Apollo vs Campervan Village
A side-by-side look at Apollo and Campervan Village — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Apollo
Campervan Village
Founded
1985, Brisbane; family-owned until 2016, thl-owned after a 2022 merger
2016; part of the same corporate group as Wicked Campers (founded 2000)
Headquarters
Brisbane
Brisbane
Fleet size
Nine models across ten Australian depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Eight model lines, entry-level car-camper to 4x4 adventure camper (vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Apollo and Campervan Village operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Apollo fleet
Powered-site trips, full kitchen and bathroom
Euro Mini to Euro Deluxe (6 models)
A lower budget, relying on site facilities
Hitop · Endeavour
Leaving the sealed road, at a comfort cost
4WD Adventure Camper
Campervan Village fleet
One or two people, a few nights only
Budget Mini-Camper · Mystery Machine · Aventus 2
Longer trips wanting solar power
Johnny Feelgood · Alice Chillgood
Unsealed roads and remote routes
Grip 4x4 · Desert Sands 4x4 · D5 4X4 Adventure Camper
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Apollo
Campervan Village
Sleeping
Bedding and a personal kit for every traveller included on all models
Mattress provided but no bedding — sleeping bags, pillows, sheets and towels must be brought by the renter
Bedding add-on available only on Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood, D5 Adventure Camper and Desert Sands 4x4; linen packs may be available at some depots
Cooking
Gas cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, sink, kitchen kit, toaster and gas kettle on the eight 2WD models
Portable gas cooker, cutlery, utensils, pots, pans and a rear kitchen with sink on most campervans
Cooling
Fridge-freezer and driver's cab air conditioning on all models
Esky/ice box or fridge depending on model
Equipment varies widely: Mystery Machines and Aventus have a 20 L esky; Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood and D5 have a 20 L fridge drawer; Grip has a 45 L compressor fridge; Desert Sands has a 38 L compressor fridge; Budget Mini-Camper has neither
Heating
Reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating in the living area on the six Euro models (Euro Mini, Euro Tourer, Euro Plus, Euro Quest, Euro Camper, Euro Deluxe); driver's cab heat only on the Hitop, Endeavour and 4WD Adventure Camper
The Euro models' heating runs off 240 V mains, so it does nothing on an unpowered site — no model in this fleet heats the living area while freedom camping
No model in the fleet carries a heater and no vehicle has 240 V mains hookup
Power
12 V house battery, 240 V mains hookup and a solar panel on all models, with internal power points, 12 V socket and USB
12 V charging ports and USB on most campervans; 300 W solar panel on Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood, D5 and Desert Sands
No 240 V mains hookup on any model; Budget Mini-Camper has no charging ports
Water
Fresh and waste water tanks and a sink on all models; toilet and shower on the six Euro models
The Hitop and Endeavour have neither toilet nor shower, and the 4WD Adventure Camper has only a cold external shower — three of the nine models are not self-contained
Rear kitchen with sink and tap on most campervans; water tank on Grip (50 L) and Desert Sands (70 L)
No toilet or shower on any Australian model — the fleet is not self-contained
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Apollo
Cancellation feeNo fee 61+ days before pickup. Inside that: A$250 flat (60–31 days), 20% of the rental (30–7 days), 50% (6 days or less), or the full rental on pickup day or a no-show.
Official terms →Campervan Village
Free cancellation (744h notice)Free cancellation 31+ days before pickup. Inside that: 10% (minimum A$150) at 30–15 days, 20% (minimum A$250) at 14–7 days, 50% (minimum A$400) at 6–1 days, or the full rental for a no-show or same-day cancellation. Credit card fee is non-refundable.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Apolloif…
- •You value nine campervan models spanning depot comfort to remote capability
Choose Campervan Villageif…
- •You value entry-level to off-road campers, with no bedding included
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