OUR STORY

Hello and welcome to Hire A Kombi

We are George + Alyce, the founders + still to this day the full time workers at Australia's longest operating and most trusted self drive kombi hire company.

I, Alyce was a born + raised Queenslander who grew up on the land which gave me from an early age an appreciation for freedom and the joy it brought me.

Always being a lover of all things vintage and quirky I finally took the steps to buying my dream car, a volkswagen kombi camper.

With journalism and tourism roles in my life I was a girl who loved to travel and found peace in dusty roads leading to my next unknown meeting of someone with a captivating story.

In 2010 at 24 years old, I called George because I liked the kombi he was selling on Car Sales. I never expected my life to become so colourful with this man.

He had a kind voice + listened to why I wanted a kombi and said I'm sorry this kombi isn't for you, you need a camper. I have one but I can't sell it as I'm going to start a business with it.

George from a young age wanted trees, hills and oceans however he was born + bred in the brick lined outer Northern Suburbs of Melbourne.

In 2004 he was working as a mechanic at a car hire company in Queensland + thought he'd come up with the best idea ever which was to hire kombi's however his employer didn't feel the same enthusiasm.

In 2008 he had an opportunity to attend a personal development course which is where he was given some advice that curved his life for the better., which was to become passionate about finding his passion.

He uncovered Kombi's was in fact his passion + 4 years down the track he was still feeling this business idea would bring joy and the lifestyle he wanted.

In 2010 when I called George he was at a low point in his life. Working on his house to sell + no desire to restore a kombi for anyone, he couldn't shake our conversation so he decided to sell me his camper.

I was over the moon when George called me. Without a single patient bone in my body I flew to Victoria to see his white 1974 kombi with no engine or wheels but when I sat in the drivers seat I was in love. I felt JOY!

George and I spent the next four months discussing what I needed done to the kombi to have it capable of driving around Australia with me behind the wheel solo.

In this time I was realising + resisting (haha he was Victorian) the feeling that I was attracted to George and his vintage, quirky personality.

When he delivered the kombi to me in the Whitsundays he found himself thinking oh no I think I like this kombi chick.

I had painted the kombi yellow, named it Applejack + said goodbye to sunrises and hello to sunsets around Australia with the feeling of freedom in my heart and dirt on my feet. I felt free + happy.

I drove back into George's life in 2011 and by 2012 we were expecting a baby girl and had a lovely German backpacker build our website in exchange for a place to stay.

In September 2012 we had our first enquiry to Hire A Kombi. I had thought George was crazy to let anyone else drive our kombi's but we soon became partners, parents and business grew.

With George's passion for kombi's and the ability to fix everything on them and my knowing of how much joy a kombi had brought me we knew it was an experience we wanted to share with you all.

We moved our business and two kids to the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria where our kombi's have been travelling down the iconic Great Ocean Road, through Victoria, NSW, QLD + SA.

All our kombi's are automatic + used for camping / marketing / photoshoots / weddings / chuauffeuring services / glamping

We are so grateful for you choosing us to experience a kombi in. We have kept the original engines in all our kombi's to keep the authentic experience and provide 24/7 support on your trip.

Hats for the Road

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"WE HAD THE MOST INCREDIBLE TRIP"

  • ★★★★★

    “Nothing beats driving along the Great Ocean Road in Dawson. Alyce + George were lovely and only a phone call away if we had a question. Highly recommend!”

    - Ebony
  • ★★★★★

    “Wow, I can’t recommend George and Alyce’s services enough, great people and very well maintained Kombi’s. I will be telling everyone to use them and hopefully we’ll get to use them again very soon!”

    - Lisa Williams
  • ★★★★★

    “What I really loved about Hire A Kombi was the dedication they have to your adventure. The kombi vans are beautiful and give you that timeless iconic feel.  The ability to venture off into the rugged wilds of the Great Ocean Road, find a beautiful spot and create your little home is wonderful!  It felt liberating and like every moment should be captured in an old Polaroid and pinned to cork board. They’ve created a world where you not only get a beautiful adventure, but an opportunity to do something that will stand boldly and beautifully in your memory. Its so freakin worth it!”

    - Kim Churchill
  • ★★★★★

    “Alyce and George were lovely to talk with and so very helpful in the planning of things. The Kombi’s ran so well and had everything we needed on board! When one dreams about a trip like this for so long and then it finally happens it sometimes isn’t what you hoped for but this trip was 100 x better!! We enjoyed it so much we didn’t want to come home! The Kombi’s ran perfectly and we had all 4 of us sleeping in the van and the kids loved being in the pop top… Thank YOU for making the best trip possible!”

    - Hailey Bartholomew
  • ★★★★★

    “My family and I hired Harriett for the day to celebrate my dads 60th + had the most amazing time driving around the Bellarine and hasn't stopped talking about it.”

    “Everyone fit without a problem + the picnic rug came in handy - we'll definitely be renting again the next time we visit!”

    - Alicia Pinnock
  • ★★★★★

    “We were stoked to be the very first customers of Hire a Kombi! My family and I had planned a trip to travel the Great Ocean Road and we wanted to do it in style – and Kombi style is the best. Our kombi was gorgeous, beautiful to drive and suited us perfectly. George and Alyce are fantastic people to deal with, always accommodating and their love of Kombis is a deep one. Hire a Kombi is a unique venture, one which we would recommend to anyone.”

    - Scott, Deb, Helena and Joely Morgan
  • ★★★★★

    “These guys are absolute legends + I cannot recommend hiring a kombi enough!”

    “I've had the most amazing adventures with my daughter + friends. I was so apprehensive my first time driving but Alyce + George are so incredibly lovely + supportive.”

    “They talked me through everything + I felt like I could always call them if I needed anything, which I didn't because beautiful Clancy was an absolute dream to drive.”

    “Everyone I have taken with me has fallen in love with dreams of the endless summer in a kombi!”

    “Thanks again + you will definitely be seeing me again!”

    - Christina S
  • ★★★★★

    “We spent our days enjoying the iconic Great Ocean Road scenery between Lorne and Princetown, stopping to eat, play and explore beautiful beaches along the way. It was an idyllic weekend holiday. Gracie gave us the freedom to take it in at leisure, without the need to make plans or book ahead. My 6 year old son Leo declared it our best holiday ever, and didn’t once ask “Are we there yet?” Alyce and George – thank you for providing a fantastic service, without any pretensions.”

    - Lucie Folan
  • ★★★★★

    "We used Hire a Kombi for our Dangerfield Spring Summer campaign and they were a joy to work with.

    The team were friendly, accommodating and very professional.

    I was in charge of the production side of the shoot and hadn't been to the area before. They discussed location options, sent me lots of photos and helped me to come up with a plan to get the most out of my Kombi hire and photos.

    They were also very quick in replying to my emails and great at communication prior to the shoot. The end result was fantastic and we couldn't be happier! Thank you!" 

    Edwina - Art director for Dangerfield Clothing

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