The Best Motorhome & Campervan Rentals in Christchurch

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PiwiWiwi

Looking for a small campervan rental company in Christchurch offering amazing value and a more personal service? Check out PiwiWiwi.

You don’t have to pay extra for handy essentials and indulgences like a phone holder, an extra blanket (mink blanket, might we add), or a coffee plunger.

What’s more, there’s no huge branding on the vans, making them a less likely target for thieves.

All vans have a low kilometre count and contemporary fit-outs, no more than five years old.

PiwiWiwi is typically open from September to the end of May.

Check out PiwiWiwi’s cleverly handcrafted design in this YouTube video and book your campervan rental at piwiwiwi.co.nz.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers are available for Christchurch Airport and the city centre.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Rangiora.
Drop-Off Locations: Christchurch.

Campervans Available

High-roof van (Toyota HiAce), which is certified self-contained and sleeps up to three people.

Vehicle age range: 5 to 10 years old.

Free Inclusions

• Up to 3 drivers (21+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• Gas stove, grill, fridge and sink
• Kitchenware
• Bedding
• Camping Chairs
• Towels
• Surfer-friendly kit
• Safe box
• First Aid Kit
• Guidebooks and maps
• Access to a free box of food and consumables left by previous hirers.

Insurance

Free standard insurance with NZ$5,000 excess and NZ$2,500 bond or insurance add-ons for NZ$30-$35 per day with less excess and bond to pay.

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Wilderness Motorhomes

Travelling New Zealand in a campervan doesn’t mean you have to “rough it”, and that’s certainly the case with Wilderness Motorhomes! This New Zealand family-owned business offers a fleet of luxury campervans specially designed with the comfort of all types of travellers in mind.

We love that all Wilderness vehicles are fully winterised and automatic, making them ideal for year-round travel. Plus, they help travellers explore beyond the usual tourist trails with no road restrictions for their hires.

Added extras like the included one-way fee, a free New Zealand SIM card, and a children’s activity book are a bonus.

Check out their rental options at Wilderness Motorhome Hire NZ.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers to and from the airport/airport depot/airport hotel are available.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Christchurch Airport.
Drop-Off Locations: Auckland and Christchurch.

Motorhomes Available

2-berth and 4-berth motorhomes.

Vehicle age range: up to 4 years old, with new stock added each year.

Free Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (21+)
• Standard insurance
• 24/7 roadside assistance
• Stove, oven/grill, extractor fan, fridge, sink
• Central heating (ducted heating by Truma)
• Toilet & shower
• Kitchenware
• Bedding & linen
• Towels (as many as you would like)
• First-aid kit (charged only if opened)
• Touring map
• Free NZ SIM card
• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (Bluetooth)
• SmartTV
• NZ children’s activity book

Insurance

Standard insurance is included with NZ$7,500 excess and NZ$7,500 bond to pay. Upgrade options:

• VIP — NZ$74/day: $0 excess / $0 bond (daily charges capped at $3,700 per hire)
• Extra — NZ$54/day: $2,500 excess / $2,500 bond (cap $3,700)

Check out our explanation of how insurance works in New Zealand Rental Car & Campervan Insurance: Explained!

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Tui Campers

Tui Campers provides a range of campervan and motorhome hires in New Zealand, from easy-to-drive “sleepervans” to functional motorhomes to even wacky 4WD Ford Rangers with fold-out tents on the side and roof!

Their Sleepervans are the most economical, however, with self-containment certification included – a must-pick if you’re backpacking around New Zealand.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers to and from the airport and city are available.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Christchurch Airport.
Drop-Off Locations: Auckland and Christchurch (Wellington, Picton, Greymouth, Dunedin, Queenstown and Nelson are also available at an NZ$1,500 charge and a minimum of seven days’ rental).

Campervans Available

Toyota Voxy (sleepervan) sleeping up to 2 people and certified self-contained, Toyota HiAces sleeping up to 2 or 5 people and self-contained, Ford Transit sleeping up to 2, 3, 4 or 5 people and self-contained, and Ford Ranger with tents sleeping up to 5 people and self-contained.

Vehicle age range: 4 to 18 years old.

Free Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (21+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• Gas stove, sink, 12V cooler box or fridge
• Portable or fixed toilet
• Kitchenware
• Bedding
• Towels
• Awning
• Road atlas (on request)

Insurance

Standard insurance is included with sleepervan and HiAce models of NZ$4,500 excess (NZ$5,000 for drivers aged under 25 years) and the same price bond to pay. For larger motorhomes, the standard excess is NZ$6,500 ($7,000 for drivers aged under 25 years old). There are options to reduce the excess and bond for NZ$30-$75 per day.

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Apollo

Apollo is a well-established motorhome and campervan rental company in New Zealand, offering a range of vehicles for travellers.

Like the other THL motorhome brands (Maui, Britz, Mighty, Cheapa and Hippie) they provide 24/7 phone support and helpful resources through their Roadtrip app, including help videos and navigation tools to ensure travellers can navigate their camper and the roads effectively.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers to and from the airport and city are available.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Christchurch Airport.
Drop-Off Locations: Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Campervans Available

A wide range of motorhomes and campervans, including 2, 4 and 6 berth options.

Vehicle age range: 0-3 years old.

Free Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (21+ years old)
• 24-hour roadside assistance
• Standard liability coverage
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• Tourist Info/Maps

Insurance

Standard insurance is included with NZ$7,500 excess, which is also held as a bond on your card. There are options to pay NZ$25-$55 per day to reduce excess amounts.

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Campa South Rentals

Travel New Zealand with everything you need in a compact campervan with Campa South Rentals.

Although there are branches across the country, Campa South mainly operates from Christchurch, giving travellers the widest range of vehicles to choose from if picking up from Christchurch.

The vans do not have any branding, so are safer from thieves (although that’s not a huge issue in New Zealand, it can happen).

Pick-up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers are available from the airport and nearby accommodation.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Halswell.
Drop-Off Location: Christchurch and Auckland.

Campervans Available

High-roof van (Toyota HiAce) which is certified self-contained and sleeps up to four people and Nissan Vanette which sleeps up to 2 people.

Vehicle age range: 5 to 15 years old.

Free Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (18+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• Gas stove, fridge, sink, electric toaster, electric kettle
• Pegs and clothesline
• USB charging
• Solar panels
• Reversing camera
• Kitchenware
• Bedding + extra mink blanket
• Camping chairs
• Picnic table
• Touring maps

Insurance

Standard insurance is included with NZ$6,000 excess, and a bond of NZ$250 is required.

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Euro Campers

Euro Campers really has a bit of everything, from budget campervans, campercars and motorhomes to more luxurious motorhome models with all the fixings.

The well-established campervan and motorhome rental company in Christchurch is a popular choice for solo travellers and couples, as their vehicles typically only sleep two people; three at a push.

Note that 18-year-old drivers can only hire high-top van options from Euro Campers. You need to be over 25 to drive the motorhome-style vans. Find out more about rental age restrictions in Age Restrictions When Renting a Vehicle in New Zealand.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers to and from the airport and city are available.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Rolleston.
Drop-Off Location: Christchurch and Auckland.

Campervans Available

Campervan Nissan sleepervan style sleeping 2 people, high-top vans (budget and premium) sleeping 2-3 people, and a range of fully certified self-contained motorhomes (budget and premium) sleeping up to 2 people.

Vehicle age range: 5 to 20 years old.

Free Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (18+ or 25+ years old, depending on the vehicle)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• Gas cookers/gas stove, grill, microwave, fridge and sink
• Solar panels (on motorhomes)
• Electric or diesel heaters
• Toilet and shower (portable toilet and solar shower in vans)
• Kitchenware
• Bedding
• Towels
• Picnic table and chairs
• Maps
• Baby seats available
• DVD player (in motorhomes)

Insurance

Standard insurance is included with NZ$5,000 excess and NZ$5,000 bond (+ NZ$1,000 bond for drivers aged under 25 years old). There is the option to upgrade for less or zero excess and bond on insurance at NZ$20-$45 per day (again, + NZ$1,000 bond for drivers aged under 25 years old).

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Affordable Motor Home Rentals

If you’re looking for a larger campervan, such as a motorhome, at a more affordable price, then consider Affordable Motor Home Rentals.

Their fleet of older vehicles makes them cheaper than other motorhome rental companies in Christchurch.

They are also one of the very few campervan hire companies in Christchurch that offer smaller campercars (that are not certified self-contained), giving the option to drive and camp smaller vehicles while staying in designated campsites.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers to and from the airport and accommodation are available.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Christchurch Airport.
Drop-Off Locations: Auckland and Christchurch.

Campervans Available

Self-contained campercars sleeping up to 2 people (Toyota Estima) and self-contained campervan and motorhome options by Toyota and Mercedes sleeping up to 3 people.

Vehicle age range: 10 to 20 years old.

Free Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (21+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• Gas stove, grill, microwave, fridge and sink (campercars exclude some of these)
• Toilet and shower (motorhome only)
• Portable toilet (campervan and campercars only)
• Kitchenware
• Bedding
• Iron and hairdryer available
• TV (motorhome only)
• Map/guidebook

Insurance

Free standard insurance with NZ$2,000 excess and bond to pay for sleepervan models or NZ$3,500 excess and bond to pay for campervan and motorhome models. Other insurance options are available at an added NZ$20-$35 per day for less excess and bond to pay.

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EPIC Campers

Hit the road from Christchurch with your partner, best mate or solo in one of the cleverly designed 2-berth campervans of EPIC Campers.

Enjoy the benefits of freedom camping thanks to the campervan’s self-containment certification, as well as quality interiors, such as a fold-out kitchenette and manoeuvrable living/sleeping space.

We also like the thoughtful touches characteristic of a small independent company, from the USB powerpoints front and back to the coffee plunger! Ah!

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers to and from the airport/airport depot/airport hotel are available.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Clarkville, Christchurch.
Drop-Off Locations: Auckland and Christchurch.

Campervans Available

High-roof van (Mazda Bongos), which is certified self-contained and sleeps up to two people. A three-seater campervan is also available.

Vehicle age range: Up to 10 years old.

Free Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (18+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• Gas stove, fridge and sink
• Kitchenware
• Kitchen consumables (olive oil, salt, pepper and dishwashing liquid)
• Bedding (including an extra fleece blanket)
• Portable toilet
• Insect nets
• New Zealand SIM card
• Phone holder + USB charger

Insurance

Free standard insurance with NZ$5,000-$7,500 excess (depending on the model) and $5,000-$7,500 bond, or insurance add-ons for NZ$17.50-$40 per day with less/no excess and bond to pay.

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Mighty Campervans

Looking for that premium campervan or motorhome experience at a slightly more affordable price? Mighty Campervans are from the same company as the high-end Britz and Maui brands, meaning that Mighty is the brand that takes the “older” vehicles that were used as Britz vans the year before.

Considering Maui and Britz offer brand new vehicles every year, renting a Mighty campervan doesn’t exactly mean you’ll get an “old” van! You’ll still get a modern and reliable campervan, just not at the ultra-premium price.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers to and from the airport and city are available.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Christchurch Airport.
Drop-Off Locations: Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown.

Campervans Available

A wide range from high-top Toyota HiAces to a fleet of motorhomes all certified self-contained.

Vehicle age range: 6 years old.

Free Inclusions

• 1 driver (21+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• Gas stove, grill, microwave, fridge/freezer and sink (grill may not be included in hitop campervans)
• Toilet/porta potti and shower (may not be included in hitop campervans)
• Kitchenware
• Bedding

Insurance

Standard insurance is included with NZ$3,500 excess for campervans or NZ$5,000 excess for motorhomes. There are options to pay NZ$35-$60 per day to reduce excess amounts.

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Freedom Campers

Freedom Campers is a 100% family-owned and operated campervan and motorhome rental company in New Zealand, established in 1983.

They focus on providing excellent customer service and reliable rental vehicles for budget-minded international and local travellers.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers to and from the airport and city are available.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Christchurch Airport.
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations: Auckland and Christchurch.

Campervans Available

2/3 berth to 4/5 berth hi-top campervans and 4-6 berth motorhomes.

Vehicle age range: 10 to 18 years old.

Free Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (21+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• Free starter pack, regional and activities guide
• Comprehensive road atlas
• Kitchen equipment
• Bedding
• Towels
• Other equipment: Bucket, brush and shovel, tea towels, heater, clothes pegs and line

Insurance

Standard insurance is included with NZ$4,000-$5,000 excess (NZ$4,500-$5,500 for drivers aged under 25 years) and the same price bond to pay. Prices vary depending on the vehicle. There are options to reduce the excess and bond for NZ$28-$60 per day.

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Jucy Rentals

Jucy Rentals is a car and campervan rental company with backpackers in mind.

With a low minimum age and a great range of budget options, they are worth considering for a budget trip around New Zealand

Be aware that they do charge a “premium location fee” for the Christchurch Airport; however, this fee is minimal.

Check out the latest JUCY deals on Motorhome Republic, DiscoverCars.com or Booking.com.

For more campervans for young drivers, check out The Best New Zealand Car & Campervan Rentals for Ages 18 to 25.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

A courtesy shuttle is available for airport branches offering airport pick-up and drop-offs.

Christchurch Pick-Up Location: Christchurch Airport.
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations: Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport and Queenstown Airport.

Campervans Available

Toyota Estima campercar sleeping 2 people (not self-contained), two options of high-rise Toyota HiAces sleeping up to 3-4 people (self-contained), and various motorhomes sleeping 4-6 people (self-contained).

Vehicle age range: 1 to 10 years old.

Inclusions

• 1 driver (18+ years old)
• Roadside assistance
• Basic insurance
• Gas stove, fridge, sink
• Portable toilet (included in HiAce)
• Shower and toilet (included in premium HiAce and motorhomes)
• Kitchenware
• Bedding
• Towels
• Cleaning equipment
• USB charging points

Insurance

Free insurance with NZ$3,000-$5,000 excess and bond (depending on the model). A NZ$75 claim admin fee applies when excess reduction isn’t taken. Insurance add-ons for NZ$25-$55 per day are available with less excess and less bond to pay.