Apollo vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Apollo and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Apollo
Star RV
Founded
1985, Brisbane; family-owned until 2016, thl-owned after a 2022 merger
2012
Headquarters
Brisbane
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Nine models across ten Australian depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Apollo and Star RV 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
Star RV fleet
Couples and solo travellers
Polaris 2-Berth
Families and groups of four
Polaris 4-Berth
Large families and groups
Polaris 6-Berth
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Apollo
Star RV
Sleeping
Bedding and a personal kit for every traveller included on all models
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
Gas cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, sink, kitchen kit, toaster and gas kettle on the eight 2WD models
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Cooling
Fridge-freezer and driver's cab air conditioning on all models
90 L compressor fridge on every model
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
Fan heater available as an addon extra
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 interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
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
90 L fresh-water tank, 60 L grey water, water filter, indoor shower and fixed toilet on every model
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 →Star RV
Free cancellation (744h notice)Free cancellation 31+ days before pickup. Inside that: 20% of hire fees (30–7 days), 50% (6–1 days), or 100% on pickup day or a no-show.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Apolloif…
- •You value nine campervan models spanning depot comfort to remote capability
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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