How much does it REALY cost to travel Australia in 2023

G'day VanFam. In this video, we break down how much money we've spent in 2 years living full time in our caravan on the road. We also share some insights that should help you prepare for and budget how much travelling might cost you, and share insights that will help you reduce your costs on the road.

0:00 Intro
01:29 Food
02:41 Accommodation
05:06 Bills
06:54 Maintenance Repairs Upgrades & consumables
08:53 Fuel
10:33 Alcohol
11:28 Activities
12:56 Medical
13:25 Miscellaneous
13:59 How much does it cost to travel Australia
15:11 Thanks for watching

[karenclare]

Finally someone who wants to give actual figures, instead of just talking about. Well done and great presentation.👏👏👏

[peterwarden]

I'm on the road for 8 years, with a 10 Grand Ford, 10 Grand PopTop, and camp never in a caravan park.
A caravan park costs approx 1, 000 bucks the month.
A mobile app for free camping cost 10 bucks a year (Camps Australia Wide).

[droningdownunder]

Just discovered your channel and enjoy the content.
We are two old farts, who due to circumstances, are travelling full time in our 16' van 17 year old with no ensuite!
We are keeping our costs down by housesitting, which allows us a break from the van and have a base to explore plus get some pet therapy.
We have experienced all the challenges you talk about but loved the experience.
All the best.

[johnclark]

One thing I would add to what you talked about is to make sure you have ambulance cover that will be acceptable in every state as every state is a different ambulance service thus different rules apply. Some will cover from a different state others won't and quite often you don't find out until you get the bill. If you don't have health insurance with ambulance cover, We have ambulance only cover through Bupa for when we are on the mainland as and saved money in just 1 ambulance trip. Invoice was around $1500 for a 5km trip

[michaelhermans]

It’s amazing how everything adds up
Taking your time instead of racing around the country makes a huge difference, especially fuel
Great video

[desleycasey]

Fantastic video. I and a friend are planning to do travel Aussie land in 2025 and quite frankly, I've realised the projected budget I've put together is nowhere near sufficient, even though I included a lot of what you were talking about. Many thanks.

[mj_aussie_coaster_travels]

Great video, we’ve been on the road for a year now and the costs certainly sneak up on you.
We’re in a coaster and average about 21l per 100km, the only way to make it easier on the wallet is to do it how it appears you guys are and that’s to slow down. Instead of an overnight stop, we stay 2-3 days. We just booked into a great cheap shire run caravan park, originally intending to stay one night. But they have a deal where you pay two nights and stay for three.
$40 for three nights including power and water? Yep we will stay a bit longer haha.
(Also, first time in 12 months we’ve seems a bath tub haha)

[RobnDi]

Well put together explanation. Our last and final trip in our van last year was Adelaide to Darwin return. We were towing a 20foot tandem van with a 2015 Pajero. We averaged 17litres per 100km sitting on approx 90kph. The most we paid for diesel was $3.20 per litre. Our food bill was minimal. I guess that comes with age. You eat less. 😊 again a great video mate.

[davidbrayshaw]

A fantastic explanation as to where my inheritance went! Cheers guys.

[PavelLukl]

What an eye opener. Costs are much higher than I expected!

[NotGreyNomads]

Great breakdown guys! I also think it's important for people to compare that to what they would be paying living their "normal" lives at home for a year. That much for a family of 4 is still probably cheaper than staying at home, and the value of the experiences you are having out there is something money can't buy!

[BUY_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this channel. 🤝

[stevenicsadventures]

Great episode .. some real good tips that others never tell you 🤟🏻

[robertmackie]

Thank you. Lots to think about for our next trip. Fuel prices made it so hard last year and not looking this year.

[lynbond]

Great video Brett, such an honest presentation with lots of detail.
We really appreciate you providing the info.
Well done, well worth watching!
Safe travels, Lyn & Corrie 😊

[timnorth]

Excellent video, realistic and right on the money (no pun intended). Safe travels

[AddzieG]

Great info thank you. The wife and I will be travelling full time in 2025 looking forward to it. Information like this really helps

[darrylmunro]

Very informative video guys.

Your authentic approach and clearly articulated costing has really helped put travel on the road into perspective.

I was so impressed I decided to subscribe to your channel to show support.

Wishing you all safe, healthy and many more exciting experiences on the road. 😊

[rasch]

Great vid. Really shows just how expensive Australia is.

[obs]

Excellently put. I had planned 1000 per week but with price rises like you say, I will now budget 1500 per week. Hope to start our travels next year