Toyota Hilux 4WD Camper Single Roof Top Tent
4WD with rooftop tent
- Seats
- 5
- Sleeps
- 5
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Automatic
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Adventure Rentals review
Toyota 4WD rentals built around outdoor camping, with rooftop-tent setups and a car-only option.
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Background
Company overview
Adventure Rentals specialises in Toyota 4WD hire, combining vehicles with camping equipment for journeys around Australia. It is family-owned and operated, with Darwin as its headquarters. Its own account dates the business to 2018 and records a change of ownership in 2021, when Scott Russell and Cassy Searle took over from Ken and Carolyn Hart.
The rental range centres on Hilux and Prado vehicles. Customers can choose a supplied camping setup or a Prado without sleeping equipment, rather than moving between conventional motorhome sizes. Direct reservations go through the company's booking request and confirmation process.
Our verdict
Editorial review
Adventure Rentals makes a coherent offer for travellers who want the vehicle and campsite equipment organised together. The distinction between a car rental and a camping rental is meaningful here: kitchens, bedding and tent arrangements shape the trip as much as the choice of Toyota. The strongest fit is for people comfortable setting up outdoors, with enough time in their itinerary for a proper handover and for the restrictions attached to remote driving.
The proposition needs to be judged alongside its financial exposure. A reduced excess does not make every permitted journey protected, and returning the vehicle does not necessarily release the bond immediately. Those conditions deserve as much attention as the camping equipment when deciding whether the rental suits a trip.
Good points
- Substantial equipment in the Hilux camping setups.A fixed kitchen, a 130-litre fridge and 67 litres of carried water give the Hilux campers a substantial base for outdoor cooking. The Single Roof Top Tent configuration also includes two spare tyres, recovery equipment and an emergency beacon.
- Useful connections across the depot network.Perth offers one-way hire to the other five depot cities, subject to the route, season and availability. That creates a practical alternative to returning to the starting point on a longer Australian journey.
- Time allocated to learning the setup.The collection process allows around one to one and a half hours for a Hilux handover. That is valuable for a rental involving both a 4WD and unfamiliar camping equipment, rather than just collecting the keys.
Things to consider
- Sand driving can leave the full bill with the renter.Even authorised beach or sand travel carries full responsibility for damage and recovery. Permission to use a route and financial protection on that route are separate matters.
- The bond can remain tied up after the trip.The terms permit security-bond retention for 21 days or reasonably longer. That is a meaningful liquidity commitment, particularly with the standard AUD 5,000 bond.
Vehicle categories
Adventure Rentals fleet
Toyota Hilux 4WD Camper Dual Roof Top Tent
4WD with rooftop tent
- Seats
- 5
- Sleeps
- 5
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Automatic
Toyota Prado 4WD Camper
4WD with rooftop tent
- Seats
- 2
- Sleeps
- 2
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Automatic
Toyota Prado 4WD Car
- Seats
- 5
- Sleeps
- —
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Automatic
The fleet combines outdoor sleeping and cooking setups with a separate car-only choice, all based on Toyota 4WDs. Its main differences concern how much camping equipment travels with the vehicle and how the sleeping space is divided.
The Hilux campers have the more substantial kitchen and storage arrangement. Their fixed cooking area, upright refrigeration and water capacity suit travellers who expect to prepare meals at camp. The Single combines a 40-litre tank with a separate 27-litre container; the Dual also carries 67 litres in total. Tent allocation matters more than the headline party size when choosing between them.
The Prado Camper offers a different balance: a 50-litre fridge, 20 litres of water and two portable butane stoves, with bedding, solar power and dual batteries. Its rooftop tent may be a Darche Ridgeback Hard Shell Eco or a Darche Buffalo 1535; both sleep two. A separate dome-tent setup is an extra, not a reason to treat this as the five-person Prado rental.
The Prado Car carries refrigeration, a table and chairs, an awning, recovery equipment and an emergency beacon, but supplies no sleeping setup. It serves travellers arranging their accommodation separately. Commercial categories describe the rental configuration; they do not promise an exact model year or pictured vehicle.
Locations
Adventure Rentals pickup locations
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Australia
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Adelaide 125 Hayward Ave, Torrensville SA 5031
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Alice Springs
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Broome 4 Pembroke Road, Broome WA 6725
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Cairns 52 Fearnley St, Portsmith QLD 4870
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Darwin 77 McMinn St, Darwin NT 0800
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Perth Unit 1, 101 President Street, Welshpool WA 6106
Before booking
Practical facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Indicative camper prices | Australian direct-hire starting prices are AUD 225 per day for the Prado Camper, AUD 285 for the Hilux Single and AUD 295 for the Hilux Dual. These are advertised starting amounts without selected travel dates or a pickup depot, rather than a priced itinerary. |
| Hilux seasonal offer | The advertised Hilux offer gives 10% off rentals of 7–13 days and 15% off rentals of at least 14 days, for bookings made from 3 September to 31 December 2026 and travel from 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. It does not establish availability or that discounts can be combined. |
| Minimum hire and charging | The standard minimum is seven days; some routes or dates require longer. Hire is charged by calendar day, and returning early does not produce a refund. |
| Kilometres and additional driver | Regular rentals include unlimited kilometres and one additional driver at no extra charge. A relocation offer can have its own mileage allowance. |
| Payment schedule | A 20% part-payment follows booking confirmation, with the balance due 30 days before travel. This payment forms part of the rental price. |
| Card payment charges | The direct-booking surcharge is 1.7% for Australian cards and 3.4% for non-Australian cards. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted for rental payments. |
| Security bond | The standard refundable bond is AUD 5,000, or AUD 500 with the reduced-bond option. It is processed separately one business day before collection, normally by credit card. Refund remains subject to any claims; the terms allow retention for 21 days or reasonably longer. |
| Damage excess and optional reduction | The standard excess is AUD 5,000, with an optional reduction to AUD 500. For the Hilux, the reduction premium is AUD 75 per day; its linked protection fact sheets state a premium cap of AUD 3,750. Overhead, underbody, water, accessory and prohibited-use exclusions can leave liability beyond the excess, and a breach can remove cover. |
| Cancellation | Written cancellation charges are a percentage of the rental price: 0% at least 91 days before collection; 20% at 90–60 days; 50% at 59–30 days; 90% at 29–2 days; and 100% one day before collection or for a no-show. |
| Drivers and licences | Drivers must be at least 25 and hold a full, current, unrestricted licence. A non-English licence must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit or a NAATI translation, alongside the original licence. |
| Collection appointments | Collection and return are by appointment. Ordinary depot hours are Monday–Friday, 09:00–16:00, and Saturday, 09:00–12:00. Saturday afternoon and Sunday appointments attract an after-hours fee. |
| Depot seasons | The published 2026–27 depot timetable lists Broome and Cairns for 1 April–30 November and Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin and Perth year-round. |
| One-way hire | Rentals from Perth to the other five depots depend on route, season and availability; one-way and location fees may apply. |
| Driving restrictions | Driving outside built-up areas is not permitted between sunset and dawn. The maximum is 110 km/h overall and 80 km/h on unsealed roads, with lower posted limits and conditions taking precedence. Restricted routes require route-specific written approval under the applicable rental terms. |
| Beach and sand travel | Authorised beach or sand driving leaves the renter responsible for all damage and recovery costs. Vehicles must stay above the high-tide mark and out of saltwater. |
| Roadside help | Support is available around the clock. Assistance for an inherent mechanical fault is free; help for driver-induced problems is chargeable. |
| Return time and extensions | Weekday returns are due by 15:30; extensions require 24 hours’ notice. |
| Cleaning | Excessive dirt can trigger a cleaning charge of AUD 88 per hour under the return FAQ. |
| Optional equipment | Child seats, satellite phones, recovery boards and sand flags are offered as extras; the Prado Camper also offers extra water and a separate tent. |
| Pets | Approval is required to bring a pet. |
Quick answers
Adventure Rentals FAQ
Can five people sleep in an Adventure Rentals Hilux camper?
Yes, using both rooftop and ground-tent space. The Single Roof Top Tent version sleeps two on the roof, with a dome tent and mats for the remaining campers. The Dual Roof Top Tent version sleeps four on the roof, and the fifth person uses a dome tent. Neither configuration puts all five travellers in rooftop tents.
Is the Prado Camper the same five-person rental as the Prado Car?
No. The Prado Camper is offered as a two-person camping configuration. The Prado Car carries up to five people but does not come with a sleeping setup. Adding an optional tent to the Camper does not change its stated two-person rental capacity.
Can I return a Perth rental in Exmouth?
Exmouth is not an Adventure Rentals return depot. Perth one-way rentals are advertised to Adelaide, Alice Springs, Broome, Cairns and Darwin, subject to the particular route, season and availability.
Can I take an Adventure Rentals 4WD on the Canning Stock Route or Old Telegraph Track?
Neither route is automatically included in the rental permission. They appear among restricted routes, so the proposed journey needs route-specific written approval and terms that explicitly apply to it. The same issue applies to K’gari, CREB and Old Coach Road; a 4WD booking alone does not establish permission.
Does Adventure Rentals’ AUD 500 excess reduction cover beach driving?
No. Adventure Rentals’ reduction to an AUD 500 excess does not remove the exclusions for matters such as underbody or water damage. Even authorised beach or sand travel can leave the full damage and recovery bill with the renter. The reduced excess is therefore not a universal limit on what could be owed.
When does Adventure Rentals release the security bond?
The terms allow retention for 21 days or reasonably longer, so returning the vehicle does not mean immediate release. This applies to the refundable security, separately from the hire price and any payment for excess reduction.
Do the Hilux campers include Starlink?
Starlink inclusion is advertised for Hilux rentals commencing on or after 1 April 2027. It should not be treated as an inclusion for a hire starting before that date, and it does not replace the emergency beacon.
How long is a Hilux handover compared with a Prado?
Adventure Rentals gives indicative handover times of one to one and a half hours for a Hilux, 45–60 minutes for a Prado Camper and 30–45 minutes for a Prado Car. Collection is by appointment, so the chosen time needs to accommodate that handover.
How does Adventure Rentals confirm a direct booking?
The company describes an operator-confirmation process, normally with a response on the next business day. The 20% part-payment follows confirmation; sending the request does not itself establish vehicle availability.
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