Looking for Campervans in Christchurch? We review 59 local campervan hire agencies.
Looking for Campervan rental in Christchurch? We review over 50 providers and give you easy access to some of the top-rated hire companies in the North and South Islands.
Looking for campervan or motorhome rental in amazing Christchurch? A city of new and old, stylish and traditional, Christchurch offers mesmerising scenery to make your campervan rental experience one to remember. Compare prices and book now.
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Christchurch is located on the South Island’s east coast. A picturesque city, it is known as the gateway to the South Island and often referred to as “The Garden City.” Christchurch has some gorgeous parks and gardens to explore, including the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park. There are a wide variety of easy day trips that can be made from here, including the eco-tourist hub of Kaikoura, where you can see whales and dolphins, or cruise to the magnificent Arthur’s pass where you will discover rural, natural NZ at its best with mountains, rivers, bush and waterfalls straight out of Lord of the Rings. Starting and finishing in Christchurch, you can follow the Alpine Pacific Highway and take in Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, and the up and coming winery area of Waipara.
Because Christchurch is one of the main international entry points into the South Island, there are plenty of campervan rental companies to choose from to suit your needs, with most located adjacent to the airport. It couldn’t be simpler to choose your mode of transport in New Zealand’s south, and make sure you get to see some of the most beautiful scenery this side of the equator.
Once you have located the right van for you, use our online booking system to lock in your dates with your preferred provider. Dates don’t last long in the South Island, and it’s important you indicate your preferences as soon as possible to ensure you get to explore Christchurch and beyond easily.
Superb 2
There’s a lot to like about Wilderness: a nice range of vehicles, good prices, and excellent customer service. If you’re looking for a campervan for hire in New Zealand, chances are, there’s something you’ll like at Wilderness. Before, they have options like 5 berth and outback camper, but now they focus more on 2 berth and 4 berth units. At present, their fleet is composed of 12 vehicles.
OK 7
Wicked Campers New Zealand is another arm of the world wide phenomenon of this cheap campervan hire company. The company is infamous in the campervan hire world for its outrageously painted vans, it's don't-give-a-toss attitude and it's encouragement of renters to flaunt rules and have a good time.
OK 20
If your world travels have brought you to the Pacific, Wendekreisen has a wide range of luxury and budget campervans for hire in New Zealand. They are a family-owned and operated New Zealand campervan and motorhome hire company, in operation since 1991. They added three new campervans, mostly family models from 4 to 6 berth. Continue reading to know more about their fleet and recent additions.
Superb 3
A small, budget-based campervan rental in Christchurch, New Zealand, Wanderlust Campers rents out two campervan options― both petite, petrol unit that sleeps two, either inside the camper or inside the tent.
Good 2
Walkabout Rentals is unique in that they mostly offer luxury motorhomes for hire at rates that place them in the midrange market. If you’d like to be pampered on the road but don’t want to break the bank, you may want to try them out.
Superb
Offering high-end and modern motorhomes that fit a group of 2 to 3, VANTASTIC New Zealand takes you to a flexible and convenient travel experience around the country.
OK
Tulip Campers is family-owned since 1998 and offers budget-friendly campervans. They have depots in Tauranga near Auckland and at Christchurch Airport. Their vehicles range from Luxury Campers, Mid-range Campers, and Economy Campers that cater for 2 to for berths.
Excellent 1
Previously Backpacker Sleepervans, now Tui Sleepervans—the company is still a family-owned business under Tui Campers, who also market Budget Campers, Freedom Campers, Captain Billy's 4WD Hire, Tasmania Campers, and Economy Rental Cars in New Zealand. They have an impressive fleet size and are well known for simple sleepervans that are highly affordable yet only caters a maximum of two people.
OK 9
Tui Campers is a high-end yet cost-friendly rental service that is part of the Tui Brand that offers fantastic older luxury vehicles at reasonable prices. Tui Brand also is the parent company of Tui Sleepervans, Budget Campers, and Freedom Campers.
Good
Travellers Autobarn is a large campervan rental that offers affordable 2 to 3-berth campervan deals in New Zealand. They have depots in Auckland and Christchurch, with their parent company located in Australia. Whilst the company specializes in the budget market, there have been some upgrades to their fleet as they welcome new models to their selection.
Superb 57
The Pod Campervan Rentals is a modest, family-owned campervan hire company on the South Island of New Zealand, with a fleet of around 60 vehicles―either self-contained or non self-contained campers. Providing free airport transfers and no one-way fees, they cater to budget solo travelers or couples.
Superb
A humble family-owned campervan hire, Sunrise Holidays allows you to watch the sky light up in the rose and golden hues of a stunning sunrise on Te Araroa, the easternmost point of New Zealand through their mid-ranged campervans. There have been lots of addition to their fleet, plus a campervan to look forward to this year.
Superb
Star RV New Zealand is the luxury motorhome company in New Zealand that treats their customers like stars. If you’re looking for a luxury holiday behind the wheels of the newest 2 to 6 berth motorhomes on the road, Star RV gives a decent and elegant fight.
Good 7
Spaceships Rentals New Zealand is a company who operates simultaneously in Auckland and Christchurch. Australian in origin, they have expanded their reach to the large market of camper hire in New Zealand.
Superb
Offering luxury vehicles with a treat, Scenic NZ Motorhomes is a family run business based in Christchurch, New Zealand that is aimed at the luxury market. Their fleet is focused on late-model Fiat Ducato motorhomes with all the modern European design tricks.
Poor 5
Road Runner Rentals is a family-owned rental company in New Zealand that has been in the industry for more than a decade. The company features extensive and personalized 2, 4, and 6-berth vehicles, and offers best campervan deals in Christchurch and Auckland.
Poor 1
Rental Car Village is a family-owned motor vehicle business in New Zealand that was established in 1938, but later diversified into the rental business in 1997. With a long-running rental expertise, the company brags of its cheap rental rates and basic yet personalized fleet.
Superb
Piwiwiwi is a super chill campervan rental company based in Christchurch. Their fun and friendly staff make all the difference when it comes to hiring a campervan in New Zealand.
Superb
With nearly 25 years in the campervan hire business, Pacific Horizon is a company that has earned the trust of countless travelers. They’d like to do the same for you through renting one of their quality vehicles sheltered and maintained at their depots in Christchurch, Auckland, and Wellington.
Superb
Nomad Campervans is aimed squarely at the budget-minded traveler. If you are researching campervans for hire in New Zealand at low rates, Nomad Campervans is worth a look.
Superb
Self-contained campervans, new fitted-out models, and flexible hours―these are some special features that make Next Campers a standout campervan rental in Christchurch.
OK 4
Specializing in car rentals, Mode Car & Camper Rentals extends its range to campervan rentals, featuring unbranded and refurbished Toyota Estima or Nissan Serena models.
OK 5
Mighty Campers New Zealand is aimed more at the mid-range to budget traveller and supplies 2 berth campervans through to 6 berth motorhomes. They have a total of 6 models for hire, along with 3 Summer Campers from Britz.
Superb 52
McRent, Europe's largest motorhome rental company, has now expanded to New Zealand, offering 2 to 6 berth motorhomes at NZ's two popular locations— Auckland and Christchurch.
Good 3
Maui New Zealand understands that you want a vacation that combines excitement and luxury. And they excel at delivering just that. Offering a level of service that few high-class campervan hire companies can match, Maui is much more than just the destinationㅡit’s about the trip.
Superb 60
Mad Campers takes pride in their unique camper design and in particular their extremely comfy beds that sleep two. They reckon they have the biggest and comfiest beds in all New Zealand. And now, they offer NZ's first-ever campervan for solo travellers. What do you think?
OK 32
Lucky Rentals New Zealand has a huge selection of 2, 3, and 4-berth campervans, aiming at budget travellers looking for cheap campervans and cars. Despite its unsteady reputation, let's get into detail and know more about this rather popular NZ rental company.
Good
Kiwi Campervans is a family-owned business operating since 1991, whose owners are travelers themselves. They have depots near the airports of Auckland and Christchurch and a fleet of campervans and motorhomes that cater to 2 to 4 persons.
Poor 1
Kiwi Campers was founded in early 2005 with a fleet of just five vehicles. Since then, they’ve grown their fleet to an impressive range of 100 older, luxury campervans.
Superb 1
Enjoy a self-drive holiday with the self-contained 2, 4, 6 berth campervans from Kia Ora Campers. The fleet of more than 30 units are available for pick-up and drop-off in major cities in New Zealand.
Good
Just Go is one of the premier companies offering campervans for hire in New Zealand. And for good reason—their staff is friendly, their campervans are affordable and reliable, and they give you plenty of options to choose from.
OK 14
Jucy New Zealand is one of the few popular rental tourism brands that is highly successful in terms of unique campervan rental and massive entrepreneurial effort.
Superb
Hugo Campervans is an old-fashioned yet budget-friendly campervan hire company operating in New Zealand. Unlike other campervan rentals in the country, they take pride with their limited, old vehicle models that are still exceptional on the road.
OK
Hokianga Campervans is just another name for Rental Car Village Campervans. I'm not quite sure why they have 2 companies offering the same exact product
Excellent
Hippie Campers New Zealand is aimed at the budget and youth market so they allow drivers aged 18 to 21. They only supply 2 berth, 2/3berth, and 4 berth campervans, with limited depots only in Auckland and Christchurch―but what they supply is well worth looking at.
OK 1
Highlighting a fleet of recent, certified self-contained motorhomes, Heron Campers is a popular choice in NZ with depots in Auckland and Christchurch. Under the umbrella of a big company, this family-friendly rental is aimed at the mid-range market.
Poor 13
With rates that won't burn a hole in your pocket and a large selection of vehicles to choose from, Happy Campers focuses on making their customers happy. Of course with their name, they are in for a world of pain if their customers are in fact, NOT, happy campers.
OK
Update: We suspect that Go Wild has closed its doors. We are checking in to it. With two types of campervans, Go Wild Campervan Rentals has depots in Auckland and Christchurch. Go Wild readily admits that their vans aren’t newer models – they even say that customers looking for “The Hilton” of vans should look elsewhere – but they tout clean, comfortable vans at affordable prices. The company got started in 2009 after it took over an existing fleet.
Poor 1
Freedom Campers is a rental company offering 2-4 berth campervans and motorhomes on a budget. They are a child company of Tui Brands that offer mid-range campervans and motorhomes.
OK 10
Euro Campers is a mid-range priced campervan hire company in New Zealand that have some great inclusions. In this review we will take a look at what they can offer the road tripper.
Excellent
Established in 2003 by three friends, Escape Rentals New Zealand is a relatively small company that rents out campervans that sleep up to three adults. One of Escape Rentals’ unique features is that each van is individually painted by one of the company’s artists. They are generally aimed at the budget market.
Superb 13
Started as a side gig now a full-time business, Epic Campers is now a well-known, local, and independent campervan hire with depot in Auckland rents out white-washed, self-contained 2 berth campervans.
Superb 4
Discover NZ Motorhomes is a small motorhome hire company that offers 2-6 berth campervans and motorhomes. They have depots in Auckland and Christchurch with facilities in Nelson, Picton, and can arrange a location to Blenheim, Queenstown, Greymouth, or Wellington.
Superb 1
Cruzy Campers is an affordable family-owned and operated campervan in New Zealand. The company offers either diesel or petrol type of 2-3 berth campervans and specializes in relocation from Auckland to Christchurch and vice versa.
Good
Compass Campers New Zealand is a motorhome for hire company that offers 2-6 berth campervans and motorhomes. They are part of the company known as Motorhome Republic, Ltd
Superb 3
From the company name itself, Classic Campers specializes in vintage campervan hires, including VW Kombi, Vanagon to T4 Transporter and some custom units.
Good
Cheapa Campa New Zealand is a budget campervan and motorhome rental company offering 2-6 berth motorhomes and cars for hire. They are part of the Apollo Motorhome Holidays group.
Superb 1
CamperCo is a di/screet yet recognised campervan and motorhome rental company in New Zealand. They cater for 2 to 6 people and are positioned in the budget to mid-range market. Their focus on just supplying for the South Island has proved to be an advantage as they are one of only a few companies that have depots in 4 cities of that island.
Superb 16
Editors Review: Campasouth Rentals is a small family-owned campervan hire in New Zealand that offers 2 to 4 berth self-contained campers, with bases in Auckland and Christchurch. The company focuses in providing personal touch to each camper, especially for travellers looking for a budget-friendly NZ road trip.
Poor 4
Budgy Campers is one of three brands under one parent company that operates Budgy, Euro Campers, and Heron Campers. It focuses on older yet affordable 2-berth campervans in New Zealand, with depots in Auckland and Christchurch. All of their vehicles carry the official self-contained certification sticker, giving you access to many extra free campsites in the country.
Good
Budget Campers is a child company of Tui Brands that offer extremely low-budget 2-4 berth sleepervans and motorhomes. Tui Brands holds several other rental companies—including Backpacker Sleepervans, Freedom Campers, and Tui Campers.
OK 11
Britz Campervan Rentals NZ is no doubt a large campervan company offering comfortable campervans from 2-6 berths. They operate in the mid-high budget space, with a quite unsteady reputation despite the dominating presence throughout the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand and their new addition, South Africa.
Good 2
Bay of Islands Campervans is a small owner/operator motorhome rental company based in Paihia, which is 3hrs drive north of Auckland. They have a limited fleet of high quality 2 berth motorhomes and are aimed at those who's desire is comfort and space over budget.
OK
Ascot rental cars is a small car rental company with branches in New Zealand and Australia. They have limited campervan hire options as their focus is really on cars, but seeing as they do offer campervan hire they have made it to this list. Their campervans cater for 2/3 berth clientele on a budget.
OK 2
Ara Rentals is a small family business, where you can expect friendly, efficient customer service, committed to delivering quality budget campervan hire every time.
OK 19
Competitive rates, popular name, and New Zealand’s most modern and uniquely-designed vehicles have made Apollo Motorhomes one of the largest privately-owned leisure vehicle operators in the world.
Superb 8
A family-owned and operated business who started their business in 1996, Affordable Motorhomes is a smaller company based out of Christchurch, offering motorhomes, campervans, and sleepervans in models from 2 to 4 berths.
Excellent 1
A recent name change transformed Nomad Rentals as Adventurer Rentals. Friendly and caring staff along with cheap and reliable campervans have made Nomad Rentals (now Adventurer Rentals) a relatively nice option for budget-conscious travellers looking for 2 berth campervans.
Good
Abuzzy Motorhomes specializes with luxury campervan and motorhome hires for 2 to 5 people. It operates both in the UK and New Zealand, with depots in Auckland and Christchurch. There isn't significant changes with their motorhome fleet, still offering eight different units.
