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New Zealand Campervan and Motorhome Rentals.

New Zealand Campervan Hire from Maui, Britz, Star RV, Apollo.

Welcome to the ultimate guide to campervan hire in New Zealand.

We include customer reviews so you can see which campervans are rated the best.

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Maui 4 berth rental campervan in New Zealand

New Zealand campervan hire from Maui, Britz, Star RV, Apollo.

Compare campervans, motorhomes and camping cars for hire in New Zealand.

We list the best campervans and motorhomes in New Zealand by size and price.

  • Compare prices. We show you all the daily rates of every campervan and motorhome.
  • There are many optional extras to add including insurance options and we list them.
  • Each type of campervans, motorhomes, camping cars, SUVs, truck campers, 4x4 campers are illustrated with lots of images.
  • Check the age of the campervans as some are nearly new to quite old. It makes a big difference to the quality of your rental.
  • Cheap Campervans are older with higher mileage. New to near new are luxury campervans or motorhomes fully equipped.
  • Check the bed sizes - some are large and some are compact to ensure a trouble free holiday.
  • Check the interior height to make sure you can stand up inside.
  • One-way rentals from the South Island to the North island. Reverse the route to see if you get a better deal. Don't forget to pre-book the ferry during the peak season.
  • All top rental companies are listed on our booking engine including Maui, Britz, Apollo, Spaceships, Star RV - see the full list below.
  • Rent either an automatic or manual (stick-shift).

Campervan and motorhome hire New Zealand: Auckland

Campervan Hire in Auckland is the most popular starting point for a tour of New Zealand

Auckland has over 30 different rental companies offering their own range of campervans, motorhomes, sleeper cars and camping cars.

Choose a campervan that has enough seat belts and enough beds for each passenger. If there are six people and you rent a 4-berth, the rental will not go ahead. Safety is paramount in New Zealand. Compare our Campervans and Motorhomes for hire in Auckland

Most of the rental depots are located close to Auckland airport and free transfers are usually included. We suggest that if you arrive after a long-haul flight then stay a night at one of the Auckland airport hotels. Or, you can collect your campervan and head to the nearest campsites and rest up there.


North of Auckland airport is Auckland city, by-passed by a motorway. Drive north on State Highway 1 to the Bay of Islands and Northland with all its beautiful beaches, sub-tropical rainforests and giant kauris. There are plenty of campsites to choose from. Pre-book the first few nights while you wind down into your holiday.

Driving south of Auckland takes you to the rest of the North Island. Check out our Trip Planner pages to see our recommendations of what to see and do.

Choosing the Best campervans and motorhomes to rent in New Zealand.

The top-of-the-range luxury six-berths are modern, top quality, comfortable motorhomes. There is a choice of bed layouts. Three doubles, two double beds and two single beds. Perfect for a group of friends travelling together or a family.

Types of Campervan Rentals in New Zealand:

4-berth campervans for hire in New Zealand

The 4-berths campers or motorhomes also have a choice of different bed layouts.

Often, the double bed is above the cab and the two singles or another double is at the rear of the camper and is made up nightly by removing a table.

Some couples prefer to sleep above the cab and have the table always in place so using the extra space. Perfect for a long hire.

Many new campervans and motorhomes have double beds that drop down from the roof of the vehicle.

2-berth campervans for rent in New Zealand

The 2-berth campervans with a shower and onboard WC are popular with couples or two friends.

The beds can be two singles or a large double. These campervans and motorhomes offer complete freedom especially when they are fully self-contained.

Low-top campers

Low-Top campers are great for the budget conscious as they are very cheap to run.

Hi-top campers for hire

Hi-top campers are a good choice for comfortable sleeping and good cooking facilities. They can sleep up to five people.

Sleeper cars or camping-cars

Sleeper-cars or Camping-cars are SUV's (Sports Utility Vehicles) and are the most economical. They have a large double bed in the rear of an SUV. Cooking is on a gas ring and there's a small sink to wash up in.

4x4 Campers for rent in New Zealand

Finally, there is the option of a 4x4 bush camper if an off-road vehicle is needed. This is a Toyota Hilux, designed for rough terrain and rough roads. With sleeping and cooking facilities on-board.

Unlimited mileage on New Zealand campervan hire.

There are many options to choose from when putting together the costs of renting a motorhome.

Unlimited mileage is almost always included in the rates in New Zealand.If you are renting a diesel vehicle then there will be an added tax - the Road User Charge Recovery Fee to pay on completion of your rental based on the number of kilometers travelled..

Campervan parked next to a New Zealand beach.

Rental Depots

Auckland and Christchurch rental depots.

Auckland and Christchurch offer the biggest range of campervans and motorhomes to rent. Other depots are located throughout New Zealand with a more limited choice.

Use our booking engine to see all the costs and let us check availability for you. Book securely online. Our experts are available to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


Where else can I rent a campervan from in New Zealand?

The campervan and motorhome rental depots in New Zealand are:

Auckland Queenstown
Blenheim Rotorua
Christchurch Taupo
Dunedin Tauranga
Greymouth Rotorua
Hamilton Tauranga
Nelson Thames
Picton Wellington
Whitianga

One-way rentals between depots in New Zealand.

One-way hires between any of these depots are available on request. There is sometimes an extra charge for this. Relocation deals are available especially if you start your holiday in Christchurch and end it in Auckland.

Our trip planner can help you plan your route between the depots.

Every campervan has been reviewed by our customers and given a star rating.

Every campervan has a review next to it sent in by one of our previous customers. This will help you make your choice.

How to get the best and cheapest rates for campervan rentals in New Zealand.

To get the best rates book early. There are great deals to be had on early bookings. Savings can also be made by booking older campers.

Rented Campervan on the beach in New Zealand with girl

FIND OUT ALL THE COSTS BEFORE YOU BOOK

All the costs of a campervan and motorhome rental are included here. Choose from a 2 berth camper car, 2 berth low top, a 2 berth with shower and toilet or a larger motorhome. 4-berth, 5-berth, 6-berth and 7-berth motorhomes are available for rent in NZ.

You can choose to add extras such as a higher level of insurance, camping tables and chairs etc. There is an all-inclusive price that includes everything you will need.

Ask us for help planning your trip. We know New Zealand really well.

General Rental FAQ

What does self contained NZS 5465 in New Zealand mean?

Certified Self Containment is maintaining and certifying your motor caravan that complies with the New Zealand Standard for Self Containment of Motor Caravans and Caravans, NZS 5465:2001.


The creation of the Standard by the NZMCA (New Zealand Motor Caravan Association) to provide a solution to the increasing problems associated with the use of motor caravans and the disposal of waste.

The NZMCA encourages all motor home and caravan owners to make their vehicles self-contained, and help protect the environment and public health from indiscriminate waste disposal.

A self-containment vehicle is designed to completely meet the ablutionary and sanitary needs of the occupants (including water for drinking and cooking) for a minimum of three days without requiring any external services or discharging any waste.

Why should I rent a campervan or motorhome that has been certified?

A self-containment certificate provides local authorities and communities with a way to recognise that a vehicle poses minimal risk to the environment and public health. That way they are able to accommodate motor caravans at reserves and other areas where there are limited or no external facilities.

Without self-containment, the environmental and public health problems caused by motor caravans will become unacceptable, and will result in councils and government placing increasing restrictions on the use of motor caravans.

With a self-contained campervan or motorhome you can free-camp where it is permitted.  Without a self-contained vehicle you risk getting a fine if you wild camp.


Getting to the campervan rental depot in New Zealand.

If you arrive by plane then you will be collected from the airport. But if you are staying in town before you start your rental then getting to the depot will be your responsibility.

There are airport shuttle services to the airports where most of the campervan rental depots are. Or, book an Uber or taxi.

Train services are not readily available in New Zealand.


Transfers to the campervan rental depots

These campervan rental companies offer transfers from the airport from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The depot is on site at Queenstown Airport.

  • Maui New Zealand - Complimentary transfers from the airport and selected airport hotels.
  • Britz - Complimentary transfers from the airport and selected airport hotels only.
  • Apollo - Complimentary transfers from the airport.
  • Star RV - Complimentary transfers from the airport.
  • McRent - Complimentary transfers from the airport and selected airport hotels only.
  • Discover NZ - Complimentary transfers from the airport and selected airport hotels only.
  • Pacific Horizon Travel Homes - Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch courtesy transfers are available from any city hotel or motel. Complimentary transfers from the airport and airport hotels.
  • Cheapa Campa - Complimentary transfers from cities and airports.
  • Real Value - Complimentary transfers from cities and airports.
  • Mighty Campers - Complimentary transfers from the airport and selected airport hotels only.
  • Kiwi Autohomes - Complimentary transfers from cities and airports.
  • Road Runner Rentals - Complimentary transfers from the airport and selected airport hotels.
  • RV Rentals - By arrangement.
  • Abuzzy Motorhome rentals - Complimentary transfers from the airport and selected airport hotels only.
  • Tui Campers - Complimentary transfers from the airport and selected airport hotels only.
  • Spaceships NZ - Complimentary transfer from the airport or downtown.
  • Hippie Campers - free Airport Transfers
  • Escape Campers - no transfers available.

Disposal of waste water from a campervan

Waste water is collected in holding tanks then disposed of via a dump station. Dump stations are connected to reticulated sewerage or septic tank systems, therefore the treatments used in the waste water must be approved toilet chemicals or treatments that do not affect the operation of these systems.

Certificates and Blue Stickers:

Every rental campervan and motorhome that has an onboard shower and toilet should display a valid certificate of Self Containment blue sticker.

To qualify to display the New Zealand Self Contained Sticker the campervan or motorhome requires the safe installation of the following:

  • Fresh water supply: 4L per person per day (i.e. minimum 12L per person)
  • A sink
  • Toilet: 1L per person per day (i.e. minimum 3L net holding tank capacity per person)
  • Holding tank: 4L per person per day (i.e. minimum 12L per person ) and monitored if capacity is less than the fresh water tank
  • An evacuation hose
  • A sealable refuse container (with lid)

Camping in New Zealand in a camper:

Freedom camping or wild camping in New Zealand is permitted in all campers that are self-contained. Please leave no waste.

Overnight in campsites

If there are no onboard facilities then renters are required to overnight in a campsite of which there are hundreds throughout New Zealand.

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