Camper Van Hire Nz

Many visitors come to New Zealand for the first time, then they decide to want to come back because they did not leave enough time to visit the two islands.

Make sure you ask all your questions in advance and at any stage of your vacation planning to get as much information as possible to make your stay as pleasant as possible provided.

12 tips and more for your rental campervan in New Zealand:

- Upon hire the availability of Auckland for peak season travel to Auckland can be very restricted, limited or not possible.

- Plan to stay at least three weeks - 10 days North Island and 10 days in the South Island.

- All campers and motor homes going on the Cook Strait ferry and can be exchanged at the respective terminals in Wellington and Picton ferry (Wellington on North Island - Picton on the island of South).

- Camper the first and last days count as days of rental - Motorhome hire and are based on calendar day of rental - so you can pick the day one thing in the morning and return the vehicle to your last day at 17 hours later.

- After hours pick up is a problem. Wait two hours to Auckland and pick at least 1 hour to Christchurch pick. For arrival aircraft after three hours - it will not be possible to collect the motorhome on the same day.

- Most companies in New Zealand Motorhome want their vehicles in Auckland - therefore the preferred option is to hire from Christchurch to Auckland.

- Pick up and return, either in Auckland or Christchurch - the deposits are generally located near airports.

- Children under 5 must ride in a car seat approved child - no need to bring your own - which can be provided at very little additional cost.

- New Zealand roads are best suited for vehicles with manual shift - most 4 or 6 berth motorhomes are equipped with manual shift only.

- For long distance travelers, we strongly recommend having their first night in a hotel or motel, etc. and start their Camper Van holiday the next day.

- You do not need a special license for drivers to drive a motorhome or caravan in New Zealand.

- For high season travel we strongly recommend that you book at least 3 months in advance to avoid disappointment later.

- During the Christmas holidays New year Please pre-book your place in caravan parks in some spots will be limited availability.

- Most roads in New Zealand are sealed roads, however, certain route restrictions exist and it is forbidden to drive a rental vehicle on the roads.

- The failures occur - 24 hours roadside assistance is available, but can often be delayed depending on where visitors are trapped not always possible.

There are 100 or more means better planning for a holiday camper with success in New Zealand - we hope you find these 12 tips and more for your motorhome rental useful and informative.