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A campervan and motorhome rental is a fun way to travel, and a great way to explore Geelong. There is no lugging suitcases in and out of the car, and you only need to unpack once. By combining your transport and accommodation costs, you can save money and we can assist you to find the lowest-priced rental RV with our price comparison search engine. Just fill in the search box, and we will help you find the perfect vehicle.
Just over an hour from downtown Melbourne, Geelong is encircled by the Barwon River, overlooks Corio Bay, and is the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road. The city offers a number of outdoor sports venues, and the city is famous for its AFL team the Cats — if you’re in Geelong, try to attend a game, and don’t miss the chance to sample the great food and wine the region offers. A campervan is an ideal way to explore both Geelong and the Great Ocean Road.
Barwon River Holiday Park can be found at 153 Barrabool Road, Belmont just along the banks of the Barwon River. The park is just a few minutes drive from the centre of Geelong and is also near wineries, swimming centres, public transport, beaches and sporting venues. Its campsite facilities include two barbecue areas, camp kitchen, and laundry.
BIG4 Wye River Holiday Park lies at 25 Great Ocean Road, Wye River. It offers cabin and both powered and unpowered camping sites and the facilities include a camp kitchen, barbecue area, recreation room, shop/kiosk, guest laundry, and playground.
Eldorado Tourist Park is located at 360 Ballarat Road, ten minutes from Geelong and 30 minutes from the Great Ocean Road. The park’s facilities include a swimming pool, playground, half basketball court, dump point, laundromat, and barbecue area.
Discovery Parks Geelong sits at 59 Barrabool Road, Geelong, just five minutes drive from the centre of Geelong. Facilities include a playground, barbecue facilities, camp kitchen, laundromat, and swimming pool.
Tasman Holiday Parks Geelong is located at 75 Barrabool Road, Belmont. The camp facilities include a games room, camp kitchen, barbecue area, playground, LPG, WiFi, and swimming pool.
Adventure Park can be found at 1249, Bellarine Highway, Wallington. It is an award-winning water park that homes a number of rides and attractions, sure to thrill. Its highlights include the Lazy River, Aqua Racer, Tsunami, and Tornado.
The Great Ocean Road stretches between the cities of Torquay and Warrnambool within Victoria. The road is famous for the Great Ocean Road Marathon, its walking trails and the Great Ocean Walk. A road trip along the Great Ocean road will reveal fantastic scenery including the Blowhole, Island Archway, London Arch, Loch Ard Gorge, Thunder Cave, The Grotto and The Twelve Apostles.
National Wool Museum is situated at 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong. It is an interesting museum that explains the history and development of the wool industry in Australia. It is open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Waterfront Geelong is a beautiful and popular tourist destination that lies on the banks of Corio Bay in Geelong. The site used to be a part of the Geelong’s port until it was left unused and then redeveloped in the 1990s. Highlights include the artistic Baywalk Bollards, Cunningham Pier, Steampacket Quay, the Carousel Pavillion, and the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. The area includes a range of restaurants serving a diverse selection of food.
On hiring a campervan in Geelong
Unlike when hiring a rental car, people tend to book a campervan a bit further in advance, and there are a few reasons for this.
When you’re hiring a campervan, you’re not simply hiring something with four wheels to buzz around a city for a few days, instead you’re hiring a vehicle that you could well be living in for days, weeks, or even months. As such, people tend to have far more specific needs — some may require a certain number of berths, perhaps an onboard kitchen, or more comfortable living space. All this means that doing your research to find the right campervan for you can pay off handsomely — but it also means that supply is more limited. When supply is limited, it is a good idea to book as far in advance as possible so that you know that the campervan you need will be waiting for you when you arrive.
With this in mind, while it isn’t unusual for people to book a hire car the day before they need it, with campervans, people often book their vehicle months in advance. So our advice to you is if you’re planning to rent a campervan, start researching today, and when you find the right campervan for you, book it!
One more point, another way campervan rentals differ from regular cars, is that bookings are not instant. Once you make a campervan booking it will need to be approved by the provider. Yet another reason not to leave your campervan rental until you’re sitting in the airport boarding lounge.
If you’re new to campervans and not sure where to start, please give our campervans for beginners page a read as it explains many of the basics you’ll need to know to make an informed decision.
We could start off by telling you that a typical customer hiring a campervan in Geelong tends to look at campervans with two or four berths (including a toilet and shower). This isn’t really all that helpful though, as they type of campervan you should hire in Geelong depends very much on the type of campervan you — rather than a typical customer — needs. Consider the following questions:
How big is your travel group? What is your budget? What facilities do you need — or not need? Where are you planning to go? How long for? Knowing the answers to these questions — and plenty more — is the best way to make sure the campervan you hire in Geelong is the right one for you.
Solo travellers or couples might find a compact campervan to be more than enough, while families — especially those with young kids — or larger groups might prefer a more spacious motorhome with multiple sleeping areas.
Next, consider the facilities you need and the facilities you want. These might sound the same, but they are very different! Basic campervans often include a bed and simple cooking gear, while more luxurious options feature kitchens, bathrooms, and comfortable bedding. For example, if you’re planning on camping, perhaps paying the extra for comfortable beds isn’t really necessary, but if you’re not even packing a tent, then the extra expense required to get more comfortable beds might be a smart choice.
Where you’re going also matters. If you’re planning to just potter around Geelong and its immediate surrounds, then you could probably get away with a standard campervan. That said, if you’re planning to drive from Geelong to Devonport — or Perth — something more spacious would be a sound investment.
Think about your budget, as campervans vary in cost depending on size, amenities, and rental duration, and while shortening the length of your trip might bring different options within your budget, spending more to get a bigger van may mean you’ll spend even less on hotels. Either way, do the math!
In conclusion, when you’re booking a campervan for pickup from Geelong, it pays to be honest when considering what you need versus what you want, along with what fits with your budget and overall travel plans. It’s the best way to maximise your chance of getting the perfect campervan for you.
For most rental caravan providers, the minimum age to rent a campervan is the same as for car rentals — 21 years of age. Depending on the campervan rental supplier, those under 21 may only be able to rent certain vehicles. Double check with the campervan rental provider to see what their specific requirements are.
In most cases, you won’t need to present a special type of licence to rent a campervan — you’ll only be asked to present your standard and valid full Australian driving licence. Keep in mind that a probationary, learner permit, or provisional licence are not accepted for campervan hire. If your licence is in a language other than English, you’ll need to provide an International Driving Permit in conjunction with your valid licence. If you’re unsure as to whether your licence will be accepted, you should contact your prospective campervan provider prior to booking.
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