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Finding a reliable campervan hire at the Gold Coast is easy

Find a reliable campervan to rent in the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is a great place to start your once-in-a-lifetime road trip. While it may seem daunting to book a campervan or motorhome, and you may have many questions, we have a dedicated customer care team who are available to assist you with all of your Gold Coast campervan queries to ensure you book the best available camper for you.

The Gold Coast is a major tourist hub in Australia. With theme parks, beaches and a natural hinterland to explore — you will not run out of things to do. From the exciting Gold Coast, it is a short drive north of Brisbane, where you can experience a number of local attractions. Finding a good spot to park your campervan at the Gold Coast is also easy — regardless of if you prefer a beach ambience or a forest backdrop, you are sure to find a holiday or tourist park that will suit your needs.

Recommended Holiday Parks and Campsites at the Gold Coast

Cedar Creek Lodges at Thunderbird Park lies along Tamborine Mountain Road at Tamborine Mountain. It covers 112 hectares of land amidst a beautiful rainforest, ideal for vacation and special events. The park is children and pet-friendly. Popular campsite activities include animal viewing, bushwalking, bird watching, camping, hiking, horse riding, swimming and tennis.

Burleigh Beach Tourist Park is situated at 36 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads just across the road from the surf beach. The park is child-friendly, has beautiful village-like style and is close to a number of shops, restaurants, theme parks and bird and wildlife sanctuaries. Camping, cycling, surfing and swimming are the top activities at the campsite.

Jacobs Well Tourist Park is popular with boating, fishing and nature lovers. It is located at 1161 Pimpama, Jacobs Well Road, Jacobs Well, around ten minutes drive off the Pacific Highway. Popular activities within the park are bird watching, camping, fishing and swimming. Its facilities include a barbecue, boat ramp, car parking spaces, vehicle wash facilities, communal refrigerator, shower, cots, gardens, gas, ice, iron, kiosk, laundry, library, movie hire, playground, public telephone, safety deposit box, shop and tour desk.

NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort is located at 117 Brisbane Road at Biggera Waters. The site is family-friendly and is near the Gold Coast's beaches, airstrip and prime theme parks. The park itself is full of leisure facilities to make everyone’s holiday wonderful. Facilities include a bar, barbecue facilities, camp kitchen, child pool, child activities, cots, gaming machines, games/recreation room, playground, swimming pools, gardens, spa, shop and a full-size tennis court.

FAQs About Hiring a Campervan at the Gold Coast

How early should I book my Gold Coast motorhome rental before travelling?

We recommend booking at least a month ahead to ensure that you get your preferred camper model, especially during the Christmas season, as they tend to sell out fast during this period.

How old do you have to be to rent a campervan at the Gold Coast?

You need to be at least 21 to rent a campervan or motorhome in the Gold Coast, but there are a few companies that allow 18-year-old drivers.

What type of licence do you need to drive a campervan rental at the Gold Coast?

As long as you have a valid driver licence, then you can drive a campervan at the Gold Coast. If your licence is not written in English, you may need to provide an International Driving Permit.

Can you park your campervan hire anywhere in the Gold Coast?

Unfortunately, you can’t park your campervan hire anywhere in the city. There are designated areas where you can park your campervan and these are usually tourist parks and holiday resorts.

When should I book my campervan for Gold Coast?

On average, our customers book 101+ days before they intend to collect their Gold Coast campervan.

What Gold Coast campervan provider is the most popular to book with?

Since November 2022, most of our customers have collected a campervan from Jucy Campervans Rental in Gold Coast.

What is the most popular one-way rental routes to drive a campervan from Gold Coast?

The most popular one-way rental routes for our customers is to book a campervan to collect in Gold Coast and drop off in Cairns.

How long do most people hire a campervan for in Gold Coast?

On average our customers hire a campervan for 9 days from Gold Coast.

What type of campervan should I look to hire in Gold Coast?

Most of our customers tend to look at campervans with 2 Berths (including a toilet and shower) or 4 Berth vehicles for Gold Coast.

Top Attractions at the Gold Coast

Currumbin Beach is located within Gold Coast. The site is one of the finest beaches in the world and is famous for its special rock pools and great waves for surfers. The beach is clean and well patrolled so it is definitely safe. It is also not overcrowded making it a good destination to surf, swim and enjoy nature with family and friends.

Currumbin Lake sits not too far from Currumbin Beach. It is a tidal lake famous among both locals and tourists. The lake has calm waters and beautiful natural surrounds. Kayaking, canoeing, kite surfing and swimming are just some of the popular activities in the area. There are free car parking spaces off Duringan Street, as well as picnic tables, toilets and a children's playground.

Sea World can be found at Southport on the Gold Coast. It is a marine mammal park, oceanarium and theme park that started operating in 1971. The venue is owned and managed by the Warner Village Theme Parks. It promotes the conservation and rehabilitation of the sick, injured and orphaned wildlife through its animal exhibits, shows and rides.

Surfers Paradise serves as the Gold Coast's commercial centre and is a popular tourist destination due to the magnificent beaches, clubs, enormous skyscrapers and shopping destinations. Bar hopping, dining, surfing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, fishing, whale watching, bungee jumping, golfing and playing beach volleyball are popular activities for visitors. There are plenty of places to eat good food and affordable accommodation options within Surfers Paradise.

Warner Bros Movie World or Movie World sits along the Pacific Highway in Oxenford. The site is owned and managed by the Village Roadshow Theme Parks and have been entertaining people since 1991. Movie World is famous for its themed attractions and rides such as Lethal Weapon - The Ride, Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster, Superman Escape, Wild West Falls, Hollywood Stunt Driver, Looney Tunes - What's Up Rock, Batman - Shadows of Gotham and Marilyn Tribute.