We rented the HiTop campervan for a week with pickup in Picton and drop off in Queenstown.

Having different pickup/drop off options allowed us a lot more flexibility on the South Island which was fantastic.

The process was super easy and Mike in Picton explained every aspect of the vehicle so we felt confident at the beginning of the trip.

The van was extremely clean and equipped with all the amenities we were expecting (although no microwave as shown in the pictures but this wasn't included in the vehicle description so all good). The bedding was super clean and comfortable, the dark curtains allowed for privacy and a good sleep, and the small kitchen with lots of storage was perfect for two people.

We loved the extra chairs so we could have breakfast outside the van (when we didn't feel like putting the bed away!) and the storage above the bed and drivers area were very convenient and helped make the van feel very spacious. Lots of USB outlets for charging your devices while both driving and parked as well as a phone mount so you can navigate while driving.

The van was a little slow on the hills but that was to be expected and let us enjoy the beautiful scenery a bit more. We had to fill up the tank 2.5x which seemed reasonable based on how far we drove and how mountainous the landscape is.

Overall, I highly recommend renting the HiTop campervan. Communication with the team was seamless and any questions we had were always answered. Couldn't have asked for anything more!

Reviewed almost 2 years ago