Campervan Rental Suggestions?

[Billhilly]

Hey Andy,

Glad to hear the trip went well. You got to see some pretty nice places! How many k's in total? As I said we ended up in Wanaka, and did a day trip to Milford Sound. Kind of a long day... I must admit though, the country down Fiordland (I personaly think) is pretty special. And the run you did up the West Coast (South Island) is pretty unique on a global scale. We need a couple of pic's and your favourite spot's when you get time!

 

[Thirty-Nine]

Hey Andy,

Glad to hear the trip went well. You got to see some pretty nice places! How many k's in total? As I said we ended up in Wanaka, and did a day trip to Milford Sound. Kind of a long day... I must admit though, the country down Fiordland (I personaly think) is pretty special. And the run you did up the West Coast (South Island) is pretty unique on a global scale. We need a couple of pic's and your favourite spot's when you get time!

In total, including the time in the Delica with family, we did more than 5,000 km. And yes, Firodland was unforgettable. A truly amazing place. I'll be putting together some photos and such!

 

[Thirty-Nine]

For anyone that's interested, here's a write-up I did regarding living the campervan life while in NZ.

http://crankshaftculture.com/2016/10/31/van-life-can-awesome-can-also-frustrating/

 

[diwit]

Thirty-Nine, I've had great experiences with Tui in Christchurch..... As have my friends that go every year in a group of three or four vans in convoy. I go with the smallest vehicle they offer that has a cassette toilet , hot shower and CSC. They aren't the newest and blingest vehicles but prices are really competitive. Usually a Ford Econovan. Last year I got a bigger Ford with a flat panel body on the back. This year (coincidentally same as you in September) I have already booked a Ford van again. Just a bit more compact to drive about in .

NZ must be the campervan capital of the world. It'll blow you out how many are on the road there. Lots of Top 10 parks and if that's not your scene the free camping is awesome everywhere you look..,... Think Lord of the Rings -type scenery. Just don't try to get up Treblecone in a big van. Haha.

Also check about any restrictions taking certain roads for Camper hire Ireland. Tui was great but some won't let you drive up to any ski fields or on dirt roads.

Me & my other half have borrowed his parents campervan for the last 3 years and stayed in West CV. We can't borrow it for 2019 (assuming, dangerously, that we are lucky on T-day) and would like to hire one instead but most of the ones I can see online are extortionate winnebagos. Just wondered if anyone had a good experience hiring a van, especially from/near London.