Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Launceston 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.
Launceston Airport (LST) sits just 15 kilometres south of Tasmania's second-largest city, serving as a gateway to the island state's remarkable north. From here, the Tamar Valley stretches 70 kilometres northward to the sea, lined with vineyards, orchards and the striking Cataract Gorge — a natural canyon with walking trails and a chairlift just minutes from the city centre. Head east and you reach the Bay of Fires, a 50-kilometre stretch of white sand and orange-lichen-covered granite boulders along the coast. Travel 135 kilometres south-west and you arrive at Cradle Mountain, the northern trailhead of the famous Overland Track. Tasmania's compact size makes it ideal for touring by road; Launceston to Hobart is only 200 kilometres via the Midland Highway, passing through heritage towns like Ross and Campbell Town. The region's mix of winding coastal roads, alpine plateaus and fertile farmland gives every trip a sense of variety. Whether you fancy wine trails through Pipers Brook or wildlife encounters at Narawntapu National Park, a campervan lets you set your own pace. With Yescapa, you can hire a motorhome or campervan directly from local owners near Launceston Airport, choosing from a range of vehicles that suit solo travellers, couples and families alike. It is a practical, community-driven way to explore northern Tasmania on your own terms.
The best time to hire a campervan near Launceston Airport is from December to March, when Tasmania enjoys long daylight hours and warm temperatures ideal for camping. February brings Festivale, Launceston's popular outdoor food and wine event in City Park. Autumn, from April to May, offers golden foliage across the Tamar Valley and quieter roads. With Yescapa's peer-to-peer model, you can often find competitive rates outside peak summer months, and booking a motorhome in spring (October–November) means wildflower season across Cradle Mountain and the north-east coast without the holiday crowds.
To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.
Start at Launceston and follow the Tamar Valley north through Pipers Brook and Pipers River wine country before reaching George Town on the coast. At roughly 200 km return, this route suits a campervan perfectly, with cellar doors, lavender farms and riverside campsites along the way.
Drive east from Launceston to St Helens, then south along the coast to Bicheno. This 250 km route passes the Bay of Fires' iconic orange-granite shoreline and Freycinet National Park. Plenty of campgrounds with powered sites make it comfortable in a motorhome.
Head south-west from Launceston to Cradle Mountain, continue through Queenstown and Strahan on the wild west coast, then loop back via the Murchison Highway. Around 400 km of rainforest, mining heritage and river gorges — ideal for a campervan adventure.
Follow the Midland Highway south through Ross and Oatlands to Hobart, then return via the east coast through Swansea and St Marys. This 480 km loop connects colonial history with coastal scenery and offers well-spaced campsites for motorhome travellers.
Circle the entire north of Tasmania from Launceston, taking in Devonport, the Tarkine rainforest, Stanley's famous Nut headland and the Tamar Valley. At 650 km, this route showcases diverse landscapes and suits those hiring a campervan for a longer break.
The ultimate Tasmanian road trip covers roughly 1,200 km, linking Launceston, Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Hobart, Freycinet and the Bay of Fires in one grand loop. Allow at least ten days to enjoy national parks, coastal walks and local produce markets by motorhome.
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!
Tasmania's north offers a wonderful variety of campsites, from sheltered spots in national park bushland to coastal sites with ocean views. Many campgrounds near Launceston provide powered and unpowered pitches suited to both campervans and motorhomes, with facilities including hot showers, dump points and camp kitchens. Whether you prefer riverside settings in the Tamar Valley or beachside pitches along the east coast, you will find well-maintained options spread across the region.
Tasmania has no toll roads, so you can travel freely across the island without extra charges. The main routes near Launceston Airport include the Midland Highway (National Highway 1) heading south to Hobart and the Bass Highway (Highway 1) running west. Speed limits for motorhomes and campervans are the same as for cars — generally 110 km/h on open highways and 50 km/h in built-up areas. Many rural roads are single carriageway, and some mountain routes like the road to Cradle Mountain feature sharp bends and occasional gravel sections, so allow extra time with a larger vehicle.
The best experience ever!! Amazing van and amazing people who run it
Alfonso Y su pareja ha sido un placer tratar con ellos, son encantadores, muy educados, cuidaron nuestra autocaravana como si fuera suya y la devolvieron a tiempo, en perfectas condiciones y muy, muy limpia, la devolvieron igual que la recibieron. Los recomendamos encarecidamente, esperamos volver a verlos en el futuro. Muchas gracias. Gary y Michelle
Lovely experience and fantastic van. Clean and worked very well. Leonardo and Eleanora were very friendly and helpful. One small feedback is the fridge did not work very well but otherwise its a great van.
Muy buena experiencia. Ana nos ha tratado muy bien.
Proprietários espetaculares e super atenciosos. Autocaravana estava impecável, super confortável, excelente condução. Painéis solares dão autonomia total. Tudo impecável.
We had an amazing trip! Rafaela and Carina were so kind, and we couldn’t recommend their van enough 🤩🙏🏼 The van had everything we needed for a proper “van life” experience, and you can also stay at campsites whenever you want!
