One of the first things we realized after getting to Australia is that traveling in this country is tough on the budget. We started to get worried that we wouldn't get to see much of the country, as vast as it is. That is, until we discovered the amazing value of relocating vehicles!! A popular and expensive way of traveling Australia is to rent campervans. Because some people rent a vehicle for a one-way trip, there are vehicles that need to be returned to their original location. This is where we come into the equation. A relocation is a one-way rental in which you rent a campervan for under $5/day and deliver it to a certain location. Relocating campervans is not for everyone, but if you don't mind driving and are flexible with your time and itinerary, it is one of the best ways to see the country and is extremely inexpensive! We first tried it out to get from Melbourne to Adelaide. We had to be patient waiting for the right vehicle, to and from the right locations. When one finally came up, we were lucky enough to snag the booking before anyone else. It worked out so well, and they even gave us a fuel allowance! Since the vehicles need to be at the drop-off location by a certain date, you only have a given number of days to get the car there. This does limit some sightseeing, but if you plan well, it's not a problem.
We already had our second campervan booked before we even reached Adelaide! We spent a week in Adelaide, then began our road trip through the Outback to Alice Springs. The day after arriving in Alice, we had another relocation booked to drive to Darwin... and after several days in Darwin, we picked up our 4th and most ambitious relocation, from Darwin to Perth. Since arriving in Australia, we have driven nearly 10,000 kms. It's been a challenge, but we have seen parts of the country that we never thought we would get to experience. My advice to anyone traveling in Australia...Take advantage of this amazing system! It has served us well so far, and I don't think we have driven our last relocation.
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Great system and it's worked well for you! Love the pictures.
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