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Budget Campers - CHRISTCHURCH DEPOT

The Budget Campers depot in Christchurch is in the same location as Freedom Campers, Tui Campers and Backpacker Sleepervans office. It is
Wairakei Road in Burnside, which is about 3.4km from the Airport and around 8.3km from the City Centre.

  • Toyota / Hiace / No Vehicle Age Guaranteed*

    4.2 stars in 12 Reviews
    Kitchen
    Gas Cooker: 2 ring cooker with griller ignited by match.
    Gas Bottle: A 4.5kg bottle. The gas bottle is located in the external storage locker on the driver's side of the vehicle. Bottle has an 'ON/OFF' tap on it. Please ensure it is in 'OFF' position when not in use and when driving.
    Fridge Freezer: The fridge operates on 12V battery whilst driving and on 240V mains when plugged in at a camp ground. The fridge will automatically switch over between the two supplies. Fridge capacity 55 litre. There are two 12V batteries, one for starting the engine and the other for domestic 12V system. This system includes water pump and fridge. Batteries are recharged by engine alternator and 240V mains.
    Entertainment
    AM/FM Radio, CD Player, Plugin MP3
    12V Cigarette Lighter which is suitable to charge up video camera batteries.

    The Hi Top Budget Camper is one of our most popular vehicles - and it's easy to see why. Creative design and clever use of space means 2 - 3 people can travel and live in total comfort. The driving cabin has seating for three with a radio/cassette. The extra vertical space in the living area...

  • Ford / Transit / No Vehicle Age Guaranteed*

    3.7 stars in 8 Reviews
    Kitchen
    Fridge Freezer: The fridge operates on 12V battery whilst driving and on 240V mains when plugged in at a camp ground. The fridge will automatically switch over between the two supplies. Fridge capacity 60 litres.
    Gas cooker: 4 ring cooker with griller, ignited by match.
    Gas bottle: A 9kg gas bottle. The gas bottle is located in the external storage locker on the passenger's side of the vehicle. Bottle has an 'ON/OFF' tap on it. Please ensure it is in 'OFF' position when not in use and when driving.
    Microwave: The microwave operates from 240V only so the vehicle must be plugged into mains power to operate.
    Kitchen
    Hot and cold pressurized water in shower cubicle with separate hand basin and amenity cabinet.

    Located in cubicle with shower. Flush toilet waste goes into cassette holding tank which is accessed from exterior compartment door. Toilet is full of chemicals on pick-up of vehicle, with a small complimentary supply. Toilet cassette holding tank must be empty and flushed out on drop-off.
    Air Conditioning
    Driver's Cab only
    Entertainment
    AM/FM Radio, CD Player
    12V Cigarette Lighter which is suitable to charge up video camera batteries.

    Four people can enjoy excitement, adventure and all the comforts of home when travelling around New Zealand in this campervan. The vehicle features a permanent double bed over the driver's cabin, and large queen size bed that converts from the dining area. The vehicle offers many quality features...

  • Ford / Transit / No Vehicle Age Guaranteed*

    3.7 stars in 6 Reviews
    Kitchen
    Fridge/Freezer: The fridge operates on 12V battery whilst driving and on 240V mains when plugged in at a camp ground. The fridge will automatically switch over between the two supplies. Fridge capacity 55 litre.
    Gas Cooker: 2 ring cooker with griller ignited by match.
    Gas Bottle: 4.5kg bottle. Bottle has an 'ON/OFF' tap on it. Please ensure it is in 'OFF' position when not in use and when driving.
    Microwave: The microwave operates from 240V only so the vehicle must be plugged into mains power to operate.
    Bathroom Facilities: Hot and cold pressurized water in shower cubicle.
    Kitchen
    Entertainment
    AM/FM Radio, CD Player

    Generously designed for two people, this spacious vehicle features pressurized hot and cold water with shower and toilet. Cooking is made easy with a gas stove, microwave and fridge. Crockery, cutlery, linen, towels and more are all cleverly packed away on board. At the end a day the dining area...

  • Toyota / Hiace / No Vehicle Age Guaranteed*

    No reviews yet
    Kitchen
    Gas Cooker: 2 ring cooker with griller ignited by match
    Gas Bottle: 4.5kg bottle
    Microwave: Operates off 240v when plugged into mains supply.
    Fridge/Freezer: The fridge operates on 12V battery whilst driving and on 240V mains when plugged in at a camp ground. The fridge will automatically switch over between the two supplies. Fridge capacity 55 litre.
    Air Conditioning
    Driver's Cab only
    Entertainment
    AM/FM Radio, CD Player, Plugin MP3
    12V cigarette lighter which is suitable to charge up video camera batteries

    This hitop campervan's creative design and clever use of space means up to four adults and one child can travel and live in total comfort. The driving cabin has seating for three with a radio/cassette. The two rear forward facing seats have lap/diagonal seat belts and child seat restraints can be...

  • Toyota / Liteace/Noah / No Vehicle Age Guaranteed*

    No reviews yet
    Kitchen
    2 Burner Gas Stove
    Gas Bottle (Butane Canister)
    12v Cooler Box - works when you are driving and it's connected to the cigarette lighter
    French Press (for fresh coffee)
    Cutlery, crockery and cookware utensils
    Wine glasses
    Air Conditioning
    Driver's Cab only
    Entertainment
    AM/FM Radio
    CD Player and Plugin MP3

    Comfortable self drive sleepervans for budget minded travellers in modern, funky designed vans that capture the style and imagination of our unique travellers. From the unique themed exterior which captures the style and imagination of New Zealand, special design features not found elsewhere, mini...

High Season:
October 1 to April 30
Monday to Sunday: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm

Low Season:
May 1 to September 30
Monday to Sunday: 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

Closed on Christmas Day.

Pick Up/Drop Off Times
High Season 01 October - 30 April: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Low Season 01 May - 30 September: 9:30am - 3:00pm

Vehicle pick up and drop off must be done 30 minutes before closing time. A $50 late collection fee can be pre-arranged but cannot be guaranteed and only applies within 1 hour after closing time if agreed.
Distance from Airport
3.4 km

Distance from city
8.3 km

Transfers:
Vehicles must be collected and returned to our branches (not airports). A transfer to the Budget branch from the Airport and vice versa is provided free of charge. This also includes airport accommodation. Please advise Surname, Reservation Number, Arrival Terminal or hotel name and Number of Passengers requiring collection when you contact us. Our courtesy collection is normally within 30 minutes and operates up to 1 hour prior to close. ONCE NOTIFIED PLEASE ALLOW AMPLE TIME FOR THE COURTESY SHUTTLE TO COLLECT YOU. SOME UNAVOIDABLE DELAYS MAY OCCUR DURING BUSY PERIODS.

Airport - Upon arrival and collection of luggage please phone to arrange a transfer. Office staff will advise pick up location.
Airport Accommodation - When you have checked out of your accommodation, please contact the depot to arrange your transfer
City Accommodation - The complimentary transfer does not apply for City Centre or suburbs out of airport area. The cheapest way is to catch the number 17 Bryndwr bus from the bus exchange, this comes straight past the depot on Wairakei Road. Alternatively you can always catch a taxi approx $25

Please note: The latest vehicle collection time from the depot is 4.00pm, (3.00pm winter) so please consider your hire start date with this in mind if your flight arrival does not allow sufficient time to be at the depot by these times.