Campervan Hire NZ South Island – Compare to Find Low Prices

Popular Campervans across the South Island

Find perfect camper for your travel needs.

All Types

2-Berth Euro Tourer

Cabana

Rocket 2-Berth

Trail Seeker

Trail Explorer 6-Berth

4-Berth Imala 730

4-6 Berth Imala Deluxe

2-Berth with ST

2 1 Deluxe

Budget Seeker

Deluxe Sleepervan

6-Berth SAM Premium

Not all vehicles may be available. Use the search tool to check availability for your travel dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pick up my campervan in the South Island and drop it off in the North Island or vice versa?

Yes, many companies have depots in both the North and South Islands and allow one-way trips.

If planning this type of trip, you will need to pay the cost of the ferry. Our support team can help with your booking.

Additional one-way fees may apply. The comparison tool will automatically factor this into your total.

What is a self-contained motorhome?

If you wish to go freedom camping in New Zealand, your vehicle must be self-contained and certified.

This means you must be able to live in the vehicle for 3 days without needing additional water or needing to dump the waste.

In addition, the vehicle must have:

A toilet
A shower
Wastewater storage
A rubbish bin with a lid

The vehicle must have been checked by a qualified officer to ensure that it meets these requirements. Self-contained motorhomes have a sticker displayed on the vehicle proving their certification.

Can I bring my pet with me when renting a campervan?

There are a number of pet-friendly campervan rental companies in New Zealand that allow you to travel with your dog or cat. Approval must be obtained in advance and this will usually incur a fee to cover the extra cleaning cost. Contact our support team to check if it’s possible to take a pet on board a specific vehicle.

How long should I plan for a motorhome holiday to the South Island?

A good idea is to plan for a minimum of 7 days. However, even a 2- or 3-week road trip around the South Island will easily be filled.

Popular attractions include Mount Cook, UNESCO-designated Fiordland National Park with Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier, and the adventure capital of Queenstown.

Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.

Campervan Rental Reviews

Adventurer Rentals

(22)

Adventurer Rentals (formerly Nomad Rentals) is a smaller company with depots in Auckland and Christchurch, offering pick-up and drop-off services with its rentals.

Apollo Motorhomes

(29)

Apollo has been operating since 1985 and is well known among the RV rental community. The company has a wide range of vehicles and depots across all major destinations.

Luxury

New

Britz Campervan Rentals

(921)

Britz is part of the THL group, which also includes Maui, Mighty Campers and other brands and has wide coverage across Australia & NZ.

New

Luxury

Multiple Locations

Cheapa Campa

(53)

Cheapa Campa is part of the Apollo group and rents vehicles that are considered too old to be part of the main Apollo brand.

Cheaper Vehicles

Multiple Locations

Wide Range

Discover NZ

(416)

Discover NZ offers premium self-contained motorhomes and has depots on both the North Island and South Island.

Escape Rentals

(29)

Escape Rentals is a budget backpacker-style brand with vehicles for hire on both the South Island and North Island.

Freedom Campers NZ

(712)

Freedom Campers is part of a family of brands that also includes Tui and Budget Campers and offers mid-range 2-berth to 6-berth vehicles.

Hippie Camper

(32)

Hippie is a budget brand part of the Apollo Group. It caters to the young traveller and allows drivers under 21.

Young Drivers

Budget Vehicles

Jucy Rentals

(2114)

A popular brand operating in New Zealand, Australia and the USA, Jucy offers primarily 2-berth and 4-berth vans and will rent to drivers over 18.

Younger Drivers

Sleepervans

Budget Campers

Mad Campers

(81)

A relatively new supplier in New Zealand with modern vehicles and good reviews.

Maui Motorhomes

(267)

Maui is another well-known brand of the THL group (Britz, Mighty and other international brands). Maui specialises in larger luxury motorhomes, with all its vehicles being less than 2 years old.

Premium

Large

McRent

(1090)

One of the largest RV brands in Europe, McRent has expanded to New Zealand with a range of large and luxury motrhomes.

Mighty Campers

(804)

Mighty is another brand part of the THL group. Mighty's fleet is made up of ex Britz and Maui vehicles that are considered too old for the main brands.

Low-Coast

Pacific Horizon

(219)

Pacific Horizon specialises in premium motorhomes. All of its campers are self-contained and are designed and built in New Zealand.

Travellers Autobarn

(317)

A budget RV rental brand aimed at backpackers. Travellers Autobarn offers a wide variety of vehicles, from station wagons to 5-berth family models.

Budget Vehicles

Young Drivers

Tui Campers

(710)

Tui is part of a family of brands that includes Tui, Freedom and Budget Campers. Vehicles range from sleepervans to 6-berth motorhomes.

Attractions

Popular Attractions across the South Island

Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo

The Church of the Good Shepherd was the first church built in the Mackenzie Basin, in 1935, and it serves as a memorial to early pioneers of the region.

Due to the views of the Southern Alps, Lake Tekapo is a favourite stop for many travellers to the South Island.

Lake Matheson

Lake Matheson sits just 7.4 miles from Fox Glacier surrounded by an ancient forest of rimu and kahikatea trees. Māori people used this spot as a mahinga kai (food gathering place).

Milford Sound

Milford Sound is, perhaps, New Zealand’s most famous tourist attraction, despite being one of the country’s least explored corners until the 20th century.

Carved by ice age glaciers, Milford is a proper fiord – an inlet of the Tasman Sea.

Queenstown

Queenstown is known for being a winter holiday destination, but it offers attractions year-round.

In winter, enjoy the ski-fields and breathtaking alpine views, while in the summer take in the long sunny days and relaxed atmosphere of the area.

South Island Campervan Hire