Christchurch Motorhome Hire for South Island Road Trips

Choose your preferred motorhome, check availability online, and complete your booking securely.

We currently use a secure booking platform to manage payments, damage cover, roadside assistance and booking support. This helps protect both you and us during the hire.

If you have questions before booking, contact SpringLight and we’ll help you choose the right motorhome for your trip.

Our motorhomes are fully equipped to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable trip. You can expect to find the following items:

Comfort & Bedding:

• Cosy blankets and sheet sets
• Pillows with protectors
• Soft white towels and bath mats

Kitchen Essentials:

• Kettle and coffee plunger for your morning brew
• Toaster and chopping boards
• Saucepans and frying pan
• Dinner set with plates, bowls, and mugs
• Cutlery set and cooking utensils
• Glasses and a bottle opener
• Tea, coffee, salt, and pepper

Convenience Items:

• Folding trestle table and camp chairs
• Umbrella for unexpected rain
• First aid kit for safety
• Rubbish bin and brush & shovel

Cooking Tools:

• Grater and peeler
• Measuring jug, spatula, and more
• Tongs, can opener, and whisk
• Storage containers

Cleaning Supplies:

• Drying mat and tea towels
• Washing-up liquid
• Toilet chemicals

Optional Extras:

• Sat Nav: Free
• Camp Chairs and Table: Free
• Airport Delivery: Free
• BBQ: $20 per day
• Car Seat for Child Over 6 Months Old: $15 per day
• Wi-Fi (300GB): $130 per booking

If there’s something you want that’s not listed, just ask and we’ll see what we can do.

We strive to provide everything you need for a stress-free and memorable adventure.

One-way hires may be possible by prior arrangement. A relocation fee applies: $1,500 within the South Island or $2,000 within the North Island. The return location must be near an airport.

Hiring rules

• We are closed for vehicle handovers on Sundays (unless arranged in advance) and the following dates: 25 December to 1 January, Easter Friday to Easter Monday, and all public holidays.
• We have variable minimum hire periods, which are longer over the peak season (usually 14 days).
• Pick-up and return times must be between 9:30am and 4:00pm. Late returns (after 4:00pm) may incur an additional day’s hire charge.
• No smoking or vaping in the vehicle or under the awning (if fitted). Failure to comply may result in a $500 cleaning fee.
• No cooking of strong-smelling foods such as curries inside the vehicle. Failure to comply may result in a $500 cleaning fee.
• No pets are permitted.
• The vehicle must be returned with a full tank of diesel and AdBlue, gas refilled and grey/black water tanks emptied. Failure to do so will result in a fee of $150, plus the cost of diesel, AdBlue and gas.
• Please allow 45 to 90 minutes to complete pick-up and 10 to 30 minutes for drop-off procedures.
• The vehicle must be returned clean. Dishes washed and put away, bench surfaces wiped down, sand and dirt swept out. Failure to do so will result in a fee of $150.
• If a BBQ is hired, it must be returned clean. Failure to do so will result in a fee of $100.
• Awnings are high-risk items and must be used carefully. On some older vehicles, awning damage may incur an additional charge depending on the age of the awning and the cover that applies.
• All SpringLight hires include unlimited mileage, meaning there is no additional kilometre surcharge for the hire itself. Road User Charges (RUCs) are separate and are calculated from the vehicle’s odometer reading at return. RUCs are charged at a rate of $0.09 per km.
• Road restrictions apply as follows: (a) Vehicles can only be driven on sealed/bitumen roads. (b) Vehicles are not permitted on Skippers Road (Queenstown), Ball Hut Road (Mt. Cook), Ninety Mile Beach (Northland) and North of Colville Township (Coromandel Peninsula). Our vehicles are also not permitted on any ski field access roads.
• One-way hires are permitted but must be arranged before the hire is booked. A relocation fee applies. $1,500 within the South Island or $2,000 within the North Island. The return location must be near an airport.

Yes. All SpringLight hires include unlimited mileage, meaning there is no additional kilometre surcharge for the hire itself. Road User Charges are separate and are calculated from the vehicle’s odometer reading at return.

Yes, many of our motorhomes are fitted with bike racks, but not every vehicle has one. If you are planning to bring bikes or eBikes, please let us know before booking so we can confirm the right motorhome and make sure the bike rack is checked and ready for your trip.

Most bike racks are rated up to 60kg, which may suit up to 2 eBikes or up to 4 regular bikes, depending on the vehicle and rack fitted. Some motorhomes only have space for 2 bikes.