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Pacific Horizon motorhome hire in New Zealand

Motorhomes with 3 to 6 seats, low-profiles and overcabs, to collect in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

per day, from (observed prices)
€88
branches
4
departure cities
3
models
6
at most, on the SAM Motorhome
6 berths
excess recorded, identical on the models recorded
€2,532
  • Airport branch
  • Low-profile and overcab motorhomes, with 3 to 6 seats
  • No mileage limit in the offers recorded
  • Departures on the North Island and the South Island
  • Automatic transmission across the whole listed range
  • Two addresses in Christchurch, gateway to the South Island
The rental company

Pacific Horizon, motorhomes for both islands

In our network, Pacific Horizon is only present in New Zealand, with a fleet geared towards motorhomes rather than small vans. Its departures are from three cities: Auckland, with a depot in Māngere near the airport, Wellington, whose depot is actually in Plimmerton, north of the urban area, and Christchurch, where two addresses are listed, in Burnside and Yaldurst.

The range comprises six automatic models. The 2+1 Motorhome suits two or three travellers. The GEM-4, the 4-Berth Fuso and the Max 4Berth take four people, while the SAM Motorhome goes up to six berths. A 4-Berth Mercedes completes the list.

On the four models recorded by CoolDrive in October 2026, all offers come with unlimited mileage and the excess recorded is around €2,532, whatever the vehicle.

Our verdict: an interesting choice for families and groups, thanks to overcabs sleeping up to six and an identical excess across the whole range. Worth knowing: no depot in Queenstown, a Wellington depot far from the centre and the ferry terminal, and higher prices at the height of the southern summer.

Rental company profile

Pacific Horizon in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Pacific Horizon suits your trip.

General information

Brand
Pacific Horizon · motorhome rental company in New Zealand
Range
Campervan, low-profiles, overcabs · no small two-seat van among the models listed
Models listed
2+1, GEM-4, 4-Berth Fuso, 4-Berth Mercedes, Max 4Berth, SAM · 2+1, GEM-4, Max 4Berth and SAM recorded in October 2026
Seats
3 to 6 · six berths on the SAM Motorhome
Transmission
Automatic · on the six models listed

Rental conditions

Age and licence
Specified in the offer · licence in English, otherwise an official translation or an international driving permit
Mileage recorded
No limit · 100% of the offers recorded in October 2026
Excess
Around €2,532 · same amount on the four models recorded
Security deposit
Arrangements in the offer · a credit card is generally required
One-way hire
To be checked depending on the dates · choose a different arrival city in the search
Prohibited areas
According to the contract · excluded roads and areas listed in the rental company's terms

Insurance and extras

Excess waiver
Depending on the offer · to be weighed against the €2,532 amount
Assistance
Generally available around the clock · number and conditions in the rental documents

Network and availability

Auckland
Māngere · Montgomerie Road, near the airport
Wellington
Plimmerton (Porirua) · north of the city, far from the ferry terminal
Christchurch
Burnside and Yaldurst · two addresses listed, to be confirmed in the offer
Outside New Zealand
No depot listed
The fleet

Pacific Horizon 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

Low-profile motorhome

Observed prices

Prices recorded at Pacific Horizon in New Zealand

Vehicle Winter July Spring October Summer January Autumn April
Campervan from €88/day median €88/day from €129/day median €129/day from €235/day median €235/day from €148/day median €148/day
Low-profile motorhome from €124/day median €124/day from €155/day median €155/day from €253/day median €253/day from €190/day median €190/day
Large motorhome from €124/day median €131/day from €155/day median €180/day from €253/day median €274/day from €190/day median €202/day

Daily prices recorded at Pacific Horizon 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

Pacific Horizon branches in New Zealand

Comparison

Pacific Horizon 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
Pacific Horizon Campervan, low-profiles and overcabs (2+1, GEM-4, Max 4Berth, SAM) Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded Up to 6 berths, 3 departure cities
McRent Vans, low-profiles and overcabs (Urban Plus, Kiwi Compact, Comfort and Family ranges) Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded Nine models recorded, 2 departure cities
Star RV Rentals Van and large motorhomes (Polaris 2, 4 and 6) Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded Polaris range with up to 6 seats, 3 cities
Chill'd by JUCY Cloudbreak van and Big Kahuna large motorhome Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded Big Kahuna for 6, 3 departure cities
Kiwi Campers Vans (Kiwi 2, Kiwi Hi 4, Kiwi Hi 5, Kiwi Deluxe) Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded Eight van models recorded, 2 cities
Our view

Pacific Horizon: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Pacific Horizon is ideal if…

  • You are travelling as a family or with friends and need up to six berths
  • You want a real motorhome rather than a van, with more space on board
  • Your itinerary starts from Auckland or Christchurch, the country's two main air gateways
  • You prefer to know the excess in advance: around €2,532 on each model recorded
  • You plan to string together long stages without watching the odometer

Pacific Horizon is not ideal if…

  • You want to start in Queenstown, which Pacific Horizon does not serve
  • You are looking for a small two-seat van: the listed range starts at three seats
  • You arrive by ferry in Wellington and want to collect the vehicle in the city centre
  • You are travelling in January and want to avoid high-season prices
Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Pacific Horizon

  1. Match the size to your group

    For two or three, the 2+1 Motorhome remains the most manoeuvrable in the range. For four, compare the GEM-4, the 4-Berth Fuso and the Max 4Berth. Beyond that, only the SAM Motorhome offers six berths. The longer the vehicle, the more care mountain roads and city car parks require.

  2. Plan how to get to the Wellington depot

    The depot attached to Wellington is in Plimmerton, north of Porirua, and not in the centre. If you arrive by plane or on the ferry from Picton, plan on a taxi or the suburban train, and check the exact address and opening hours in your confirmation.

  3. Check the sanitary equipment and certification

    To spend the night outside campsites, New Zealand generally requires a vehicle certified self-contained. Check in the offer whether your model has a fixed toilet and this certification. Otherwise, book your nights at campsites or Department of Conservation sites.

  4. Do the check-out inspection carefully

    At departure, walk around the motorhome with the agent, photograph any scratches, test the heating, fridge, water pump and gas, and check the kitchen inventory. Save the rental company's assistance number: it will come in handy if a problem arises far from a town.

  5. Travel outside the peak of summer to pay less

    In our records, January is by far the most expensive month for Pacific Horizon, July the cheapest. April and October offer a good balance between price, weather and crowds. In winter, check the condition of the South Island passes before planning your itinerary.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Pacific Horizon

How much does a Pacific Horizon hire cost in New Zealand?

For a 15-day hire, our prices recorded in October 2026 start at €88 per day with the 2+1 Motorhome in July, mandatory fees included. The four-seat models start from around €124 per day in the same month. In January, in peak season, the medians rise to around €235 for the 2+1 and €274 for the large models. Your search will give the exact rate.

Does Pacific Horizon limit the kilometres?

Not in our records: the Pacific Horizon offers observed in October 2026, from the 2+1 to the SAM Motorhome, all come with unlimited mileage. You can therefore take in the Coromandel Peninsula, Tongariro and the southern lakes one after another with no per-kilometre charges. As terms can change, keep an eye on the mileage line of your offer.

Which Pacific Horizon motorhome for a family?

For four, the GEM-4, the 4-Berth Fuso and the Max 4Berth each offer four seats and four berths. For a group of five or six, the SAM Motorhome is the only model in the range with six berths. With young children, book suitable child seats at the same time as the vehicle and check the anchor points in the offer.

Where can you set off from with Pacific Horizon?

Three cities are served. In Auckland, the depot is in Māngere, near the international airport. For Wellington, the address is in Plimmerton, in the city of Porirua. In Christchurch, two addresses are listed, in Burnside, near the airport, and in Yaldurst, west of the city. The final pick-up address appears in your confirmation.

Do you need a special licence for a Pacific Horizon motorhome?

The models in the range are listed with automatic transmission and a car licence is generally enough, but check the weight stated in the offer for the largest ones. A licence not written in English must be accompanied by an official translation or an international driving permit. The minimum age appears in the terms of each offer.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Pacific Horizon

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...

H.
New Zealand · Feb 2025
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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Pacific Horizon motorhome hire in New Zealand

Why book Pacific Horizon with CoolDrive?

CoolDrive displays Pacific Horizon among the New Zealand rental companies, so you can set its overcabs against competing vans and motorhomes for the same dates. The rate shown already includes mandatory fees, and the excess, mileage and options are detailed before payment. Our experts help you decide between models, and the packs offered by CoolDrive round off the hire.

What excess should you expect with Pacific Horizon?

Our October 2026 records show an excess of around €2,532 on the four models observed, from the 2+1 to the SAM. The offer details the exact amount and, where available, the excess waiver offered. Check that your credit card has a high enough limit for the security deposit requested when you collect the motorhome.

Can you return the motorhome in another city?

As Pacific Horizon is present in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, a trip between two of these cities may appear among the offers, with possible one-way fees. Enter a different return city in the CoolDrive search: only the offers that accept it come up, fees included. Auckland–Christchurch lets you cross both islands without retracing your steps.

Can the motorhome take the ferry between the two islands?

The Cook Strait crossing runs between Wellington and Picton, in just over three hours. Pacific Horizon's terms specify whether and how the vehicle can board: read them before booking your ticket. In summer, book the motorhome's space well in advance, especially for a large model such as the SAM.

Where can you sleep with a Pacific Horizon motorhome?

Equipped campsites, numerous throughout the country, are the simplest solution for emptying waste water and hooking up to power. Freedom camping is generally only allowed for certified self-contained vehicles, and some councils restrict it further. Check in the offer whether your model is certified, and locate Department of Conservation sites along your route.

What is the best time to hire from Pacific Horizon?

According to our records, July is the cheapest month and January the most expensive, with April and October in between. The southern summer, from December to February, brings long days but high demand. Early autumn, in March and April, often keeps pleasant weather with fewer people on the roads.

About us

Hire a Pacific Horizon motorhome in New Zealand with CoolDrive Nomad

Pacific Horizon is aimed at travellers who want space to tour New Zealand. Its range of automatic motorhomes runs from the 2+1 Motorhome, for two or three, to the SAM Motorhome, which offers six berths, via several four-seat models. Departures are from Auckland, Wellington (Plimmerton) and Christchurch, so you can start your trip on either island. All the offers recorded come with unlimited mileage, with an excess recorded at around €2,532.

On CoolDrive Nomad, Pacific Horizon can be compared in a single search with McRent, Star RV Rentals, Chill'd by JUCY or Kiwi Campers, at the displayed price including mandatory fees. Before confirming, check the model's self-contained certification, the ferry conditions and the exact address of the depot. Our experts guide you on the choice of vehicle and the best period.

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