Our Campervans

New Self-Contained Rules in NZ – We’re All Good!

New Zealand’s rules around self-contained vehicles have changed, with vehicles needing to comply with new regulations by 7th December 2024. After taking the time to figure out where we stand, we’re relieved to share with you that 75% of Escape Rentals campervans will comply with the self-contained rules in NZ. We want to share how…

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Campervan Guide for Ferry Crossings

To experience both North and South Island during your trip to New Zealand, you’ll need to book a Cook Strait ferry crossing for your campervan. Campervan bookings with Escape Rentals don’t include a ferry crossing, so customers are responsible for booking their own crossing across the Cook Strait. The two operators for the Cook Strait…

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Expert Tips For Hiring A Campervan In NZ

Embarking on the ultimate adventure in New Zealand? Hiring a campervan is the perfect way to experience our beautiful country on a budget. But there are a few important things to consider before you book your trip of a lifetime, so we put this guide together to help you evaluate your options and prepare for…

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Eco-friendly Travel Tips While Campervanning

It’s road trip season aka the best time of the year! However, it’s no secret that this kind of travel can have an impact on the surrounding environment. Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you should abandon all your road trips plans. There are just too many places out there to explore! Instead, keep in mind…

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Escape Rentals is Open for Business!

Book Early and Save! An Escape Campervan is a great way to experience this wonderful country of ours… Really great value! Self-contained campers from $50 per day during summer and as low as $15 a day during winter. Superb Reputation. Our user-reviews are amongst the best in the industry. Many of our hirers are referrals…

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COVID-19 Information – Level 1 Update

Escape Rentals is Open for Business! We’re pleased to announce that New Zealand has moved to ‘Lockdown Level 1’. This is brilliant news as it means there are currently no active COVID cases in NZ and there have been no new cases for the past few weeks… A great result which we are extremely proud…

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How Does Campervan Insurance Work?

No matter who you’re hiring your campervan from or how confident you’re behind the wheel, you need to think about insurance. From flat tyres to traffic collisions, taking out insurance helps you to be prepared for the worst. With a range of different policies to choose from, it can sometimes be confusing. To help simplify…