Sports & camping gear hire

Sports & camping gear hire in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

Sports and camping gear hire in Australia usually starts at about A$40 for a one-person tent and about A$15 for a camping stove, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. Prices depend on the item, the number of nights and whether delivery is included, so the quickest way to a current quote is to describe your trip on BlaBlaPrice.

What to check before you book

Ask whether the quoted rate includes GST, because some hire companies in the results state it that way. Read the terms too. One supplier asks for a 50% deposit at booking, or the full amount if you prefer, and cancellations can carry a fee. Camping packages may also include a one-time service fee on top of the daily rate, so ask for the total for your dates.

Season and when to book

Summer runs from December to February in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, and this is when demand for tents and sleeping bags is highest. Winter, from June to August, calls for different gear: the snowsports pack that one supplier lists at A$30 is made for cold-weather trips. Book at least two or three weeks ahead for a summer weekend, and add the stove and sleeping bag to the same booking.

Delivery and pick-up

Some suppliers deliver across Australia, with express delivery and pick-up at your door, which suits people outside the capital cities. Others work from one city, so name your suburb or the trailhead you start from. Specify the hire length in days or nights, because one supplier quotes a three-person tent for a two-day hire and a per-day rate and a per-trip rate are not the same.

What to write in your request

Name the items, the number of people and the dates. For tents, say how many people sleep in each one, and add whether you need a sleeping bag, a stove or a pack. Give your city and your budget in A$. Sellers can then quote the rate, the deposit and the cancellation terms for your exact trip.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the trip in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo of your gear list. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer. The service is free for buyers, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. For related hire, see Rentals & hire, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.