{"id":683,"date":"2021-11-15T15:48:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T15:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/"},"modified":"2023-07-31T13:29:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T13:29:09","slug":"new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things You Need To Know Before Renting A Motorhome In New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/#Are_you_thinking_of_renting_a_Motorhome_in_New_Zealand_Here_are_8_things_you_should_know_before\" >Are you thinking of renting a Motorhome in New Zealand? Here are 8 things you should know before.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/#1_Parking_your_campervan\" >1. Parking your campervan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/#2_Dump_stations\" >2. Dump stations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/#3_To_rent_a_motorhome_or_to_buy\" >3. To rent a motorhome or to buy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/#4_Self-contained_campervan_vs_non-self-contained\" >4. Self-contained campervan vs non-self-contained?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/#5_What_campervan_size_to_pick\" >5. What campervan size to pick?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/#6_What_motorhome_rental_company_to_pick\" >6. What motorhome rental company to pick?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/#7_How_to_find_campsites\" >7. How to find campsites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/#8_Additional_things_to_look_for_when_reserving_a_campervan\" >8. Additional things to look for when reserving a campervan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you\u00a0ask me what the ultimate road trip destination is, I wouldn&#8217;t have to think twice. New Zealand of course! And what&#8217;s a better way to do a road trip than in a campervan?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have friends that visited who loved every second of living in a camper and&nbsp;some&nbsp;who absolutely detested it. Admittedly though,&nbsp;they didn\u2019t know what they were getting themselves into and did little research beforehand.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the publication of my\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-travel-guide\/\">New Zealand Travel Guide<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0I receive emails from you on a daily basis often asking about tips on travelling in a motorhome in New Zealand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_thinking_of_renting_a_Motorhome_in_New_Zealand_Here_are_8_things_you_should_know_before\"><\/span>Are you thinking of renting a Motorhome in New Zealand? Here are 8 things you should know before. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After road-tripping across many different countries and even buying my very own campervan in Europe I can say with confidence that I have learnt the ins and outs of\u00a0motorhome travel. Today I will finally share those tips with you, along with a few photos to make you excited about your New Zealand road trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12051510899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Parking_your_campervan\"><\/span>1. Parking your campervan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Wharariki-Beach-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14007\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Wharariki-Beach-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Wharariki-Beach-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Wharariki-Beach-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Wharariki-Beach-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not,\u00a0<strong>you can\u2019t just park overnight anywhere<\/strong>. The same parking restrictions apply regardless of the vehicle you are in. However,\u00a0<strong>parking spaces are much easier to find, the smaller your vehicle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are often designated and signposted motorhome parking spots around tourist towns. I am not going to sugarcoat it though, in the high season they are pretty much always taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So just remember the bigger your vehicle, the more comfortable you\u2019ll be, but it will limit you on your parking options. Getting to your destination early is essential if you don&#8217;t want to drive around looking for a parking spot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12051511299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dump_stations\"><\/span>2. Dump stations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Purakaunui-Waterfall-Catlins-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12087\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Purakaunui-Waterfall-Catlins-2.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Purakaunui-Waterfall-Catlins-2-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Purakaunui-Waterfall-Catlins-2-768x549.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vehicles that are self-contained<\/strong>, meaning they are equipped with a toilet,&nbsp;<strong>will have to be emptied regularly.<\/strong>&nbsp;Every time you flush the toilet, whatever was in the bowl is stored in your vehicle and has to be disposed of in the correct location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dump stations are found at many campsites and roadside pull-outs and for the most part, are free of charge or included in campsite fees.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different motorhomes have different processes for emptying your \u2018black water tank\u2019. I won&#8217;t be getting into it here. When picking up your motorhome you will be shown how to do it. Make sure to ask any questions you may have!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not a pretty job but absolutely necessary<\/strong>\u00a0if you want to keep using your toilet and keep your van stink-free! Don&#8217;t worry, it&#8217;s not as bad as it sounds and you won&#8217;t have to do it every day either (unless you have some serious bladder problems).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I\u2019ve mostly avoided using mine as there are public toilets, cafes and campsites everywhere. I only really used it at night when I was too&nbsp;sleepy to go outside, oh and never for number 2!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12051511699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_To_rent_a_motorhome_or_to_buy\"><\/span>3. To rent a motorhome or to buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tunnel-Beach-Sunrise-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12084\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tunnel-Beach-Sunrise-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tunnel-Beach-Sunrise-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tunnel-Beach-Sunrise-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tunnel-Beach-Sunrise-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a tough one which pretty much boils down to one thing. How much time in New Zealand do you have?&nbsp;<strong>If you are buying a camper expect to spend at least a week beforehand looking for one, purchasing, registering etc and then up to a month on the end of your journey trying to sell it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not fall into the trap of trying to sell your vehicle at the end of summer.<\/strong>\u00a0Trust me, you won\u2019t, or you will, but only for a fraction of the price that you bought it for. People don\u2019t buy cars at this time. You\u2019ll have no problems selling your car at the start of NZ&#8217;s summer though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying certainly poses more of a risk but can be rewarding. If you can sell the vehicle for almost what you paid for it then effectively you\u2019ve just had an almost free rental.\u00a0<strong>If you can\u2019t sell it then you\u2019ll end up spending much more than a rental.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rentals are way easier and have no risk but are more expensive.<\/strong>&nbsp;Depending on the season, cheap campers can go for as little as 25NZD a day but in the summer expensive motorhomes can be more than 500NZD a day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I reckon&nbsp;<strong>unless you plan on travelling in New Zealand for at least 2-3 months don&#8217;t even bother with buying<\/strong>&nbsp;and just rent instead!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12051512099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Self-contained_campervan_vs_non-self-contained\"><\/span>4. Self-contained campervan vs non-self-contained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Helibiking-Mount-Burke-Wanaka-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13510\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Helibiking-Mount-Burke-Wanaka-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Helibiking-Mount-Burke-Wanaka-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Helibiking-Mount-Burke-Wanaka-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Helibiking-Mount-Burke-Wanaka-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Being self-contained has many more advantages than\u00a0just going to the toilet whenever you want.\u00a0<strong>In most towns,<\/strong> there are<strong> often free-of-charge self-contained parking lots where you can stay overnight.<\/strong>\u00a0Let me say that again. Free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find it hard to find free overnight parking lots if you are not self-contained.\u00a0<strong>Non-self-contained vehicles are, for the most part, restricted to staying in paid campsites with toilets.<\/strong>\u00a0Campsites can range from 5$ to 50$ per person per night depending on the facilities and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This should also be factored into costs when choosing between a self-contained versus a non-self-contained vehicle. Self-contained vehicles will be more expensive but could potentially save you from further campsite costs when you are on the road. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12051512299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_campervan_size_to_pick\"><\/span>5. What campervan size to pick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Moeraki-Boulders-16-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12374\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Moeraki-Boulders-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Moeraki-Boulders-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Moeraki-Boulders-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Moeraki-Boulders-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been in everything from a tiny two-person van to a 5m luxury motorhome and whilst I was certainly more comfortable in the latter, it did cost more and was harder to park\/drive. Although, not as hard as I thought it would be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Big motorhomes are also designed to sleep 4, 5 or even 6 people, so if you\u2019re travelling in a group this can be advantageous as you can split the costs.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you are a family looking for a motorhome this is an ideal option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I went to the Jucy headquarters in Christchurch to photograph their fleet to give you an example of what you can expect from each different size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12051512799\">Two Berth Sleeper van<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14013\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14013\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14014\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-14-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14014\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14016\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-15-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14016\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14015\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-21-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14015\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the cheapest and smallest option, you can expect a bed with some storage and a fridge underneath (roughly 0.04m3), cooking equipment but no kitchen, portable stoves, a fold-out table, camping chairs and a couple of USB charging ports.\u00a0<strong>Nothing flash but certainly enough to survive.<\/strong>\u00a0Usually included is a 10L or 20L fresh water tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cheaper companies will have older models with more kilometres<\/strong>&nbsp;but all vans&nbsp;should be really well maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Approximate Economy: 12L\/100km or 20mpg (US gallon)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price Range: 700$ a week during Christmas, 200$ a week during winter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12051513099\">2-4 berth high top<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14017\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14017\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14018\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14018\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14020\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14020\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14021\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-20-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14021\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-20-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-20.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A two-birth luxury van will include\u00a0<strong>everything that\u2019s in the smaller sleeper van,\u00a0but will also have a kitchen. The kitchen will usually include 2 hobs, a sink and therefore a grey water tank<\/strong>\u00a0that will have to be emptied. Some extended versions will\u00a0have a porta-potty toilet and even a shower!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In my eyes the toilet in a small campervan like this<\/strong> is not intended for use,\u00a0but only for the self-contained certification which permits the use of many free parking lots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another huge plus is that normally they are high tops so&nbsp;<strong>you can stand up inside.<\/strong>&nbsp;Absolutely great on a typical rainy day in New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Often these will be described as 3 berths but realistically it\u2019s big enough for 2 adults and a child or 3 smaller adults. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Approximate Economy: 14L\/100km or 17mpg (US gallon)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price Range: 900$ a week during Christmas, 300$ a week during winter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12051513399\">4 Berth Motorhome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14022\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-16-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14022\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"14023\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-17-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14023\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-17-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-17-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-17-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-17.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14024\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-18-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019ll be paying more for this option\u00a0<strong>normally they are newer vehicles, that are more efficient per person and have done fewer kilometres.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will include everything you need including\u00a0<strong>two double beds<\/strong>. One of those beds will be formed from a day-use sitting area and a platform. Not ideal for\u00a0the elderly or for those with back problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The big 4-berth<\/strong> motorhome will have toilets and showers in a separate<strong> space. The kitchen will also be equipped with an oven and you can even expect\u00a0a microwave.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The extra batteries installed in the van might even last up to 3 days, depending on the use, but if you want to continue to use the electricity you will have to stay in a paid campsite every few days to plug in your van and recharge the batteries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Approximate Economy: 14L\/100km or 17mpg (US gallon)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price Range: 2500$ a week during Christmas, 450$ a week during winter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12051513699\">5-6 Berth Motorhome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14026\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14026\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14027\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14027\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14028\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14028\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14029\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-19-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14029\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Campervan-options-new-zealand-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest of all campervans these will be&nbsp;<strong>above 3m in height, and up to 8m in length<\/strong>&nbsp;and cost the most. The plus is that you can split the cost between lots of people. They will have&nbsp;<strong>fully functional kitchens including an oven, tables, seating, lots of storage, a toilet, a shower and maybe a TV.<\/strong>&nbsp;Although if you ask me I find it completely unnecessary. The views outside the car window will beat any reality show!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Everything you need will be inside including plug sockets, several USB ports, lights, heating and air conditioning! This is a 5-star hotel on wheels!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Approximate Economy: 14l\/100km or 17mpg (US gallon) (will be diesel)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price Range: 4000$ a week during Christmas, 600$ a week during winter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12051514099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_motorhome_rental_company_to_pick\"><\/span>6. What motorhome rental company to pick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Alfred-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13524\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Alfred-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Alfred-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Alfred-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mount-Alfred-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are loads of companies offering campers in New Zealand.\u00a0Jucy\u00a0has always been reliable and well-maintained, I\u2019ve had mixed experience with\u00a0Spaceships\u00a0aimed at budget-type travellers and would advise staying away from Wicked Vans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maui and Apollo are great for larger motorhomes and are usually aimed at families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For price comparison between them all as well as reservations, I always recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorhomerepublic.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-rental?affiliate=inafarawayland\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.motorhomerepublic.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-rental?affiliate=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Motorhome Republic.<\/a> It will save you lots of time than going through each company separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check the reviews<\/strong>. Especially on what people say about customer service in negative situations such as car breakdowns. It can happen and it doesn&#8217;t mean the company is bad if it does. Have you ever owned a car? They need constant maintenance and occasionally they do break! However,<strong>\u00a0the efficiency\u00a0in which\u00a0the company reacts\u00a0to a potential breakdown is very important!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check how old the car is<\/strong>. It&#8217;s tempting to get an older van, especially when the price is cheaper. Just remember that in general, the older the car is the&nbsp;less economical it is and the more chance it has of breaking down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, you\u00a0will\u00a0spend the same amount of money or even more, but you&#8217;ll end up travelling in an old banger and the initial savings will bring nothing. Remember, generally\u00a0<strong>y<\/strong><strong>ou get what you pay for!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12110294199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_to_find_campsites\"><\/span>7. How to find campsites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mount-Cook-Road-St.Peters-Lookout-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12070\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mount-Cook-Road-St.Peters-Lookout-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mount-Cook-Road-St.Peters-Lookout-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mount-Cook-Road-St.Peters-Lookout-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mount-Cook-Road-St.Peters-Lookout-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I know many people choose to travel in a campervan for the freedom it gives them. You don&#8217;t have to stick to a strict schedule and can choose to stay longer in a destination\u00a0you particularly liked and vice versa. However, that&#8217;s not always the case.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your road trip in New Zealand falls within a busy period from December until February I would highly advise that you prebook your campsites,<\/strong>&nbsp;especially in the top tourist destinations such as Wanaka, Queenstown or Franz Josef.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a particularly handy mobile app called <strong>Camper Mate<\/strong> which I always use whenever I am road tripping in New Zealand. Another one which I used religiously is <strong>Park4night. <\/strong>Download them before your trip and familiarise yourself with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They both give information on what campsites are available in each area, pricing, ratings, whether they are for self-contained vehicles only etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12110294399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Additional_things_to_look_for_when_reserving_a_campervan\"><\/span>8. Additional things to look for when reserving a campervan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13772\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Hooker-Valley-Mount-Cook-National-Park-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the recent surge of tourism in New Zealand the number of companies offering campervan rental grew accordingly. Remember these points\u00a0 when searching for your rental:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deposit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Look for what deposit you will need to leave.<\/strong>&nbsp;When you rent a van with basic insurance it usually involves a big excess and a big deposit. That means that a certain amount of money will be blocked on your&nbsp;credit card&nbsp;on the day your rental begins.&nbsp;<strong>This amount can sometimes be as high as $8000NZD!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you will be involved in an accident (your fault or not) the repairs will be covered by this amount. Anything above will be covered by the insurance (unless you breached the contract by driving on a road you weren&#8217;t supposed to drive on etc).\u00a0You can buy <strong>extended insurance to lower the excess even down to 0.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The small print in the contract <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read the rental contract<\/strong>&nbsp;to avoid any surprises.&nbsp;I&nbsp;really shouldn&#8217;t&nbsp;remind anyone of that, but&nbsp;from a personal experience i know, that many people don&#8217;t read the information they are given. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is there something I forgot to cover? Do you have any more questions about motorhome travel in New Zealand? Leave them in the comments below! I always answer.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u00a0ask me what the ultimate road trip destination is, I wouldn&#8217;t have to think twice. New Zealand of course! And what&#8217;s a better way to do a road trip than in a campervan?\u00a0 I have friends that visited who loved every second of living in a camper and&nbsp;some&nbsp;who absolutely detested it. Admittedly though,&nbsp;they didn\u2019t &#8230; <a title=\"8 Things You Need To Know Before Renting A Motorhome In New Zealand\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-motorhome-travel-information\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 8 Things You Need To Know Before Renting A Motorhome In New Zealand\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14008,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[120],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-zealand-travel-tips-and-activities","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/683","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=683"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/683\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21378,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/683\/revisions\/21378"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14008"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}