We Compare Campervan Hire in Auckland

Auckland is home to a wide range of campervan rental providers including Apollo, Britz, Cheapa Campa, Discover NZ, Escape Rentals, Freedom Campers, Happy Campers, Hippie Campers Kiwi Campers, Lucky, Maui Motorhomes, Maui Elite Motorhomes, Mighty Campers, Pacific Horizon, Road Runner Rentals, Spaceships, Star RV, Travellers Autobarn, Tui Campervans and Wendekreisen.

Generally 21 with a full unrestricted drivers licence, however some suppliers may allow 18 years of age with a full licence, or 18 with a restricted New Zealand licence or an Australian Green P Plate (P2) licence.

Jucy, Spaceships and Travellers Autobarn will allow drivers 18 with a restricted New Zealand licence or an Australian Green P Plate (P2) licence. Other campervan providers may lower the rental age to 18 for specific vehicles, Mighty Campers (Highball and Double Down), Cheapa Campa (Hitop and Endeavour) and Hippie Campers (Hitop and Endeavour) drivers can be 18 years of age or over with a full driver licence.

A current unrestricted or full car driving license in English or an accredited English translation or an International Driver Permit in addition to their license. Apollo, Britz, Cheapa Campa, Hippie Campers, Maui Motorhomes, Maui Elite Motorhomes and Mighty Campers require an unrestricted license which has been held for at least than 2 years.

Jucy, Spaceships and Travellers Autobarn will allow drivers 18 with a restricted New Zealand licence or an Australian Green P Plate (P2) licence. Other campervan providers may lower the rental age to 18 for specific vehicles, Mighty Campers (Highball and Double Down), Cheapa Campa (Hitop and Endeavour) and Hippie Campers (Hitop and Endeavour) drivers can be 18 years of age or over with a full driver licence.

Your home on wheels can be known by the term campervan, motorhome, RV (recreational vehicle) or a 4 wheel drive camper when describing the vehicle. Whilst there are exceptions, a set of rule-of-thumb definitions could include:

Campervans – Typically the compact van style of vehicle, campervans come in many different shapes and sizes which includes mini vans that have been configured into a campervan. Campervans can accommodate 2 adults comfortably, 2 adults + 1 child or up to 4 adults in some Hi-Top models.

Motorhomes – Motorhome models are designed and configured to be spacious and offer the many comforts of home. Motorhomes will have a long-wheel base allowing the vehicle to be larger in size, giving you more room inside the vehicle, having walk-through access from the driver’s cabin into the main cabin area and the higher roof allows a plenty of head room.

Recreational Vehicles (RVs) – RV is a popular term used in North American to describe motorised vehicles used for camping and touring. Larger in size, a RV is your home on wheels with large living quarters and all of the mod-cons of home. Capable of towing a trailer or car behind it, a RV is suitable for the whole family and can accommodate up to 7 travellers. RV can be used to refer to campervans, motorhomes or 4WD campers.

4WD Campers – 4 wheel drive campervans are generally a 4WD diesel engine. Designed and built for the adventurous traveller, 4WD campers have the ability to take you offroad.

2WD campervans can only be driven on sealed/bitumen roads. The exception is well maintained access roads of less than 2 kilometres to recognised commercial campgrounds and major tourist attractions, depending on your chosen campervan supplier’s conditions (up to 12kms with Apollo, Britz, Cheapa Campa, Hippie Campers, Maui and Mighty).

4WD campervans can be driven on recognised tracks, depending on road conditions, weather and distance. Written permission may be required from the rental company for many areas in New Zealand. Therefore discuss your intended travel plans with the rental provider when picking up your vehicle. Additionally vehicle movements may be restricted in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions.

Yes. Most campervans and motorhomes will feature automatic transmission. Look for the ‘A’ automatic icon and the ‘M’ manual icon in the vehicle description.

Yes. One-way rentals are a common and popular way of hiring a Campervan. If your campervan provider has a location in Wellington, Christchurch or Queenstown, you will be able to book the one-way journey from Auckland. Depending upon the pick-up and drop-off locations, there may be a one-way rental fee with some providers.

• Apollo, Cheapa Campa and Hippie - 13 Manu Tapu Drive, Auckland Airport - 3km from the airport
• Britz, Maui, Maui Elite and Mighty - 13 Manu Tapu Drive, Auckland Airport - 3km from the airport
• Budget Campers and Freedom Campers - 142 Robertson Road in Mangere East - 6.5km from the airport
• Discover NZ - 164 Montgomerie Road in Mangere - 3.3km from the airport
• Freedom Campers and Tui Campers - 142 Robertson Road, Mangere East - 4km from the airport
• Jucy and Star RV - 9 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere - 4.5km from the airport
• Kiwi Campers - 197 Montgomerie Road in Airport Oaks - 4.5km from the airport
• Lucky Rentals - 5 Aintree Avenue in Mangere - 4.5km from the airport
• Pacific Horizon - 164 Montgomerie Road in Mangere - 3.3km from the airport
• Road Runner Rentals - 11 Penihana Place, Airport Oaks, Mangere - 3.8km from the airport
• Spaceships - 30C Alfred Street, Onehunga - 15km from the airport
• Wenderkreisen - 197 Montgomerie Road in Mangere - 4.5km from the airport

The check-in process at the branch usually takes between 40 and 80 minutes depending upon the vehicle. It is strongly recommended to collect your vehicle at least 2 hours prior to the branch closing time.

The check-in process will involve reading and signing the rental agreement. You may be required to watch the campervan introductory instructional video and then a vehicle walk-around demonstration where a staff member will show you the features, appliances, power outlets and how everything works.

Yes. You are welcome to travel with your furry friend, comfort pet or service animal when hiring a campervan with Apollo, Britz, Cheapa Campa, Hippie, Jucy, Mighty and Star RV. A pet fee will apply.

In New Zealand motorists must pay a government tax to use the road. The tax is charged depending on the distance you travelled, the fuel type and the type of vehicle travelled in. The Road User Charge Recovery Fee will be calculated and collected on return of the vehicle based on the kilometres travelled during the hire.

Depending upon the route taken a road trip from Auckland down to Wellington is around 640km, approximately 8 hours driving. At least 2-3 days is recommended for the road trip to Wellington, this will allow you to travel safely at your leisure and enjoy the journey.

Yes, you can take your vehicle on the ferry which sails between the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

Make sure you book your ticket and vehicle on the ferry well in advance, as space sells out early during the summer and holiday months. When making your ferry booking you will be asked for the dimensions of your campervan/motorhome (height and length). The ferry cost will depend on the length of your campervan or motorhome.

Ferry crossings take approximately three hours with several sailings each day. It's best to check-in around 60 minutes prior to departure when you're crossing with a campervan.