The Best Family Campervan Rentals in New Zealand

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Wilderness Motorhomes

With a top-of-the-line motorhome fleet boasting all kinds of layouts, Wilderness really gives you the choice to make your family holiday your own. As a New Zealand family-owned business, they understand what families need for a memorable road trip. Choose from manual or automatic motorhomes, large to compact motorhomes, and more luxurious features!

We’re big fans of their fully winterised vehicles, ideal for year-round travel across New Zealand’s diverse landscapes. Recently, they launched a fun and educational children’s activity book for young travellers, full of NZ-themed games and facts – perfect for keeping the kids entertained on those long drives!

Added extras like the one-way fee, free New Zealand SIM card, and the fact that there are no road restrictions for their hires are an added bonus. Wilderness is ideal for families looking to really treat themselves on their family vacation. Baby cots, seats and children’s entertainment are also available to hire.

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.

Pick-Up/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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Kiwi Motorhomes

If you’re looking for a great value-for-money family vacation, then consider Kiwi Motorhomes. They have a generous offering of inclusions that are sure to keep the kids entertained, from a DVD player for those evenings in the campgrounds to boogie boards available to borrow for free!

The motorhome rental company is affordable in comparison to other motorhome rentals, so it’s worth giving a shot if you are on a budget.

Note that Kiwi Motorhomes has a minimum hire period of seven days.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers to and from the airport are available Monday–Friday between 11  am and 4  pm.

Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations: Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua and Christchurch.

Campervans Available

A range of certified and fully self-contained motorhomes from Fiat, Mercedes, Carado and Ford vehicles sleeping up to 6 people.

Vehicle age range: 7 to 15 years old.

Free Inclusions

• 1 driver (25+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• No Road User Charges (diesel tax)
• Mountain Bikes + child seat (subject to availability)
• Park Over Properties (POP) locations
• Bike Rack
• Solar Panels
• Gas stove, grill, microwave, fridge and sink
• Toilet and shower
• Kitchenware
• Bedding
• Picnic table and chairs
• Satellite TV, DVDs and books
• GPS
• Baby seats available
• DVD player and TV
• Boogie boards available

Insurance

Standard insurance is included in the rental but excess costs are calculated on a case-by-case basis.

© Britz

Britz

With a constantly updated fleet of motorhomes and smaller campervans, Britz is the motorhome rental company to go for if you are looking for reliable vehicles.

Enjoy peace of mind on your family holiday in a modern campervan with all the fixings to make your holiday your own!

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

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

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

Campervans Available

A wide range from high-top Toyota HiAces to a fleet of motorhomes sleeping up to 6 people and are all certified self-contained.

Vehicle age range: 0 to 3 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 and shower (may not be included in hitop campervans)
• Kitchenware
• Bedding
• Towels and bathmat
• First Aid Kit
• Tablet with GPS
• DVD/TV

Insurance

Standard insurance is included with NZ$7,500 excess for campervans or NZ$7,500 excess for motorhomes. There are options to pay NZ$48-$60 per day to reduce excess amounts.

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Wendekreisen Travel

If you’re looking for good prices and flexibility on your holiday, Wendekreisen Travel is spot on! By eliminating the one-way fee, you don’t have to pay an extra couple of hundred dollars to start and end your trip in different cities! Plus, the RUC (diesel) tax is covered, meaning there’s no nasty bill at the end of your trip.

Although the insurance is a compulsory extra, it doesn’t hike the price up that much compared to other motorhome rates.

Wenekreisen has a wide range of campervans and motorhomes in their fleet, so you’re bound to find something that suits your family.

Pick-up and Drop-Off Locations

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

Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations: Auckland and Christchurch

Motorhomes Available

2-berth, 4-berth and 6-berth motorhomes and 3-berth Volkswagen T5 campervans.

Vehicle age range: 0 to 15 years old.

Free Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (21+ years old)
• Basic insurance (compulsory +NZ$20 a day)
• Roadside assistance
• No one-way fees
• No diesel road user charge (RUC)
• Gas stove, fridge, sink (some come with grills)
• Electric toaster and kettle
• Heaters or diesel heating
• Toilet and shower (smaller vans have an outdoor shower and portable toilet)
• Kitchenware
• Bedding
• Towels
• Picnic table and chairs.

Insurance

Standard insurance is a compulsory NZ$20 a day with NZ$1,500 excess for drivers over 25 years old (NZ$2,000 for drivers aged 21 to 24). There is the option to upgrade for less excess at NZ$30-$40 per day.

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Kia Ora Campers

For families seeking a luxurious camping adventure in New Zealand, Kia Ora Campers offers an excellent option.

Their fleet includes a wide range of modern, fully self-contained motorhomes perfect for family road trips. We personally love that Kia Ora Campers provides everything needed for a comfortable family adventure, including free extras like a camp table, chairs, GPS and even a portable BBQ for hires over 12 days.

Families will appreciate the freedom to explore New Zealand at their own pace, creating lasting memories along the way. However, do note that there’s a minimum 14-day hire period during peak seasons, which is ideal for an extended family holiday.

According to our very own travel manager, Robin, “Kia Ora Campers offers an excellent balance of luxury and practicality for families wanting to discover New Zealand together.”

Pick-up and Drop-Off Locations

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

Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations: Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown (relocation fee), Dunedin (relocation fee) and Timaru (relocation fee).

Campervans Available

A range of motorhomes sleeping between 2 to 4 people, all of which are certified self-contained.

Vehicle age range: 4 to 8 years old.

Free Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (25+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• Gas stove, grill, microwave, fridge and sink
• Solar panels
• Heaters
• Toilet and shower
• Kitchenware
• Bedding
• Picnic table and chairs
• Baby seats available
• BBQ with hires over 12 days
• GPS
• DVD/TV

Insurance

Standard insurance is included with NZ$4,500-$5,500 excess, depending on the vehicle. There are options to pay NZ$20-$50 per day to reduce excess amounts.

© Cheapa Campa

Cheapa Campa

Cheapa Campa is a family-friendly campervan and motorhome rental company in New Zealand, part of the Apollo Motorhome Holidays family.

They offer affordable options for families looking to explore New Zealand together, with vehicles accommodating up to four or six passengers. Despite the “cheapa” branding, their rentals provide good value without compromising on quality.

Their larger campers typically allow for a maximum of two child restraints, making them ideal for families with young children.

Cheapa Campa is particularly attractive for extended family road trips, offering discounts for long-term bookings (more than 12 days).

For Kiwi families, they even have pet-friendly options available (for an extra cleaning fee).

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Courtesy transfers to and from the airport and city are available in Auckland and Christchurch.

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

Campervans Available

A range of small campervans for 2 people to self-contained motorhomes that sleep up to 6 people.

Free Inclusions

• 1 driver (18 years old)
• Long-Term Discounts for bookings more than 12 days
• Standard insurance
• “24-Hour On-Road Assist” helpline
• Kitchen kit (cooking equipment and eating utensils)
• General equipment (pegs, clothes line, fire extinguisher, bucket, hose, dustpan and brush)
• Complimentary personal kits for each guest (sheets, blanket/duvet, pillow, pillowcase and bath towel)
• Electrical appliances in vehicles with 240V

Insurance

Standard insurance is included with NZ$7,500 excess. There is the option to upgrade for less excess at NZ$50-$70 per day.