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Christchurch
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Rodd
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Greetings! I'm Rodd. While I've explored various corners of the globe, I've come to the firm conclusion that nowhere quite compares to the breathtaking beauty of my homeland - Aotearoa New Zealand! I'm confident that you'll fall in love with this stunning country just as much as I have.
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5.0 star rating
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Pau
5.0
January 27, 2026
had a perfect experience with Hercules and Rodd. The van is super easy to drive and has all the necessary facilities for a road trip. Rodd was very attentive the whole time, with great communication and always very kind with all the questions I had. So I 100% recommend renting this van. Rodd is a really good guy and I wish him all the best. Thank you for making my trip to New Zealand unforgettable
Thomas
5.0
January 12, 2026
We had a really good time exploring the South Island with Buddy. It is quite a fuel efficient van with decent storage underneath the bed. Rodd has been very accommodating as well and picked us up from the airport despite our very late flight. The van is certified self-contained which made it easy to get into any of the campgrounds.
Thomas
5.0
January 1, 2026
The van was great. It drove really well, with cruise control being great on south island roads. The bed in the van was super comfortable. It also had everything needed for a great stay. Rodd was fantastic - really helpful and a great guy. Thank you for all of the help!
Tobias
5.0
December 13, 2025
We had a lovely time with Vincent Van Go. It had everything we needed. Rodd was so kind and helpful in every possible way. He picked us up from the airport, gave us great tips regarding our journey and we could even rely on him during our trip. Would definitely be renting from him again.
Alf
5.0
November 27, 2025
The van was exactly what I had envisioned and Rodd made the handover and return of the vehicle a trouble free experience on my holiday in New Zealand
William
4.8
August 23, 2025
We had a great trip round the South Island with Dude. The van is pretty basic but that what we wanted. It was super easy to drive and pretty fuel efficient. The full size bed made it a super comfy sleep. Also the van is exceptionally clean and taken care of. Dude does have some mechanical issues which means it requires oil topping up regularly. Although not an issue I do think this could have been written in the van description prior to booking. Rodd was very clear with his communications straight after booking. Also a friendly offering providing pick up and drop off. Be mindful that Rodd is about 30 minutes out of town so this does come with a small fee.
Kelsey
5.0
June 18, 2025
5 Stars to Rodd!! The van was great! Perfect for a road trip. Rodd's communication was great and he's such a friendly guy. Definitely will be hiring a van from him again if I'm ever back in the South Island. Thank you!
Jayne
5.0
June 5, 2025
Rodd was great! Made the whole experience extremely easy from pickup to drop-off. I loved Vincent for my solo roadie and would 100% hire from Rodd in the future!
Charles
5.0
April 14, 2025
My partner and I had Vincent for an amazing 16 day road trip around the South Island. Its fair to say it was one of the best trips weve ever done and were so glad we booked this van! It had everything we needed as well as plenty of storage space. Im 511 and fit very comfortably in the bed with the front seats pushed forwards. The van was super easy to drive and gave us absolutely no issues throughout the trip. It also kept surprisingly warm overnight during April and we only used the extra blanket provided once when the temperature dropped for a few nights in Mt Cook. Theres also lots to be said about the owner, Rodd, who was a fantastic host from start to finish. He was incredibly easy to communicate with, from the time we booked the van months in advance right through to the end of our trip. When we had an issue with the portable gas stove, Rodd responded within minutes and arranged a replacement for us to collect at the nearest store. He also even picked us up and dropped us off to the airport which was really appreciated. We highly recommend booking this van!
Almantas
5.0
April 4, 2025
Perfect campervan for New Zealands roads! What a comfortable bed, what a nice driving experience and little petrol consumptiom. Nothing, but perfect. There is more - Rodd is such a nice guy, very helpful and sincerely cares about you and the van. He even took us to the airport after the trip! Cheers mate, all the best and will send you some more Lithuanians! :)))