Chill'd by JUCY campervan hire New Zealand

Q: Cloudbreak or Big Kahuna: which should I choose?

The Cloudbreak is aimed at couples: two berths, four seats, a van size that is easy to park on the narrow roads of the West Coast. The Big Kahuna is for families and groups, with six berths split across three double beds, a shower and a kitchen. Between the two, no four-berth model is offered.

Q: What is the excess with Chill'd by JUCY in New Zealand?

In October 2026, we recorded an excess of about €1,520 for the Cloudbreak and €3,798 for the Big Kahuna. Your offer shows the amount that applies as well as any reduction options. A security deposit is generally blocked on a credit card at departure, then released after the vehicle has been inspected.

The rental company

Chill'd by JUCY on New Zealand’s roads

A budget offshoot of Jucy, Chill'd by JUCY focuses on retro-style vehicles and modest prices. In New Zealand, its offer comes down to three depots: Mangere, next to Auckland airport, for the North Island; Christchurch and Frankton, the Queenstown airport district, for the South Island. These addresses are the same as those of Jucy Rentals.

Two automatic vehicles make up the range. The Cloudbreak is a van with two berths, and four seats for the road. The Big Kahuna, an overcab, carries six people and offers six berths, a shower and a kitchen.

All offers recorded by CoolDrive in October 2026 leave mileage unrestricted. As for the excess, we noted about €1,520 for the Cloudbreak and nearly €3,800 for the Big Kahuna.

Our verdict: a small range, but one that covers two quite distinct needs, the couple travelling light and the large family. To weigh up: no depot in Wellington, so no departure on the shores of Cook Strait, only two models and, on the overcab, an excess that deserves some thought about the reduction option.

Rental company profile

Chill'd by JUCY in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Chill'd by JUCY suits your trip.

General information

Brand: Chill'd by JUCY · budget offshoot of Jucy
Models: Cloudbreak, Big Kahuna · both present in our October 2026 records
Vehicle types: Campervan and overcab
Seats and berths: 4 seats and 2 berths, or 6 and 6 · Cloudbreak on one hand, Big Kahuna on the other
Transmission: Automatic · on both models

Rental conditions

Mileage: Unlimited · in all New Zealand offers recorded
Excess: About €1,520 or €3,800 · Cloudbreak or Big Kahuna
Age and years of licence: Specified in the offer · young driver fees possible
Foreign licence: English or translation · otherwise an international licence must be presented
Freedom camping: Reserved for certified vehicles · self-contained certification to check for your model
Ferry between the islands: To arrange · rental company’s rules to read in the offer
One-way hire: Subject to availability · any fees shown in the result

Insurance and extras

Excess reduction: If the offer includes it · to consider as a priority for the Big Kahuna
Extras: Child seats, camping equipment… · price and availability in the offer

Network and availability

North Island: Auckland · Mangere depot, near the airport
South Island: Christchurch, Queenstown · Orchard Road and Frankton
Airport terminals: No depot · transfer by taxi or shuttle
Other country: Australia

The fleet

Chill'd by JUCY vehicles in New Zealand

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

C-class motorhome

6-Berth Big Kahuna 6 6 Automatic

Sleeper van

2-Berth Cloudbreak 4 2 Automatic

Observed prices

Prices recorded at Chill'd by JUCY in New Zealand

Vehicle	Winter July	Spring October	Summer January	Autumn April
Campervan	from €17/day median €43/day	from €60/day median €69/day	—	from €24/day median €51/day
Large motorhome	from €92/day median €92/day	from €124/day median €124/day	from €188/day median €204/day	from €93/day median €94/day

Daily prices recorded at Chill'd by JUCY on October 21, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in New Zealand: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €3,798.

Branches

Chill'd by JUCY branches in New Zealand

Auckland

Jucy Rentals

9 Richard Pearse Drive, 2022 Mangere, Auckland

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Christchurch

Jucy Rentals Airport

157 Orchard Road, Mustang Park, 8051 Christchurch

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Queenstown

Jucy Rentals Airport

52 Grant Road, Frankton

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Network

Chill'd by JUCY also operates in one other country

Australia

Comparison

Chill'd by JUCY compared with other rental companies in New Zealand

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company	Vehicles	Mileage	Best for
Chill'd by JUCY	Cloudbreak van and Big Kahuna overcab	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	Couples or groups of six, 3 cities
Jucy Rentals	Vans with 2 to 4 berths (Crib, Chaser, Condo)	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	Four cities, Wellington included
Pacific Horizon	Vans and motorhomes (2+1, GEM-4, Max 4Berth, SAM)	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	Motorhomes of several sizes, 3 cities
Star RV Rentals	Van and large motorhomes (Polaris 2, 4 and 6)	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	Large capacities, 3 cities
McRent	Vans, low-profiles and overcabs (Urban, Compact, Comfort, Family)	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	European ranges, 2 cities

Our view

Chill'd by JUCY: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Chill'd by JUCY is ideal if…

There are six of you and you want a single vehicle for the whole group
You are arriving in Auckland or Queenstown and want to collect the vehicle near the airport
You are planning a big loop around the South Island without counting the kilometres
There are two of you and a simple van, with no bathroom, suits you
An automatic gearbox reassures you for driving on the left and on mountain roads

Chill'd by JUCY is not ideal if…

You want to depart from Wellington or a city with no Chill'd depot
There are three or four of you: there is no intermediate model or four-berth van
You plan to sleep outside campsites without having checked the vehicle’s certification
An excess of nearly €3,800 on the overcab seems too high to you

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Chill'd by JUCY

Check the self-contained certification

In New Zealand, spending the night outside a campsite is strictly regulated and many sites only accept vehicles certified self-contained. Check in the offer whether the Cloudbreak or Big Kahuna you are booking carries this certification. If not, plan on campsites or Department of Conservation sites.
Plan ahead for the Cook Strait crossing

Chill'd has no depot in Wellington: to get from Auckland to the South Island, the vehicle has to board a ferry between Wellington and Picton. Book the crossing early in summer and read in the offer’s terms what the rental company provides for this journey.
Setting off in winter from Queenstown

From June to August, the South Island’s mountain passes can be snowbound. Ask whether snow chains are provided or available as an extra, drive by day and check road conditions before each stage. Good news: our records place July among the cheapest months, for the van as well as the overcab.
Carry out a careful vehicle inspection

Before leaving the depot, photograph each side of the vehicle, try the shower and water heater of the Big Kahuna, open the kitchen cupboards to check the inventory, and save the assistance number. Ten minutes spent at departure save a lot of discussion on return.
Leave some leeway for the Big Kahuna

The excess recorded on the overcab approaches €3,800. If your card has a low limit, work out the total cost of the excess reduction over the length of your trip and compare it with this amount before choosing.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Chill'd by JUCY

How much does a Chill'd by JUCY hire cost in New Zealand?

Our prices recorded in October 2026, for a 15-day hire, put the Cloudbreak from €17 per day in July, mandatory fees included. Its median is around €43 in July, €51 in April and €69 in October. The Big Kahuna is around €92 per day in July and exceeds €200 in January. Only a search with your dates gives the exact price.

Can I reach the South Island with a vehicle collected in Auckland?

Yes, but by ferry: the road ends in Wellington and the crossing to Picton takes several hours. Book your place on board for the vehicle and its passengers, especially in summer. The rental company’s rules on this journey, as well as the option of returning the vehicle in Christchurch or Queenstown, appear in the offer.

Cloudbreak or Big Kahuna: which should I choose?

The Cloudbreak is aimed at couples: two berths, four seats, a van size that is easy to park on the narrow roads of the West Coast. The Big Kahuna is for families and groups, with six berths split across three double beds, a shower and a kitchen. Between the two, no four-berth model is offered.

Is mileage unlimited with Chill'd by JUCY in New Zealand?

In our records, yes: both the Cloudbreak and the Big Kahuna are rented with no mileage cap. New Zealand distances look short on the map, but winding roads and detours to the fjords or glaciers quickly push up the odometer. Each offer restates the rule applied to your hire.

Where are the Chill'd by JUCY depots in New Zealand?

There are three, shared with the Jucy Rentals brand: Richard Pearse Drive in Mangere for Auckland, Orchard Road for Christchurch and Grant Road in Frankton for Queenstown. None is in a terminal, but those in Auckland and Queenstown are a few minutes from the airport. Opening hours and transfers are shown in your confirmation.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Chill'd by JUCY

4.3

818 reviews

Quick and efficient response

Bruno S.

New Zealand · Oct 2025

Avis Vérifiés

The car was very good. It's just that for tall people (I am 1.89m), it's short for sleeping lengthwise. With 20 cm more, it would have been more comfortable. But that's just something to know when you are tall. We also hadn't been really warned about the legislation regarding Self Contained vehicles in New Zealand. Since the vehicle did not meet these standards, we spent two months looking for free camping spots, often stressing about getting caught. But we faced zero fines in 2 months. Finally, the fridge never worked in the car, but we had just experienced that for a month and a half in Australia as well, so we were used to living without a fridge.

Lisa A.

New Zealand · Apr 2025

Avis Vérifiés

Reminder by phone, friendly welcome, quick responses to our questions... keep it up, until then, it's perfect...

New Zealand · Feb 2025

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Chill'd by JUCY campervan hire in New Zealand

Why book Chill'd by JUCY with CoolDrive?

CoolDrive lists the Cloudbreak and the Big Kahuna among the vehicles of all New Zealand rental companies available for your dates, with a final amount that includes mandatory fees. You see the excess and mileage before confirming. Our experts help you with the route or the ferry, and the packs offered by CoolDrive come with every booking.

What is the excess with Chill'd by JUCY in New Zealand?

In October 2026, we recorded an excess of about €1,520 for the Cloudbreak and €3,798 for the Big Kahuna. Your offer shows the amount that applies as well as any reduction options. A security deposit is generally blocked on a credit card at departure, then released after the vehicle has been inspected.

Can I return the vehicle in another city?

It is sometimes possible between Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown, with variable fees. Choose the return city directly in the search form: the list only keeps vehicles that accept this route. Departing from Auckland and returning in Queenstown lets you travel both islands without retracing your steps.

What documents do I need to drive in New Zealand?

A valid car licence is generally enough for both Chill'd models. If it is not in English, New Zealand law requires an approved translation or an international licence. The offer shows the required age and years of licence, as well as any young driver fees. Remember that traffic drives on the left.

Where can I sleep with a Chill'd by JUCY vehicle?

Private campsites, holiday parks and Department of Conservation sites welcome all vehicles. Freedom camping, on the other hand, is often limited to certified self-contained vehicles, with fines for breaking the rules. So check your model’s certification in the offer, then find authorised sites using specialised apps.

Which season should I choose to hire from Chill'd by JUCY?

July and April stand out as the most affordable months in our records; January is significantly more expensive for the Big Kahuna. The southern summer draws crowds and means booking early. April often offers beautiful autumn colours around Queenstown and Otago, while winter calls for caution on the mountain passes.

About us

Hire a Chill'd by JUCY vehicle in New Zealand with CoolDrive Nomad

In New Zealand, Chill'd by JUCY comes down to two very different vehicles: the Cloudbreak, a van for two, and the Big Kahuna, an overcab for six. Departures are from Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown, at Jucy depots, and all the offers recorded come with unlimited mileage, enough to link Northland to the fjords of Fiordland without counting.

CoolDrive Nomad shows Chill'd alongside Jucy Rentals, Pacific Horizon, Star RV Rentals or McRent, with prices that include mandatory fees. Before confirming, check the model’s excess, its self-contained certification and the rules for the ferry between the two islands. Our experts guide you in choosing the vehicle, the departure depot and the time of year for your trip.

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