Budget Caravan Hire South Africa

You don't need a big budget to get out camping. Kampi's budget campers are simple trailer tents, popup campers, and older caravans that still do the job properly, all filtered to R650 a day and under. Kampi insurance at R89 a day applies on the campers that carry it. Some owners carry their own cover instead, and the camper's own page says which. Sort by price (low to high) and see what's near you.

31 campers available on Kampi in Budget Campers.

About Budget Campers

SA camping doesn't need to cost a fortune. SANParks powered sites run R250-R400/night (Kruger, Addo, Golden Gate). Municipal and farm campsites go for R100-R200/night. Add a budget camper from Kampi and a week's camping still costs less than a weekend at a lodge. Good budget routes: the Garden Route (some free camping spots), the Karoo (cheap farm stays everywhere), and the Free State (low-cost municipal sites with barely anyone around).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the price on Kampi actually cover?
What you pay is the owner's rate for the camper plus Kampi's service fee for handling the booking and the payment. Where a camper carries Kampi cover, that cover costs R89 a day; not every camper carries it, some owners carry their own instead, and the camper's own page says which. There is no once-off admin fee. That was Kampi's pricing before 1 July 2026, and a booking made before that date can still show it. Most owners also add a once-off cleaning fee, and every owner asks for a refundable damage deposit. The camper's own page shows both, and what your dates come to, before you send a request.
How are the rental days counted?
Every day of the trip is charged, including the day you collect the camper and the day you bring it back. A Friday to Sunday trip is three days, not two, because both the collection day and the return day count.
When does the money actually move?
On most campers, nothing is charged when you send a request. You only pay once the owner approves it, and owners have 3 days to answer. A few campers are set up for instant booking instead and charge as soon as you book, the camper's own page says which. Either way, you pay Kampi online, never the owner directly.
Do I need a special licence to tow it?
Not necessarily. Up to 750kg you can tow on an ordinary Code B licence, the same one most drivers already have. Over that you need a Code EB. Every camper's page says which one it needs, and Kampi has a whole page of campers that need no EB at all.
What if I need to cancel, or something goes wrong?
Cancel a request before you have paid and nothing is owed, because nothing was ever charged. Once you have paid, cancelling before the trip starts means a non-refundable booking fee of up to R189 may apply, and the rest is refunded according to the camper's policy. Cancelling once the trip has started, or on a listing with no cancellation policy set, refunds nothing at all: not the rate, not the cleaning fee, not the cover. The camper's own page shows its exact cancellation policy before you book, and it is worth reading before you pay.
Who am I actually renting from?
A private owner, not a franchise or a depot. Sending a request opens a message thread with them under their name, so you can talk before you pay anything. Their phone number and the exact pickup address open up once you have paid, not at the moment they approve. You collect the camper from them in person. Most owners have had an ID document, proof of address and the camper's papers approved by Kampi before their listing went live, though not every one of them has. There is no corporate credit or background check beyond that. What else stands behind them is the reviews they have earned on Kampi.
How cheap can caravan hire be on Kampi?
Owners set their own rates, but this category is filtered to R650 a day and under. That per-day price is the owner's rate plus our service fee for handling the booking and the payment, and where a camper carries Kampi cover, that cover costs R89 a day. There is no once-off admin fee. Most owners add a once-off cleaning fee, and every owner asks for a refundable deposit, shown on the listing before you book. Campsite fees are separate and paid directly to the campsite.
Are budget campers on Kampi still insured?
Where a budget camper carries Kampi insurance, it's the same R89 a day rate no matter what the camper costs. Some owners carry their own cover instead, and the camper's own page always says which before you book.
What do I get in a budget camper?
Usually simpler or older units, trailer tents, popup campers, entry-level caravans. You get the essentials: a bed, kitchen gear, outdoor setup. Not fancy, but functional. Read the listing carefully so you know exactly what's included.
Are there budget campers near Johannesburg?
Plenty. Gauteng (Joburg and Pretoria) has the biggest selection on Kampi, and that includes a lot of budget-priced units. Filter by location and sort by price to find the cheapest options near you.

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