Renting a motorhome in New Zealand
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[[file:Renting a motohome in New Zealand banner.jpg|1280px||caption=Motorhomes in a Wellington Car Park}} Hiring a motorhome and travelling around New Zealand is a popular and relaxing way of seeing the nation.
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Overview
Campervans in New Zealand are available with either automatic or manual transmissions and with diesel or petrol engines. They will accommodate 2-6 people and are a great way to travel New Zealand. Some models are as small as a car, while others are fully loaded with a full sized fridge, shower and toilet.
The minimum rental period is generally 5 days. In high season (especially over Christmas/New Year) the minimum is generally 10 days.
A driving licence with vehicle entitlement is usually sufficient, provided it is accepted within New Zealand]; except for a few very large campervans, a heavy vehicle licence is not needed. The minimum age for the driver is usually 25, but some companies specialize in renting to younger travellers.
Rental depots
The major locations for rental depots are Auckland and Christchurch, often near the airports. Some companies also have depots in Wellington, Coromandel Peninsula, Picton (New Zealand) | Picton, Queenstown (New Zealand) | Queenstown and Nelson (New Zealand) | Nelson. One-way trips are generally permitted but a fee may be levied.
Most of the suppliers have depots near the airports and will pick you up. If arriving by car, cars can normally be left at the depot. Before taking the motorhome, you will be given a half hour instruction / introduction so that you know how everything works.
The fuel tank should be full and the toilet should be empty. The vehicle must be returned in this state otherwise extra charges will be levied.
If travelling between the North and South Island, you will need to book the three hour Cook Strait ferry trip with either The Interislander or Bluebridge]. The ferries charge per vehicle, plus a fee for each passenger. The ferries are set up to keep you entertained with plenty of shops, cafes, and even a movie theatre! Check with your motorhome rental company, as they may have a partnership with a ferry company to get a better rate.
Some suppliers and brokers:
Title | Locations | Notes | |||||||||||||||
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Abuzzy Motorhomes | Auckland Airport | ||||||||||||||||
Apollo Motorhomes | Auckland City, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||
Bedmobils | Auckland City | Finally a proper built bed with innerspring mattress in a camper. | |||||||||||||||
Budgy Campers | Auckland, Christchurch | Budget Motorhome rental company. One price package offer. | |||||||||||||||
Britz | Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport, Queenstown, Wellington | Operated by the same folks who operate Maui. | |||||||||||||||
Campervans New Zealand | Auckland | Rents to under 25 years old! | |||||||||||||||
Camper Travel | Campervan broker | ||||||||||||||||
Cheapa Campa | Auckland, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||
Discover NZ Motorhome Rentals | Nelson | ||||||||||||||||
Escape Camper Hire | Auckland, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||
Euro Campers Campervan Hire | Auckland, Christchurch | Family orientated motorhome company | |||||||||||||||
Explore More Campervans | Auckland, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||
Fresh Rentals | Auckland, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||
Iconic Luxury Motorhomes | Auckland Airport, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||
Happy Campers | Auckland, Christchurch | Operated by the same folks who operate Kiwi Campers (Happy Campers offers older equipment and lower rates). | |||||||||||||||
Heron Campers | Auckland, Christchurch | Luxury Motorhome Rental Company. | |||||||||||||||
Hippie Camper | Auckland, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||
Jucy Rentals | Auckland City, Auckland Airport, Christchurch, Queenstown | ||||||||||||||||
Kea Campers | Auckland, Christchurch. | ||||||||||||||||
Kiwi Autohomes Ltd | Auckland, Christchurch. | ||||||||||||||||
Kiwi Campers | Auckland, Christchurch | Operated by the same folks who operate Happy Campers (Kiwi offers newer equipment and higher rates). | |||||||||||||||
Lucky Rentals | Auckand and Christchurch campervan operator with a guarantee of offering the best value 3 berth campervans in NZ. | ||||||||||||||||
Maui | Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport, Queenstown, Wellington | Operated by the same folks who operate Britz (Maui offers newer equipment and higher rates). | |||||||||||||||
Motorhome Republic | Nationwide | Campervan broker | |||||||||||||||
New Zealand Frontiers | Auckland | Smaller, personally operated company with excellent service according to reviews | |||||||||||||||
PiwiWiwi Surf Campervans | Auckland, Hamilton, Raglan | Campervans aimed at Surfers, based in the beautiful town of Raglan | |||||||||||||||
Pro Camper | Campervan broker | ||||||||||||||||
Rental Car Village | Auckland, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||
RV New Zealand | Campervan broker | ||||||||||||||||
Spaceships | Auckland, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||
Touring New Zealand | Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Picton, Queenstown | ||||||||||||||||
Travel Cars New Zealand] | Auckland, Wellington | Campervans for sale and rent. Company based in central Auckland. | |||||||||||||||
United Vehicle Rentals | Auckland, Christchurch | Operated by the same folks who operate Alpha (United offers newer equipment and higher rates). | |||||||||||||||
Walkabout Rentals | Auckland Airport, Christchurch | ||||||||||||||||
Wendekreisen | Auckland, Christchurch | A family owned campervan, motorhome and vehicle hire company. | |||||||||||||||
Campervan Hire | Nationwide | ||||||||||||||||
YourDrive | Nationwide | Peer to peer vehicle rental. Allows you to rent a vehicle off an individual for cheaper rates.
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