Kiwi Campers campervan hire in New Zealand: review

Q: Which Kiwi Campers van should you choose for your group size?

For two, the Kiwi 2 and the Kiwi 2 Dart are the simplest, with the brand's lowest observed excess. The ST and Deluxe models, still for two, aim for more comfort. For four, the Kiwi Hi 4 is suitable; for five, the Kiwi Hi 5 offers five seats and five berths. Compare the vehicle pages before deciding.

Q: Where can you pick up a Kiwi Campers van?

Kiwi Campers has two depots. In Auckland, it is in Airport Oaks, on Montgomerie Road, on the airport side. In Christchurch, it is on Export Avenue, in Harewood, also near the airport. The full addresses and key handover times appear in each offer and in your confirmation.

Q: What excess should you expect with Kiwi Campers?

Our October 2026 observations show an excess of around €2,026 for the Kiwi 2 and the Kiwi 2 Dart, and around €2,532 for the other vans. In the event of a claim, it sets the maximum amount you would have to pay. The security deposit amount, how it is paid and the options to reduce the excess are specified in each offer.

Q: What licence do you need to drive a Kiwi Campers van?

Kiwi Campers vans can be driven with a car licence. New Zealand accepts a valid foreign licence if it is in English; otherwise, attach an international driving permit or an approved translation. The age conditions and the number of years of licence required by the rental company are specified in the offer. Remember too that traffic drives on the left.

The rental company

Kiwi Campers, budget New Zealand vans

Kiwi Campers is a New Zealand rental company geared towards travellers on a tight budget. Its vehicles depart from two cities, one per island: Auckland, from the Airport Oaks business area, and Christchurch, from the Harewood district. Both depots are on the airport side, which makes arriving after a long flight simpler.

The range listed mixes high-roof vans, campervans and a few overcabs. The offers observed by CoolDrive in October 2026 all concern vans: the Kiwi 2 and the Kiwi 2 Dart for two, the Kiwi Hi 4 and the Kiwi Hi 5 for four or five, and several ST or Deluxe models for two. Depending on the model, the gearbox is manual or automatic.

Of the 62 Kiwi Campers offers observed, none limits the kilometres. The excess is around €2,026 for the Kiwi 2 and the Kiwi 2 Dart, and around €2,532 for the other vans.

Our view: a reliable option for a budget road trip outside the southern summer, with a real choice of small vans and two models for families. Points to watch: only two departure cities, no overcabs in our observations, prices that rise sharply in January and self-contained certification to be checked vehicle by vehicle if you plan to sleep away from campsites.

Rental company profile

Kiwi Campers in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Kiwi Campers suits your trip.

General information

Brand: Kiwi Campers · New Zealand rental company geared to small budgets
Official website: kiwicampers.co.nz
Vehicle types: High-roof vans, campervans, overcabs · only vans appear in the offers observed
Models observed: Kiwi 2, Kiwi 2 Dart, Kiwi Hi 4, Kiwi Hi 5… · also Kiwi 2 ST Euro, Deluxe 23 ST, Traveller 2 ST, Deluxe Euro 2 STs
Transmission: Manual or automatic · automatic on the Kiwi Hi 4, Hi 5, Traveller and Deluxe Euro

Rental conditions

Mileage: Unlimited · on the 62 offers observed in October 2026
Excess: Around €2,026 or €2,532 · €2,026 for the Kiwi 2 and the Kiwi 2 Dart
Minimum age: Stated in each offer · along with the years of licence required
Licence: Car licence · to be supplemented by an official translation if written in a language other than English
Self-contained: Depending on the vehicle · to be confirmed on the vehicle page before planning freedom camping
One-way hire: Depending on the dates · enter a different return city in the search

Insurance and extras

Excess reduction: Conditions in the offer · to be compared before paying
Equipment: Detailed on the model page · kitchen, bedding, storage

Network and availability

Auckland depot: Airport Oaks · Montgomerie Road, airport side
Christchurch depot: Harewood · Export Avenue, airport side
Other countries: None at CoolDrive · rental company present in New Zealand only

The fleet

Kiwi Campers 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

Campervan

Hi-top van

Sleeper van

Observed prices

Prices recorded at Kiwi Campers in New Zealand

Vehicle	Winter July	Spring October	Summer January	Autumn April
Campervan	from €34/day median €48/day	from €40/day median €61/day	from €78/day median €121/day	from €34/day median €67/day

Daily prices recorded at Kiwi Campers 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: €2,532.

Branches

Kiwi Campers branches in New Zealand

Auckland

Kiwi Campers Airport

Unit 8, 197 Montgomerie Road, Airport Oaks, 2022 Auckland

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Christchurch

Kiwi Campers Airport

2 Export Ave Harewood, 8051 Christchurch
Public rating of the rental company: 1.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 1.6/5 86 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Comparison

Kiwi Campers 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
Kiwi Campers	Vans with 2 to 5 berths (Kiwi 2, Kiwi Hi 4 and Hi 5, ST and Deluxe ranges)	Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed	Small budgets and families of five, 2 cities
Jucy Rentals	Vans (Crib, Condo, Chaser)	Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed	The most departure cities, 4 cities
Spaceships Rentals	Vans (Beta, Sigma, Cosmo VW, Dream Sleeper)	Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed	Wide choice of vans, 2 cities
Happy Camper	Vans (Happy Trail, Scout, Cruise, Horizon, Summit)	Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed	Five van ranges, 2 cities
Pacific Horizon	Vans and motorhomes (2+1, GEM-4, Max 4Berth, SAM)	Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed	Coachbuilt motorhomes, 3 cities

Our view

Kiwi Campers: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Kiwi Campers is ideal if…

You are looking for a small, affordable van for two, in the southern winter or spring
You are travelling as four or five and a high-roof van such as the Kiwi Hi 4 or Hi 5 is enough for you
You plan to cover a lot of road: none of the offers observed caps the kilometres
You are landing in Auckland or Christchurch and want to collect the van without crossing the city
You want to choose between a manual and an automatic gearbox

Kiwi Campers is not ideal if…

You want a large overcab: none appears in the offers observed
You want to start from Queenstown, Wellington or another city
There are more than five of you on board
You are travelling in January on a very tight budget
You want to sleep anywhere without campsites, without checking the vehicle's certification

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Kiwi Campers

Check the self-contained certification

In New Zealand, freedom camping is reserved in many places for certified self-contained vehicles. Not all Kiwi Campers vans are necessarily certified: read the model page before booking. Without certification, plan nights at campsites or paid sites, and locate them in advance.
Measure the bed if you are tall

In a two-berth van, the bed length is often kept to a minimum. Above 1.85 m, look at the dimensions given on the vehicle page, or go for a more spacious model such as the Kiwi Hi 4. Better to know before several weeks on the road.
Test the equipment before leaving the depot

Before signing, walk around the van with the agent: fridge, stove, lighting, water and leisure battery. Also check the crockery and bedding provided, and save the assistance number in your phone. A problem spotted at departure is much easier to sort out than halfway down the West Coast.
Choose the gearbox that suits you

The Kiwi 2, the Kiwi 2 Dart, the Kiwi 2 ST Euro and the Deluxe 23 ST are advertised with a manual gearbox, operated with the left hand since you drive on the left. If this worries you, the Kiwi Hi 4, Hi 5, Traveller 2 ST and Deluxe Euro 2 STs are automatic.
Book early for December to February

The southern summer concentrates demand: in January, the median price observed for a Kiwi Campers van exceeds €120 per day, compared with less than €50 in July. If your dates are fixed in this period, book several months ahead to keep your choice of model.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Kiwi Campers

How much does a Kiwi Campers hire in New Zealand cost?

According to our prices observed in October 2026 for 15-day hires, a Kiwi Campers van can be hired from €34 per day, mandatory fees included, in July or April. The median price is around €48 in July, €61 in October and €67 in April. In January, at the height of the southern summer, it rises to €121, with a minimum of €78. Run a search for your exact dates.

Are kilometres limited with Kiwi Campers?

No: the 62 Kiwi Campers offers observed by CoolDrive in October 2026 all include unlimited mileage, from the Kiwi 2 to the Kiwi Hi 5. You can therefore string together Northland, Tongariro, the West Coast and Fiordland without counting. Fuel remains at your expense, as with any van hire.

Which Kiwi Campers van should you choose for your group size?

For two, the Kiwi 2 and the Kiwi 2 Dart are the simplest, with the brand's lowest observed excess. The ST and Deluxe models, still for two, aim for more comfort. For four, the Kiwi Hi 4 is suitable; for five, the Kiwi Hi 5 offers five seats and five berths. Compare the vehicle pages before deciding.

Where can you pick up a Kiwi Campers van?

Kiwi Campers has two depots. In Auckland, it is in Airport Oaks, on Montgomerie Road, on the airport side. In Christchurch, it is on Export Avenue, in Harewood, also near the airport. The full addresses and key handover times appear in each offer and in your confirmation.

What does ST mean in Kiwi Campers model names?

At several New Zealand rental companies, the abbreviation ST generally denotes a vehicle with a shower and toilet on board. Here it appears on the Kiwi 2 ST Euro, the Deluxe 23 ST, the Traveller 2 ST and the Deluxe Euro 2 STs. Do not rely on the name alone: the exact equipment and certification of each model are detailed on its page.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Kiwi Campers

4.3

818 reviews

Public rating of Kiwi Campers

1.5/5 (27 reviews)

Trustpilot 1.5/5 27 reviews

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

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

Quick and efficient response

Bruno S.

New Zealand · Oct 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

Trustpilot

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Kiwi Campers campervan hire in New Zealand

Why book Kiwi Campers with CoolDrive?

A CoolDrive search shows Kiwi Campers vans alongside those of other New Zealand rental companies, each with a price that already includes mandatory fees. Mileage, excess and options are clear before payment. If you are torn between the Kiwi Hi 4 and the Hi 5, or between a departure from Auckland or Christchurch, our experts will answer you.

What excess should you expect with Kiwi Campers?

Our October 2026 observations show an excess of around €2,026 for the Kiwi 2 and the Kiwi 2 Dart, and around €2,532 for the other vans. In the event of a claim, it sets the maximum amount you would have to pay. The security deposit amount, how it is paid and the options to reduce the excess are specified in each offer.

What licence do you need to drive a Kiwi Campers van?

Kiwi Campers vans can be driven with a car licence. New Zealand accepts a valid foreign licence if it is in English; otherwise, attach an international driving permit or an approved translation. The age conditions and the number of years of licence required by the rental company are specified in the offer. Remember too that traffic drives on the left.

Can you start from Auckland and return the van in Christchurch?

With a depot on each island, Kiwi Campers lends itself well to crossing the country from north to south, or the other way round. Whether it is possible does, however, depend on the dates and may involve a surcharge. Enter Christchurch as the return city in the search engine: compatible offers are shown with their total price. The ferry crossing of Cook Strait is paid separately.

Can you sleep away from campsites with a Kiwi Campers van?

It depends on the vehicle. In many areas, New Zealand regulations reserve freedom camping for certified self-contained vehicles, and checks can lead to fines. Check on the model page whether it is certified. Otherwise, plan on campsites or Department of Conservation sites, which are often basic and inexpensive.

When can you hire a Kiwi Campers van at the best price?

In our observations, July and April offer the lowest rates, from €34 per day, and October remains affordable. From December to February, demand soars and prices follow. The southern autumn, in March and April, often combines pleasant weather, quieter roads and reasonable rates, especially on the South Island.

About us

Hire a Kiwi Campers van in New Zealand with CoolDrive Nomad

Kiwi Campers hires out high-roof vans and campervans from Auckland and Christchurch, two natural gateways for discovering the North Island and the South Island. Its range observed runs from the Kiwi 2 for a couple to the Kiwi Hi 5 for a family of five, by way of more comfortable ST and Deluxe models, and every offer observed comes with unlimited kilometres.

On CoolDrive Nomad, you set Kiwi Campers against other rental companies in the country, such as Jucy Rentals, Spaceships Rentals, Happy Camper or Pacific Horizon, and pay the advertised price, mandatory fees included. Before choosing, check the model's gearbox, self-contained certification and excess. Our experts help you settle on the departure city, the season and the vehicle; for the exact price, run a search with your dates.

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