![]() Free kilometres and additional drivers at no extra cost.Standard insurance (Option A) which can be upgraded.24 Hour Roadside Assistance for peace of mind.Have a look at this ‘ Driver Assessment Form’ to check how prepared you are to driving in NZ (We’ll be presenting you with this document when you collect your van also.) But if you are an experienced, safe and considerate driver, if you’ve checked out the websites above and completed the online driving test, that’s great. If you’re not comfortable with this, if you’re uncertain about driving in unfamiliar conditions, if you lack driving confidence or competence, you need to ask yourself if a self-drive holiday is really right for you? So, this is all about keeping you all safe on our roads. So please check out the following website: This is a new site aimed at educating our international visitors about driving in New Zealand. Escape is also supporting the NZ Tourism Industry Association, the NZ Transport Authority and the NZ Police with their efforts to improve international driver safety. Our depots in both Auckland and Christchurch have several hostels or hotels nearby, so check these out, plan your trip and book some accommodation before (and after) your Escape hire. Just got off a long flight? It’s better to rest than to embark on a road trip in a different country with different driving conditions and an unfamiliar vehicle. Plan for these sorts of delays, get some accommodation sorted and we’ll see you in the morning. Getting through airport customs can take a while when you arrive in New Zealand and traffic in Auckland and Christchurch can be quite troublesome at times.You should use that money for accommodation instead and get an early start with us the following morning. A late pick up MAY be available on request (not guaranteed) but this costs $125.Remember, it takes about 45-60 minutes to check out your van (paperwork, van familiarisation etc.) so you’ll need to be at our depot by 3:00PM (Monday to Friday) or 2:00PM (Saturday and Sunday) at the latest. A late arriving flight may mean you miss our opening hours and get charged for the first day of hire, even though you can’t collect your van until the following day. It removes all risks associated with late flight arrivals.There are huge benefits for you if you plan your trip with an overnight stay at a hostel or hotel before you collect your Escape Campervan: Cap off the journey with a drive through Daniel Boone National Forest.Rest before you drive. Start in Nashville and check out the country music scene before heading down the highway to Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks. Road trip inspiration: Watch as autumn paints the trees with shades of amber, marigold, and deep crimson. Pros: Affordable, tons of vehicle options, insurance available, thousands of pick-up locationsĬons: Private vehicles may be unreliable, pricing and mileage extremely variable ![]() Because Outdoorsy aggregates users from across the United States, pick-up locations are available nearly everywhere. And, yes, Outdoorsy is a great place to find a unique campervan rental on a budget. The website features everything from hearty 4WD Jeeps with rooftop tents to massive RVs larger than many apartments. Often touted as the “Airbnb of RV rentals,” Outdoorsy allows ordinary people to rent out their adventuremobiles for visiting travelers looking to get their road trip fix. Take your Outdoorsy rental on an adventure through the Great Smoky Mountains © Devon Wolfhart / Getty Images Outdoorsy Road trip inspiration: Start in Phoenix and fall in love with the USA’s diverse desert landscapes on a week-long loop that traverses the Grand Canyon, Vermilion Cliffs, Zion, Mojave, and Joshua Tree. Pros: Tons of locations, 24/7 roadside assistance, great winter pricing, one-way trips availableĬons: High pricing in summer/fall, linens and kitchen kits cost extra, must pay for extra miles The company is expanding quickly and currently rents in Vancouver, Seattle, Calgary, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, New York, Atlanta, Miami and New Zealand. The goal is to give the vehicles their own, groovy personalities so that explorers feel like they’re part of the family.Įscape has three van layouts to choose from: the tiny, fuel-efficient Santa Cruz, kitchen-friendly Mavericks, and ultra-roomy Big Sur. The Maverick from Escape Campervans has a fully equipped kitchen for your true vanlife needs © Escape Campervans Escape Campervansįounded by Rob Mewton, an intrepid surfer out of New Zealand, Escape Campervans are perhaps best known for the funky, original artwork that’s plastered all over each van.
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