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New Zealand is one of the best places you could ever consider for camper vanning and road tripping. It’s a beautiful country with so much to see on the road and such stunning freedom camping areas and campsites in which you can sleep under the stars. One of the most significant decisions you will make regarding your road trip is the campervan rental company.
The campervan will not just be your way to get around the country – it’s likely going to be your home for the week so it definitely has to be something you will love. If you’re looking to hire a campervan in NZ, here are some suggestions you will find riveting:
Mad Campers
Hit the wild road with these small yet comfortably easy-to-drive campervans designed for freedom. All of Mad Campers’ vans are certified self-contained which means that you can legally freedom camp wherever it’s permitted.
There are courtesy transfers available for in Auckland but you might incur a transfer charge if it’s outside office hours. For Christchurch, transfers are subject to availability. The types of campervans available can sleep up to four people, which mean you don’t have to worry about kicking two of your friends out for convenience when naptime knocks.
Piwiwiwi Campervans
Piwiwiwi are a campervan rental company based in Christchurch with huge offerings on personal service and lots of inclusions. There isn’t such a huge branding on their vans, which makes them less likely a target for thieves. As a bonus, there’s enough storage space for bike racks and surfboards.
They are not usually open all-year-round but typically, they are open from September to the end of May, so you’re in luck if you plan on taking this road trip right about now. Courtesy transfers are available for city center and Christchurch airport. The campervan types available are certified self-contained high-roof Toyota HiAces and can sleep up to 4 people.
The Pod Campervan Rentals
This is one super comfortable campervan rental in New Zealand that allows you to travel the country on a budget. It’s an excellent option if you plan on dropping off the vehicle in locations different from the pick-up location.
There’s no fee on one-way trips for these vans. Much as the Pod campervans come with portable toilets, however, they are not self-contained, which means you will be forced to stay in the designated campsites or holiday parks instead of freedom camping. Pick-up and drop-off locations are Auckland, Queenstown, and Christ church.
The available campervan types are Mazda Bongos and Nissan Vanettes that can comfortably accommodate 4 people. There are free inclusions for bedding, camping furniture, kitchenware, cooler box, roadside assistance, basic insurance and multiple drivers.
Kiwi Motorhomes
This is one of the most amazing alternatives for campervans with a mid-price range that comes with a whole lot of inclusions. The minimum hire time of 7 days is just perfect for your road trip but you don’t have to worry about having to extend your holiday. Courtesy transfers are provided to and from the airport with pick-up and drop-off locations at Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.
There’s a wide range of certified, full-self-contained motorhomes from Ford, Mercedes and VW vehicles that can sleep up to 6 people, which means more space for you and your buddies. Standard insurance is included in the rental but any excess costs are calculated on the basis of the cases.
Affordable Motorhome Rentals
As the name suggests, Affordable Motorhome Rentals provides some really affordable vehicles to rent ranging from full-on motorhomes to smaller campervans. The fact that their vehicles are all certified self-contained means that you can freedom camp if you want to.
There are courtesy transfers available to and from the airport with pick-up and drop-off points located at Christchurch and Auckland. There are also motorhome options by Ford that can sleep 4 to 6 people, campervan options like high-top Toyota HiAces and camper cars like the Toyota Estima. The free inclusions are many, though some will vary depending on the type of vehicle you hire.
Bottom Line
Your choice of a campervan hire will hugely depend on a number of factors including the van size or berth to determine if it will be enough for all four or you, the location, the prices and inclusions, the vehicles offered and the quality of the service. All things considered, all these campervan rentals offer varied experiences of all kinds which means you can never go wrong with any of them. Nonetheless, it’s worth going through multiple websites to check on customer reviews to compare customer experiences.
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This content is sponsored by Habib Khan.
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