Lucky Rentals campervan hire in New Zealand

Q: Where do you collect your Lucky Rentals van?

Lucky Rentals has a depot in Auckland, at 107 Montgomerie Road in the Airport Oaks area, and one in Christchurch, at 791 Wairakei Road, near the airport. You can therefore start on the North Island or the South Island. The exact handover location and times are shown in your booking confirmation.

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

For two, the Lucky Rodeo, a converted van, is the most compact option. For three, the high-top Lucky Roadie or Lucky Rambler offer three berths. For four, the Lucky Rover has five seats and four berths. Compare the storage space and transmission on each model’s page.

The rental company

Lucky Rentals, budget vans for both islands

Lucky Rentals presents itself as a low-cost van rental company, designed for travellers who want to drive for a long time in New Zealand without blowing their budget. The brand has one address on each island: in Auckland, in the Airport Oaks area next to the airport, and in Christchurch, on Wairakei Road, also near the airport.

The range mixes converted vans such as the Lucky Rodeo, high-top vans (Lucky Roadie, Lucky Rambler, Lucky Rover, Stargazer, Euro Sky 3) and a few campervans from the Euro series. Depending on the model, there are two to five seats and up to four berths. Most are automatic, but some are driven with a manual gearbox.

In the 39 Lucky offers observed by CoolDrive in October 2026, spread across five vans, kilometres are all unlimited and the excess is around €1,520, with no difference from one model to another.

Our verdict: a reliable choice for a budget road trip, with a wider selection of vans than many small rental companies and departures close to the airports. Its limits: only two cities, no large motorhome in our observations and van-level comfort, not a coachbuilt living area. When you set off, inspect the van in detail with the agent.

Rental company profile

Lucky Rentals in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Lucky Rentals suits your trip.

General information

Brand: Lucky Rentals · budget van rental
Categories offered: Converted vans, high-top vans, campervans · one low-profile, the Paradise 2 Deluxe, is also on the list
Vans in our observations: Lucky Rodeo, Roadie, Roadie Plus, Rover, Rambler · offers observed in October 2026
Seats and berths: From 2 to 5 seats · up to 4 berths with the Lucky Rover
Gearbox: Mostly automatic · manual on the Lucky Roadie, the Lucky Jackpot and the Stargazer

Rental conditions

Kilometres: Unlimited · 39 out of 39 observed offers
Excess: Around €1,520 · observed on 21 October 2026
Driver’s age: Specified in each offer · with the required driving experience
Licence required: Valid driving licence · if not in English: approved translation or International Driving Permit
Security deposit: Shown in the offer · a credit card is generally required
Return in the other city: Depending on the offer · choose a different drop-off city in the form
Inter-island ferry: To be checked in the terms · Wellington-Picton crossing to be booked yourself
Nights outside campsites: Certified self-contained vehicles · check the certification on the model’s page

Insurance and extras

Excess reduction: Offered depending on the offer · on top of the hire price
Child seats: To be requested when booking · depending on the model and availability
Assistance: Advertised as 24 hours a day by the rental company · number shown in the contract

Network and availability

North Island: Auckland, Airport Oaks · 107 Montgomerie Road
South Island: Christchurch, Wairakei Road · 791 Wairakei Road, airport area

The fleet

Lucky Rentals 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.

Campervan

Hi-top van

Low-profile motorhome

Paradise 2 Deluxe 2 2 Automatic

Sleeper van

Observed prices

Prices recorded at Lucky Rentals in New Zealand

Vehicle	Winter July	Spring October	Summer January	Autumn April
Campervan	from €17/day median €30/day	from €18/day median €31/day	from €40/day median €83/day	from €18/day median €48/day

Daily prices recorded at Lucky Rentals 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: €1,520.

Branches

Lucky Rentals branches in New Zealand

Auckland

Lucky Rentals Airport

107 Montgomerie Road, Airport Oaks, 2022 Auckland

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Christchurch

Lucky Rentals Airport

791 Wairakei Road, 8053 Christchurch Airport

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Comparison

Lucky Rentals 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
Lucky Rentals	Lucky Rodeo, Roadie, Roadie Plus, Rover and Rambler vans	Unlimited in 100% of observed offers	Budget, up to 4 berths, 2 cities
Happy Camper	Happy Trail, Scout, Cruise, Horizon and Summit vans	Unlimited in 100% of observed offers	Five vans to choose from, 2 departure cities
Spaceships Rentals	Beta, Sigma, Dream Sleeper and Cosmo VW vans	Unlimited in 100% of observed offers	Six models observed, 2 departure cities
Kiwi Campers	Kiwi 2, Kiwi Hi 4, Kiwi Hi 5, Deluxe and Traveller vans	Unlimited in 100% of observed offers	Eight vans observed, 2 departure cities
Jucy Rentals	Crib, Condo and Chaser vans	Unlimited in 100% of observed offers	4 departure cities in the country

Our view

Lucky Rentals: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Lucky Rentals is ideal if…

Budget is your priority and a simple van suits you
You are landing in Auckland or Christchurch and want to hit the road without crossing the city
You plan to cover thousands of kilometres: no observed offer caps them
You are four and a high-top van like the Lucky Rover is enough for you
You want to choose between a manual and an automatic gearbox

Lucky Rentals is not ideal if…

You are starting your trip in Queenstown, Wellington or Nelson
You are five or more and all want to sleep on board
You dream of a coachbuilt motorhome with a shower room: our Lucky observations only show vans
You expect a high-end finish rather than a tight price

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Lucky Rentals

Check the transmission before you click

The Lucky Roadie, the Lucky Jackpot and the Stargazer are listed with a manual gearbox, the other models as automatic. In New Zealand, you drive on the left and change gear with your left hand: if that worries you, filter for automatic right from the search.
Self-contained or campsites: decide early

Spending the night outside campsites, at authorised sites, generally requires a certified self-contained vehicle. Each Lucky van’s page shows its equipment: if the certification is not mentioned, build your itinerary around campsites and paid sites.
Take your time over the inspection

When the keys are handed over, go round the van with the agent: bodywork, tyres, cleanliness inside, stove, cool box or fridge. Photograph any defects, have them noted on the contract, count the crockery and keep the assistance number to hand. The observed excess is around €1,520.
Leave some leeway before your return flight

Both depots are located near the airports, which makes transfers easier. Even so, avoid returning the van just before boarding: the return inspection, refuelling and the shuttle take time. Also check the depot’s opening hours in your confirmation.
The southern summer gets booked up well in advance

In our observations, January prices are much higher than those for July or October, and vans go quickly during the December and January holidays. If your dates are flexible, the southern autumn and spring often offer quieter roads and more choice.
Plan the Cook Strait crossing

A trip between Auckland and Christchurch involves the Wellington-Picton ferry. Read the offer’s terms to find out whether the van can board, then book the crossing for a vehicle of your size: high-top vans may fall into a different height category.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Lucky Rentals

How much does a Lucky Rentals van cost in New Zealand?

For a 15-day hire, the prices observed by CoolDrive in October 2026, mandatory fees included, start a Lucky van at €17 per day in July. The median price is around €30 in July, €31 in October and €48 in April, but climbs to around €83 per day in January, at the height of the southern summer. For an exact price, run a search with your dates.

Where do you collect your Lucky Rentals van?

Lucky Rentals has a depot in Auckland, at 107 Montgomerie Road in the Airport Oaks area, and one in Christchurch, at 791 Wairakei Road, near the airport. You can therefore start on the North Island or the South Island. The exact handover location and times are shown in your booking confirmation.

Which Lucky van should you choose for your group size?

For two, the Lucky Rodeo, a converted van, is the most compact option. For three, the high-top Lucky Roadie or Lucky Rambler offer three berths. For four, the Lucky Rover has five seats and four berths. Compare the storage space and transmission on each model’s page.

Are kilometres limited with Lucky Rentals?

No, not in our observations: the 39 Lucky offers observed by CoolDrive in October 2026 all include unlimited mileage, from the Lucky Rodeo to the Lucky Rover. That is valuable in New Zealand, where a full loop of both islands easily runs to several thousand kilometres. The terms of each offer remain the reference.

Are Lucky Rentals vans automatic?

Most are: the Lucky Rodeo, the Lucky Rambler, the Lucky Rover and the Euro Sky 3 are listed with an automatic gearbox. The Lucky Roadie, the Lucky Jackpot and the Stargazer, on the other hand, have a manual gearbox. The transmission is shown on each vehicle’s page: check it before booking.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Lucky Rentals

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818 reviews

Top responsiveness

New Zealand · Nov 2024

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Very good responsiveness to solve a small reservation problem with our van. They found us the van that exactly matched our needs. Thank you for this responsiveness and efficiency.

New Zealand · Nov 2024

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Quick and efficient response

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New Zealand · Oct 2025

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Lucky Rentals campervan hire in New Zealand

Why book Lucky Rentals with CoolDrive?

A CoolDrive search puts Lucky Rentals side by side with other New Zealand rental companies, such as Happy Camper, Kiwi Campers or Jucy Rentals, for the same dates. The price displayed already includes mandatory fees. If you are unsure about the model, transmission or departure city, our experts guide you, and they explain the excess options before payment.

What excess should you expect with Lucky Rentals?

In the Lucky offers observed in October 2026, the excess is around €1,520, whatever the van. A paid reduction option is generally offered to lower it. The security deposit amount and the accepted payment method are shown offer by offer; check that your credit card limit covers this amount.

Can you sleep anywhere with a Lucky van?

No. In New Zealand, freedom camping is regulated: most sites open to vehicles require self-contained certification, and some places ban it completely. Check on the van’s page whether it is certified, look out for signs on site and, failing that, plan to use campsites.

Can you return the Lucky van in the other city?

It is possible depending on the offer, between Auckland and Christchurch. To find out, choose Christchurch as the drop-off location after a departure from Auckland, or vice versa, in the search engine: only offers that accept this one-way hire appear, with any fees already included in the price displayed. Other cities in the country are not served by Lucky.

Can the Lucky van take the ferry between the two islands?

The Cook Strait crossing, between Wellington and Picton, is made by ferry and booked separately. Before buying tickets, check in the offer’s terms that the rental company allows the van on board, and give the ferry company its exact length and height.

What licence do you need to drive a Lucky van in New Zealand?

A valid car driving licence is enough for these vans. If it is not written in English, bring an approved translation or an International Driving Permit. Each Lucky Rentals offer specifies the required age and the number of years you must have held your licence: a point to check before confirming, especially for young drivers.

About us

Hire a Lucky Rentals van in New Zealand with CoolDrive Nomad

Lucky Rentals focuses on budget vans for touring New Zealand, from Northland to the Southern Alps. Its two depots, in Auckland and Christchurch, are near the airports, which makes the start and end of the trip simpler. The choice ranges from the Lucky Rodeo for two to the Lucky Rover for four, with several high-top vans in between, and all observed offers come with unlimited kilometres.

On CoolDrive Nomad, you weigh up Lucky against Happy Camper, Spaceships Rentals, Kiwi Campers or Jucy Rentals in a single search, then book at the price displayed, mandatory fees included. Our experts answer your questions about the excess, the inter-island ferry or freedom camping. Enter your departure city and dates to see the available vans.

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