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New Zealand Motorhome Hire

and Campervan Rentals

The Ultimate in Independent Travel!

Motorhomes come in many shapes and sizes!

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Motorhome Hire New Zealand - Compare and Save - Compare Britz, Maui, Backpacker, Kea and Apollo on one easy to use website. Save Quotes, look at the layouts and full specifications and compare prices and package inclusions.

New Zealand Motorhome hire is very popular and campervans are a common sight on our roads as locals as well as tourists are tending more and more to this type of transport option for their holidays in New Zealand.

There are a number of New Zealand motorhome hire companies, including these well known and respected companies. These five companies would probably be the most well known with large fleets that are located around New Zealand.

Type in your preferred dates, the size of the motorhome you want and have a look at the specifications and quote price. Once you have decided which van suits you.... go ahead and make your booking.

Good camping grounds are in every city and town, at many beaches and of course, being totally self contained, you also have the opportunity to stop anywhere suitable for a break for the night.There are free camping grounds for self contained vans near many main centres.You can check for these at the local Information Centres.

NOTE: To camp free you must have a fully self contained van with toilet, shower etc Check for signs that may say camping is forbidden in some places.

You Have Many Options!

• Maui,
• Britz
• Kea
• Apollo
• Backpacker
More Possibilities
• Wilderness
• EasyGo
• Walkabout
• Jucy
• Discover New Zealand Motorhomes
• Explore
• Kiwi Autohomes
• Road Runner
• Happy

• Aotea Campers

Luxury specialists

• Luxury Walkabout Motorhomes at www.luxuryvacationsnz.com

Rental prices will depend on size and the season, with High, Shoulder and Low seasons.

Some New Zealand Motorhome hire companies specialise in budget rentals, and at the other end, others, with luxury motorhomes, that feature every mod con from queen size beds, ovens, to full bathroom facilities, air conditioning etc These do tend to be bigger vehicles. You would need to be comfortable with driving a large campervan on our roads, which are not perhaps what you are used to.

New Zealand Motorhome Hire Discounted Opportunity

Worth checking out if you are travelling from Christchurch to Auckland usually around November or in a Low season, is the opportunity to rent a motorhome at an extremely cheap rate to drive back to Auckland. Maui often advertise this and other companies may also. You will not have time to deviate too much though.You are allowed 5 days for the trip usually.

New Zealand Driving Conditions

You will need to allow for the terrain and distances in your travel times.New Zealand may be small in population, but it is a long narrow country which means our travel distances are more than you might expect. Our roads are also hilly and can be windy, some are unsealed, so extra time is required to travel the same distance on a road that does not have the same difficult terrain. Further considerations are weather. Some areas are subject to wind, rain and snow which will mean slower travelling times, or closed roads in extreme conditions.

Your rental company will be able to inform you if any of these problems might occur.Winter, or autumn/spring would be the most likely.

NOTE

There are a few roads that are so dangerous, rental vehicles are not allowed to be driven on them.

Requirements for Driving in New Zealand

• For rental vehicles you must be 21 years old

• You must have a current and valid license in your home country, and/or an overseas driver license or international driving permit.You can use these for a maximum 12 months.

• If your native language is not English you must have an international driving permit as a translation.

• You must carry your license with you whenever you are driving

• Everyone must wear seat belts – both front and back seat passengers.

• We drive on the LEFT side of the road in New Zealand

• We have a low alcohol limit – so it is best to not drink at all if you are driving.

• You must always give way if you are turning left.

• We do NOT turn left on a red light as in some countries.

• Speed limits vary – 100 kmp on the open road, 70 kmp as you are coming into or leaving a town, 50 kmp in towns, cities and built up areas, 40kmp past schools.

• Cyclists and motorcyclists are legally bound to wear safety helmets.

• Most petrol stations expect you to fill your car yourself and then go and pay. Some still have people who will do this for you. You may need to ask. There is no difference in price!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO:

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http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/overseasdrivers/driving-in-nz.html

Tips when Pricing Rental Vehicles

• Does using your credit card give you a discount when booking your New Zealand motorhome hire?

• Do you have reciprocal access to discounts and use of our AA-Automobile Association.

• What does the Motorhome hire insurance cover? Check.

• If you have a second driver they must also give their details to go on the rental agreement.

• Find out basic things such as where the petrol lever is, tire inflation rates, etc

• Know which petrol you use for your rental car or motorhome.

• Some companies do not allow their rental vehicles on the Interisland Ferry Crossing.They would give you another vehicle in Picton.

You have such a choice here you should be able to find the right New Zealand motorhome hire vehicle for your holiday.So go ahead and check out your options. You will be blown away by the choice. I was!