Campervan Hire Hobart

The Hobart Britz Branch is equipped with everything you need to ensure an easy start and end of your trip.

• Toilets
• Free unlimited WiFi
• Power outlets for charging your devices
• Drinks vending machine
• Filtered drinking water
• Local staff on hand to give suggestions and tips on great places to go and things to see
• Luggage storage

Flying In: The branch is accessible via a short walk (400m) from the airport terminal.  

Parking: Parking is available at Airport Undercover Parking (94 Kennedy Drive, Cambridge), located 3.1km from the branch. Please organise parking directly with Airport Undercover Parking on (03) 6248 5882. 

Driving there from the mainland: If you are heading over to Hobart from Victoria, board the Spirit of Tasmania from Station Pier, Port Melbourne if travelling before 23 October. Sailings on or after 23 October 2022, will be from the new location at the Tasmania Quay Terminal, 136 Corio Quay Road, North Geelong. Please allow time to get to or from the Spirit of Tasmania Terminal. It is approximately 50-60mins driving time from the Melbourne branch (traffic dependent – this route can be very heavy with traffic at times). The Ferry must be pre-booked directly with the Spirit of Tasmania. Make sure you have your vehicle length on hand when you book. 

The Spirit of Tasmania docks in Devonport so you will need to make your way to Hobart from there (approximately 3hr 30min drive). 

1 April 2022 - 30 June 2022

• Monday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Tuesday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Wednesday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Thursday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Friday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Saturday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Sunday: 9am-3:30pm

1 July 2022 - 31 August 2022

• Closed

1 September 2022 - 31 March 2023

• Monday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Tuesday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Wednesday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Thursday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Friday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Saturday: 9am - 3:30pm
• Sunday: Open to meet customers with pre-confirmed bookings at pre-arranged pick-up time slots

After-hours drop-off is available upon request (for those who have purchased the Liability Reduction Option or Inclusive Pack) - please contact our Booking Hosts on 1300 738 087 (+61 2 6698 4031) to arrange.

Please note, between 1 July and 31 August the Hobart branch is closed.

Vehicles must be collected/returned at least one hour before closing time.

Whether this is the first time you've taken a campervan journey or you're a regular to hiring motorhomes, our expert team will be on hand to answer any questions you have before heading out on the road.

Vehicles must be collected/returned at least one hour before closing time.

You can also purchase our Express Return Pack – which means at the end of your hire, you don’t need to fill up the gas bottle or fuel tank (not available from 1st April 2023). And, if you’ve also purchased the Liability Reduction Option or Inclusive Pack, take advantage of our express key return service and just drop the keys off at the dedicated desk and set off on your way.

A location fee of AU$100 applies for hires picking up or dropping off in Hobart. From 1st April 2023, the location fee is AU$115.

Where pick-up originates or returns to Hobart from another location, a one-way fee of AU$165 will apply. From 1st April 2023, the one-way fee is AU$185.

A $100 AUD surcharge will apply to all campervan rentals picking up and/or dropping off in Hobart on;

• Easter Monday
• ANZAC Day
• Queens Birthday, Hobart
• Boxing Day
• Royal Hobart Regatta
• 8 Hours Day

From 1st April 2023, this surcharge will increase to $115 AUD.

Refer to the Rental Agreement for exact dates.

To help you prepare for pick-up, make sure you have:

• Filled out the Self Check-In form
• Downloaded the thl Roadtrip App and watched our welcome video, along with the full show-through video of your camper
• Read more about what to expect at pick-Up

Australia's littlest capital city is packed full when it comes to things to do. Hobart offers a blend of heritage and lifestyle, alongside word class activities and natural attractions. Below are a few of the highlights, check out a full list here.

• See the view from the summit of kunanyi (Mount Wellington)
• Visit Salamanca Place & Salamanca Market
• Take a day trip to Port Arthur Explore MONA
• Discover the Battery Point Sculpture Trail
• Stroll through the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
• Take a day trip to Bruny Island

Tasmania is one of the easiest places to explore by campervan. With over 50 caravan parks around the state, you are sure to have a true wilderness experience on or off the beaten track! Check out a full list of the best campervan locations in Tasmania here.

If you are staying at any BIG4 or G'Day Holiday Parks, don't forget that you can get a 10% discount on your stay when you check in with a Britz camper!

We recommend downloading thl Roadtrip app (powered by Campermate) before you hit the road. The ultimate travel companion; the thl Roadtrip app provides everything you need to help find places to stay and play across Australia, including the closest campgrounds for campervans on your route.

Looking for something to do in Hobart? This destination is an epic place to explore, whether you're parked up here or just passing through. Check out our list below and immerse yourself in the different experiences on offer through in Hobart and further throughout Tasmania.

• The inaugural Taste of Summer festival is the perfect chance for you to experience the best of Tasmania's food and beverage offerings in one location. Running over the New Year period, be sure to check it out and sample over 80 of the finest eateries, breweries, wineries and distilleries.
• Enjoy a scrumptious weekend sampling the best of the East Coast's food and drink, with a background of surf, sounds and fun at the Bicheno Food and Wine Festival.
• Effervescence, Launceston: join the best sparkling wine producers in Tasmania for a weekend of celebrations!
• The annual Tulip Festival is a celebration of the colour, beauty and charm of the tulips that adorn Table Cape. A festival of sense stimulating events celebrating the flush of spring colour in the small coastal town of Wynyard, this event is a must see if you're passing through.

Hobart experiences four very distinct seasons, each with its own beauty. Winter is great for a cold escape, relax indoors by a fire or explore winter storms beachfront, whereas Autumn is a great time to visit for foodies.

Summer in Hobart (December – February)

Summer time in Tasmania is the season of festivals and the busiest time of the year. During summer in Hobart, average temperatures range from 11-21 degrees. January and February are also the driest, and beaches are perfect for swimming!

Autumn in Hobart (March-May)

Autumn has many calm, sunny days, with average temperatures between 9-17 degrees. The city is cloaked in deep red and yellow hues as the trees begin to change. Autumn is one of the best times of year to tour and explore by foot. The days are calm and sunny and the nights are cool, with an abundance of autumn colours taking over.

Winter in Hobart (June – August)

During winter, Tasmania feels the southerly winds blowing from the Antarctic and experiences some of the coolest temperatures in Australia. Mount Wellington is dotted in snow and average daily temperatures range between 5-12 degrees. Nights get chilly with temperatures dropping as low as 3 degrees.

Spring in Hobart (September – November)

Spring brings the return of long, warm days contrasted with fresh cool nights. The gardens are in bloom and the rivers are abundant with trout. During Spring, temperatures range from 8-17 degrees. This is the wettest season of the year.