We Compare Campervan Hire in Queenstown

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 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 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.

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.

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

Queenstown is home to a wide range of campervan rental providers including Apollo, Britz, Cheapa Campa, Freedom Campers, Hippie Campers, Lucky, Maui Motorhomes, Maui Elite Motorhomnes, Mighty Campers, Star RV, Travellers Autobarn and Tui Campervans.

Yes. One-way rentals are a common and popular way of hiring a Campervan. If your campervan provider has a location in Auckland, Christchurch or Queenstown, you will be able to book the one-way journey from Queenstown. Depending upon the pick-up and drop-off locations, there may be a one-way rental fee with some providers. When doing a one-way itinerary, the campervan companies may have a minimum rental requirement period of 10 days or 14 days depending on the season.

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.

Most of the campervan companies will have snow chains available to hire from their branch. If you are travelling with Apollo, Britz, Cheapa Campa or Mighty and select the Value Package option, snow chains are included in your package.

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 highways and freeways are limited to 100kmh and urban traffic to 50kmh.

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.