Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Hastings and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners — from compact campervans for 2, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexible booking, competitive prices and insurance included.
Hastings sits at the heart of the Hawke's Bay region, where over 200 hectares of vineyards and orchards stretch across the Heretaunga Plains — one of New Zealand's most productive growing areas. The city's Art Deco architecture, rebuilt after the devastating 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake, gives its streetscape a distinctive character you won't find elsewhere. Stroll through the Hastings City Art Gallery for rotating exhibitions of contemporary New Zealand art, or head to Splash Planet, a family-friendly water park open each summer. Just 20 km north-east, Napier offers its own Art Deco precinct and the National Aquarium of New Zealand, while Te Mata Peak, roughly 10 km south-east, rewards you with panoramic views across the plains to the Pacific coast. The surrounding landscape is ideal for touring by road — wide, well-maintained highways connect coastal settlements, wine trails and forest parks, so you can move at your own pace without worrying about tight mountain passes. With Yescapa, you hire a campervan or motorhome directly from local owners in the Hawke's Bay area, which means you benefit from insider tips on the best freedom-camping spots, seasonal fruit-picking routes and cellar-door recommendations that only a local would know.
Hastings enjoys a warm, dry climate that makes it a year-round destination. Summer, from December to March, is perfect for exploring the coast and visiting Splash Planet before it closes for the season. The Hastings Blossom Parade, held each September, celebrates the region's orchards with colourful floats and live music. Autumn brings harvest festivals and quieter campsites, while winter is ideal for wine-trail touring without the crowds. Book your campervan through Yescapa early for the December–February peak, when local owners list a wider range of vehicles and you can often find competitive hire rates through the peer-to-peer platform.
Hastings is the perfect base for exploring the region by motorhome or campervan. Here are our 6 must-see getaways
A quick 20 km drive north-east from Hastings brings you to Napier, famous for its Art Deco architecture and the National Aquarium of New Zealand. Stop at the Ahuriri waterfront for fresh seafood and explore Bluff Hill Lookout. Campervan parking is plentiful along Marine Parade.
Head 55 km south-east from Hastings through rolling farmland to Waimarama Beach, a sheltered stretch of golden sand on the Pacific coast. Visit the Craggy Range winery en route and walk the Bare Island tidal causeway. Motorhome parking is available at the beachfront reserve.
Cover 150 km north-west from Hastings along the Napier–Taupo Road through the dramatic Titiokura Saddle and Te Pohue. Arrive at Lake Taupo for kayaking, Huka Falls and geothermal walks. Allow 3–6 days to enjoy lakeside campsites and the Craters of the Moon thermal area.
Travel 190 km north-east from Hastings along SH2 through the Wairoa township and Morere Hot Springs, where you can soak in native bush pools. Continue to Gisborne to visit Titirangi Reserve and Waikanae Beach. Campervan-friendly holiday parks dot the route for easy overnight stops.
Drive 250 km north-west from Hastings to Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tackle the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or explore Taranaki Falls before relaxing at Whakapapa Village. Freedom-camping spots near the park suit self-contained campervans perfectly.
A 320 km journey south from Hastings takes you through the Wairarapa wine region and over the Rimutaka Range to Wellington. Explore Te Papa Tongarewa museum and the Cuba Street quarter. Motorhome parking is available at Evans Bay Marina, close to the city centre.
Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.
Discover
Find for a leisure vehicle near you or a destination idea according to your planned route, then specify the pick-up and return dates. The perfect vehicle for your road trip holiday is waiting for you!
Connecting people
Make one or more booking requests for leisure vehicles that have caught your eye and wait for the owners' responses. Once your request has been accepted, all you have to do is confirm your booking.
Pick-up
On the pick-up date, collect the vehicle and listen to the valuable advice of the owner for handling it; you are ready hit the road with family, as a couple or with friends.
Return
Once again, with the owner complete the vehicle condition check and sign the Rental Agreement as well as exchange your travel stories. All you have to do is imagine your next road trip!
The Hastings area offers a solid mix of holiday parks and Department of Conservation campsites suited to both campervans and motorhomes. Powered sites with full hook-ups, dump stations, hot showers and kitchen facilities are standard at the larger parks, while DOC sites provide a more back-to-basics experience closer to nature. Whether you prefer a beachside pitch near Clifton or a leafy spot in Havelock North, you will find somewhere comfortable within a short drive of Hastings.
Hastings offers several convenient parking options for larger vehicles. The council permits short-stay parking in the central business district, though spaces for motorhomes and campervans are limited to designated areas. Overnight parking in public car parks is generally not permitted unless signposted otherwise, so check local signs carefully. For longer stays, nearby holiday parks or freedom-camping sites certified for self-contained vehicles are your best bet.
The best experience ever!! Amazing van and amazing people who run it
Alfonso Y su pareja ha sido un placer tratar con ellos, son encantadores, muy educados, cuidaron nuestra autocaravana como si fuera suya y la devolvieron a tiempo, en perfectas condiciones y muy, muy limpia, la devolvieron igual que la recibieron. Los recomendamos encarecidamente, esperamos volver a verlos en el futuro. Muchas gracias. Gary y Michelle
Lovely experience and fantastic van. Clean and worked very well. Leonardo and Eleanora were very friendly and helpful. One small feedback is the fridge did not work very well but otherwise its a great van.
Muy buena experiencia. Ana nos ha tratado muy bien.
Proprietários espetaculares e super atenciosos. Autocaravana estava impecável, super confortável, excelente condução. Painéis solares dão autonomia total. Tudo impecável.
We had an amazing trip! Rafaela and Carina were so kind, and we couldn’t recommend their van enough 🤩🙏🏼 The van had everything we needed for a proper “van life” experience, and you can also stay at campsites whenever you want!
