What makes it 71% Solo-Friendly: The branch rents compact vans, offers free Wi-Fi and showers, so a solo traveller can pick up wheels quickly and plan a flexible South Island trip without depending on anyone else.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time for vehicle orientation, inventory check, and stocking supplies before departure
Attend the vehicle orientation:
Walk through camper features with staff guidance
Tip: Watch the demo on emptying waste tanks to avoid spills on the road
Test on-board facilities:
Run the shower, stove, fridge and taps at the branch
Tip: Run the shower for 30 seconds to clear pipes before use on the road
Stock up on essentials:
Use the branch’s filtered water, tea/coffee station and vending machines
Tip: Fill jerry cans with filtered water and grab a snack before you leave
Plan your route:
Connect to free Wi-Fi and map campsites or DOC sites
Tip: Download offline maps for areas with no cell coverage
Store extra luggage:
Leave unneeded bags in branch storage
Tip: Label bags clearly and ask staff for a storage tag

Tim Rooney
Think you to thi great van great trip. Just to say thank you to Carouna for looking after my rv return. Just to give you ALL a heads up on my way around New Zealand north and south Island there many big big roadworks the chances of a windscreen chip are very high. I drove over 6000km. There were 2 filled chips when I hired it and 3 when I left it back. This is so regular they have a price list 1ch...
Jeremie Dube
Saw some average reviews on Internet. Personnaly, had no problem with the van nor the company. We had a free shuttle from the airport with a very nice employee that talked to us a lot about NZ. Then we had a very nice briefing with a Young employee (sorry I did not catch her name) that made sure we understood the van. They gave us a free gas bottle fulling for the « long » delay during Check-in ...
Fred D
Pick up and drop off seamless, less than 30 minutes for both. Took the premium package so just had to pack personal belongings and not worry about refuelling gas or diesel, cleaning or road taxes. A great option. Travelled approx 2,000 k’s with the vehicle not missing a beat. Special shout out to Meaux, the awesome shuttle bus driver who took me back to base when I forgot my mobile phone and then ...
Karl Czarnecki
Check in/out absolutely flawless, picked up and dropped off at the airport. The whole process into out did not take more than half an hour. Very nice and professional service. The van has all you need, comfortable motor home which it was for me for three weeks. Everybody can drive it , as easy as normal car to drive but more fun. Already planning my next trip with these guys.
Patrick Lim
Just completed an incredible road trip across New Zealand and had the pleasure of renting a campervan from Britz — truly one of the best decisions of our journey! From the moment we arrived, the service was tremendously good. The staff were warm, knowledgeable, and extremely accommodating. It seems to be a norm here in New Zealand that people are naturally friendly and kind, and the Britz team re...
In winter (Jun–Aug), request snow chains and test the diesel heater at pick-up. In summer (Dec–Feb), park your camper in shade at campgrounds and check the fridge’s coolant level.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Campervan rental (per day) | NZD 129 |
| Fuel (per day) | NZD 50 |
| Campsite fees (per night) | NZD 25 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 204 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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