Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Queensland and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners: from compact campervans for 2 people, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexibility, competitive prices and insurance included.
Queensland's Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2,300 kilometres along the coast, making it the largest coral reef system on Earth and a defining feature of any road trip through the region. From the tropical rainforests of the Daintree, a UNESCO World Heritage site north of Cairns, to the golden stretches of the Sunshine Coast near Noosa, Queensland offers an extraordinary range of landscapes to explore at your own pace. The drive from Brisbane to Cairns covers roughly 1,700 km, passing through coastal towns, sugar cane country, and lush hinterland. Heading inland, the distance from Townsville to the Atherton Tablelands is around 90 km, leading you from sea level up to volcanic crater lakes and waterfalls. Queensland's roads are generally well-maintained and suited to both campervans and larger motorhomes, with plenty of roadside rest areas and free camping spots along the way. Coastal routes hug the shoreline, while inland highways open up to wide, flat terrain ideal for longer drives. Whether you fancy snorkelling at the Whitsunday Islands, spotting humpback whales off Hervey Bay, or walking through ancient rainforest at Mossman Gorge, there is always something remarkable around the next bend. With Yescapa, you can hire directly from local owners across Queensland, choosing from a wide variety of campervans and motorhomes to match your travel style and budget.
Queensland enjoys a subtropical to tropical climate, so there is no bad time to visit. The dry season from May to October is especially popular for exploring the north, with comfortable temperatures and clear skies ideal for campervan travel. The Cairns Festival in August and September brings live music, art, and cultural events to the tropical north. Further south, the Noosa Food and Wine Festival in May draws food lovers to the Sunshine Coast. Booking through Yescapa during the shoulder months of April or October can offer excellent value, as peer-to-peer hire prices tend to be more competitive outside peak holiday periods. Plan ahead for school holidays in June and December when campsites across Queensland fill up quickly.
To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.
This 250 km route winds north from Brisbane through the Glass House Mountains and along the Sunshine Coast to Noosa. Allow 3–6 days to enjoy beach towns like Caloundra and Coolum, with well-serviced campsite stops suited to campervans throughout.
Covering 280 km, this Queensland loop takes you from Cairns through the Daintree Rainforest to Cape Tribulation and back. Over 3–6 days, stop at Mossman Gorge and Port Douglas. A compact campervan is ideal for the winding coastal roads.
Travel 450 km north from Brisbane through Gympie and Maryborough to Hervey Bay, gateway to Fraser Island. Over 5–8 days, enjoy whale-watching season and explore the Great Sandy Strait. Motorhomes and campervans both find excellent facilities along this Queensland stretch.
This 380 km inland Queensland circuit loops from Cairns up to the Atherton Tablelands, passing Millaa Millaa Falls and Lake Barrine. Allow 5–8 days to explore volcanic crater lakes, dairy farms, and rainforest walks. Roads are sealed and suitable for motorhomes.
Stretching 620 km along the Queensland coast from Mackay to Airlie Beach and Bowen, this 7–11 day route showcases the Whitsunday Islands region. Stop at Cape Hillsborough for wallabies on the beach and hire a campervan to make the most of coastal freedom camps.
This epic 1,700 km journey follows the Bruce Highway from Brisbane to Cairns over 10–15 days. Pass through Rockhampton, Townsville, and Mission Beach, with countless Queensland beach stops along the way. A well-equipped motorhome makes this long-distance adventure comfortable.
Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.
Discover
Find for a leisure vehicle near you or a destination idea according to your planned route, then specify the pick-up and return dates. The perfect vehicle for your road trip holiday is waiting for you!
Connecting people
Make one or more booking requests for leisure vehicles that have caught your eye and wait for the owners' responses. Once your request has been accepted, all you have to do is confirm your booking.
Pick-up
On the pick-up date, collect the vehicle and listen to the valuable advice of the owner for handling it; you are ready hit the road with family, as a couple or with friends.
Return
Once again, with the owner complete the vehicle condition check and sign the Rental Agreement as well as exchange your travel stories. All you have to do is imagine your next road trip!
Queensland offers a superb range of campsites, from tropical beachfront parks in the north to well-equipped holiday parks along the Sunshine Coast and outback stations further inland. Most parks provide powered sites, dump points, and amenities blocks with showers and laundry facilities, catering to both campervans and larger motorhomes. Whether you are parked beneath palm trees near the reef or beside a billabong in the Queensland outback, you will find a site to suit your style of travel.
Queensland's highway network is toll-free outside the greater Brisbane area, where electronic tolling applies on motorways such as the Gateway and Logan motorways. Speed limits for motorhomes over 4.5 tonnes are generally capped at 100 km/h on open roads, compared to 110 km/h for standard vehicles. The Bruce Highway is the main north–south route connecting Brisbane to Cairns, and it is mostly single carriageway outside urban areas. Rest stops with basic facilities appear regularly along major routes, making long drives manageable. Larger motorhomes should note height and width restrictions on some inland roads and national park access tracks.
Super renter..
Eduardo is a wonderful person, very responsive to messages and generally couldn't be more helpful. Campervan is very well equipped and we had a wonderful experience.
He is a very nice guy, the van was very clean and everything was in good conditions!
Excellent in every way! Camper had everything needed for a very comfortable trip and holiday. Andres was very obliging and an absolute pleasure to deal with! I would highly recommend this choice.
Una pareja muy amable y simpática, han tratado la furgoneta muy bien y no ha habido ningun problema
That was nice and smooth
