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Cool-looking Vans, friendly and helpful staff.
Superb! Only the positioning of the toilet could use some optimization.
Elia Heid
Life changing roadtrip!
We just came back from our 3 week-honeymoon Roadtrip around the south island of New Zealand and we loved every single second of it. Thanks to Escape Vans and our lovely little flying fish Campervan, we were able to live in nature and experience New Zealands beauty nonstop. The vans are oldies but goldies - a little bumpy, a little loud, but charming and warming. The mattress is actually pretty comfortable and the bedding is easy to install. Under the seats is enough space for three luggages and if you travel as a pair or even alone, you might even have enough space to organise your belongings in there.
In the back, where kitchen accessoiries, little stove and cooler are, is also enough space for the necessary items. The cooling-box is albeit a little small and you should prepare yourself for frequent trips to the stores...
The only thing we wished for was a laundry-rope or some sort of hook for wet towels and such, as we had to dry them over the mirrors of the car for the whole trip.
All in all: Best experience of our lives!
Anni
We just spent three weeks with a self-contained Escape campervan and were really happy!
At first, I was a bit hesistant as this company seemed less invested as others, i.e. their emails were often just one sentence. Nevertheless, they always replied to my many questions in a timely manner. The positive reviews and the price were ultimately the deciding factor for me and I'm very happy we went with it! When we picked up our van "Golden Dragon" in Christchurch, they took the time to explain everything in great detail. They also gave us tips where to buy the cheapest groceries and stuff. The van itself was from 2010, so rather old and nothing fancy. Nevertheless, we did not have any major problems with it. Also, they state the age range of their campers on the website and with the price it can be expected that it won't be the newest model. Ours couldn't go very fast, especially uphill, the AC didn't work that well and it consumed a lot of fuel. Totally okay for the price but might be something to consider. The rent is definitely cheaper with an older van but the fuel costs are higher than with a newer model. I especially liked the size of the van: Big enough to store everything but small enough to fit in regular parking spaces and garages. The equipment was average I'd say. It had everything that is absolutely needed. I would suggest to bring/buy a few food container boxes, as well as good knives if you plan to cook food often. It's definitely doable with just what Escape provides but I was happy to have some extra utensils.
Overall, our experience was very pleasant, also the drop-off was very smooth. If I'd had to redo my holiday, I would definitely choose them again, you get a great deal considering the price.
Rahel Herzog
Well, I'm not sure if this was either the best roadie ever, or the best roadie ever orrrr quite possibly the best roadie ever!?After starting my 'Covid redundancy road trip party' with just a 3 week booking
10,000kms - 2.5 months - 0 tourists
so not to get over my head, the ease to just call up for extensions week after week through Kerry and Terry looking after me from the Escape rentals base in Christchurch was amazing plus they were so excited for my trip and stoked to hear where I was up to each time I spoke with them. I received an upgrade to a self-contained van called Sunglasses on arrival and choofed off to discover so many nooks and crannies of NZ I didn't know where there (i'm a dual Aussie and NZ citizen), drove my way through all sorts of weather, and road conditions, surfed the freezing waters of the Catlins and the slightly warmer ones of Raglan and Northland, snowboarded out of Wanaka, hiked my butt off, hot springs my aching muscles back to some normality and literally cried when I had to leave my beloved 'Sunglasses' behind in Auckland.
Thank you so much Terry and Kerry for taking such good care of me, I will continue to brag about Escape Rentals and my NZ roadie that exceeded all my expectations!!
Caroline
Van was perfect for our trip around the south island, we warmly survived the winter roadie.
The staff were extremely friendly and a good laugh. Set us up with everything we needed. I was impressed with the information they gave us about freedom camping, campsites and being a generally good kiwi. Thanks guys!
Mollie Q
Thanks, Mollie
We have a great team of people and culture at Escape who are passionate about NZ.
Cheers
Jolly Roger
Terry Wakefield
Great people to work with.
They are especially considerate during this lockdown - changing drop-off Location and not charging during level 4
Harold Riegle
Hi Harold
Thanks for your review.
Lockdown certainly was a strange time for everyone.
We are travellers as well and know what's important and when support is needed.
Cheers
Jolly Roger
Terry Wakefield
We loved our Van, everything was perfect and worked well!!
Birgit Assmann
Hi Birgit
Great to hear you had a Fabulous time.
Thanks for the review.
Cheers
Jolly Roger
Terry Wakefield
Great experience.
Great check-in and drop off of the van. No problems at all during the rental time. Can always recommend.
Meike Wenzl
Hi Meike
Thank you for the review.
Cheers
Jolly Roger
Terry Wakefield
Collected our van from the Auckland office - the staff were super friendly and very helpful in showing us our campervan.
The van was clean and well stocked with everything you could need. We had no troubles throughout our stay (3 weeks). The bed was comfy. The staff at the Christchurch depo were just as friendly. Would highly recommend.
Tamzin
Thanks, Tamzin
We would like to think we are a friendly and informative group.
Thanks for the Great review.
Cheers
Jolly Roger
Terry Wakefield
Everything was great.
People are very professional and very welcoming. Van by itself was very nice looking and was working very well. No trouble at all. Everything needed was inside and we were happy to called it home for our trip. We miss this life now :)
I kindly recommend this company
jonathan vadennr
Thank you for the review, Jonathan.
Cheers
Jolly Roger.
Terry Wakefield
Rented van for 3 weeks.
Krispy a mine of information in Christchurch. Had a brilliant time in what must be one of the most civilised countries in the world. Not a moments trouble with the van. In fact, it's probably the only way to see NZ. Had days that will be remembered for a lifetime. Priceless.
Jon Van Wren
GREAT REVIEW!! Thanks Jon! Krispy is certainly full of information, some of it is even useful.....haha!! (as he gives me a shove)
Cheers
Jolly Roger
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