Budget Caravan Rentals is a small family-owned business at 330 Sparks Road in Halswell, Christchurch, that rents caravans and sleepout cabins. It says it has been in Christchurch for 30 years and has one of the largest rental fleets in Canterbury. Its focus is on long-term hire, with weekly prices from $85 for a small cabin of 2.2 by 2.4 metres to $200 for an 18-foot caravan (as at 2026). Short-term rates are charged differently. The company does not take a bond or deposit, has no minimum contract, and delivers and sets up free in Christchurch. The cabins are insulated in the roof, floor and walls, and are ideal as a bedroom or sleepout. Visitors call or text to arrange a time to view the range.
Customers describe the company as compassionate and caring. One family rented a cabin for a granddaughter studying in Christchurch, and another says the business is a good option for people who need an affordable place to stay. One reviewer asked about a short-term rental for three days and was surprised by a higher fee, and says the staff member was abrupt about it. Reviewers mention affordability most often.