New Zealand Campervan hire

New Zealand Campervan Hire or New Zealand Car Hire

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Which is best for you ?

All year round, here at Fresh Rentals, we are asked the question; what do you think we should do?

Should we hire a campervan, or should we hire a car ?

This is not an easy one, as no one answer fits all. There are many factors to take into account, i.e

-How many people are travelling?2 berth budget campervan

-What time of year are you visiting?

-Do you have very young children with you?

-Do you enjoy the freedom of perhaps camping (in comfort) beside a beautiful river or lake, or is TV and a restaurant nearby your priority

New Zealand is, even allowing for personal bias, one of the most naturally beautiful  countries anywhere in the world. The mountains, lakes, National Parks and rivers, a temperate climate, clean water, low pollution levels and not a snake or crocodile in sight, combine to provide an outdoor experience that is truly unique. So how to make the most of it?

It’s hard to beat a campervan/ motohome  holiday of New Zealand. For  the  young couple keeping costs down in a budget 2-berth camper, through to the family of 6 wanting a luxury ‘hotel on wheels’ the campervan allows you to get close to nature, mix with the locals, and travel ‘fancy free’ without being tied to a set itinerary.6 berth luxury camper

So what’s the downside?

-New Zealand, particularly South Island can be very cold in the winter. You are never very far from the mountains in the south so be prepared. (Make sure you request  extra blankets and a heater). In the height of summer, campervans in New Zealand, particularly the 4 and 6 berth campers can be hard to reserve if you don’t book early. In the colder months, there are plenty of campers available at low prices. Over the peak of summer, there are not enough to meet demand.

-If someone in the family snores loudly, you will all know about it. Best to talk to the pharmacist before you leave home.

–You are away from the cities, and at one with nature. But so are the midges and mosquitoes in a few places. Stock up on the repellent.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     –Even a  6 berth luxury camper has just one shower/toilet for all. Most people overnight in a camping ground every few nights to fill up water tanks, dispose of refuse etc.

Cost/ Convenience

There is no doubt the camper is the most convenient way to travel, but what about cost? It’s very seasonal. In the off peak months, particularly May to September, camper prices will be around 70% cheaper than the summer peak. A  6-berth luxury campervan that rents for $350 per day in mid-summer will be $100pd in June. Cars, Hotels and Motels will be around 20% cheaper off peak, although in the ski  areas like Queenstown and Wanaka, the prices will actually go up in Winter!

So, if cost is a major factor but you love the idea of a fabulous motorhome holiday in New Zealand , book your campervan  May to September, and a car/motel combination in the summer months.

Fullsize car rental

If comfort and convenience are more your style, book a car and motels in the winter, and a campervan in the shoulder and peak season…..but remember, campervans will be in short supply, so the earlier you book, the more chance you have to get the campervan you want at the best price.

Whichever way you decide to travel, you will love our beautiful country and we will all make you feel welcome.

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They say you can’t beat ‘asking a local’. Well that’s us, we’re proud local Kiwi’s.

 

- A Selection of just some of the dozens of Campervan/Motorhome styles on offer. Click any for more details on these and many others.

2-berth-campervan-rental-new-zealand 6-berth-campervan-rental-new-zealand
2 berth budget campervan
(no shower and toilet)
2 berth campervan 4-6 berth campervan

Fresh Rentals is part of The Adventure Group, a member of TIANZ (Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand. Please ‘Like’ our Facebook  page  www.facebook.com/freshrentals

Campervan and Motorhome Rental in New Zealand

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Unraveling the mystery.

If you have never hired a New Zealand Campervan or Motorhome before, it can be a little daunting.

They come in all shapes and sizes, from a Budget 2 berth camper all the way up to a

6-Berth Interior

Luxury 6 berth camper, with all manner of varieties in between.

You can hire a Maui, Kea, Apollo, United, Alpha, Kiwi, Cheapa, Jucy, Pacific Horizon or Spaceships Campervan. It could be a 2 berth with just the basics, a 2 berth with shower and toilet inside, a 4 berth Ford Economy Manual, a 6 berth luxury Mercedes Automatic…..the list goes on (and Fresh Rentals has all of them).

Fresh Rentals is a leading broker of Campervan Hire, Motorhome Hire and Car Hire throughout New Zealand and hiring these vehicles is what we do everyday. And we are very good at it.

Over the next weeks we will clarify and simplify the task of hiring a Campervan, Motorhome or Car in New Zealand.

A 2 berth camper is designed to sleep two, however it may only have one bed. Some 2 berths have the option of one big bed, or two singles. Some 2 berths have seatbelts for 3, some only for two. Some New Zealand 2 berth Campers can be fitted with a Baby seat, some cannot.

4 Berth budget campervan

We will take the mystery out of it all for you, and as ‘The New Zealand Travel Experts’ will also provide you with tips on what to see, where to go, what to do and just some good old Kiwi know how on getting the most out of your New Zealand Campervan or Car Holiday.

 

They say you can’t beat ‘asking a local’. Well that’s us, we’re proud local Kiwi’s.

- A Selection of just some of the dozens of Campervan/Motorhome styles on offer. Click any for more details on these and many others.

2-berth-campervan-rental-new-zealand 6-berth-campervan-rental-new-zealand
2 berth budget campervan
(no shower and toilet)
2 berth campervan 4-6 berth campervan

Fresh Rentals is part of The Adventure’ Group, a member of TIANZ (Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand)

Please ‘Like’ our Facebook Page    www.facebook.com/freshrentals