Tasmania Campervan Rentals is a small, locally operated hire company based at Seven Mile Beach, just minutes from Hobart Airport. They operate under the same
There are several campervan hire companies in Tasmania with very similar names, which causes genuine confusion for travellers searching online. Before we get into the review itself, here is a quick breakdown so you know you are in the right place.
Tasmania Campervan Rentals (this review) is the hire arm of Tassie Motor Shacks — both companies are owned and operated by the same team and run identical Hi-Top campervans. If you have found either site, you are looking at the same vehicles and the same depot at Seven Mile Beach near Hobart Airport.
Completely separate from the above is Tasmania Campers — a different company with a confusingly similar name. You can read that review at Tasmania Campers on this site. And then there is a third operation known as Tasmanian Campervan Hire (tascamper.com), which is different again. It is worth checking all three if you are price-comparing before you book.
For adventurous travellers who want a vehicle with more character, Devil Campers is another Tasmania-based operator worth a look — they offer creatively branded campervans at competitive rates from the same Hobart area.
Tasmania Campervan Rentals keeps it simple: a focused fleet of well-maintained 2-berth and 3-berth Hi-Top campervans, all fully self-contained with shower, toilet, kitchen, and linen, operating from a single depot close to the airport. For travellers who want to land in Hobart and be on the road within the hour, this setup works well.
Yes — Tasmania Campervan Rentals is the hire arm of Tassie Motor Shacks. Both companies are owned and operated by the same team and run identical Hi-Top campervans from the same Seven Mile Beach depot near Hobart Airport. If you've found either site, you're looking at the same vehicles and the same service.
Three separate companies have confusingly similar names. Tasmania Campervan Rentals (this review) is the Tassie Motor Shacks hire arm at Seven Mile Beach. Tasmania Campers is a different company at a different Hobart depot (Cambridge). Tasmanian Campervan Hire (tascamper.com) is a third operation. If price-comparing, check all three — they're distinct businesses with different fleets and pricing.
Single depot at Seven Mile Beach, very close to Hobart Airport. A focused fleet of 2-berth and 3-berth Hi-Top campervans — all fully self-contained with shower, toilet, kitchen, and linen included. Simple choice, well executed. For travellers flying into Hobart who want to be on the road quickly, the airport proximity is a genuine advantage.
Confirm directly at booking. As a small independent operator, one-way arrangements within Tasmania are often available on request. No mainland one-way.
Confirm insurance terms and excess amounts directly at booking. See our campervan insurance guide for context on how the Australian excess system works.
Leisure Rent covers Hobart, Launceston, and Devonport airports with a newer fleet and keyless pickup. Tasmania Campervan Rentals (Tassie Motor Shacks) operates from a single Hobart depot with German-speaking staff and a personal service approach. If Hobart is your entry point and German-language service or personal booking experience matters, Tassie Motor Shacks/Tasmania Campervan Rentals is the natural comparison. For Launceston or Devonport pickup, Leisure Rent is the only choice.
Tasmania Campervan Rentals is the hire arm of Tassie Motor Shacks — a reliable, personal, Hobart-based operation with fully self-contained Hi-Top campervans and the same German-speaking capability as its sister brand. For Hobart airport arrivals who want a simple, well-equipped van from a team they can actually speak to — this delivers.
The headline comparison is Leisure Rent, which leads Tasmania on ratings, fleet age, and multi-airport coverage. But for the traveller who values the personal approach and the German-language service, and who is flying into Hobart, Tasmania Campervan Rentals is a credible, well-supported alternative.
Small fleet — book early for peak season (December to February and Easter).
Tasmania Campervan Rentals is a small, locally operated hire company based at Seven Mile Beach, just minutes from Hobart Airport. Operated under the same management as Tassie Motor Shacks, they specialise in self-contained Hi-Top campervans sized for couples and small groups who want to explore Tasmania at their own pace, without the cost or complexity of a large motorhome.
The fleet centres on 2-berth and 3-berth Hi-Top campervans. Every vehicle is fully self-contained, equipped with a shower, cassette toilet, full kitchen with 12V compressor fridge, gas cooktop, and microwave. Linen and bedding are included as standard, making for a genuinely turn-key departure. The Hi-Top roofline provides comfortable standing headroom inside the van — a real advantage on longer trips — without the fuel penalty and parking difficulty of a full motorhome.
Tasmania's compact geography makes it one of Australia's best destinations for a self-drive campervan holiday. From the Seven Mile Beach depot, you can reach the Huon Valley in under an hour, the Tasman Peninsula in around 90 minutes, or begin the iconic East Coast drive toward the Bay of Fires in about two hours. Cradle Mountain, the West Coast wilderness, and the Freycinet Peninsula are all within a comfortable day's drive. The modest size of these Hi-Top vans means you can navigate the secondary roads, national park access tracks, and bush camping spots that larger rigs simply cannot reach.
As a small independent operator, Tasmania Campervan Rentals offers a more personal service experience than the national chains. The Seven Mile Beach depot sits close to Hobart Airport, letting travellers land, collect their van, and get straight on the road without navigating the city. Travellers who want to compare options before booking should also look at Devil Campers and Tasmania Campers, two other locally focused operators serving the Tasmanian market.
