructure. Cruisin offers newer vehicles at a higher daily rate; GoCheap offers the same fleet older at a lower rate. It's the same trade-off as Apollo vs. Cheapa Campa.
Standard bond held on your credit card at pickup, with daily reduction options to bring liability toward zero. The Sandpiper and 4WD models carry higher excess reflective of their size. Confirm current amounts at booking. For a full breakdown, see our campervan insurance guide.
The Sandpiper's walk-through cab-to-cabin layout with rear-door views is the most mentioned feature in customer reviews — park somewhere scenic, open the rear doors, and your bed has a picture window. The permanent double bed (no dinette conversion required), combined with the Fiat Ducato diesel platform, makes it the standout 2-berth motorhome in the Cruisin fleet for couples doing extended trips.
Cruisin Motorhomes is the benchmark for family-owned mid-range motorhome hire in Australia — 25+ years of operation, a fleet age guarantee that puts them ahead of the industry standard, and vehicles like the Sandpiper and Seeker that solve real problems for real travellers. The walk-through Sandpiper and the two-permanent-bed Seeker are consistently among the most praised vehicles in their respective class across independent review platforms.
The scope is six depots, which leaves Alice Springs, Darwin, and Broome uncovered. For remote outback routes that require those gateways, Apollo or Britz are the practical choice. For the east coast, Tasmania, or Perth-connected itineraries — Cruisin is a well-run, quality-committed alternative to the thl giants that deserves serious consideration before defaulting to the big brands.
Their sister brand GoCheap Campervans uses the same six depots — if daily rate is the priority, compare both before booking.
