Backpacker SleeperVans
Cheap Campervan
Hire in New Zealand
Stunned at what they want for a camper van hire here in New Zealand? Outrageous isn't it?! So let Downtown Rentals give you the answer to cheap camper van rental - a Backpacker SleeperVan.
These are early 90s model vans fitted out with a sleeping deck in the back. This gives you plenty of sleeping room, with space to store all your gear.
Plus you get all the rest of the stuff you need for camping out - a gas cooker, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery etc. And pillows, pillow slips, a bottom sheet.
You can camp out in the stunning outdoors that makes NZ the most beautiful place on earth and live wild for a few days if you want.
Very important: They are not painted in lurid colours with dopey graphics that scream "tourists" - or worse - from every panel. Unless you know exactly what to look for (one tiny little sticker required by law) you'd never know that this was a rental vehicle.
If you want to add a little luxury to your life and travels here, have a look at our later model, up-spec SuperSleepervans. Now them's really livin' 'n travellin'. Yeah
Or if you are travelling with a family - and that's not cheap - take a FamilyCampingVan for great fun low-cost holidaying.
There are two types of Backpacker SleeperVan:
 Midivans: Toyota Hi-Ace or Ford
Econovan. They are slightly larger and about 900mm longer than the
minivans. There is a space of about 900mm between the bed and the
driver/passenger seats.
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 Mini-vans: The smaller
version. Toyota Lite-Ace or Town-Ace, Nissan Serena,
Mitsubishi L300.
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Equipment:
Each van contains a two-burner gas cooker, a
chilly bin (OK - you'd probably call it a cooler or, if you're an
Aussie, an esky) and utensil set which contains 2 pots, 1 fry pan, 4
plates, 4 side plates, 4 dessert plates, 2 mugs,
bucket, plastic bowl, knives, forks, dessert spoons,
teaspoons, can opener, vegetable knife, large kitchen
knife, chopping board, egg slice, tea towels, 2 chairs, folding camp
table.
A
mattress, pillows, pillow cases and bottom sheet are included
with the van, but not blankets etc. You will need to
bring a sleeping bag. If you want, however, we can lend you a
duvet.
Rates:
There
are three seasons - high season from Dec 1 to March 31, shoulder season
(Oct 1 to Nov 30), and low season from Apr 1 to Sep
30. Minimum hire period is 7 days. All rates
include unlimited kms, basic insurance and GST (tax). For more
details on insurance go to the FAQ page.
Diesel
power: We operate several diesel powered vehicles. Diesel is
very cheap here at about two thirds the price of
petrol. That is because there is no road tax on it at the pump.
Instead we have to pay a tax for every km run. We pass that tax
on to the hirers - they are getting cheap fuel, but they must also pay
the tax of 3c per km. Even with the tax added, diesel is about
10-15% cheaper than petrol.
Discounts
(everybody
wants a discount!). Take a van for two weeks or more and get a
15% discount on the weekly rate.Take a van for three weeks or more and get a
20% discount on the weekly rate. Take a van for two months (61 to 90
days) and get a 15% discount on the monthly rate.
Take it for three months (91 days) or more and get a 20% discount on the
monthly rate.
One way hires: We have an agent in Christchurch so you can, if you wish, travel one way between Auckland and Christchurch. There is a minimum one month hire on AKL/CHC one-ways. No minimum on CHC/AKL one-ways.
Early Purchasse Discounts. Book and pay in advance and get an extra discount as follows:
6 months in advance of pick-up date - 10% additional discount
5 months in advance of pick-up date - 8% additional discount
4 months in advance of pick-up date - 7% additional discount
3 months in advance of pick-up date - 5% additional discount
Backpacker MiniVans
| Season | Weekly $NZ | Monthly $NZ |
|
High (Dec - Mar) |
$419 |
$1395 |
| Extra days | $60* | $45* |
|
Shoulder (Oct - Nov ) |
$326 | $1085 |
| Extra days | $47* | $35* |
|
Low (Apr-Sept) |
$250 | $837 |
| Extra days | $36* | $27* |
* Subject to discounts - see above.
Backpacker MidiVans
| Season | Weekly $NZ | Monthly $NZ |
|
High (Dec - Mar) |
$456 |
$1519 |
| Extra days | $65* | $49* |
|
Shoulder (Oct - Nov) |
$363 | $1209 |
| Extra days | $52* | $39* |
|
Low (Apr-Sept) |
$289 | $961 |
| Extra days | $41* | $31* |
* Subject to discounts - see above.
If your hire crosses the boundary dates of these seasons you'll only be charged the daily rate applicable to the period concerned. Important: We charge on a 24 hour basis - not a calendar day basis like a lot of other companies. That can save you a whole day's hire charge. Please be aware of our late return penalties when vans are returned without authorisation after the agreed date.
Downtown Car Rentals
31 Neilson St, Onehunga, Auckland.
Phone (Country code 64, area code 9) 625-6469
Email:
rentals@New-Zealand-rental-cars.com
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of options: Older models to latish models; a wide range of rate plans.
SuperSleepers
Fun and luxury all
in an eye-catching version of our SleeperVans.
Backpacker
SleeperVans
Low cost campervan
cruisin' in a simple sleeper van.
FamilyCampingVans*
The perfect answer to
cost-controlled family holidays. A luxury van with a high quality
camping pack
on board.
Mini-coaches
Multi-seat coaches
and people movers.
Lease
Cars
Need wheels for a
couple of months or more? Lease a car with rates starting as low as
$13 a day.
Guaranteed
Buy-backs
Buy a car without
any of the risks - breakdowns, insurance, and the problem of reselling
it.
If you want to enjoy the freedom of camping - and the costs savings - we can provide you with all the camping gear you need
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