Motorhomes and campers are a mode of transport worth considering if you are keen to have a little more freedom on where and when you require accommodation too.
Many iconic rental companies have closed / merged and diversified in the last few years in New Zealand, with there now being 3 main networks of hire companies, as well as the independents.
Here is a list of website links to make it easier for you to shop around.
INDEPENDENTS
Abuzzy (Auckland)
Affordable Motorhome Rentals *
Ascot Rental Cars
Bee Free Motorhomes (Nelson)
CNZ Camper Van Hire (South Island only)
Escape Rentals
Freedom RV
Jucy Rentals
Kiwi Auto Homes
New Zealand Motorhome Rentals
Scenic NZ Motorhomes
Spaceships
Sunrise Holidays
Tokio (ex Auckland)
Walkabout Rentals
Wendekreisen
Wilderness
APOLLO MOTORHOME HOLIDAYS FAMILY
Apollo Camper
Cheapa Campa
Hipppie Camper
Star RV
TOURISM HOLDINGS LIMITED
Alpha Campervans
Britz
Kea
Maui
Mighty Campervans
United Campervans
RENTAL NETWORK
Budget Campers
Economy Rental Cars
Freedom Campers
Sleepervans
Tui
There is often an opportunity to save a little on your hire if you are traveling in certain weeks of the year when there is less demand; you are relocating vehicles; you stay for longer; or through special package deals. Not all companies will offer each of these but have a good look around at the websites above and you're bound to find something to suit.
For those from overseas, if you do this at the time you are booking flights you may find that flying into a different airport fits in better with a relocation or special (often this is Christchurch if the majority of people fly into Auckland, hire a vehicle to drive to Christchurch and then fly out from there).
SEE YOU ON THE ROAD!
All these links are provided as a service to you. NONE of them are affiliates or offered any kick-back to us for their listing here.
* Friends of ours have rented motorhomes several times for group tours around the South Island, from Affordable Motorhomes. As a result we have been in email contact with them ourselves, and I couldn't fault their genuine helpfulness and service.