Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in New Zealand and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners: from compact campervans for 2 people, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexibility, competitive prices and insurance included.
New Zealand's Milford Sound, carved by glaciers over thousands of years, stretches 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea and receives around 182 rainy days a year — making it one of the wettest inhabited places on Earth. This remarkable country spans two main islands connected by the Interislander ferry across the Cook Strait, a crossing of roughly 92 kilometres. From the geothermal pools of Rotorua on the North Island to the dramatic peaks of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park on the South Island, the landscape shifts constantly. Auckland to Wellington covers approximately 645 kilometres along State Highway 1, while Christchurch to Queenstown is around 480 kilometres through the Canterbury Plains and into the Southern Alps. Along the way, you can explore Tongariro National Park, home to New Zealand's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site, or wander through the glowworm-lit Waitomo Caves. The country's well-maintained roads and freedom camping culture make it ideal for exploring by campervan or motorhome. With Yescapa, you can hire directly from local owners across New Zealand, choosing from a wide range of vehicles — from compact campervans for solo travellers to spacious motorhomes for families. This peer-to-peer approach means more choice, better value, and the chance to get insider tips from people who know the roads best.
The best time to hire a campervan in New Zealand is during the summer months from December to February, when temperatures sit comfortably between 20°C and 30°C and daylight stretches well past 9pm. January brings the World Buskers Festival in Christchurch, while February hosts the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival in Blenheim. Shoulder season from October to November and March to April offers quieter roads and lower prices through Yescapa's peer-to-peer platform, where owners often adjust rates outside peak periods. Book early for summer trips, as New Zealand is a popular destination during the holiday season.
To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.
This 250 km loop from Thames takes you around New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula. Stop at Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach before winding through native bush to Coromandel Town. Ideal for campervans on the narrow coastal roads. Allow 3 to 6 days.
A 280 km route through New Zealand's volcanic heartland, from Rotorua to Taupō and Wai-O-Tapu. Soak in natural hot springs and visit the Huka Falls. Well-suited to both campervans and motorhomes, with plenty of holiday parks along the way. Plan 3 to 6 days.
Covering 450 km from Blenheim through the Marlborough wine region to the Queen Charlotte Sound, this New Zealand route pairs tastings with coastal scenery. Continue south to Kaikōura for whale watching. A motorhome-friendly journey best enjoyed over 5 to 8 days.
This 480 km route starts in Nelson and loops through Motueka to the Abel Tasman National Park before heading south to Murchison. Enjoy golden beaches and kayaking spots across New Zealand's sunniest region. Suitable for all vehicle sizes over 5 to 8 days.
A 600 km circuit from Queenstown through Te Anau, Milford Sound, and the Catlins in New Zealand's deep south. Expect rainforest, waterfalls, and wildlife-rich coastline. Campervan-friendly campsites are plentiful. Allow 7 to 11 days for a relaxed pace.
This epic 900 km journey circles New Zealand's South Island from Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier, Wānaka, and Dunedin. Cross Arthur's Pass and drive the West Coast. Both campervans and motorhomes are well catered for with regular holiday parks. Plan 10 to 15 days.
Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.
Discover
Find for a leisure vehicle near you or a destination idea according to your planned route, then specify the pick-up and return dates. The perfect vehicle for your road trip holiday is waiting for you!
Connecting people
Make one or more booking requests for leisure vehicles that have caught your eye and wait for the owners' responses. Once your request has been accepted, all you have to do is confirm your booking.
Pick-up
On the pick-up date, collect the vehicle and listen to the valuable advice of the owner for handling it; you are ready hit the road with family, as a couple or with friends.
Return
Once again, with the owner complete the vehicle condition check and sign the Rental Agreement as well as exchange your travel stories. All you have to do is imagine your next road trip!
New Zealand offers an excellent network of campsites for both campervans and motorhomes, ranging from Department of Conservation (DOC) sites in remote bush and coastal settings to fully equipped holiday parks in towns and cities. Most holiday parks provide powered sites, hot showers, kitchen facilities, laundry, and dump stations. DOC campsites tend to be more basic but are set in spectacular natural locations. Sites are spread right across both islands, from subtropical Northland to the alpine south.
New Zealand has no toll motorways for general traffic, with only a few short toll roads such as the Tauranga Eastern Link and the Northern Gateway near Auckland, payable online within five days. The open road speed limit is 100 km/h, which applies to motorhomes and campervans under 3,500 kg. Heavier vehicles are limited to 90 km/h. Many routes are single-carriageway roads, particularly on the South Island, so allow extra time for winding mountain passes like Arthur's Pass and the Haast Pass. Rest areas with dump stations are well signposted along major highways.
Valentina was the best person I could ask for in all this experience! She explained about everything, answered questions and let me know that she’s available for whatever I need. Even though I had changes in my trip she was flexible and patient. Thank you so much 🤍
We had a great experience renting this van in Portugal. The owner was super nice, friendly, and easygoing. He explained everything to us clearly and without any complications, and he was always easy to reach in case we had any questions or problems. Luckily, the van worked perfectly throughout the whole trip. It drives very well and was the perfect size and setup for two people. We really enjoyed having it and had no issues at all. The owner was also very open to feedback and genuinely wanted to make sure we had a good experience. I can definitely recommend renting this van and would happily do it again!
We had a great stay in the camper. Everything was lovely, clean, comfortable and exactly as described. The host was incredibly kind and welcoming, and made the whole experience very easy. I would definitely recommend it.
Los dueños del vehículo muy bien, todo fue siempre por mensaje pero atentos y sin problemas. El coche funciona bien de motor, cama espaciosa, pero las puertas automáticas y los elevalunas eléctricos funcionan un poco cuando quieren. También decir que estaría genial si en el parasol térmico de atrás le pusieran alguna ventosa más ya que se caía todo el tiempo y así mejorar la experiencia de los próximos clientes. Dicho esto, la experiencia ha sido buena, los dueños devuelven rápido la fianza y el coche cumple su función :)
Le van est neuf et donc en parfait état. Très agréable à conduire, il est également très facile à installer avec son toit ouvrant et son lit qui se déplie super facilement en haut comme en bas. Ils ont tout prévu à l'intérieur : produits de nettoyage, ustensiles, papiers, bonbonnes de gaz,... Le contact est également bien passé avec les propriétaires. Ils sont très sympas et vous expliquent bien le fonctionnement du van. Je relouerai sans hésiter !
This was our first experience of renting a motor home and doing such a trip, travelling along the Dordogne in France. Our experience with the the owner and the vehicle, couldn't have been better. The owner was very knowledgeable on the vehicle and took the time to demonstrate all the features and operations to us. Everything on the vehicle worked as expected and felt like new. The owner has also provided a lot of extras to make the experience outstanding with everything required to complement the vans utilities with outside living. The van is really well looked after, with nothing at fault, it drove well and feels really modern. Everything is provided, we brought our own things like picnic stuff, cleaning materials, etc. but found they were all provided. We loved the feeling of parking up, opening the awning and sitting back, thinking that's it, nothing else to do, we are settled for the day/night. It was all easy to operate and a helpful guide reminded us what to do on arrival and departure from a stopover. We will definitely be hiring this again. On return the owner was so kind, really relaxed, going through the itinerary and inspection thoroughly, but quickly.
