About This Company
Before, Lucky Rentals offers hire for Jucy Crib and Jucy Condo, along with their own Lucky Roamer. However, all three units are no longer up for rent, hence the limitation in their fleet. Presently, they only have Lucky Rookie and the new Lucky Roadie on their collection. One thing that gives them an edge is that they try to beat quotes from competitors by 7%. So, if you want to get the most out of your rental, they can provide you with better rates.
Concentrating on the budget market, Lucky Rentals Australia has multiple depots across Australia. Their fleet is heavily linked with Jucy rentals. Find out why...
With Lucky Rentals, you'll probably get lucky in terms of spending your money on adventures rather than on expensive campervan hire. Well, they are an ultimate budget campervan rental company in Australia that caters to those looking for the cheapest campervan around. If you're wondering why Lucky Rentals is largely associated with Jucy, it is because the latter sends off their older vehicles to Lucky Rentals as soon as these are no longer suited to the Jucy brand. Most big companies do this to protect the brand but continue to run an asset that is still useable, and Jucy is one of them. Whilst they only have depots in Cairns, Sydney, and Perth, they also offer pick-up/drop-off in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Considering this campervan hire practice, expect the Lucky Rentals vehicles to be older and have some wear and tear, but of course, they will be much cheaper. Jucy has been making quality vehicles for years and whilst the new ones under the Jucy brand have better designs and attributes, the older model available at Lucky Rentals is the reason why Jucy has become the one of largest campervan hire companies, not just in Australia, but also in New Zealand. The Lucky Rentals fleet is composed of Toyota and Nissan models, all automatic transmission and sleeps 2 to 4 adults.
A 1997-1999 Toyota Tarago, Lucky Rookie is a 2-berth campervan that acts like a race car with a hostel room in it. This means you have lots of freedom to wander along the scenic roads and park your vehicle at times―but not the interior space. Because of its dimensions, you may not have the luxury to move around inside the unit. This ex-Jucy campervan is the cheapest selection on fleet, so it may be quite worn out. Even so, it's still reliable on the road and it offers you the basic camping facilities like gas cooker, double bed, CD player, and radio. So far, the Lucky Rookie is ideal for couples or backpackers on a very tight budget.
With just enough space for 3 people, Lucky Roadie is a nice campervan that you can easily drive and park. This is built on a typical Toyota Hiace, with some nice touches like 2 burner gas cooker, microwave, and fridge. There are two sleeping options inside―one from the rear lounge and the other from the roof area. Unfortunately, this unit is only available in Cairns, Sydney and Perth.
As recommended by most companies, either to earn sales or help renters, you can pay the priciest yet the safest insurance option. For Lucky Rentals, they suggest the 'Sure Thing' coverage that requires you to pay $30/ day and you will enjoy NIL/ $0 excess and piece of mind. This one also covers multiple tyre replacement, one windscreen replacement/ multiple windscreen chips, and free extra drivers. If you think the first option is quite pricey, then there's the 'On the Fence' at $20/day with a liability of only $2,000. And if you really don't want to bother having insurance coverage, then take the 'The Gambler' that does not require a single cent but provides a risk of $3000 on your bank account.
Though Lucky Rentals offer outrageously cheap campervans that continue to entice the budget market, their reputation is something to ponder on. They have several bad reviews that significantly put them out of the top picks. The competitive prices are serious lures, but of course campervan dependability and nice customer service are much more important. Also, since they only have limited fleet of vehicles, it might be hard to find a vehicle that fits your needs, especially if you're travelling with your family or friends.
We consider Lucky Campers Australia an OK company, especially if you are looking for cheap camper hire. You can hire from this company with your eyes open because firstly, their campers are old, These have been used a lot, hence the more maintenance it needs. All of these mean that you should, at least, expect something wrong with your campervan. The question will be just how wrong that thing will be―maybe a broken cigarette lighter, maybe stained curtains, maybe a glowing engine light, or maybe a full breakdown. There is going to be wear and tear and lots of KM's on the clock. Aim low and go in the believing you got a 'bargain' by getting a flash campervan at a bargain price and you may be in for a surprise.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Cheaper rates
- Rents to 18yo+, not just 21yo+
- Multiple depots
✗ Cons
- Older campervans
- Only 3, spread out depots
- Questionable reputation
- Lots of negative reviews