RELOCATION ROAD TRIPS!
Car-hire companies are offering a new cost-effective way to travel, finds avid self-drive tourer TREVOR ADAMS
Keen to explore but can't afford to modify your wheels? Try “relocation” deals. Car-hire companies needing to move their vehicles between branches offer up everything from deckedout motorhomes to RVS for as little as $1 a day. Deals are posted daily on their websites – here are five of the best!
1 IMOOVA
These guys will match your holiday trip and dates with vehicles (RVS, campers and cars) going from $1 a day. They also offer trips in New Zealand, Canada, Europe and the US. Visit imoova.com
2 TRANSFERCAR
This company offers up free vehicles. Register an account, find a car or campervan, then submit a request. You could be packing for a 13-day trip from Darwin to Brisbane for nada. Visit transfercar.com.au
3 COSEATS
Australia's biggest rideshare and carpool service also offers camper relocation deals. For $5 a day, you could pack the whole family in a six-person campervan. Visit coseats.com
4 HIPPIE
With trips in Australia, New Zealand and the US, Hippie has a comprehensive list of destinations for $1 a day – and they throw in free fuel for a stack of them. Plus, the campers are retro-cool. Visit hippiecamper.com
5 LETSGO
For a home on wheels with all the mod-cons plus an awning to dine under the stars, opt for a luxury motorhome for $5 a day with fuel rebates. Visit letsgomotorhomes.com.au