Picking up a campervan in Auckland is the easiest way to start a South or North Island road trip without losing a day of your holiday to logistics. Road Runner Rentals offers campervan hire, motorhome hire and RV hire in Auckland alongside our Christchurch depot, with the same unlimited kilometres, free AA roadside assistance and free airport transfers on every vehicle. Below, we've answered the questions we're asked most about campervan rental in Auckland, New Zealand – from pricing through to which model suits your trip.
Road Runner Rentals is a New Zealand campervan and motorhome rental company based in Christchurch, with an additional pickup and drop-off location in Auckland. We hire self-contained campervans and motorhomes for domestic and international travellers exploring New Zealand's North and South Islands.
Both pickup and return are only minutes from Auckland Airport, so there's no need to build extra travel time into your itinerary.
We include a free airport transfer with every Auckland motorhome hire, so once you land you're collected and taken straight to your van rather than sorting a taxi or rideshare on top of your flight. Normal pickup hours are 9am-4pm; after-hours pickup can be arranged on request. If you'd prefer collection or drop-off from another Auckland location, get in touch and we'll see what we can arrange.
Rates depend on which vehicle you choose and when you're travelling. As a guide, our compact campervans – Clubby, Queenie and HiWay Runner – start from around $59 to $69 per night in the off-peak shoulder months (May, August–September), rising to roughly $150–$220 per night across the November to February peak season. Our Mercedes-based motorhomes – Sprinter, Nomad and the Explorer 4–6 Berth – range from around $110 a night off-peak up to $395–$450 a night at the height of summer. Minimum hire periods apply depending on season (these prices are based on minimum 14 or 21 days), and early booking is strongly recommended for peak dates. For exact current pricing by model and date, see our rates page or get in touch for a tailored quote.
If you'd like a bit more comfort without sacrificing flexibility, our Mercedes Sprinter and Explorer motorhomes are the closest we come to a luxury campervan hire in Auckland. Both include an ensuite toilet and shower, full kitchen with hot and cold running water, microwave, and cab air conditioning. The Sprinter is a sleek 2-berth option renowned for its smooth, powerful drive, while the Explorer sleeps 4-6 across three double beds, making it a genuinely spacious choice for a family or group who still want hotel-style comforts on the road.
For budget-conscious travellers, our Clubby 2-berth campervan is the most economical option in the fleet – it's petrol-powered (no Road User Charges), easy to drive and park, and still fully self-contained. The Queenie and HiWay Runner sit just above it in price and comfort, offering the same practical, no-fuss layout for couples or solo travellers who'd rather spend on experiences than on the vehicle. All three qualify for our lowest off-peak rates outside the main summer season.
Rates current at 31 July 2026
Every Road Runner Rentals vehicle, regardless of model, comes with:
We were also the first motorhome rental company in New Zealand to accept cryptocurrency, alongside standard card and bank deposit payment.
If manoeuvrability and easy parking matter more than space, or you prefer driving a less bulky vehicle, our compact 2-berth campervans, Clubby, Queenie and HiWay Runner are built on the Toyota HiAce, sized to handle city streets and tight campsites just as comfortably as the open road. Each includes a kitchen, cooker, sink and certified self-containment, so you have everything you need in a smaller footprint.
Yes. Road Runner Rentals operates depots in both Auckland and Christchurch, and one-way hire between the two is a common booking for travellers touring the length of the country. Because Christchurch is our home base, this route is generally straightforward to arrange. (One-way fees do apply for hires ending outside our depot network – for example Queenstown or Picton – so if you're planning a one-way trip, it's worth confirming current fees for your exact route when you enquire.)
For solo travellers or couples, the Clubby or Queenie compact campervans offer the best value while still giving you a proper kitchen, bed and self-contained toilet. If you'd rather travel with a bit more polish – an ensuite shower, more bench space, and Mercedes reliability – the Sprinter 2-Berth Motorhome is worth the step up, particularly for a longer trip where day-to-day comfort adds up.