Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Gold Coast Airport and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners — from compact campervans for 2, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexible booking, competitive prices and insurance included.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) sits just 2 kilometres from the New South Wales–Queensland border at Coolangatta, making it a unique gateway to two Australian states from a single terminal. From here, the 57-kilometre stretch north to Surfers Paradise runs along one of Australia's most recognisable coastal strips, while heading south brings you to Byron Bay in roughly 50 minutes over 95 kilometres. The region surrounding the airport offers remarkable variety — east-facing beaches that catch the morning sun, the ancient Gondwana Rainforests of the hinterland, and the Gold Coast's famous theme parks including Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The Tweed Valley to the south is home to the dramatic caldera rim of Mount Warning (Wollumbin), a landscape shaped by volcanic activity over 23 million years ago. Coastal roads are well-suited to campervans, and the Pacific Motorway (M1) provides a smooth, multi-lane corridor for larger motorhomes heading towards Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast. With Yescapa, you can hire a campervan directly from local owners based around the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales, giving you the flexibility to choose a vehicle that fits your plans — whether that is a compact van for beach-hopping or a fully equipped motorhome for a longer tour into the hinterland and beyond.
The Gold Coast enjoys a subtropical climate, so hiring a campervan here works well year-round. September to November is ideal for comfortable temperatures and uncrowded campsites, coinciding with events like the Gold Coast Marathon in early July and Bleach* Festival each March. Peak season runs from December to February, when school holidays bring families to the coast — booking your Yescapa motorhome early for this period is a smart move. Autumn (March to May) offers warm days and quieter roads, perfect for exploring the hinterland at your own pace.
To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.
Head south from Gold Coast Airport through Coolangatta and Tweed Heads, following the coast 95 km to Byron Bay. Stop at Cabarita Beach and Brunswick Heads along the way. This route suits campervans perfectly, with beachside campsites dotted along the northern New South Wales coastline.
Explore the Gold Coast hinterland over 250 km, winding through Tamborine Mountain, Lamington National Park, and Springbrook National Park. Natural Bridge and the Tree Top Walkway are must-sees. Compact campervans handle the narrower mountain roads with ease, and several campsites offer powered sites.
Drive 400 km north from Gold Coast Airport via Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast, taking in the Glass House Mountains, Noosa Heads, and Mooloolaba. Motorhomes travel comfortably on the M1 and Bruce Highway. Campsites at Noosa North Shore offer a memorable riverside setting.
A 480 km circuit south-west from the Gold Coast through the Tweed Valley, Nimbin, Lismore, and the Nightcap National Park before looping back via Murwillumbah. This route showcases volcanic landscapes and lush farmland, with well-equipped caravan parks suited to motorhomes throughout.
Cover 650 km from Gold Coast Airport north through Brisbane, past the Glasshouse Mountains, and on to Hervey Bay — the gateway to K'gari (Fraser Island). Whale-watching season runs July to November. A campervan is ideal for the coastal stops at Caloundra and Bundaberg along the way.
This 900 km route traces the Pacific coast from Gold Coast Airport south to Coffs Harbour and back north through New England National Park and Toowoomba. You pass through Grafton, famous for its October jacaranda festival, and the Darling Downs. A motorhome with full facilities makes the longer stretches 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!
The area around Gold Coast Airport offers a strong mix of campsites, from beachfront parks with ocean views to peaceful hinterland retreats surrounded by rainforest. Most sites cater to both campervans and motorhomes, with powered and unpowered pitches, dump points, hot showers, and laundry facilities. You will find options spread from the Tweed Coast in New South Wales right up through the Gold Coast and into the hinterland.
The Pacific Motorway (M1) is the main highway near Gold Coast Airport, connecting the Gold Coast to Brisbane over roughly 94 kilometres. It is a toll-free motorway through Queensland, though the Logan Motorway interchange may involve tolls payable via electronic tags. Speed limits for motorhomes under 4.5 tonnes generally match car limits at 110 km/h on motorways, but vehicles over 4.5 tonnes are restricted to 100 km/h. Rest areas with amenities are well-spaced along the M1. Heading south, the Pacific Highway into New South Wales is largely dual carriageway and toll-free until closer to Sydney.
Ha sido un placer tratar con David y su pareja; son una pareja encantadora y muy educada, con una excelente comunicación. Cuidaron nuestra autocaravana como si fuera suya y la devolvieron a tiempo, en perfectas condiciones y muy limpia. Los recomendamos ampliamente. Muchas gracias de parte de Gary y Michelle.
The hire experience was excellent throughout. The owners were very friendly, accommodating and easy to deal with. We had such a good trip. The van is really well looked after and a pleasure to drive. The owners helped with anything we were unsure of and even gave us tips on where to eat and park up. We would definitely hire through these owners again.
We hired Trina for 5 nights earlier this July. My girlfriend and I had a fantastic time on the island. Jandro was incredibly helpful, always on hand before and during the trip to answer any questions which really helped us navigate the island and enjoy our trip. The vehicle was fantastic, an incredible experience to drive. All the amenities were brilliant as well. I would highly recommend using Jandro and one of his vans for a fantastic Mallorca experience!
Communication with the owner was great, van was immaculate, heaps of choice, love the peer to peer concept. Easy to add an extra driver and ID checks were very thorough but straightforward. Changing dates wasn't so easy, the owner was great, but the process at the back end took some manual effort. Teething problems, not a big deal. Main area that needs improving (for me anyway) is the deposit. There was a single line in a table stating Deposit: cash or transfer, that I hadn't seen. The owner asked for the cash or a transfer when we were at the car, which he explained was normal process, but Yescapa could have explained beforehand. I transferred €2000 directly to the owner, which didn't feel comfortable. I had expected this would all be done via Yescapa. I ended up losing €45 in exchange rate variations + fees as well, the owner's bank had challenges which meant it to 5 days to get a lot of cash back. It was lucky we had that amount at hand. I would use Yescapa again. I hope they can tidy up and improve the processes though.
Very easy and open person… all went well , on time and with all the agremants.
Incredible time spent across the south of France with an incredible van! From beach, lakes, mountains and fields, it got me places I didn’t even pre conceive. Can’t speak more highly of my over all experience from van collection at train station to drop off. Drives smoother than my Suzuki jimny and can confirm very 6ft 4 friendly.
