When considering renting a motorhome or campervan in Australia, then chances are that you will come across the dominant company, Britz, in your research. But, before you go ahead and book anything with them, fantastic as they are, maybe you should take a look at some of the 60 other companies that are available to you. Here you will find a mention of just a few of them, and some tips on finding the perfect campervan for you on your next trip to Australia.
Clearly the biggest player in the Australian motorhome hire market is the company Britz. They achieve this through their own brand of vehicles as well as the extended family brands of Kea, Maui and Mighty Campers. Together they have more vehicles than any other company. The biggest competitor to them would have to be the Apollo brand of campers. The Apollo family consists of Apollo, Cheapa Campa and Hippy Campers. Each one is positioned to go up against Britz in each market segment of superior, mid-range and budget respectively. In any research in to campervan hire in Australia, the Apollo range should be looked at as a key alternative.
If you are looking to hire a campervan in the budget range, then you will come across Hippy Campers and Mighty Campers in your research, but you will also inevitably find Wicked Campers. Wicked are a lead player in the budget market however have a reputation for cutting corners and having under-maintained vehicles leading to breakdowns. This has not stopped development of a loyal fan base though, and expansion of the brand worldwide. You will be wanting to get a quote from these guys whilst shopping around. When it comes to alternatives to these massive brands though, try looking in to Awesome Campers and Travellers Autobarn. Both have had rapid expansion over the last few years and Travellers Autobarn has also been winning awards for the way they do business. Both these companies have depots the length of the east coast of Australia and so offer a great alternative to the majors.They are the leaders of the alternative group of companies.
But Britz really is aimed at the middle to upper price range of campervans. So what are some alternatives in this range? Well, staying clear of the aforementioned camper companies that are owned by Britz and Apollo, one mentionable alternative is Around Australia Motorhomes. This company is going for the luxury motorhome market and are definitely hitting their mark. No skimping with this crowd! Their fleet consists mainly of top-end Winnebago's for the clientele that want space and luxury during their travel. If this is you, then definitely get a price from them before booking anywhere else. Independently owned, they pride themselves on client satisfaction and are a small enough company to care what the end user thinks but large enough to have a number of vehicle options.
There is also a mid priced company worth mentioning called Energi Motorhomes. It is not heavily promoted, but users appear to be happy with them. They don't have a huge marketing budget it seems, so they don't pop up early in search results, but if you can find a price-comparison site that represents them, then take note. The vehicles they supply are quite modern and the prices seem quite good - but not so cheap they are unbelievable, which is a good thing. Anyway, if you do a search on a website for Energi and they don't turn up in the results, keep looking until you find a site that represents them and give them some serious thought before booking.
And one additional company to mention is Camperman Campervans. Camperman has been growing rapidly over the last couple of years, modernizing their fleet with the latest Toyota Hiace's which is the same model that all the major players use. Keep in mind, therefore, that you can get pretty much the same vehicle as the major players for a lesser price. It is something that should pique an interest when researching your campervan hire. They also have depots at all the major points along the east coast of Australia, so there is plenty of choice on where to pick up and where to drop off - just like Britz. All in all, they offer a strong alternative in the mid-priced campervan hire market, and should definitely be considered when doing price and style research.
So, if you are looking for a cheap campervan, a mid range motorhome or a luxury RV, there are definitely alternatives available to the dominant Britz range. I have only covered a handful here. If are hiring from Sydney, the largest Australian city, there are over 30 companies that have depots available to you. Make sure when researching which company to hire from, you look for a website that gives at least 20 different companies in the results for your search criteria.
Clearly the biggest player in the Australian motorhome hire market is the company Britz. They achieve this through their own brand of vehicles as well as the extended family brands of Kea, Maui and Mighty Campers. Together they have more vehicles than any other company. The biggest competitor to them would have to be the Apollo brand of campers. The Apollo family consists of Apollo, Cheapa Campa and Hippy Campers. Each one is positioned to go up against Britz in each market segment of superior, mid-range and budget respectively. In any research in to campervan hire in Australia, the Apollo range should be looked at as a key alternative.
If you are looking to hire a campervan in the budget range, then you will come across Hippy Campers and Mighty Campers in your research, but you will also inevitably find Wicked Campers. Wicked are a lead player in the budget market however have a reputation for cutting corners and having under-maintained vehicles leading to breakdowns. This has not stopped development of a loyal fan base though, and expansion of the brand worldwide. You will be wanting to get a quote from these guys whilst shopping around. When it comes to alternatives to these massive brands though, try looking in to Awesome Campers and Travellers Autobarn. Both have had rapid expansion over the last few years and Travellers Autobarn has also been winning awards for the way they do business. Both these companies have depots the length of the east coast of Australia and so offer a great alternative to the majors.They are the leaders of the alternative group of companies.
But Britz really is aimed at the middle to upper price range of campervans. So what are some alternatives in this range? Well, staying clear of the aforementioned camper companies that are owned by Britz and Apollo, one mentionable alternative is Around Australia Motorhomes. This company is going for the luxury motorhome market and are definitely hitting their mark. No skimping with this crowd! Their fleet consists mainly of top-end Winnebago's for the clientele that want space and luxury during their travel. If this is you, then definitely get a price from them before booking anywhere else. Independently owned, they pride themselves on client satisfaction and are a small enough company to care what the end user thinks but large enough to have a number of vehicle options.
There is also a mid priced company worth mentioning called Energi Motorhomes. It is not heavily promoted, but users appear to be happy with them. They don't have a huge marketing budget it seems, so they don't pop up early in search results, but if you can find a price-comparison site that represents them, then take note. The vehicles they supply are quite modern and the prices seem quite good - but not so cheap they are unbelievable, which is a good thing. Anyway, if you do a search on a website for Energi and they don't turn up in the results, keep looking until you find a site that represents them and give them some serious thought before booking.
And one additional company to mention is Camperman Campervans. Camperman has been growing rapidly over the last couple of years, modernizing their fleet with the latest Toyota Hiace's which is the same model that all the major players use. Keep in mind, therefore, that you can get pretty much the same vehicle as the major players for a lesser price. It is something that should pique an interest when researching your campervan hire. They also have depots at all the major points along the east coast of Australia, so there is plenty of choice on where to pick up and where to drop off - just like Britz. All in all, they offer a strong alternative in the mid-priced campervan hire market, and should definitely be considered when doing price and style research.
So, if you are looking for a cheap campervan, a mid range motorhome or a luxury RV, there are definitely alternatives available to the dominant Britz range. I have only covered a handful here. If are hiring from Sydney, the largest Australian city, there are over 30 companies that have depots available to you. Make sure when researching which company to hire from, you look for a website that gives at least 20 different companies in the results for your search criteria.
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