About This Company
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.
Being in the rental business since 2006, Road Runner Rentals focuses on giving excellent customer service through their easy bookings and convenient campervan hire. And because of their trusted years of experience, the company claims to provide quality road trips to their customers. But have they lived up to their claim? Over the years, this rather popular rental company in NZ is flagged with mostly negative reviews. They have two branches, one in Christchurch and the other in Auckland. Even so, this does not mean you can't go freedom camping on other parts of NZ. Be a responsible camper by knowing the freedom camping rules ahead.
Road Runner Rentals' diverse yet personalized fleet has been providing customers with great road trips for the past decade. From 2 berth to 4-berth and to 6-berth campervans, customers have a lot of choices depending on their personal preferences. A great thing to note too is that most of their campervans are 'certified self-contained', making it more accessible to more free campsites across New Zealand. Most campervans are older than other campers on the road, hence possible wear and tear issues on the units. There are some reviews that report unfortunate encounters because of older vehicle versions. With that in mind, Road Runner Rentals also provides an option for the latest vehicles, but at a higher rate.
Freedom 2 Berth
The Freedom campervan, which is a Nissan model, is the most affordable choice for travellers on a budget. The economical price comes with some certain hitches such as older model (2003-2005), no built-in shower & toilet, no microwave, and limited water container size. Thankfully, the campervan already includes the cooking utensils, crockery & cutlery, tea towels, linens, portaloo, and a CD player. This campervan has 3 passengers maximum, but can only sleep 2.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Wide array of personalized vehicles
- Affordable campervan rates
- Some certified self-contained units
✗ Cons
- Unsteady reputation with more negative reviews
- Mostly older campervan models