Buying vs Renting a Campervan in Australia at Travel Wheels

"SHOULD I BUY OR RENT A CAMPERVAN?", is probably the number one question our customers ask us when they are looking for an adventure holiday in Australia.

At Travel Wheels we understand that the price of hiring or buying a campervan will take up a large proportion of your travel money, therefore we have written this simple guide which explains when it is more suitable to buy a campervan and when it is actually better to rent one in terms of value for your money.

If at any time you need more help or advice, feel free to pop down to any of our offices around Australia or email, call or Skype us and we will always be here to help and answer any of your questions for FREE of charge.

Travel Wheels Campervan Rentals - Below is a brief introduction to the three main types of campervans we rent or sell and this includes some pictures to give you a guide as to which model best suits your style and budget when it comes to having a trip of a lifetime around Australia! If you need any more information, feel free to contact us and we will happily answer all your questions, as at Travel Wheels campervans we are always here to help.

Travel Wheels HITOP 2-3 BERTH CAMPERVANS

These campervans have been professionally fitted out by campervan outfitters and are the most comfortable and easy to use campervans we sell or rent. If you are planning a long trip, then this is the best quality vehicle we offer at a very competitive rate!

It's really easy to drive; it has a super comfy big double bed and a large single bed in the roof. Everything you need is already included in the price, and our campervans are fully equipped for adventure and have all the extras for free so you can concentrate on having fun in Australia! Your campervan becomes your free hotel on wheels, and all you have to do is choose what view you want to wake up with in the morning!

Below are some pictures of a TOYOTA HIACE HITOP CAMPERVAN from Travel Wheels which is a brilliant way for 2-3 people to explore Australia in a fun and cost effective way!

TRAVEL WHEELS CAMPERVANS - TOTALLY INDEPENDENT, EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PRICE - NO HIDDEN EXTRAS!

• Sleeps and Seats 3 Adults
• Big Double (1.9m x 1.7m) & Separate Single Beds (1.9m x1.2m)
• 5 Speed Manual & Economical 2.4L Engine
• Air Conditioning & Power Steering
• 2 Burner Gas Stove & Grill
• 3 x Bed Linen, Sleeping Bags, Folding Chairs
• Cigarette Lighter to Power iPods/Cameras
• Fridge, Water Tank and Sink for washing
• Dual Battery System
• Radio or CD Player

TRAVEL WHEELS 2 BERTH SEMI-CAMPERVANS OR POP-TOPS

This category is known as either having a POP-TOP ROOF or a fixed low top room and is called a SEMI-CAMPER.

They are good quality campervans which have also been professionally converted and will have a similar layout to a Toyota Hiace Campervan but without some of the features which makes it a much cheaper vehicle to buy.

It will either have a dining table that folds down into a bed or a number of seats which folds flat and makes a bed for two people. They have a number of storage areas below the bed and are perfect for a couple travelling around Australia.

They are very practical and fuel efficient and many have sinks, gas cookers and either a fridge or a cooler box to store your food and drink. This is a great alternative to a fully fitted out campervan as they are cheaper to buy, so they appeal to budget sensitive travellers who still want to have a good level of comfort on their trip around Australia.

TRAVEL WHEELS PANEL VAN CAMPERVANS

This is the cheapest way to explore Australia in a basic campervan. These are great for two friends, but they are more suited for couples. They are similar to a tradesman's panel vans and they have lots of room in the back. The great thing about these vans is that you are able to design what suits you personally with the available space. Feel free to call us and let us know what you want as at Travel Wheels we are specialists in turning a panel van into a brilliant campervan at a great price!

Travel Wheels staff members have spent many nights in the back of vans touring Australia, and we know it's so important to get a good night's sleep in a comfortable bed, especially when you are on a trip which lasts months or years! Why rough it in the back of a van on a make shift bed, when at Travel Wheels we can build and construct you a quality bed in your chosen vehicle.

We can help you plan and produce your exact specifications for maximum comfort in the back of any of our vehicles. This will allow you more room to move, and as an additional benefit it will give you plenty of room to store your bags, camping equipment and the surf board of course!

The last option that we would recommend at Travel Wheels is not actually a campervan, but instead a really fun invention used by the South African Army when they are patrolling in the deserts of Africa, a TRAVEL WHEELS ROOF TENT WAGONS!

For those of you that want the space of a campervan, but the benefits of having a car, then our unique Roof Tent Wagons are great fun, and it allows you the comfort of sleeping off the ground which a lot of people like, especially when travelling in the outback!

	They are also a great way for four friends or two sets of couples to travel in style and it will allow you to still have your privacy without living on top of each other! When you divide the total costs between four or five friends, then it is a brilliant way to save lots of money and is the cheapest way for four people to travel in comfort and it's so easy to use.

The decision to either RENT or BUY a Travel Wheels campervan is really is up to you! At Travel Wheels we have had customers rent campervans from us for over 6 months and a number who have rented a campervan for over a year! Obviously the longer your hire the campervan, the cheaper the daily rental becomes!

Most people who visit or email us asking for advice on campervans will eventually end up renting a campervan as they are generally quite expensive to buy a professionally fully fitted out campervan. When you rent a campervan Travel Wheels your money goes a long way to affording a much better quality vehicle, and this gives you all the luxuries you need for a great trip down under!

However if you are willing to look at a POP-TOP or a SEMI-CAMPER or PANEL VAN then it can become very cost effective to buy a vehicle and then re-sell it back to us using our GUARANTEED BUY BACK OPTION if you are planning a longer trip around Australia.

LONG TERM TRAVELLERS ESCAPING THE WINTER MONTHS

This is a popular choice for many of our customers from all over the world. If you are thinking of an extended trip to the sunshine, then at Travel Wheels we are experts at providing long term hire and we offer a GUARANTEED BUY BACK OPTION which is especially appealing to customer for example who want to escape the winter in the northern hemisphere and want to spend 4-6 months in Australia on an adventure!

	We have a number of satisfied customers, and many who are either semi-retired or retired who come back to us year after year when they want to escape the harsh northern hemisphere winters.
	This is also a very popular option for a number of New Zealanders and we have some very competitive rates and some brilliant deals especially for those travellers from New Zealand who want to escape the New Zealand winters and get a few months of sunshine before returning home to the New Zealand spring and summer months.
	This is also a popular option for many travellers from European countries such as German, England, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Holland and many others.
	We also have a number of customers from American and Canada who want to escape the harsh winters and spend the months touring in a Travel Wheels campervan.

In summary, at Travel Wheels we always offer very good value for money vehicles with lots of extras such as 24 hour Australia Wide Breakdown Cover and unlimited Kms warranty on parts and labour costs for our Campervans and all this is included in the price when you buy a vehicle from us.

A lot of our customers told us that after they had finished their holiday in Australia, they found it easier to re-sell a Travel Wheels campervan as it still had plenty of REGO and all the existing original warranties when they purchased the campervan. These are then fully transferable to the next buyer, so this is a very strong selling point.

They also commented that this is a very good way to get a large proportion of your money back as the campervan stood out as it has so many extras and this meant that you got the maximum amount of money back and you can use this for your next trip around the world!

For more information about Travel Wheels campervans and for free friendly advice, all you have to do is contact us and we will return your call and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you soon, and welcoming you to exploring Australia in a Travel Wheels campervan, a brilliant way to have fun in Australia! Click here to contact us online or FREE call on 1800 289 222 NOW.