Escape Campers New Zealand

Escape Campervans (operating in New Zealand through Escape Rentals Ltd) is a Kiwi campervan hire company founded in 2003 by three friends who wanted to offer affordable, flexible transport and accommodation for backpackers, independent travellers and budget-minded adventurers exploring New Zealand’s landscapes. Their depots are located in central Auckland and Christchurch, making it easy for travellers to begin or end road trips across both the North and South Islands. They operate with a philosophy of delivering good value by focusing on what matters most to travellers: reliable vehicles, essential comforts, and personal service.

The core offering from Escape is its range of campervan rentals, which includes standard (non-self-contained) vans that can sleep up to three adults, as well as self-contained models certified for two adults. All vans come with essential gear such as queen-sized beds with free bedding, kitchen facilities, beach chairs, cooking utensils, free SIM cards and USB plugs, 24/7 roadside assistance, and simple insurance options. Many also include unlimited kilometres and no extra cost for additional drivers. This combination makes Escape’s vehicles practical for independent travel — allowing customers to enjoy New Zealand’s natural beauty and camping culture without hidden fees or overly complicated rental terms.

One distinctive aspect of Escape’s brand is its uniquely designed campervans, each individually hand-painted with colourful artwork by local artists, giving them personality and making them popular for photos and social sharing. Beyond just rental vehicles, the company emphasises a “no hidden costs” pricing policy, easy online booking and transparent inclusions, as well as travel support and advice for planning routes, camping options and safety information. Escape’s focus on value, reliability and the experience of simply “getting out there” has helped it attract a loyal international customer base looking to explore Aotearoa by road.