Discover the ins and outs of booking a campervan in New Zealand (JUCY)

Campervan JUCY in New Zealand

• JUCY Front
• Side of JUCY
• JUCY Rear

For many visitors to New Zealand, traveling in a campervan is a must-do. The beauty of traveling in a campervan is that you can travel on your own schedule, with no time constraints.

Of course, if you're traveling in a regular rental car, you can still travel according to your own plans, but you'll have the added expense of finding a place to stay at night.

But, I think that's what makes campervan travel so appealing to travelers: the ability to enjoy the trip when and where you want, day or night. It's a very special traveling companion that lets you go when you want to go, rest when you want to rest, and sleep when you want to sleep.

The New Zealand campervan JUCY is a favorite among campervan travelers for its vibrant colors and design, and today we're going to tell you all about it.

How to book a campervan JUCY in New Zealand

While both the North and South Islands of New Zealand are great for campervan travel, today we're going to focus on the South Island, specifically Queenstown, and assume you're starting your campervan trip there.

How to book JUCY campervan in New Zealand online. You can make a reservation through the official JUCY website, selecting the type of campervan and dates.

Simply select a campervan, enter the pickup and drop-off locations, the dates, and the driver's age to search. There are 5 types of JUCY campervans, as shown below.

JUCY Campervan Types

You can pick up and drop off your car anywhere in New Zealand where there is a JUCY office. The Queenstown JUCY office is a 10-minute drive from Queenstown Airport.

Once you've made your reservation, JUCY's free shuttle bus will take you from the airport to the JUCY office, where you'll simply fill out paperwork, listen to instructions, and take delivery of your eagerly awaited JUCY campervan.

JUCY office location in Queenstown

The Queenstown JUCY office is located at 52 Grant Road, Frankton, which, as mentioned, is a 10-minute drive from Queenstown Airport. If you're forced to take a taxi, you can expect to pay around NZD $30.

Contact information for the JUCY office in Queenstown

Once you land at the airport, you can contact us via the toll-free number or the office number and a JUCY free shuttle bus will come to the airport to pick you up. However, the office closes at 4pm, which is pretty early, so the last free shuttle bus that runs is at 3:30pm.

Campervan Costs in New Zealand

If you're planning a campervan trip, the cost of a campervan in New Zealand is probably one of the most important questions you'll have - how it compares to the cost of a regular rental car and cheap accommodation.

The cost of a campervan in New Zealand largely depends on what type of campervan you rent and for how long. Let's take a look at the prices of renting a Crib, Condo, and Chaser from the JUCY types above for 10 days and a month as of July and August.

[10-day rental cost during the winter months of July and August].

[Cost of a month's rental during the winter months of July and August].

The cost for a 10-day rental from July 31 to August 9 in the Jucy Condo model is shown below.

Jucy campervan insurance is divided into three tiers: Risk Taker (uninsured), Stress Free, and Stress Free Plus. Stress Free costs an additional NZD $40 per day and Plus costs an additional NZD $55 per day. The calculation above is if you choose Plus.

Of course, it is important to remember that the cost of a campervan in New Zealand can vary greatly depending on JUCY company conditions and the season and duration, but the above is a good guide.

Jucy Promo Code

If you've ever thought about traveling around New Zealand in a campervan, you may have been stumped by the cost. The promo code officially offered on the JUCY website seems to have come to an end.

However, you can find other types of promo codes for JUCY through other websites below, so don't miss out on those as well.

Campervan JUCY Condo in New Zealand

In my personal opinion, the most popular JUCY models are the Condo and Chaser. I've rented the Condo model myself.

The Condo is based on 4 people and the Chaser is based on 3 people, and the Chaser has a shower that the Condo does not. Since my itinerary wasn't very long, I didn't think I needed a shower and chose Condo.

Jucy Condo Outside Middle

Open the middle door of the Jucy Condo and you'll see the same interior as above. The Jucy Condo has a driver's seat, a passenger seat, and two more seats in the middle, for a total of four people. The cushioned seat part can be made into a mat for resting or sleeping during stops.

Jucy Condo also has the same arrangement of porta-potties as above. It's a simple toilet that you can sit on, and it's under a cushioned seat. I didn't use it because I didn't want to bother cleaning it.

Jucy Condo interior middle

You'll see two more seats in the middle of the car, and the top of the driver's seat is equipped with a bedding for sleeping.

You can make the middle of the car into a sleeping area by filling it with plates, and then take down the bedding and turn the empty space into a sleeping area like this one.

I climbed on top and laid down, and I found it to be quite cozy. For reference, I'm 175cm tall and had no issues with the depth, but I can imagine that people over 185cm might find the space lacking.

Rear part of the Jucy Condo car

The countertop in the back of the car has a sink and gas stove, with a refrigerator and cooking utensils underneath. Of course, there are also some light cooking utensils in the area by the ceiling in the back, so you won't need to bring any utensils.

In the photo above, the one on the left was taken when we went tracking in the Mount Cook Hooker Valley, and the one on the right was taken when we went to Wanaka. It's so nice to be able to pull up anywhere and not have to worry about food and accommodation.

Jucy Condo sink and gas burner

There was plenty of space for cooking, washing dishes, etc. There is also an attached table next to the fridge that can be used as a table. The refrigerator space seemed to be more than enough for our trip.

Jucy Condo Gas Cylinder

When using and returning a JUCY campervan, you must keep the vehicle's oil and gas topped up as you use it. Typically, you will receive a full tank when you first take delivery of your Jucy campervan.

Queenstown Car Wash

When you return your campervan, make sure it's as clean and tidy as when you first received it. You're welcome to clean it yourself, but you've been traveling for a long time and the exterior will be very dirty.

In this case, a car wash is a great option, and not far from the JUCY office in Queenstown is Queenstown Car Wash (open 24 hours). They can do everything from vacuuming your car to washing it externally, so I've included the map above in case you need to use it.

Finalize

Today, we've taken a look at the cost of a JUCY New Zealand campervan, how to book one, and more.

The JUCY office in Queenstown closes at 4pm, but you can still drop off your campervan there after that and leave your keys in the locker. You'll need to call the office in advance to arrange this.

And the While traveling in a JUCY, you'll have many opportunities to meet other JUCY campervan travelers, and waving to them when you see them is another part of the fun of traveling in a JUCY campervan.

Don't be shy, give it a try. You'll be twice as happy to see a green JUCY campervan afterward. Thanks for reading.