What is included in my Backpacker Campervan?
- Unlimited kilometre travel
- General living equipment, including clothes-line and pegs, plastic containers and bucket, dustpan, hand broom and matches
- Kitchen equipment, including frypan, saucepans, kitchen utensils, kettle, bowls, cutlery and crockery
- Linen and Bedding (from 1 November 2011)
- 24 Hour roadside service
- Local tourist information
There’s also a huge range of additional hire items which can be viewed on our Extra Hire Items page. Vehicles can accommodate child seats. Please refer to specific vehicle information for further details. What do I bring?Below is a recommendation only of items you should consider when travelling around New Zealand. Most items can be purchased cheaply once you’ve arrived, or can be hired when you collect your vehicle.
New Zealand is a temperate climate, but as an island nation, note that conditions can change quickly. For more information on climate in New Zealand, refer to the met service website (http://www.metservice.com/national/). This resource will give you up to date weather forecasts for all major centres, weather warnings and ski updates for all major ski fields during ski season.
The most important thing to bring you is your sense of adventure. We only ask that you respect our environment when you travel so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Summer
- Light jersey
- Wind breaker/jacket (if hiking)
- Hiking boots – make sure they’re clean if travelling from overseas
- Sunscreen – the ozone layer is pretty thin in this neck of the woods, and burn times can be very quick
- Linen – this can be hired when checking out for $17/person
- Insect repellent – we have quite aggressive sand flies • Swim wear
- Mp3 player – radio can be limited in rural areas, adapters can be hired for $10/rental
- Day pack
- Sunglasses
AA Maps are available free of charge upon vehicle collection, although you may wish to hire a GPS for $10/day (max charge $100/rental)
Winter
- Heavy jacket
- Thermals
- Beanie
- Gloves
- Sunscreen – especially if you’re planning on skiing
- Linen – this can be hired when checking out for $17/person
- Ski/snowboard – though these can be hired at most ski fields, or at nearest service towns
- Mp3 player – radio can be limited in rural areas, adapters can be hired for $10/rental
- Day pack
Snow chains can be hired at time of vehicle collection fro $35/rental. Some vehicles can be fitted with roof racks if required. These are available from the branch if required.
AA Maps are available free of charge upon vehicle collection, although you may wish to hire a GPS for $10/day (max charge $100/rental) What are the location fees and how do they affect my rental?We have location fees at our Wellington and Queenstown branches. The Wellington fee is due to the branch being an agency for Backpacker. The Queenstown fee is charged by Queenstown Airport.
The Wellington and Queenstown location fee is $210 for campervans, $30 for cars from Queenstown (cars are currently not available from our Wellington site). To offer you the very best and most competitive rate, our rates change on a weekly basis. Enter the dates you wish to travel in the fields provided on the right and we will provide you with not only an accurate price but also live availability. Rentals can be combined to qualify the renter for a longer term rental rate. Note: It is possible to combine Australian and New Zealand rentals to qualify under the multiple rental rate. Total insurances paid cannot be combined for Australian and New Zealand hires. What is the minimum rental period?Campervans
The minimum rental period for the Breezer is 3 days and all other campervans 5 days. Minimum rental period is 10 days when a vehicle is being collected from the North Island and is being returned to the South Island if the rental commences between the months of October through to March. Minimum rental periods are subject to change during peak periods.
Rental Cars
Rental days are calculated on a 24 hour basis. Minimum rental period is 3 days. Campervans
One-way rentals are available between all branch locations with the exception of the Breezer, which is available to and from Christchurch and Auckland only.
A one-way rental fee of NZ$210 is charged for Breezer, Nomad, Lowrider and Wanderer rentals and NZ$260 for Quattro and Six Pack rentals.
Location fees will apply if applicable. Minimum rental periods are subject to change during peak periods.
Rental cars
For one-way hires that are southbound the minimum rental requirement is 7 days. Minimum rental period is subject to change during peak periods Goods and Services tax (GST) is included in the daily gross rental rate of your vehicle hire. New Zealand GST is calculated at 15%. What is the Road User Charge Recovery Fee, and how does it affect my rental?The Road User Charge Recovery Fee (formally the Diesel Tax Recovery Fee) is payable on diesel vehicles upon vehicle return. The Road User Charge Recovery Fee is included in the cost if the Backpacker Smart Pack is selected.
The charges per 100km are listed below:
- 2 berth Unleaded Petrol = NIL
- 2 berth Toilet /Shower = $4.96 per 100km
- 4 Berth = $4.84 per 100km
- 6 Berth = $5.13 per 100km
Backpacker reserves the right to amend the Road User Charge Recovery Fee in response to changes in Government Road User Charges. Do I need a special license to rent a campervan?Your standard driver’s license is enough, as long as you’ve had it for at least a year. If it’s not in English we’ll need to see a valid International Drivers license as well. How old do I need to be to drive a campervan?For our Breezer. Lowrider and Nomad, you only need to be 18, or older. All of our other campervans have an age restriction and can only be hired if you're 21 and over. Of course, you need to have a valid full licence no matter how old you are to drive away in one of our vans. What is different about driving in New Zealand?Check out the New Zealand Transport Agency "what is different about driving in New Zealand?" web page which provides and overview of the different driving rules specific to New Zealand. (available in English, German, Japanese, Korean & Chinese) The New Zealand Road Code
The Official New Zealand Road Code website will help you understand New Zealand traffic law and become a safe and courteous road user.
AA (Automobile Association) Roadwatch
This website is kept up to date with major incidents around New Zealand. You can browse by region, and see if there are any road closures.
Land Transport New Zealand
Detailed information about land transport in New Zealand, including safe driving tips, driving rules, and regulations.
Alcohol Advisory of New Zealand
Come here to find out the alcohol content of a standard drink to allow you a better understanding of your limits. New Zealand takes the issue of drink driving very seriously. When you've been drinking, the chances of crashing are high. In fact, when you drive with a blood alcohol level at the legal limit (80 mg per 100ml), you are three times more likely to be involved in a crash than if you hadn't had a drink.
Please ensure that when you are driving a Backpacker Campervan or Rental Car in New Zealand, you drive responsibly and safely. If you drink, don't drive.
More more information relating to drink driving limits please visit Land Transport NZ. Children under five years old must be properly restrained in an approved child restraint.
The driver is responsible for making sure children aged under 15 years wear safety belts or are in approved child restraints. The general urban speed limit is 50 km/h.
An urban traffic area is land close to or within a town or city. The land will generally appear fully built-up. An urban traffic area also includes partly built-up areas:
- In small towns
- Within a metropolitan area
- On the fringes of a metropolitan area.
The general rural speed limit is 100 km/h. Please note that for 6 berth campervans this speed limit is reduced to 90km/h.
A rural area is land outside towns and cities. The level of roadside development is at a minimum. Houses in rural areas will generally be set back some distance from the road. There will be little kerbing and generally no footpaths. What if my campervan needs repairs?Any repair up to $100 can be fixed and you will be reimbursed when you return, provided the renter was not directly responsible for the damage. For amounts over $100 call our Auckland Branch on 0800 422 267 or call into any of our branches. Receipts must be submitted for any repair. Any accident must be reported within 24 hours. An accident report has to be completed as soon as possible. It is important to note that you are liable for all damage costs as a result of any accident, up to the applicable excess. The applicable excess will be processed at the time of an accident. Remember, if you have an accident, regardless of who is at fault, you have to pay the applicable excess.
Please contact us toll free on: 0800 422 267. Well, if you are having that good a time, subject to availability you can extend your rental with one quick call to a branch or our main New Zealand tollfree number 0800 422 267. All you have to do is fill up the gas and fuel, tidy up the campervan and be back at the branch by 5.00pm. |
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