Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is Australia's busiest airport, welcoming millions of domestic and international travellers each year. Hiring a campervan directly from the airport area is the fastest way to start your road trip — no city hotels, no public transport, just straight from the plane to your campervan.
Multiple campervan rental companies have depots within 10–15 minutes of Sydney Airport in the Mascot, Botany, and Alexandria industrial areas. Most offer complimentary shuttle bus services from the terminal. We compare rates across all airport-area depots to find you the best deal.
From Sydney Airport, you're perfectly positioned to head in any direction — south along the stunning NSW coast, north up the Pacific Highway to Byron Bay, or west to the Blue Mountains. Your road trip begins the moment you collect your keys.
Collect your campervan within an hour of landing with free depot shuttle transfers from the terminal.
Skip the first night's accommodation cost — sleep in your campervan from day one.
We compare all airport-area depots to find the cheapest campervan hire available.
Return your campervan to the depot on departure day and shuttle back to the terminal.
Apollo, Britz, Mighty, Jucy, Spaceships, Cheapa Campa, and more — all near SYD Airport.
After landing at Sydney Airport and collecting your luggage, head to the arrivals area and call your rental company's free shuttle number. A shuttle bus will collect you and drive you to the depot, typically within 10–15 minutes.
At the depot, you'll need your driving licence, credit card, and booking confirmation. After paperwork and a vehicle walkthrough, you'll be on the road. The whole process takes about 45 minutes to an hour from arrival at the depot.
Sydney Airport's location in the city's south gives you quick access to major highways heading in every direction.
Try to arrive during depot operating hours (typically 8 AM – 5 PM) for the smoothest experience. If your flight arrives in the evening, some companies offer after-hours pickup for an additional fee, or you can arrange a next-morning collection. Stock up on groceries at a supermarket before leaving the Sydney area — prices are cheaper in the city than in regional towns.
Be aware of Sydney's toll roads when leaving the airport area. The M5, M8, and WestConnex tunnels are tolled electronically. Ask your rental company about toll payment options when collecting your campervan.
Collect your campervan from any of our 10 depots across Australia