You can get a FREE one way relocations of cars and Motorhomes or Campervans if you're prepared to relocate a car over a few days.
You often only have pay for the fuel & if travelling from South to North Island you can often get the ferry thrown in for free!
These free or very cheap relocations are usually only available from South to North (ie Christchurch to Auckland for example) Hence why I was saying its best to fly into Christchurch & out of Auckland if possible as you save on costs!
However, you're much more likely to get these in summer months when demand very high to return them back to their locations.
The following offer free or cheap relocations of cars:
There is a service called Transfer Car that offers Cheap or Free Car or Motorhome relocations on one website:
Thrifty Car Rental
A number of relocations available throughout North & South Island
Book 0800 73 7070 Quote"Relo"
Budget Car Rental
Click on Relocations section of special offer page.
Avis Car Rental
$10/day Car Relocations with Avis NZ
Travel from $10 per day but appears to only be for New Zealand residents but not sure how they check this.
Omega Car Rental
Travel from Christchurch to Picton, Nelson or Blenheim OR Wellington to Auckland from just $10 per day
This also includes standard motor vehicle insurance, GST, and 900 kilometres for each Island.
Renters can combine these two deals to travel from Christchurch to Auckland over 6 days.
$19/day Car Relocations with Omega
Pegasus Car Relocations
Allows Car relocations between Christchurch & Queenstown to Picton or Wellingon to Auckland. But maximum 2 days relocation & $19/day hore, which seems bit steep compared to the free relocations on offer!
Motorhome & Car Relocations:
How to find relocation deals:
Click on the link & then go to $1 relocations.
Select where you want to go and check their terms & conditions about how long and how much Kms you have
You usually have up to 6 days to relocate the motorhome or car but this depends on how far you relocate it. Relocations are usually Christchurch to Auckland but can be Picton or Wellington to Auckland at times.
They are usually $1/day to hire and can include free ferry between North & South Islands.
They also provide standard motorhome & car rental in New Zealand & Australia
Apollo Car Rental:
Cheapa Campa Rentals
Available for pick up in Auckland & Christchurch & throughout Australia
For Prepaid car rental service where more likely to save money for car rental in New Zealand or abroad. Compare prices at:
Australian Based company. They have a find a better price guarantee subject to their
terms & conditions
How to compare Car Rental Prices if you don't want to relocate:
Offers deals in New Zealand & Australia
Has a unique feature of being able to compare a number of different car hire firms last minute. They also allow you to compare deals for certain dates in the future too.
Compares prices with the big car rental firms.