Starting a road trip from Sydney to the Gold Coast? Enjoy the coastal beauty with a one-way campervan rental. Check availability and prices from popular hire companies here.
Distance: Approximately 160 km (99 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours
Things to See:
Distance: Approximately 245 km (152 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 3 hours
Highlights:
Distance: Approximately 160 km (99 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours
Must-See Stops:
Distance: Approximately 130 km (81 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Attractions Along the Way:
Distance: Approximately 125 km (78 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Things to Experience:
Distance: Approximately 90 km (56 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Highlights in Gold Coast:
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.
When renting a vehicle, it is standard to be charged a bond (security deposit), also known as ‘excess’, which is the amount the renter is liable to cover in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle.
The bond amount fluctuates based on the insurance package selected at the time of rental and is charged and debited on the renters’ credit or debit card.
Yes, a large number of companies allow for one-way rentals. Our comparison tool will show you availability on your preferred route and automatically factor in any one-way fees charged by the supplier.
Popular one-way routes for a motorhome holiday along Australia's East Coast include:
For same-location returns, popular road trip destinations include the Blue Mountains, Royal National Park, the Central Coast and Byron Bay.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.
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