Ranking: 10/10

Susan and Graham are running the most honest car rentals we have ever experienced in our travels around the world. They are offering fair deals and moreover they take plenty of time to explain the campervan and to give answers to all our questions even when calling during our trip. The campervan was equipped with we need four our long trip in Newzealand and was a cozy mobile home. The campervan comes with cutlery and dishes as well as towels and duvet including liners. We especially valued their flexibility to our travel schedule and we very grateful for the transfer to and from the airport. This the campervan rental company you wanna go with if you appreciate fair conditions, honesty and reliable campervan.

We want to point out the warm welcome and helpfulness which made our trip unforgettable.

Reviewed 5 days ago and experienced in November 2018

Ranking: 10/10

I would highly recommend Campa South.
My wife and I chose Campa South because we were wary of scams and overcharging that we had heard of with some hire companies from time to time.
We wanted to be certain of what we were paying for at the outset. We didn't want to encounter any hidden charges.
We found the online reviews from previous Campa South customers very reassuring.
We liked the fact that Campa South is a small local family run business. it was nice to have that personal contact with the business owners that a family run business can provide.
Graham and Sue were extremely friendly, helpful and efficient. They were happy to pick us up at our motel on time and went through the paperwork and familiarisation with our van in a thorough in a short timeframe. There was no waiting around for anything. The terms and conditions were straight forward and very reasonable.
Although our van was not the latest model, it didn't miss a beat.
Graham encouraged us to contact him if we had any problems along the way or didn't understand how anything worked on the van.
I was confident from the online reviews that he would respond quickly if any mechanical issues arose.
The price for hire in the peak season was very reasonable and we liked the fact that it included items like a table and chairs, toaster, kettle and extra blankets at no extra charge.
There were no hidden costs. All we needed to do was to provide a receipt that we had filled the gas bottle at some point during the trip, return with a full fuel tank and give the van a tidy up and sweep with a broom and that was it.
We intend to do a trip around the North Island in the near future and will use Campa South once again. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Campa South to anyone who is looking for a budget priced van. We found the Toyota van with a high top gave us roominess and comfort and yet we could manoeuvre anywhere that a family sedan would go. The smaller van worked well for us.

Reviewed 8 days ago

Ranking: 10/10

Just finished up an incredible 4-week tour around the South Island and we couldn't be happier with having chosen Campa South as our first choice rental company.

We had a small reservation before booking due to the age of the vehicles (circa early 2000s), but went ahead based on other Rankerz reviews. We needn't have worried! Our camper performed brilliantly, and Graham and Susan provided a first class service to get us underway (again, thank you for the "Windy" app tip!).

The van handled everything 3000 km of NZ road tried to throw at it with aplomb - 20% gradients, lots of hairpin corners, long corrugated gravel roads and busy city streets. All with a reasonable fuel economy and small turning circle. Good as gold!

Driving aside it was also a pleasure to live in the camper for a month. The HiAce model meant we could stand inside without any issue (I'm 6ft 1") - good for changing clothes and repacking bags for the day.

The interior kitchen allowed for meal prep even if it hammered down, and came with little extras such as a chef's knife, french press and even microwave! Additionally, the fridge was able to run for a day off the battery (separate from the engine), and wasn't too nosiy. We were also able to charge all our batteries via USB each evening/night off the same battery.

The backseat+table area was easy to configure for eating/sleeping, with plenty of storage for backpacks and other bits. We could open the boot to enjoy unimpeded views from bed! Some windows had fly screens on to allow fresh air in even if the sandflys we're lurking outside.

In fact, the only negative we experienced is that the sound system in the camper wasn't great, with no Bluetooth or aux-in (we could find). So road-tripping to your own personal jam means bringing along a portable speaker. But it's a minor issue and one that didn't detract from our experience.

We hope to be back very soon for more adventures around NZ with CampaSouth!

Reviewed 10 days ago

Ranking: 10/10

We hired a van with Campa South during the month of November 2018 and absolutely loved it.
- Safety&Kindness : throughout the trip, we really had the feeling we were in good hands. I think when you rent a van you first want to feel safe, and that's how we felt thank's to Campa South owners (Graham&Susan) and Graham's brother Bevan. If we had a problem with the van, we knew that we could really rely on them and that's priceless.
- Great van : outside the van, no tags or brand on the van (simple white van). Inside, the van had a lot of storing space and every thing you need to live (toaster, heater, kettle, gas cooker, cooking tools, cups&glasses, plates, forks/knives/spoons etc, cooking tools, camping table and camping chairs for when you want to eat outside, flashlights, cushions, duvets...).
- No hidden cost : honest people.
For all of these reasons, we would recommend to anyone to pick this company to hire a van. The vans they rent are great and well arranged and they are such kind and lovely people. Enjoy your trip!

Reviewed 14 days ago and experienced in November 2018