Travelling in NZ was a dream come true and our van was a huge part of that.

Cannot fault our experience with Mad Campers from all my questions prior to booking, to dropping the van back and the staff being genuinely so pleased to see us and wanting to hear about our adventures. Van was clean, really well equipped, and we loved doing the Mad Camper Challenge! Thank you so much

Reviewed 4 months ago

Cannot recommend Mad Campers enough for their exceptional service.

[Young couple on a 4 week trip from the UK]

They're leagues ahead of the other rental companies for value, friendliness, personable service and organisation.

We had the trip of our lifetimes in our van and it became our home for 4 weeks, travelling over 5000kms.

If you want your trip to be FUN and exciting, then go with Mad Campers. If you want a little side quest, try the Mad Challenge!

The vans are cosy, cute and super easy to drive.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

We recently enjoyed a three-week campervan trip to explore NZ's north and south islands.

We booked Mad Camper's new model (the Mad Explorer) and had an absolutely amazing experience with the company. From the outset, we could tell that Mad Campers is incredibly thoughtful in everything they do - they gave us an introductory walk-through of the vehicle and the written instructions provided in the van were super clear. We had never stayed in a campervan before but the equipment and instructions they provided made living in the van smooth and straightforward for everything from using the kitchen to emptying waste water, etc. The Mad Explorer was so thoughtfully and efficiently designed, and it was very comfortable for two people. In addition, there were so many little touches provided by the team (e.g., welcome NZ chocolate and mad campers t-shirts) and with the van (e.g. oil, salt and pepper for cooking, great cookware and utensils, comfy bedding and towels) that made our experience a true 10/10. During our entire trip, we only encountered one small issue, and the team was immediately reachable and very helpful in supporting us to troubleshoot when this happened (it turned out the kettle provided was too high of a voltage for the circuit -- a really minor and easy issue to work-around). We can't recommend this company highly enough -- book with Mad Campers and try out the Mad Explorer!!!

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Madcampers was absolutely awesome.

I have never used a campervan before and I rented the MAD1 as I was travelling alone. Due to some weird travel issues I had to pick it up a couple days later and they were very helpful with working with me on that. Once I got the camper, it was very comfy and easy to use. I was also happy it was easy to drive as I am from the USA and had to get used to driving on the other side of the road. When it came to cooking, I am not very experienced using a gas bottle stove, but it was easy to set up and took me less than a minute. I cooked most of my meals on it and it felt great to have that freedom. I would definitely use them again if I came back this way.My only comment would be that the provided fridge sometimes wouldnt get cold enough so I added some ice to it. Still, amazing time.

Reviewed about 2 years ago

Wonderful reception and explanation with demonstration on the van.

I was given a couple of extras which was appreciated. Unfortunately the mozzy nets I ordered got missed out. I was reimbursed and the apology was genuine.

All round great experience. As a single female traveler I highly recommend Madcampers

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Ottima esperienza!

Abbiamo preso un auto con tenda montata sul tettuccio per due, compresa di piccola cucina a gas, frigo, lavabo con acqua, tavolo e due sedie da campeggio. La tenda è completamente attrezzata: cuscini, lenzuola, asciugamani. Super comfortable! L’auto era una fantastica RAV4. Unici difetti: l’auto é poco fornita in termini di caricabatterie per telefoni e navigatore (infotainment un po’ vecchiotto). Per il resto, esperienza che rifarei domani stesso, consiglio vivamente a tutti.

Reviewed 24 days ago

Cannot recommend Mad Campers enough for their exceptional service.

[Young couple on a 4 week trip from the UK]

They're leagues ahead of the other rental companies for value, friendliness, personable service and organisation.

We had the trip of our lifetimes in our van and it became our home for 4 weeks, travelling over 5000kms.

If you want your trip to be FUN and exciting, then go with Mad Campers. If you want a little side quest, try the Mad Challenge!

The vans are cosy, cute and super easy to drive.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

We recently enjoyed a three-week campervan trip to explore NZ's north and south islands.

We booked Mad Camper's new model (the Mad Explorer) and had an absolutely amazing experience with the company. From the outset, we could tell that Mad Campers is incredibly thoughtful in everything they do - they gave us an introductory walk-through of the vehicle and the written instructions provided in the van were super clear. We had never stayed in a campervan before but the equipment and instructions they provided made living in the van smooth and straightforward for everything from using the kitchen to emptying waste water, etc. The Mad Explorer was so thoughtfully and efficiently designed, and it was very comfortable for two people. In addition, there were so many little touches provided by the team (e.g., welcome NZ chocolate and mad campers t-shirts) and with the van (e.g. oil, salt and pepper for cooking, great cookware and utensils, comfy bedding and towels) that made our experience a true 10/10. During our entire trip, we only encountered one small issue, and the team was immediately reachable and very helpful in supporting us to troubleshoot when this happened (it turned out the kettle provided was too high of a voltage for the circuit -- a really minor and easy issue to work-around). We can't recommend this company highly enough -- book with Mad Campers and try out the Mad Explorer!!!

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Madcampers was absolutely awesome.

I have never used a campervan before and I rented the MAD1 as I was travelling alone. Due to some weird travel issues I had to pick it up a couple days later and they were very helpful with working with me on that. Once I got the camper, it was very comfy and easy to use. I was also happy it was easy to drive as I am from the USA and had to get used to driving on the other side of the road. When it came to cooking, I am not very experienced using a gas bottle stove, but it was easy to set up and took me less than a minute. I cooked most of my meals on it and it felt great to have that freedom. I would definitely use them again if I came back this way.My only comment would be that the provided fridge sometimes wouldnt get cold enough so I added some ice to it. Still, amazing time.

Reviewed about 2 years ago

Great experience with the MAD2 and Mad Camper crew, especially as it was our first time renting a campervan.

Van was super comfortable to sleep in, fully kitted out and easy to drive. Team was super helpful and communicative, thanks guys!

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Choose Mad Campers!

If i could give them 100 out of 10 i would. The customer service we have received from start to finish has been second to none. If you are looking for a camper van company and aren't sure which to choose, then look no further. Booking with Mad Campers you will have peace of mind throughout your whole journey. The really value their customers and experience.

Reviewed about 4 years ago

The Mad2 is a Great Campervan with the best service you can imagine.

The car has everything you need and we had a lot of fun driving around with it. Since the travel situation in New Zealand changed suddenly very fast due to Corona, they helped us with the rebooking of the ferry and were in close contact. That was a big help during that time! We would definitely recommend to book with Madcampers!

Reviewed over 4 years ago

My partner and I spent 5 weeks in our amazing MAD 2 camper.

The Ultimate Fair-weather adventure van

We travelled one way ChCh to Auck. and loved every second. The van was incredibly reliable, and the engineering support was second-to-none (we broke our key and had to call them on Sunday evening; he picked up immediately and helped sort the problem!)

The MAD colleagues were awesome. They were genuinely passionate about camping, super helpful and really encouraged us to get involved with the MAD challenge (which was awesome)

Inside, the van has a clever set up, maximising space whilst keeping you in the outdoor lifestyle. It was self contained which allowed us to park pretty mush anywhere and cook, camp and enjoy NZ. The bed was comfy; we had adequate storage (especially with the top box), there was a fridge big enough for a few days provisions. The cooking space is great and the utensils perfect (my partners a bit of a snob when it comes to this but he loved the cooking stuff). The sink is small but adequate and the hose is a good addition.

Ultimate adventure van.

The price for our duration couldn't be beaten (believe me, I tried).

Things I wish I had known:

- Take a mosquito net/ hire the net from MAD. Sand flies are NZ version of the Scottish midgy/ hungry mosquitos

- Bunnings shop sell chairs super cheap. Buy these and also stretch to a table - we wished we'd done the latter

- We were incredibly lucky with good weather; the cooking and cleaning set up worked well for us but not sure how it would fair in poorer weather

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

The staff are very helpful on pick up and give a great introduction to the vehicle.

We had a technical issue whilst on the road and they were just a phone call away with assistance. The van itself was in good condition with almost everything you'd need provided from the team and also a great selection of left-over products to pick from at HQ. Downside would be we booked the canopy which was overpriced and never used as it just isn't practical when constantly on the move or even that easy to use.

Reviewed about 5 years ago

Absolutely incredible company and team that I can’t recommend highly enough.

Easily 5*

I did a last minute two week solo trip in a MAD1 and it was amazing. The camper was so well kitted out and every inch of space utilised. It was still pretty chilly at night during my trip but they’d provided a hot water bottle, fleece blanket and had doubled up on the duvets too so there was no issue there.

The camper itself felt super spacious inside and pulling the front seat forward at night made it feel even bigger. Being a solo traveller camper, so the size of a regular car, meant you could park almost anywhere and it was easy to drive on the windy NZ roads.

The bed was really comfortable and interior was spotless and smelt fresh, they clearly take their standards seriously and it definitely showed.

I loved the extra small touches like being provided with washing up liquid, cooking oil and laundry powder.

The team itself were amazing, always on hand when needed and able to organise additional activities at a discounted price on request. They were also able to give me lots of advice on the best hotspots to visit during my trip.

I’d definitely travel with them again.

Thank you for making my trip so amazing!

Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in September 2019