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Budget travelers considering traveling around Australia are often put off by the long distances between sights and cities. It really is a vast country, and there’s a good reason why virtually all travel between the west and east coasts is done by plane:  there’s not really anything in between except desert.

But if you really want to see the country, and not break the bank, hiring a camper van is a good solution. Combining your accommodation and transport all in one means you save money, and it’s less risky than the other common option of buying a car or van and selling it after your trip.

A great van rental chain for budget travelers is Wicked Campers, which specializes in this market. You get kitchen equipment and a bed  for about the same costs as a rental car. And you don’t have to pay for a hostel or hotel. Targeted at the younger end of the market, Wicked Campers are all painted in flamboyant designs (no two alike!) which are making them increasingly popular among the traveling crowd. Whether you want to drive around Down Under with a van featuring a werewolf or Elvis or Scooby Doo on the paintwork is something you’ll have to decide yourself.

(Photo via flickr cc)