Why Hiring a Campervan in Perth Beats Everything Else for Couples and Solo Travellers
There's a question I get asked all the time: "Is hiring a campervan in Perth actually worth it, or should we just book hotels and flights?" I've answered it so many times now that I could say it in my sleep, and the answer is always yes. Unequivocally, enthusiastically, yes.
But let me tell you why, because the reasons go deeper than you might expect.
You're Not Just Hiring a Van. You're Buying Back Your Freedom.
Western Australia is enormous. It's the largest state in Australia, roughly the size of Western Europe and the most beautiful stretches of it sit hours from the nearest town, let alone the nearest hotel. The Coral Coast. Cape Le Grand. The Karri forests near Denmark. The wildflower trails of the Wheatbelt. These places aren't easily ticked off a list. They reward the traveller who can slow down, who can park up at sunset and stay until sunrise, who doesn't have a checkout time to race back to.
That's exactly what Gloria and Grace, our two VW Transporter campervans, are designed for. They're compact enough to park almost anywhere, yet genuinely self-contained with a real bed, a 65L fridge, a coffee machine, solar power, and a 50L freshwater tank. You wake up wherever you fell asleep. That's a kind of freedom no hotel can sell you.
The Cost Comparison Might Surprise You
I know what some people think when they see "campervan hire": that it's the expensive option. Let me break that down.
When you hire Gloria or Grace from $119 per day, you're not just paying for a vehicle. You're covering:
Accommodation - a quality foam mattress, fresh linen, pillows, quilt and blanket are all included. No nightly hotel rate on top.
Entry to every WA National Park - your complimentary WA National Parks Pass saves $17 per vehicle, per park, per day. Visit five national parks over ten days and you've already saved $85. Most of our guests visit far more than that.
A fully equipped kitchen - with a stove, air fryer, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, cookware, cutlery and tableware, plus pantry staples like tea, coffee, sugar, butter and oils to start you off. Cooking your own meals instead of eating out for every meal adds up to significant savings on a longer trip.
Your outdoor living setup - picnic chairs, outdoor table, blanket, string lights, solar shower and side awning are all packed and waiting.
For couples or solo travellers, the maths often tips firmly in favour of the campervan. And the experience is incomparably better.
The VW Transporter: Compact by Design, Not by Compromise
One of the things guests consistently tell us after their trip is how surprised they were by how easy Gloria and Grace are to drive. As automatic VW Transporters, they handle like a regular car, no special licence needed, no intimidating reversing cameras required (though we include one of those too). They fit in a standard car park. They're simple enough for first-time campervan travellers to feel immediately confident.
But compact doesn't mean basic. Every detail in Gloria and Grace has been chosen to make your trip genuinely comfortable. The custom-built interior maximises every centimetre. The solar panels and lithium battery mean you can camp off-grid without losing power. The built-in GPS means no fumbling with your phone while navigating the Brand Highway at dusk.
Solo Travel in a Campervan: The Best Decision You'll Make
If you're a solo traveller, a campervan changes the equation entirely. You're not booking a hotel room for one at a double-room rate. You're not eating alone at a restaurant table awkwardly designed for two. You're not relying on organised tours to access remote places.
You are completely, gloriously in charge of your own adventure.
Our guests include couples celebrating anniversaries, friends escaping for a week, and solo travellers, women and men, who've told us afterwards it was the most empowering trip they've ever taken. Western Australia is genuinely one of the safest and most rewarding places in the world to travel solo. The people are friendly, the roads are well-maintained (on sealed routes), and the freedom of the van means you're never stuck somewhere you don't want to be.
Booking Is Simple Through Camplify
All Glory Camper Hire bookings are made through Camplify, Australia's most trusted campervan hire platform. That means you get comprehensive insurance, 24-hour roadside assistance, and a secure payment process, all as standard. We're not a faceless fleet; we're a family-owned business in Floreat, and every hire comes with a personal handover, a welcome pack, and our number in your phone for the whole trip.
If this is your year to stop talking about exploring WA and actually do it, I'd love for you to do it in Gloria or Grace.