Part of Auckland-based Tourism Holdings, Britz has put travellers behind the wheel of self-contained campervans built for New Zealand's open roads for more than 25 years. Pick up in Auckland, Christchurch or Queenstown and choose from a young fleet of two-berth campervans through to four- to six-berth motorhomes, with automatic transmission across the range and self-contained models certified for freedom camping. With unlimited kilometres on 2WD vehicles, 24/7 roadside support and one-way hires that cross the Cook Strait, it's a fuss-free way to roam from northern beaches to southern fiords.
Britz New Zealand (britz.co.nz) is one of Australasia's leading campervan, motorhome and 4WD rental operators, with a presence in the New Zealand market since 1999. The brand is owned and operated by Tourism Holdings Limited (THL), an Auckland-headquartered company (470 Oruarangi Road, Māngere) that was founded in 1984, listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange in 1986, and adopted the name Tourism Holdings Limited in 1996 to reflect its move into motorhome rentals (THL first entered the sector in 1988). THL acquired Britz in 1999—meaning Britz has been part of the THL stable for more than 25 years—and following its November 2022 acquisition of Apollo Tourism & Leisure it became the world's largest commercial RV rental operator. Within THL's New Zealand line-up Britz sits in the mid-range, between the premium Maui brand and the budget Mighty brand, with newer vehicles flowing into the fleet as part of a tiered lifecycle strategy.
Britz New Zealand offers a focused range of around six current models spanning couples to families, with all currently available rental models featuring automatic transmission and predominantly diesel power. The two-berth options are the Venturer (a roomier model with an onboard shower and toilet) and the compact HiTop (portable toilet only, no shower), while the four-berth range includes the Wanderer, Odyssey and Voyager, and the Navigator caters to families of five; the larger Discovery and six-berth Frontier are being withdrawn from pickups from 1 April 2026. Vehicles are kept young—Britz advertises a fleet up to roughly 2 to 2.5 years old—with many recent European-built models, on chassis such as Mercedes-Benz, Fiat/Ford and Toyota. Campers come fully equipped with kitchens (gas cooker, fridge, microwave on most models and a full utensil and cookware kit), bedding and linen, and most are certified self-contained under New Zealand's Green Warrant standard with fixed toilet, fresh and grey water tanks, enabling freedom camping where councils permit it (note: the historically cited 'No Boundaries' lizard tagline could not be confirmed in current sources).
Britz operates three nationwide depots—Auckland (Māngere) on the North Island, and Christchurch (Harewood) and Queenstown (Frankton) on the South Island—each close to its respective international airport, with free or courtesy airport transfers and seven-day operation (closed Christmas Day). One-way rentals are available between depots, and because no road links the two main islands, customers crossing between them use the Cook Strait ferry (Wellington–Picton, roughly 3.5 hours via Interislander or Bluebridge), which Britz can help arrange. Fees vary by route and season: a Queenstown location fee of about NZ$260–270 applies per pickup or drop-off, while separate one-way rental fees on Auckland-to-South Island routes run roughly NZ$189 (April–September) to NZ$295 (October–March). Today Britz is a Qualmark-endorsed, eco-accredited operator backed by NZX/ASX-listed THL, positioning itself on a modern fleet, unlimited kilometres on 2WD vehicles, 24/7 roadside assistance and inclusive amenities; customer reviews are mixed, however, with praise for newer vans and staff alongside recurring complaints about vehicle condition, fees and service consistency in 2024–2026.
Campervans and motorhomes for exploring both of New Zealand's islands — from compact self-contained 2-berth campers to family motorhomes. Exact vehicle can vary by depot.
A compact 2-berth campervan on a Mercedes-style diesel automatic base, with a private ensuite shower and toilet, gas cooker and fridge. Designed for couples touring New Zealand in comfort.
A roomy 4-berth motorhome and one of the newer additions to the New Zealand fleet, with an onboard shower and toilet, gas cooker and oven, and fridge. A solid all-rounder for families and groups.
A spacious 5-berth motorhome built for families of five, with an onboard shower and toilet plus a well-equipped kitchen for longer road trips across both islands.
Britz New Zealand also offers 4WD vehicles for travellers wanting extra capability on gravel and back-country routes. 4WD hires include a 300 km/day allowance (versus unlimited kilometres on 2WD campervans).
Selected Britz NZ models are certified self-contained under New Zealand's Green Warrant standard, allowing access to designated freedom-camping sites. Confirm a specific vehicle's current certification with Britz when booking, as not every model qualifies.
Britz New Zealand runs a three-depot network spanning both islands, with branches near the international airports in Auckland on the North Island and Christchurch and Queenstown on the South Island. Auckland and Christchurch offer free airport transfers, while Queenstown (at Frankton, just minutes from the airport) arranges a courtesy transfer, so you can pick up close to where you land and shape a trip across the whole country.
One-way rentals are available between all three depots, with fees that vary by route and season. Because there is no road link, crossing between the North and South Islands means a Cook Strait ferry between Wellington and Picton — Britz can arrange the ferry booking together with your rental. Note that Wellington is a ferry port on this route, not a Britz pickup depot.
Every Britz NZ campervan is certified self-contained under New Zealand's Green Warrant system, with a fixed toilet plus fresh and grey water tanks. That certification lets you freedom camp at approved locations, always subject to Department of Conservation and local council rules, which vary by district.
With depots in Auckland (North Island) plus Christchurch and Queenstown (South Island), Britz offers one-way rentals between branches so you can plan a trip across both islands without backtracking. To link the islands you take the Cook Strait ferry between Wellington and Picton; check current ferry-crossing arrangements with Britz when you book.
The Britz NZ fleet spans seven models, from 2-berth couples' campers (Venturer, HiTop) and 4-berth options (Wanderer, Odyssey, Voyager) to the 5-berth Navigator and 6-berth Frontier motorhome (Frontier pickups end 1 April 2026). All are automatic, self-contained and a modern fleet, with vehicles new to around two years on fleet.
The 2-berth Venturer with private ensuite shower and toilet suits couples wanting comfortable, self-contained travel for two.
The 4-berth Wanderer, 4-berth Odyssey and 5-berth Navigator plus booster-seat hire serve parents touring with children in comfort.
All vehicles are certified self-contained, letting independent adventurers legally freedom-camp across New Zealand's conservation land and council sites.
Britz welcomes well-behaved dogs and cats (up to 2 per vehicle), subject to a per-rental pet fee plus flea-treatment and house-training requirements, suiting holidaymakers who want to bring their pet along.
Britz New Zealand (britz.co.nz) operates three nationwide depots: Auckland (Mangere, near Auckland Airport), Christchurch (Harewood, near the airport), and Queenstown (Frankton, near Queenstown Airport). All three are open seven days a week (closed Christmas Day) and offer free or courtesy airport transfers. Note that Wellington is not a staffed branch despite appearing in some one-way fee tables. Britz is owned by Tourism Holdings Limited (THL), an Auckland-based company.
Britz uses the terms across its New Zealand range: smaller campervans like the 2-berth Venturer and HiTop tend to convert dinettes into beds, while larger motorhomes such as the 4-berth Odyssey/Wanderer, 5-berth Navigator and 6-berth Frontier have fixed or drop-down beds, full kitchens and onboard bathrooms. Berths run from 2 (couples) up to 6 (groups or larger families). The fleet is predominantly automatic diesel, though it's worth confirming the exact transmission and fuel type when you book; note the Frontier and Discovery models are being discontinued from 1 April 2026.
Yes, Britz campers are certified self-contained under New Zealand's Green Warrant system, which is mandatory as of 7 June 2026 (portable toilets no longer qualify, so vehicles have fixed toilets). This certification lets you use Department of Conservation freedom-camping areas and designated council self-contained sites. Be aware that individual councils may limit freedom camping to 1-2 nights per spot or ban it in certain areas, so always check local bylaws first.
Yes. Britz allows one-way rentals across both islands, and you cross Cook Strait on the Interislander or Bluebridge ferry between Wellington and Picton (about 3.5 hours). Britz can arrange the ferry booking once your dates are confirmed; check-in is required around 60-75 minutes before departure, and you must turn off gas bottles and stay out of the locked vehicle during the crossing. The ferry passage is generally charged separately from the rental, so confirm at booking.
Britz is mid-market pricing and rates are highly seasonal. In shoulder season expect roughly NZ$100-150/day for a 2-berth and around NZ$175/day for a 4-berth, while peak summer (December-February) adds a 50-100% premium. Off-peak winter can drop to NZ$45-90/day for smaller models. Britz doesn't publish live daily rates, so you'll need to get a quote through their booking system; a 21+ day rental earns a 5% discount.
2WD campervans and motorhomes include unlimited kilometres (4WD vehicles are limited to 300 km/day). Rentals come with linen and bedding, a full kitchen kit (crockery, cutlery, pots, kettle, toaster, etc.), 24/7 roadside assistance, and free airport transfers at the three branches. GST is included in quoted rates. Road User Charges are mandatory New Zealand government charges on diesel vehicles, calculated by the distance you travel and recovered by Britz on return; tolls are also the renter's responsibility.
Standard liability leaves you responsible for the first NZ$7,500 of damage per accident (NZ$5,000 for HiTop and Voyager models), held as a refundable deposit on a credit card at pickup. You can reduce 2WD liability to nil by buying the standalone Liability Reduction Option (around NZ$46/day), or it comes bundled into the Inclusive/Platinum Pack (around NZ$58/day) along with extra benefits. For 4WD vehicles, confirm the exact reduced liability amount directly with Britz when booking. Credit card surcharges apply (about 3.05% for Visa/Mastercard and 5.2% for American Express), and the bond is refunded if the vehicle is returned undamaged, clean and with full fuel and gas.
The minimum age for standard Britz vehicles is 21, with no maximum age (younger budget travellers can look at THL's lower-tier brands). You need a current full driver's licence; if it isn't in English you must carry a certified translation or an International Driving Permit. Additional drivers cost NZ$2.50 per day per driver (capped at NZ$37.50 per driver per rental), and this fee is waived if you buy certain packages such as the Value Pack or Platinum Pack.
Yes, one-way rentals are available between all three depots (minimum 5-day hire) with seasonal fees, for example Auckland to Christchurch/Queenstown around NZ$189 in the April-September window and NZ$295 in October-March; Queenstown to Christchurch can be as low as NZ$89. A separate Queenstown location fee of around NZ$260 applies. Britz periodically runs promotions that waive the one-way fee plus a daily discount, so it's worth checking current offers, especially for South-to-North journeys.
Britz sits in the mid-market between THL's budget Mighty brand and premium maui, so it suits travellers who want a modern, well-equipped, self-contained vehicle without paying top dollar. It markets strongly to couples (the ensuite Venturer) and families (4-6 berth motorhomes), and is pet-friendly. It works well for international and domestic tourists aged 21+ exploring both islands, but isn't aimed at under-21 backpackers, who would need other operators.
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