Britz vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Britz and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Britz
Star RV
Founded
Acquired by thl in 1999 (global); Britz's own founding year not published
2012
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand (Australian arm: Tourism Holdings Australia Pty Ltd)
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Five models across ten 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 Britz and Star RV operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Britz fleet
A fitted kitchen without a toilet on board
HiTop · Voyager
A trip where the toilet has to work
Trailblazer
Routes a standard rental cannot legally drive
Maverick 4WD · Warrior 4WD
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
Britz
Star RV
Sleeping
Bedding included on all campervans and 4WD vehicles
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, pots, pans, cutlery and sink on campervans; portable camp cooking setup on 4WD vehicles
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Cooling
Fridge or portable fridge on all models, plus front-cab air conditioning
90 L compressor fridge on every model
Heating
Fixed reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating in the living area on the Trailblazer, and a plug-in fan heater on the HiTop and Voyager; driver's cab heat only on the Maverick and Warrior 4WDs
Every one of these runs off 240 V mains, so nothing heats the living area away from a powered site. The Warrior has no mains hookup at all
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Power
Dual battery with 240 V hookup on campervans, 12 V system on 4WD vehicles
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
Water
Toilet and shower on the Trailblazer only; Maverick has outdoor shower; HiTop, Voyager and Warrior have no water facilities
Only one of five models is fully self-contained — most of the fleet has no toilet or shower
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
Britz
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 Britzif…
- •You value campervans and off-road campers from a ten-depot shared fleet
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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