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Lucky Rentals Campervan Hire
Low-cost, older Toyota campervans for 2 to 4 from Auckland and Christchurch, with no driver age limits.
Price range
Budget
Founded
2010, Auckland
Countries
New Zealand
Vehicle types
Campervan
Sleeps
2 to 4
Best for
Budget travellers who put price ahead of vehicle age
About Lucky Rentals
Lucky Rentals is a budget campervan rental company in New Zealand, with depots near Auckland and Christchurch airports. Lucky Rentals Limited is privately owned, was set up in Auckland in 2010 and also runs Happy Campers from the same two depots. It part-owns GlobalCampers, which has owned Euro Campers since May 2026, so the three brands are linked and share the Auckland airport shuttle.
Lucky rents five plain white Toyota campervans, from the Lucky Rodeo sleeper van for two to the 4-berth Lucky Rover. Four models, the Roadie, Roadie+, Rambler and Rover, are certified self-contained with a fixed toilet, and the Rambler is the only one with a shower. Most vans were built between 2004 and 2014 and refitted later, and every hire includes unlimited kilometres and cooking gear.
Is Lucky Rentals a good choice?
Lucky Rentals suits travellers on a tight budget: there is no minimum or maximum driver age, the price is the same at any age, and booking direct needs only a NZ$99 deposit. Its Google branch ratings average 3.1 out of 5 across about 1,180 reviews, which is low compared with most brands we cover, and it scores 3.6 on Trustpilot. Reviewers like the price and the staff but often report old, high-mileage vans and faulty equipment, so compare Happy Campers, Spaceships or Mighty if vehicle condition matters more than price.
Search below and we compare Lucky Rentals' live prices with other brands, with current hot deals applied automatically.
Lucky Rentals campervan hire in New Zealand
Lucky Rentals has five petrol Toyota models. The Lucky Rodeo is an Alphard sleeper van for two with no water or house power, so it suits holiday parks. The Roadie (manual) and Roadie+ (automatic) are Hiace hi-tops with a double bed, a roof bed and a fixed toilet, the Rambler adds a hot shower, and the 4-berth Rover has two double beds and four seats.
Bedding packs cost NZ$25 per hire, a 240V fan heater NZ$15 and snow chains NZ$50. Christchurch to Auckland one-ways are free, while Auckland to Christchurch carries a fee shown in your quote, and most hires have a 5-day minimum, depending on the season.
Depot addresses
107 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland 2022
Free hourly airport shuttle, 10am to 4pm, from the international terminal
791 Wairakei Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053
About 1 km from the terminal; free airport shuttle 10am to 4pm
Opening hours
Both depots open 9am to 5pm daily from October to April, with the last pick-up and return at 4pm. From May to September they open 9am to 4:30pm on weekdays and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays, with no Sunday pick-ups, though returns are accepted. There is no after-hours pick-up. A free airport shuttle runs at both depots on pick-up and drop-off days, and you should allow about 45 minutes at drop-off before the shuttle leaves.
Vehicles
Campervan
Lucky Rodeo
Budget Toyota Alphard sleeper van with a double bed, butane cooker and small fridge, best for holiday parks
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Campervan
Lucky Roadie
Manual Toyota Hiace hi-top with a double and roof bed, gas cooker, fridge and fixed toilet
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Campervan
Lucky Roadie+
Automatic 2016 to 2019 Hiace hi-top, the newest Lucky van, with roof bed, microwave and fixed toilet
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Campervan
Lucky Rambler
Automatic Hiace hi-top and the only Lucky with a hot shower as well as a toilet, sleeping up to three
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Campervan
Lucky Rover
Automatic four-seat Hiace hi-top with two double beds, an 80 L fridge and a fixed toilet for small families
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Vehicle specs, floor plans, photos, depot addresses, opening hours and fees come from Lucky Rentals and can change at any time. Please confirm the details when you book.
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Pros, cons and good to know
Pros
- No minimum or maximum driver age, with the same price at any age
- Four of five models are certified self-contained with a fixed toilet
- Free airport shuttle at both depots on pick-up and drop-off days
- Unlimited kilometres, with cooking gear included
- A NZ$99 deposit to book direct, with the balance paid at pick-up
- Free one-way hires from Christchurch to Auckland, plus Mobil fuel and Bluebridge ferry discounts
Cons
- Google ratings average 3.1, with frequent complaints about old vans and faulty heaters, gas or batteries
- Most vans were built between 2004 and 2014, and the Lucky Roadie is manual only
- You pay for any damage on gravel roads, even with zero-excess cover
- No after-hours pick-up, and no Sunday pick-ups from May to September
Good to know
- Driver age: no minimum or maximum age, with the same price for every driver; you need a current licence for the whole hire
- Licence: bring your physical licence card to pick-up; non-English licences need an approved translation or an International Driving Permit, plus the original
- Bond: NZ$3,000 held on a credit or debit card, not charged; On the Fence (NZ$20 a day) cuts it to NZ$1,500, and Sure Thing (NZ$30) or Worry Free (NZ$45) cut the excess to NZ$0 with a NZ$250 hold
- Fees: card payments carry a 3% surcharge (5% for Amex), every pick-up has a NZ$10 location fee, and public holiday pick-ups or returns cost NZ$75
- Roads: gravel roads are allowed, but you pay for any damage there whatever cover you take; beaches and sand are banned
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lucky Rentals a good company?
Lucky Rentals is a low-cost operator with older vans. Its Google ratings are 3.2 in Auckland and 2.8 in Christchurch, and it scores 3.6 on Trustpilot from 488 reviews. Reviewers like the price and staff and often mention vehicle age and faults.
Who owns Lucky Rentals?
Lucky Rentals Limited is a privately owned New Zealand company set up in 2010, with its shares held by individuals and no corporate parent. It also runs Happy Campers and part-owns GlobalCampers, which owns Euro Campers.
Is Lucky Rentals the same as Happy Campers?
They are run by the same company and share both depots, the airport shuttle and one set of terms, but they rent different vans. Lucky's models are the Rodeo, Roadie, Roadie+, Rambler and Rover.
Where are the Lucky Rentals depots?
In Auckland at 107 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, about 5 minutes' drive from the airport, and in Christchurch at 791 Wairakei Road, about a 1 km walk from the terminal. There are no other depots.
Is there a minimum age to rent from Lucky Rentals?
No, there is no minimum or maximum age, and the price is the same for every driver. You need a current, valid licence for the whole hire and must show the physical card at pick-up.
How much is the Lucky Rentals bond?
NZ$3,000 on standard cover, held as a card pre-authorisation rather than charged. On the Fence at NZ$20 a day cuts it to NZ$1,500, and Sure Thing at NZ$30 or Worry Free at NZ$45 a day cut the excess to zero with a NZ$250 hold.
Are Lucky Rentals campervans self-contained?
The Roadie, Roadie+, Rambler and Rover are certified self-contained with a fixed toilet, so you can freedom camp where it's allowed. The Rodeo sleeper van is not, so you need a holiday park or campsite.
Which Lucky campervan has a shower?
Only the Lucky Rambler, which has a hot shower as well as a toilet. The Roadie, Roadie+ and Rover have a toilet only, and the Rodeo has neither.
Are Lucky Rentals vans automatic?
All except the Lucky Roadie, which is manual. The Roadie+ has the same layout on a newer, automatic van.
How old are Lucky Rentals campervans?
Most were built between 2004 and 2014 and refitted later. The Roadie+ is the newest model, built between 2016 and 2019.
Is there a one-way fee with Lucky Rentals?
Christchurch to Auckland has no one-way fee. Auckland to Christchurch carries a fee of about NZ$350, shown in your quote, and changing your depot after booking can cost up to NZ$750.
Does Lucky Rentals have an airport shuttle?
Yes, a free shuttle runs on pick-up and drop-off days. In Auckland it runs on the hour from 10am to 4pm from the International terminal only; in Christchurch it is hourly in summer and on demand in winter, so call 0800 808 881 once you have your bags.