Cheap Campervan Hire Melbourne

With so much to see and do in Melbourne, it can be tempting to try and pack everything into one day. However, this can be quite overwhelming, especially if you’re driving a campervan around for the first time. Our advice is to take your time and explore one area at a time. This way, you can really take in your surroundings and enjoy the experience.

If you can, try to avoid driving during peak hour traffic. This is usually between 7am and 9am, and then again from 4pm to 7pm. If you can plan your journey outside of these times, you’ll find it much easier to get around.

In Victoria, there are two toll roads: CityLink, which links the Tullamarine and West Gate freeways with the Monash freeway; and EastLink, which links the Eastern and Monash freeways with the Frankston and Peninsula Link freeways. This means that if you’re driving a campervan around Melbourne, chances are you’ll need to use a toll road at some point.

The good news is that Travellers Autobarn handles all tolls for you. All our Melbourne campervans are registered with the toll companies and any toll charges will be automatically deducted of your credit card (plus a $3.30 service fee)

No matter where you’re coming from or how long you’ve been driving, satellite navigation or a global positioning system is an essential tool for getting around a strange city. This app ensures you will never get lost as you’ll have access to turn-by-turn directions, traffic updates in real-time, and even alternative routes if there’s congestion on your planned route.

Most smartphones come equipped with a mapping application that can do the same thing. Google Maps, which is compatible with both iOS and Android, is a free GPS program. After installing the app, all you have to do is punch in your coordinates and off you go. Alternatively you can hire from Travellers Autobarn a GPS or an Apple/Android Car Play Unit

Campervans are the ideal mode of transportation for seeing everything Victoria has to offer. There are many different areas to explore inside the state, so picking a spot to stay for the night shouldn’t be difficult.

Campervan rentals through Travellers Autobarn come with a 10% discount on your stay at any 300 Discovery or G’Day campgrounds located across Australia. When you book a campervan from us in Melbourne, we’ll also give you information and recommendations on free camping sites in Melbourne you can use on your trip.

Are you in search of Melbourne entertainment options? Whether you have a few days to spare or are simply passing through, this bustling city is an incredible destination to discover. Experience all that Melbourne and the rest of Victoria have to offer by checking out the options we’ve compiled below.

Australian Open
Every January, Australian tennis fans can enjoy the Australian Open. You can experience the excitement of world-class entertainment and a boisterous crowd as you watch the greatest men’s and women’s tennis players in the world compete on the court.

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Every year in March, Melbourne hosts thousands of foodies for the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. This is an absolute must because it features a wide variety of delicious, one-of-a-kind dishes prepared by some of the world’s greatest chefs.

Australia Grand Prix
Every March or April, Melbourne gears up for the Australian Grand Prix—grab your mates, soak up the electric atmosphere, and watch the world’s fastest drivers tear around the iconic Albert Park Circuit.

Victoria is home to a number of incredible national parks, each with its own unique attractions and activities. Here are some of our favourites:

Croajingolong National Park
This national park is a playground for thrill-seekers from all over the world, with its white sand beaches, beautiful forests, and towering eucalyptus trees. Enjoy spectacular hikes, mountain biking, fishing in remote locations, and close experiences with natural species.

Grampians
The Grampians, a stunning mountain range that emerges from farmland in Victoria, is home to a vast assortment of native plants, wildlife, adventure, and Aboriginal history. With so many activities, the Grampians are a popular destination for both tourists and Melbourne residents.

Great Otway National Park
This park stretches from Torquay to Princetown and features craggy coastlines, sandy beaches, rock platforms, and a springtime carpet of wildflowers. Explore the natural surroundings on a mountain bike or horseback, or if you prefer less excitement, choose a peaceful area for a picnic.

Port Campbell National Park
Port Campbell is a must-visit destination on every road trip through Victoria because it is home to the spectacular Twelve Apostles. Explore this National Park by driving along the Great Ocean Road or by taking a short stroll to get up close and personal with the action. Visit Loch Ard Gorge and the Shipwreck Coast while you are in the area.

Melbourne is known for its unpredictable weather, so it’s important to keep this in mind when planning your trip.

Summer in Melbourne (December – February)
This time of year, Melbourne is at a comfortable temperature. January and February, with average highs around 30 degrees, are the most pleasant months to visit Melbourne, with average lows in the 14-25 degree range.

Autumn in Melbourne (March-May)
Temperatures drop during the autumn months, averaging between 11 and 20 degrees. Fog is common in the mornings, although the days are usually clear and sunny.

Winter in Melbourne (June – August)
Melbourne’s winters are known for their chill and cloudiness. High Country, located in the north-eastern region of Victoria, experiences average temperatures between 6 and 14 degrees Celcius with snowfall.

Spring in Melbourne (September – November)
Spring is the most unpredictable season of the year in Melbourne. The climate can rapidly shift from calm and sunny to cold and windy. October is the wettest month, with approximately ten days of precipitation.

Yarra Valley
The Yarra Valley, located less than an hour from Melbourne, is home to an abundance of vineyards and a thriving fine dining scene. Take the drive to one of the best weekend getaways from Melbourne and enjoy farm-fresh produce, local wines, and spa treatments.

Mornington Peninsula
The ideal combination of the great outdoors and elegance is located just an hour south of Melbourne. Discover the spectacular wildness of the Mornington Peninsula as you explore the numerous activities, ranging from hot pools to encounters with marine creatures. Mornington Peninsula is the best spot to unwind for a time since it is the ideal place to feel pampered by both nature and world-class produce.

Great Ocean Road
A road journey to Victoria would not be complete without witnessing the rocky beauty of the southwest coast along one of the most stunning coastal routes. Along the rugged and windswept Southern Ocean, the Great Ocean Road winds. Discover breathtaking vistas as you cruise over rugged cliffs, quiet beaches, dramatic surf, indigenous animals, and lovely green farmland.

St Kilda Beach
St. Kilda Beach, a short tram ride from the central business district, is the quintessential summer destination. The shoreline is a hive of activity, with walkers, runners, and rollerbladers zipping by, while kitesurfers, windsurfers, and all-weather swimmers use the waves as their playground. In typical St. Kilda fashion, there are numerous options for refreshments, whether at the end of the famed pier or in the pubs and restaurants of the St. Kilda Sea Baths. Visit the breakwater to view a colony of small penguins digging in the rocks for an amazing encounter with animals.

Royal Botanic Gardens
Opening in 1816, the gardens have served as a scientific repository for rare and exotic plant species from around the globe since then. Today, it is recognised as one of the world’s most prestigious historic botanical institutes and one of Australia’s oldest scientific organisations.