When Andie moved to New Zealand with her family, she saw an opportunity to turn her love of camping, classic Land Rover Defenders, and road trips into something tangible. That idea became The Wild Rovers, a Queenstown-based rental business offering fully equipped Land Rover Defenders designed for self-drive adventures across the South Island.
Each vehicle comes ready for the road, with bedding, cooking gear, and rooftop tents, so customers can simply arrive and head off. Their customers range from couples and solo travellers to families, all looking to explore New Zealand at their own pace. Bookings are made online, and guests are welcomed in person at their base in Drift Bay, where Andie and her husband Craig walk them through the vehicle setup and share local travel tips.
As a small, family-run business, keeping things personal is key. But they also needed a reliable way to manage bookings and availability from day one. That’s why they chose Booqable as their car rental software, integrating it into their existing car rental website to handle upfront bookings. Together, the website integration and mobile app help them stay organised while focusing on creating memorable travel experiences.
Taking bookings through their website with Booqable
From the start, Andie knew that taking online bookings would be essential. Without a proper system, managing availability and customer details manually could quickly become confusing, especially as bookings increase. They needed a way for customers to see what’s available and secure their trips without back-and-forth emails.
Here’s how it works. Booqable’s website integration connects directly to their existing rental website, allowing customers to check real-time availability and make bookings instantly. Payments can also be handled upfront, which gives both the business and the customer clarity before the trip begins. The setup process was straightforward as they followed Booqable’s step-by-step video tutorials, making it easy to get everything live quickly after launch.
What this feature achieves for The Wild Rovers:
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Live availability so customers can book with confidence
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Upfront payments that confirm reservations instantly
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All bookings and customer details stored in one place
This means Andie doesn’t have to manually track reservations or worry about double bookings. And it gives customers a smooth booking experience from the moment they start planning their trip.
Staying organised on the road with the mobile app
Running a rental business like The Wild Rovers doesn’t happen behind a desk. Andie and Craig are often out meeting guests, preparing vehicles, or sharing travel advice in person. That made it important to have access to booking information wherever they are.
The Booqable mobile app gives them exactly that. They can check bookings, review availability, and stay updated while on the move. Whether they’re at their base in Queenstown or out preparing a Defender for its next trip, everything they need is right there on their phone.
What this feature achieves for The Wild Rovers:
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Quick access to bookings while meeting customers
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Real-time availability checks when planning handovers
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A clear overview of upcoming rentals at any time
Having this level of access helps them stay organised without needing to return to a computer. And it allows them to focus more on the customer experience, knowing the details are always within reach.
Building a growing rental business with the right tools
Although The Wild Rovers only launched in 2026, Booqable has already played an important role in how the business runs day to day. From managing bookings to keeping availability accurate, it supports their goal of offering stress-free, memorable adventures.
As Andie puts it, “Booqable has made managing our rentals effortless from the start. It keeps everything in one place so we can focus on creating amazing experiences for our guests.”
Looking ahead, the plan is to grow the fleet while keeping the business personal and family-run. With the combination of a connected car rental website and easy-to-use car rental software, The Wild Rovers is set up to welcome more travellers and help them discover New Zealand, one road trip at a time.
