Auckland Motorhome Rental, NZ

RV Rentals & Campervan Hire in Auckland, New Zealand

Located at the south end of the northernmost peninsular of New Zealand, Auckland is in close proximity to an abundance of beaches, islands, mountains, forest and miles of lush countryside, but before you step into your Auckland motorhome rental or campervan hire and begin your adventure, spend some time in New Zealand’s most populous city and the most occupied area of the entire country.

Home to the largest Polynesian population in the world, Auckland has seamlessly blended its diverse aspects -whether they be ancient, traditional, modern or cultural- to create a stylish city that provides great places to eat and drink, cool spaces in which to relax and unwind, with plenty of galleries and museums in which to absorb this vibrant multicultural landscape. It goes without saying that Auckland is worth checking out, it also serves as a great region to ready you for the journey ahead, a place to savour the anticipation of pointing your perfect Auckland motorhome rental towards the scenery yonder and hitting the gas.

Auckland is the main international gateway on New Zealand’s north island.  Auckland is a great place to begin a trip through the country to the bottom of the south island; and in itself a wonderful region to explore.  New Zealand roads are known for being narrow and windy; so overestimate your travel time and make sure the driver gets enough rest.  Do make sure to read up on the rules of the road before getting behind the wheel. You can go online and search for best deals or cheap offers on an Auckland RV rental.

Reserve your motorhome or campervan rental before you travel; then pick up the keys from your Auckland motorhome rental, campervan hire or RV rentals agent; including leading brands Apollo Campervans, Maui Motorhomes and Britz Motorhome Rentals in Auckland.

Campsites and holiday parks in New Zealand can be pre-booked online prior to your vacation. You can either pre-book your campgrounds; or buy open dated vouchers for New Zealand Holiday Parks and campgrounds, that you use as you travel through New Zealand. One way rentals are available to other cities such as Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington.

Top 26 Auckland Motorhome Rental Companies in NZ

Auckland is well served by inexpensive flights making it a highly desirable location from which to begin and end a road trip, so it’s a veritable paradise for companies looking to hire their vehicles to both locals and tourists. But where to start?

Firstly, there are plenty of Auckland motorhome rentals waiting for your business near to Auckland airport, while convenient, that doesn’t necessarily make them the cheapest, or the best deals for your needs.

We’ve put together the following list of Auckland Motorhome rentals to help you find the best specials to choose your ideal campervan, motorhome or RV at a price to suit your budget, whether you’re travelling alone, as a couple, a family, with a bunch of mates and anything else in between.

Use this list for inspiration (there are a few surprises along the way…) make an informed decision and book your stunning New Zealand road trip adventure, all right here.

Note: The Auckland RV rental companies mentioned below include only a small sample of motorhome rental and campervan hire vehicles available. All measurements are a guide only, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Star RV

Close to Auckland Airport, Star RV’s Auckland depot is part of the Apollo Motorhome Rental Group. Similarly, it’s one of two depots in New Zealand, with the second located in Christchurch on the South Island. According to their press, Star RV is the only rental company that guarantees its entire fleet is less than a year old, so if you like your rental experience to be unsullied by wear and tear derived from previous occupants, Star RV should be high on your agenda.

Auckland Airport Address: Star RV, 9 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland Airport 2022

Depot is located 3.7 kms/2 mile from Auckland Airport or 17.5 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Star RV Opening hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8 am to 4 pm;
• Saturday: 8 am to 12 pm;
• Office closed Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• 0-2 years old

Apollo Motorhome Rental

Apollo could be a good choice for special rates; Apollo Auckland motorhome rentals have rolling sales and discounts all year round (including ‘cheap relocation rates’) that are tasty enough to inspire travellers to make on-the-spot bookings, probably before finding themselves at Apollo’s rental depot in Auckland a few days later.

Once there, you’ll find a solid range of quality gear to accompany you on your Kiwi-road trip plus loads of advice to help you on your way, plus you’ll have saved a bunch of coins in the process.

Auckland Airport Office: Apollo Campervans, 9 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Agency is situated 3.7 kms/2 mile from Auckland Airport or 17.5 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Apollo Auckland Airport opening hours:

• Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm,
• Saturday 8 am to 12 pm,
• Office closed Sundays, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 0-3 years old

Apollo Motorhome Rental Vehicles:

2 Berth Euro Tourer Campervan

For two people travelling in style and comfort then the affordable Euro Tourer Apollo campervan rental in Auckland is more than just a heap of interior space, there’s plenty of room for a toilet, bathroom and a decent-sized kitchen too.

• Sleeps: 2 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Gas x 3 hobs
• Microwave
• Fridge/freezer
• Length: 7.2m/23’7”
• Width: 2m/6’7”
• Height: 3.2m/10’6”
• Interior Height: 1.9m/6’3”

4 Berth Euro Camper

Apollo Euro camper rental in Auckland for 2 couples, 4 mates or a family of 4, comes in the form of this large, but manageable, cabover. That’s in part to its powerful Mercedes Benz motor, but mainly it’s down to outstanding design and attention to the tiniest detail.

• Sleeps: 4 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Electric x 1, Gas x 2 hobs
• Microwave
• Fridge/cooler: 110L
• Length: 7.8m/25’7”
• Width: 2.3m/7’7”
• Height: 3.2m/10’6”
• Internal Height: 2.1m/6’11”

6 Berth Euro Deluxe Motorhome

Looking at the Apollo 6 berth deluxe motorhome rental in Auckland and wondering how you could sleep six adults in her? Well, you can, easily, and it’s large enough to comfortably fit everyone around the table for dinner. And maybe a game of snap.

• Sleeps: 6 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Gas x 3 hobs
• Microwave
• Fridge/cooler: 150L
• Length: 7.8m/25’7”
• Width: 2.3m/7’7”
• Height: 3.6m/11’10”
• Internal Height: 2.1m/6’11”

McRent New Zealand

McRent Auckland motorhome hire uses Sunlight, Dethleffs and Bürstner Motorhomes; a handful of the top luxury brands that make up the German-owned Erwin Hymer group.

With a site in Christchurch on the South Island, the North Island is home to the Auckland depot, the largest of the two in New Zealand and well-positioned for access to the coast for whales, dolphin and penguin spotting. With assured customer service and a stable of made-to-measure motorhomes, McRent is on hand to kick start your self-drive RV vacation.

McRent Auckland Depot: 50 Gateway Park Drive, Pokeno 2402, Waikato, New Zealand

Branch is based 42 kms/26 mile from Auckland Airport or 54 kms/34 miles south from Auckland City.

McRent Auckland pick up & drop off times:

• Monday to Friday: 9 am to 3 pm,
• Saturday 11 am to 1 pm,
• Closed Sunday

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer from Auckland Airport
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 0-2 years old

McRent New Zealand Motorhome Rentals:

Comfort Standard

Four seats and two beds should give more than an indication of how roomy McRent’s Comfort Standard is at a glance. This Sunlight Low Profile RV rental is more like a small apartment than a motorhome and suitably equipped to feel like one too. A brilliant use of space.

• Sleeps: 2 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Gas x 3 hobs
• Fridge/freezer: 140L
• Length: 7.4m/2’3”
• Width: 2.3m/7’7”
• Height: 2.9m/9’6”
• Interior Height: 2.1m/6’11”

McRent Family Luxury

This deceptively compact-looking cabover, built on a Sunlight Coachbuilts chassis, can actually sleep and seat 6 people, not that it’s easy to tell by its exterior dimension. An almost impossible 6 berth McRent family luxury motorhome rental in Auckland, if you’re serious about saving space, you may have found your brand.

• Sleeps: 6 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Gas x 3 hobs
• Fridge/freezer: 110L
• Length: 7.2m/23’7”
• Width: 2.3m/7’7”
• Height: 3.1m/10’2”
• Interior Height: 2m/6’7”

McRent Comfort Luxury A Class Motorhome

This 4 berth McRent luxury Auckland RV rental doesn’t hide its opulence. Built by Sunlight with an A Class body, it looks great from the outside, so you know you’re going to find something special when you walk inside. Don’t take our word for it, give McRent a call and see for yourself.

• Sleeps: 4 Adults
• Transmission: Manual
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Gas x 3 hobs
• Fridge/freezer: 100L
• Length: 7.4m/24’3”
• Width: 2.3m/7’7”
• Height: 2.9m/9’6”
• Interior Height: 2.1m/6’11”

Maui Campervan Hire

Maui Auckland Airport motorhome rentals are Australasia’s largest motorhome provider. Part of THL Group – aka Tourism Holdings Limited, formerly known as The Helicopter Line – you can be sure of a comprehensive range of the best motorhomes for rent.

In New Zealand, Maui has depots in Christchurch and Queensland, in addition to Auckland, which could make planning a preferred route or scenic drive even easier. Grab a pick-up date before 1 April 2021 and you won’t have to pay a one-way fee.

Auckland Airport Site: Maui Motorhome Rental, 36 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Branch is located 3.5 kms/2 mile from Auckland Airport or 18 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Maui Auckland Airport opening hours:

• 9 am to 3:30 pm (vehicles must be picked up and collected by 2:30 pm).
• Office closed Christmas Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 0-2.5 years old

Maui Motorhome Rental Vehicles:

Maui Ultima 2 Berth Campervan

Ultima 2 berth Maui campervan hire in Auckland for two adults is epitomised by Maui’s bespoke, two-berth Mercedes-powered motorhome. Maui design and make their vehicles in-house so you can even tweak the layout to suit your specific requirements.

• Sleeps: 2 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Gas x 3 hobs
• Microwave
• Fridge/freezer: 110L
• Length: 7m/23’
• Width: 2.4m/7’10”
• Height: 2.8m/9’2”
• Interior Height: 1.9m/6’3”

Maui Cascade Elite Motorhome

This 4 berth Cascade Elite Maui motorhome rental in Auckland is ideal for a family of four, two couples or four friends. A cabover with a decent kitchen, shower and toilet so you don’t have to leave creature comforts of home while you explore New Zealand.

• Sleeps: 4 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Gas x 4 hobs
• Microwave
• Fridge/freezer: 130L
• Length: 6.8m/22’4”
• Width: 2.5m/8’2”
• Height: 3.1m/10’2”
• Interior Height: 2.1m/6’11”

Maui River Elite Motorhome

A 6 berth River Elite Maui RV rental at Auckland Airport is all about supreme comfort; from the 130L fridge freezer for stockpiling plenty of food and drink for the captain and her crew, to little details like a DVD player for the kids (or adults) while on the move.

• Sleeps: 6 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Gas x 4 hobs
• Microwave
• Fridge/freezer: 130L
• Length: 7.2m/23’7”
• Width: 2.8m/9’2”
• Height: 3.3m/10’10”
• Interior Height: 2.1m/6’11”

Britz Campervan Rentals

Part of the THL Group, Britz Campervans Auckland depot is handily located in Auckland airport, so you can be off the plane and away in your rental van without having to head out of town.

You can expect a full affordable range of hire-options in a variety of sizes and styles to suit you, your travel companions, down to the minutest detail. Virtually all of Britz Campervan rentals come with a toilet, most have a shower, and there is even a green option for the eco-friendly minded traveller.

Auckland Airport address: Britz Campervan Rentals, 36 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Agency is situated 3.5 kms/2 mile from Auckland Airport or 18 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Britz Auckland Airport opening hours:

• 9am to 3:30pm (vehicles must be picked up and collected by 2:30pm).
• Office closed Christmas Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfers
• Bedding/linen
• Kitchen/cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist info/maps
• 3-6 years old

Britz Campervan Rentals include:

3 Berth Hitop Campervan

This Britz Hitop campervan in Auckland is a little special because it’s been designed for three adults; it’s compact, self-contained and therefore perfect for a few friends, or a small family, who are up for travelling around New Zealand on a budget.

• Sleeps: 3 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Toilet: Porta potty only
• Cooktop: Gas x 2 hobs
• Microwave
• Fridge/freezer: 110L
• Length: 5.4m/17’11”
• Width: 1.9m/6’3”
• Height: 2.8m/9’2”
• Internal Height: 2.1m/6’11”

Cheapa Campa

In line with most motorhome and camper rental companies in New Zealand, Cheapa Campa has two RV depots in the country, one on the southern Island in Christchurch with the Auckland location on the northern island close to the airport. Cheapa Campa in Auckland have recently teamed up with Experience Oz to create ‘Cheapa Club’ which offers discounts on theme parks, attractions and range of activities for their members. Might be worth checking out if you’re travelling with easily bored kids and looking for the best deals.

Auckland Airport Office: Cheapa Campa, 9 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland Airport 2022

Business is sited 3.7 kms/2 mile from Auckland Airport or 17.5 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Cheapa Campa Opening hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8 am to 4 pm;
• Saturday: 8 am to 12 pm;
• Office closed Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 3-6 years old

Mighty Campers

Mighty Campers rental are also a part of THL Group and, like many of their peers, offer great specials on Auckland campervan hire into the bargain, with the ‘traditional’ 2, 3, 4 & 6 berth options available for rent.

With two other depots in Queensland and Christchurch, Mighty Campers have made it easier to explore more of New Zealand without incurring large one-way fees and if you get a pick-up date before April 2021 all fees, including location, are waived.

Auckland Airport branch: Mighty Campers, 36 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Office is stationed 3.5 kms/2 mile from Auckland Airport or 18 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Mighty Campers Auckland Airport opening times:

• 9am to 3:30pm (rentals must be picked up and collected by 2:30pm).
• Office closed Christmas Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfers
• Bedding/linen
• Kitchen/cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist info/maps
• 3-10 years old or more

Mighty Camper Rentals include:

3 Berth Deuce Plus Campervan

Mighty camper hire in Auckland present this natty three-berth camper, fully kitted-out with a shower, toilet and a decent kitchen. With a Mercedes badge clamped to the front it looks the part too, inspiring the three of you to head out further and farther.

• Sleeps: 3 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Gas x 2 hobs
• Microwave
• Fridge/freezer
• Length: 7m/23’
• Width: 2m/6’7”
• Height: 2.8m/9’2”
• Internal Height: 1.9m/6’3”

Pacific Horizon Travel Homes

All of Pacific Horizon’s motorhomes are designed and built in New Zealand ensuring that they meet all the local regulations and requirements, so that’s one less thing to worry about.

Each of the six styles of Pacific Horizon Auckland Travel Homes come with a bathroom and a shower, so you have more time to focus on what you want out of your New Zealand motorhome experience, whether travelling alone, as a couple, with your family or even a few mates.

Auckland Airport depot: Pacific Horizon, 164 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Company is situated 4 kms/2.5 mile from Auckland Airport or 19 kms/12 miles from Auckland City.

Pacific Horizon Auckland opening hours:

• 8 am to 4:30 pm, daily,
• Closed Christmas Day.
• Please allow for airport processing and transfer times, as well as vehicle check-in time.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist info/maps
• 0-9 years old

Pacific Horizon Travel Homes include:

Gem4 Motorhome

Pacific Horizon RV rentals in Auckland are epitomised by this clever vehicle that allows you full access to the interior without having to step outside. With the assurance of a Mercedes engine, it’s certified ‘Self Contained’ so the Gem4 is permitted at all freedom camping spots.

• Sleeps: 4 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Toilet/Shower
• Cooktop: Electric x 1, Gas x 3 hobs
• Fridge/freezer: 90L
• Length: 7m/22’12”
• Width: 2.2m/7’3”
• Height: 3m/9’10”
• Internal Height: 2.1m/6’11”

Discover NZ Motorhomes

Born and bred in New Zealand, Discover NZ Auckland motorhome rentals are a privately owned and operated business, specialising in supplying a fleet of affordable campervans, motorhomes and RV’s to tourists and locals alike.

With depots dotted over New Zealand, Discover NZ Motorhomes has picked up an impressive array of awards (despite being a relatively young firm, founded in 2003) and pride themselves on a highly personalised customer service and the supply of presentable vehicles, with all their fees up-front.

Auckland Airport agency: Discover NZ Motorhomes, 164 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Business is positioned 4 kms/2.5 mile from Auckland Airport or 19 kms/12 miles from Auckland City.

Discover NZ Auckland opening hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm,
• Saturday 9 am to 4 pm,
• Closed Sunday and Christmas Day.
• Please allow for airport processing and transfer times, as well as vehicle check-in time.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfers
• Bedding/linen
• Kitchen/cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist info/maps
• 0-10 years old

Discover NZ Motorhome Rentals include:

4 Berth Imala 730 Island Bed Motorhome

Discover NZ Imala 730 motorhome rental in Auckland is built by Auto Trail and powered by the ever-popular Fiat Ducato engine. The Imala 730 Island Bed Motorhome has a good-sized kitchen, a spacious shower and bathroom and enough space for four adults to enjoy their New Zealand vacation in comfort.

• Sleeps: 4 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Electric x 1, Gas x 3 hobs
• Microwave
• Oven
• Fridge/freezer: 120L
• Awning
• Length: 7.2m/23’7”
• Width: 2.4m/7’10”
• Height: 3.2m/10’6”
• Internal Height: 2m/6’7”

Tui Campervan Rentals

When it comes to a diverse range of vehicles, especially for the budget conscious, Tui Auckland campervan rental is worth checking out. Tui Campers have a couple of vehicles that instantly pique the interest, the all-new Deluxe Sleepervan and the Tui Bush Camper, which is like an astonishing cross between a motorhome, a 4 by 4 and a pick-up truck, perfect for getting to grips with nature.

Their range of more traditional machines doesn’t disappoint either and with competitive pricing and few thrown-in perks, it’s certainly worth your while comparing best deals on an affordable camper.

Auckland Airport site: Tui Campervans, 142 Robertson Road, Mangere East, Auckland 2024, New Zealand

Office is located 6.5 kms/4 mile from Auckland Airport or 18 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Tui Campervan Rentals Auckland pick up & drop off times:

• October to April 8 am to 5 pm daily,
• May to September 9:30 am to 3 pm Monday to Saturday.
• Closed Christmas Day (25 December).

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist info/maps
• 0-9 years old

Tui Campervan Rentals include:

Trail Adventurer Campervan

If you’ve got a child under 10 and you’re up for a family motorhome holiday with more than just a touch of comfort, a load of clever gadgets and want to book a cheap family holiday, say hello to the Trail Adventurer Campervan at Tui campervan hire in Auckland.

• Sleeps: 2 Adults + 1 Child
• Transmission: Auto
• Toilet/Shower
• Cooktop: Gas x 2 hobs
• Fridge: 90L
• Length: 5.4m/17’9”
• Width: 2m/6’7”
• Height: 2.3m/7’7”
• Internal Height: 1.8m/5’11”

Kiwi Autohomes Motorhome Rentals

A one-way fee included in the price is a great way to introduce you to Kiwi Autohomes Auckland campervan rentals. With the classic line-up of 2, 4 and 6 berth motorhomes, Kiwi Autohomes may not boast the biggest fleet in New Zealand, but this family-owned and operated company are always in the market for a few complimentary extras such as maps, campground directories and, if you catch them at the right time, an irresistible promotion or special, as well.

Auckland depot: Kiwi Autohomes, 6 Tony Street, Henderson, Auckland 0610, New Zealand

Branch is situated 28 kms/18 mile from Auckland Airport or 15 kms/9 miles from Auckland City.

Kiwi Autohomes Auckland opening hours:

• Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm, latest flight arrival time 3 pm.
• Saturday & Sunday by arrangement,
• Office closed New Year’s Day and Christmas Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Bedding/linen
• Kitchen/cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• One-way fee
• Tourist info/maps
• 2-10 years old or more

Kiwi Autohomes Motorhome Rentals include:

Esprit 2 Berth Deluxe Campervan

A Renault 2.5 turbo diesel is the muscle shoving this pretty-looking, two-berth motorhome down the road. Kiwi Autohomes Auckland campervan hire has kitted out their compact, yet roomy, rental with everything you need for your Kiwi adventure.

• Sleeps: 2 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Shower/Toilet
• Cooktop: Gas x 2 hobs
• Microwave
• Fridge/freezer
• Length: 6.2m/20’4”
• Width: 2.1m/6’11”
• Height: 2.4m/7’10”
• Internal Height: 1.8m/5’11”

Hippie Campers

Though they may be relatively small, but Hippie Campers have a strong identity which may appeal to couples or small family’s in pursuit of shorter trips to the beach or a nearby music festival, while keeping an eye on the purse strings. In New Zealand they have the required depots in Christchurch and Auckland, with the latter location close to the airport. They offer three types of camper all built by Australian Talvor Motorhomes, ensuring that this budget fleet of vehicles all derive reassuringly from one reliable source.

Auckland Airport Address: Hippie Campers, 9 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland Airport 2022

Office is located 3.7 kms/2 mile from Auckland Airport or 17.5 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Hippie Campers Opening hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8 am to 4 pm;
• Office closed Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 3-6 years old

Escape Rentals New Zealand

Escape Auckland camper van rentals aren’t shy, retiring types. Every one of their handsome fleet of Nissan Caravans is covered from tip to toe in bespoke artwork, or lurid paintwork depending on your aesthetic perspective: this won’t appeal to everyone wishing to rent a vehicle for a budget self-drive holiday, but that’s sort of the point.

Here’s an opportunity to instantly add another dimension to your travel experience or, putting it another way, no rental can turn heads at the beach quite like an Escape Rental.

Auckland City address: Escape Rentals, 61 The Strand, Parnell, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Depot is based 27 kms/17 mile from Auckland Airport or 2 kms/1 mile from Auckland City.

Escape Rentals Auckland opening hours:

• Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm,
• The depot is closed all public holidays.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Bedding/linen
• Kitchen/cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• 5 years old or more

Escape Rentals include:

Certified Self-Contained Escape Campervan

You have a choice of paint job with an Escape Campervan rental in Auckland, but the interior is pretty much the same throughout the fleet. That’s not a bad thing, of course, it’s great formula for the cheapest deals, that works well so why mess around with it?

• Sleeps: 3 Adults
• Transmission: Auto/Manual
• Toilet: Porta Potty only
• Cooktop: Gas x 1 hob
• Fridge/Cooler: 10L
• Length: 4.8m/15’9”
• Width: 1.7m/5’7”
• Height: 2.1m/6’11”
• Internal Height: 1.3m/4’3”

Travellers Autobarn

Travellers Autobarn Auckland campervan hire is a fun-loving Australian company that have been renting campervans in New Zealand for the best part of a decade.

These clever, bug-shaped, campervans can sleep two to three adults and are a good bet if you’re 18 years old and want to start your travel journey before you’re 25. Travellers Autobarn has a solid range of budget vehicles with cheap deals that offer a surprising amount of space and, with that, freedom to travel wherever.

Auckland Airport location: Travellers Autobarn, 13 Aintree Avenue, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Agency is positioned 6.5 kms/4 mile from Auckland Airport or 18 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Travellers Autobarn Auckland opening hours:

• Monday to Friday: 9 am to 4 pm,
• Closed Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist info/maps
• 4-10 years old or more (some newly re-furbished)

Travellers Autobarn Campervan Rentals include:

Hitop Campervan

Travellers Autobarn Hitop campervan rental in Auckland has enough space for three adults, and we’re not taking sardine space here, there’s plenty of room to accommodate you and the crew as you journey across New Zealand in a budget camper. And all of this without worrying the bank manager.

• Sleeps: 3 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Toilet: Porta potty only
• Cooktop: Gas x 2 hobs
• Microwave
• Fridge: 60L
• Length: 5m/16’5”
• Width: 1.7m/5’7”
• Height: 2.7m/8’10”
• Internal Height: 1.9m/6’3”

Spaceships New Zealand

If it wasn’t for the company branding (which is optional we hasten to add) you’d never know that a Spaceships Auckland NZ campervan rental was even a camper. How is this?

Well, putting is very simply, take an SUV or similar, rip out the inside, fit a kitchenette, install seats that can be flipped into beds – with enough bed -space to sleep as many as four people – and you have one of the cheapest campervans available. Clever stuff, right here.

Auckland depot: Spaceships Rentals, 60 Walls Road, Penrose, Auckland 1061, New Zealand

Company is stationed 14 kms/9 mile from Auckland Airport or 10.5 kms/6.5 miles from Auckland City.

Spaceships Auckland opening hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm,
• Closed Saturday, Sunday, New Year’s Day and Christmas Day.
• Free after-hours contactless pick up and drop off available all year.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfers: From Auckland Airport or City
• Bedding/linen
• Kitchen/cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• One Way Fee
• Tourist info/Maps
• 7 years old or more

Spaceships Rentals include:

Dream Sleeper Camper

It looks like any other car on the road: two seats, a stereo, GPS… Yet the two occupants can sleep and cook in it and you just need to be 18 or over with a regular driving license to hire it.

• Sleeps: 2 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Cooktop: Gas x 2 hobs
• Fridge/Cooler: 40L
• Length: 4.8m/15’9”
• Width: 1.8m/5’11”
• Height: 1.8m/5’11”
• Internal Height: 1.3m/4’3”

Mad Campers Auckland

With a fleet of converted Nissan Vanette’s, or something very similar, Mad Campers Auckland hires have taken the concept of ‘motorhome rental’ and made it their own.

By putting the travelling aspect of the business at the forefront of your rental journey, with the cleverly realised campervans acting as a catalyst to adventure, you can be sure of a different kind of rental experience when you hire from Mad Campers, and by ‘different’ we mean ‘good’.

Auckland depot: Mad Campers, 19-21 Hill St, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, New Zealand

Office is sited 11 kms/7 mile from Auckland Airport or 11 kms/7 miles from Auckland City.

Mad Campers Auckland opening hours:

• 9 am to 4:30 pm daily,
• Branch closed New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Bedding/linen
• Kitchen/cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist info/maps
• 7 years old or more

Mad Campers Rentals include:

Mad Camper

Mad Camper rental in Auckland has one style of camper, the one that sleeps the solo adventurer or, in this instance, the other that sleeps two. It may be basic but it’s all you need to get stuck into the scenery and it’s got fun written all over it.

• Sleeps: 2 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Toilet: Porta Potty only
• Cooktop: Gas x 1 hob
• Fridge/Cooler: 10L
• Length: 4.6m/15’1”
• Width: 1.7m/5’7”
• Height: 2.1m/6’11”
• Internal Height: 1.5m/4’11”

Jucy Campervan Rentals

Jucy Auckland campervan rentals are instantly recognisable with their fleet of green and purple vehicles. They make look similar on the outside but Jucy are keen to remind us that inside they’re all different. This is best demonstrated by their fleet of affordable campervans which consist of four flavours, including the impressive eco-loving EV model which has a range of up to 150 kilometres, and their three-berth model fully fitted with a toilet and shower.

Auckland Airport address: Jucy Campervan Rentals, 27 Aintree Avenue, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Branch is located 6.5 kms/4 mile from Auckland Airport or 18 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Jucy Rentals NZ Auckland pick up times: 8 am to 5:30 pm daily

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist info/maps
• 10 years old or more (re-furbished in last 4 years)

Jucy Campervan Rentals include:

Jucy Condo

This Jucy Condo Hitop campervan hire in Auckland is an almost impossible cabover containing two double beds and a kitchen, somehow. It’s cheap to rent and run and with four of you splitting the bill, you can hit NZ for the price of a good night out.

• Sleeps: 4 Adults
• Transmission: Auto
• Toilet: Porta potty only
• Cooktop: Gas x 2 hobs
• Fridge: 80L
• Length: 4.8m/15’9”
• Width: 1.7m/5’7”
• Height: 3m/9’10”
• Internal Height: 1.9m/6’3”

Kiwi Campers

Kiwi Campers are born and bred in New Zealand (there are no concerns in Australia or beyond) with their two depots typically located in Christchurch and Auckland, both conveniently located close to their respective airports. Though relatively small, Kiwi Campers in Auckland have a deceptively wide choice of affordable vehicles, from basic 2 berth machines, 3, 4, 6 berth options right up to an unusual 7 berth motorhome decked out with all mod cons for the whole crew.

Auckland Airport Depot: Kiwi Campers, Unit 8, 197 Montgomerie Road, Airport Oaks, Auckland 2022

Agency is situated 4.6 kms/3 mile from Auckland Airport or 19 kms/12 miles from Auckland City.

Kiwi Campers Collection Times: October to April: Daily 8:30 am to 4 pm; Public Holidays 10 am to 3 pm; May to September: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 3 pm. Weekends & Public Holidays 10 am to 3 pm; Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter Friday

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer (10 am to 3 pm only)
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 2-10 years or older

Walkabout Motorhomes

Focusing only on the New Zealand market with depots in Christchurch and Auckland, Walkabout Motorhomes have been in the business for over 20 years, are family-owned and boast repeat business from their happy customers. Walkabout Motorhomes Auckland branch is located close to the airport and they offer a range of four distinct vehicles with 2 to 6 berths. All come with kitchens, toilets and bathrooms so you don’t need to worry about having to leave your vehicle to grab food or take a shower.

Auckland Address: Walkabout Motorhomes, 15/51 Ash Road, Wiri, Auckland Airport 2104

Company is located 9.5 kms/6 mile from Auckland Airport or 25 kms/15.5 miles from Auckland City.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer (Auckland airport and airport hotels)
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 2-10 years or older

Road Runner Rentals

Family owned and operated from New Zealand since 2006, Road Runner’s HQ is in Christchurch with their Auckland branch typically close to the airport, but they also offer a convenient drop-off or pick-up service from other locations and, crucially, don’t charge a one-way fee. Of their fleet of seven vehicles, five are 2 berth campervans (they have 4 and 6 berth machines also) so if you’re in the market for a 2 berth camper, Road Runner in Auckland arguably provide the largest range of options.

Auckland Airport Address: Road Runner Rentals, Unit 8, 197 Montgomerie Road, Airport Oaks, Auckland 2022

Business is situated 4.6 kms/3 mile from Auckland Airport or 19 kms/12 miles from Auckland City.

Road Runner Rentals Collection Times: Daily 9 am to 3 pm; Surcharge applies for pick up or drop-off on public holidays

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• One-way fee
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 2-10 years or older

Freedom Campers

Another born and bred Kiwi company who, since 1983, have been supplying a range of motorhomes for locals and tourists alike. Freedom Campers Auckland are located close to Auckland airport, with a second depot in Christchurch, which makes one-way hire a tantalising prospect. They have a good range of vehicles from 2 to 6 berth with an open rental policy, so you can go when and where for as long as you like until, in their words, you run out of money.

Auckland Airport Office: Freedom Campers, 142 Robertson Road, Mangere East, Auckland Airport

Branch is based 6.5 kms/4 mile from Auckland Airport or 18 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Freedom Campers Collection Times: October to April: Daily 8:30 am to 4 pm; May to September: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 3 pm. Office closed Christmas Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 7-10 years or older

Happy Campers

Keeping with the fundamental Kiwi campervan/motorhome hire tradition, Happy Campers Auckland has a sister location in Christchurch. They’re keen for the cost-conscious traveller to know that they offer cheap campervan hire, however, it’s not immediately obvious that they have 14 varieties of 1 to 6 berth machines to choose from, including 3 and 5 berth options. This makes Happy Campers Auckland a good place to begin your search if travelling with an odd number of passengers, or to compare prices against other providers.

Auckland Airport Depot: Happy Campers, Unit 8, 197 Montgomerie Road, Airport Oaks, Auckland 2022

Agency is positioned 2.6 kms/1.6 mile from Auckland Airport or 21 kms/13 miles from Auckland City.

Happy Campers Collection Times:

• October to April:
  • Daily 8:30 am to 4 pm;
  • Public Holidays 10 am to 3 pm;
  • Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter Friday
• May to September:
  • Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 3pm.
  • Weekends & Public Holidays 10 am to 3 pm;

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer (10 am to 3 pm only)
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 7-10 years or older

Lucky Rentals

With a depot in Christchurch, Lucky Rentals in Auckland is close to the airport and offers a small fleet of five types of campervan. Lucky Rentals in Auckland have a compact 4-berth sleeper, a good-sized option for 3 of you and two camper cars for 1 or 2 travellers. If you’re in the latter market but want something a little more comprehensive, check out the Lucky Ranger, which purports to be the smallest campervan in New Zealand with a shower and a toilet.

Auckland Airport Address: Lucky Rentals, 5 Aintree Avenue, Mangere, Auckland Airport

Company is located 4.6 kms/3 mile from Auckland Airport or 19 kms/12 miles from Auckland City.

Lucky Rentals Collection Times: Daily 8 am to 5:30 pm

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 7-10 years or older

Adventurer Campers

They could be the smallest operator on the list with two, 2 berth options to choose from. Adventurer Campers in Auckland (with a depot in Christchurch, of course) have got to be one of the best places to check out if you’re a couple up for a bargain. Their Adventurer Sleepervan is, basically, a station wagon with a cooker in the trunk and a bed in the back, whereas the Foton Adventurer is a more ‘traditional’ self-contained Campervan with a bathroom, kitchen and a lot more space.

Auckland Airport Depot: Adventurer Campers, 3 Verissimo Drive, Mangere, Auckland Airport

Agency is situated 2.6 kms/1.6 mile from Auckland Airport or 21 kms/13 miles from Auckland City.

Adventurer Campers Opening hours: October to April: Daily 8 am to 4:30 pm; May to September: Daily 9 am to 3:30 pm. Office closed Christmas Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 10 years or older

Backpacker Sleepervans

While ‘backpacker’ may imply periods of time roughing it, Backpacker Sleepervans in Auckland provides a couple of options designed to have your backpack very much ensconced in the trunk. The Deluxe Sleepervan somehow manages to be classed as ‘self-contained’ (which means it has an on-board toilet, among other things) while the eponymously named Backpacker Sleepervan is dirt cheap, sleeps 2 and has a kitchenette for cooking. Probably worth mentioning that Backpacker Sleepervans, the company, have a depot in Christchurch too.

Auckland Airport Site: Backpacker Sleepervans, 142 Robertson Road, Mangere East, Auckland Airport

Company is based 6.5 kms/4 mile from Auckland Airport or 18 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Backpacker Sleepervans Pickup Times: October to April: Daily 8:30 am to 4 pm; May to September: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 3 pm. Office closed Christmas Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• 10 years or older

Budget Campers

With two depots in New Zealand, Budget Campers in Auckland on the northern tip of the north island offer a choice of four campervans catering for 2, 4 and 6 travellers. Needless to say, the other depot is on the South Island of Christchurch, but more significantly in this instance because Budget Rentals have waived their one-way fee. If you’re planning on travelling from the Budget Rental depot in Auckland to the Budget Rental outfit in Christchurch, this could save you a few bucks.

Auckland Airport Address: Budget Campers, 142 Robertson Road, Mangere East, Auckland Airport

Business is positioned 6.5 kms/4 mile from Auckland Airport or 18 kms/11 miles from Auckland City.

Budget Campers Collection Times: October to April: Daily 8:30 am to 4 pm; May to September: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 3 pm. Office closed Christmas Day.

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• Free transfer
• Bedding/Linen
• Kitchen/Cutlery
• 24-hour assistance
• Tourist Info/Maps
• One Way Fee
• 10 years or older

Auckland and surrounds by motorhome rental

Explore Auckland city in the classic way:  by open top bus tour.  Then get above it all on the Skywalk, or look out from the Stardome Observatory and Planetarium.  The city also offers great food and nightlife.  Take a fine wine tour to Matakakana or Kumeu, with vineyard restaurant lunch included. Explore the city architecture, art and cultural museums or scare yourself silly at Spookers!

West Auckland is a coastal area lined with beautiful beaches, volcanoes and rainforests.  Once you have your hire campervan all set up; stretch your legs on a hiking trail or get a little adventurous on a mountain bike in Woodhill Forest!

Geothermal & coastal wonders by campervan

New Zealand is known for its’ stunning scenery, so don’t waste time in getting out into it in your campervan hire or RV rentals.  There are holiday parks and caravan and camping sites that will accept motorhomes, campervans and recreational vehicles with truly amazing locations and facilities in the countryside surrounding Auckland.  Explore the Pohutukawa Coast, set up in a holiday park by the beach and ride horses along the shore, or visit the Bay of Islands.

Explore the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua with its geysers and hot pools. Take in a bit of Maori culture and take a Hangi & Concert tour. Visit Waitomo with its spectacular glow-worm caves, or take a drive in your campervan or motorhome around the Coromandel Peninsula. Hawkes Bay and Napier are major destinations for those interested in wine or art deco architecture.

The facilities all around New Zealand for hikers and campers are well maintained.  Relax in the evening with the sunset and a bottle of fine New Zealand wine from one of the vineyards in the area.

At the end of your motorhome rental trip, simply return to the airport in your hire campervan and drop off the keys to your Auckland motorhome rental, campervan hire and RV agent.  Then transfer straight to Auckland Airport and start to plan your next New Zealand RV hire trip!

Auckland Motorhome Rental FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)