Planning a trip from Sydney to Cairns? Did you know you can rent a campervan one way? Compare vehicles from several campervan hire companies offering one-way rentals from Sydney to Cairns.
Not all vehicles may be available. Use the search tool to check availability for your travel dates.
This route from Sydney to Cairns is approximately 3,000 km and will take you along Australia’s east coast and up into Tropical North Queensland.
Distance: 60-100 km
Estimated driving time: 1-1.5h
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Distance: 250-300 km
Estimated driving time: 3.5-4h
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Distance: 240 km
Estimated driving time: 3-3.5h
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Distance: 150-170 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-2h
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Distance 230-250km
Estimated driving time: 2.5-3h
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Distance: 100km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-2h
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Distance: 80-100km
Estimated driving time: 1-1.5h
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Distance: 100-150 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-3h
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Distance: 180-200 km
Estimated driving time: 2.5-3h
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Distance: 100-150 km
Estimated driving time: 1-2h
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Distance: 250-300 km
Estimated driving time: 3.5-4h
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Distance: 450-500 km
Estimated driving time: 5.5-6h
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Distance: 250-280 km
Estimated driving time: 3.5-4h
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Distance: 340-380 km
Estimated driving time: 4.5-5h
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Campervan rental companies may charge a one-way rental fee. If there is such a fee we will include it in the rental price listed in our comparison tool.
Yes - simply use the search tool at the top of this page to check availability.
An Australian resident needs a valid class C (car) licence to hire a camper in Sydney. Rental companies generally won’t do business with drivers holding learners, provisional (Ps), or probationary licences.
If you’ve arrived from overseas, you’ll need an English translation of a comparable car license or an International Driver’s Permit (IDP).
Drivers must be 21 or older to rent a campervan or motorhome. Travellers under 25 can hire a vehicle but must pay a young driver surcharge.
It’s recommended you stay in a holiday park or designated campsite. Free camping is not allowed in the city itself and is only allowed at designated sites throughout Australia. Most caravan parks are located away from the city centre.
Some popular campsites include: NRMA Lakeside Holiday Park, Cattai National Park Campground and Patonga Camping Ground.
If you wish to explore Sydney CBD and other city attractions like Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach or the Opera House, plan ahead. It's best to avoid peak traffic hours and to plan where to park ahead of time, especially if you're in a large motorhome.
Currently, all the major motorhome rental brands have their Sydney branch close to Sydney Airport, on the southside.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.