JUCY vs Spaceships
A side-by-side look at JUCY and Spaceships — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
JUCY
Spaceships
Founded
2001 in Auckland, New Zealand (Australian entry year not published)
New Zealand, 2004; launched in Australia in 2008, per its own site
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand (HQ city not published); Australian entity registered in Botany, NSW
Fleet size
Seven campervan models across six Australian depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Four models across eight Australian depots (this site prices six; vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Fleet & Vehicles
Both JUCY and Spaceships operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
JUCY fleet
Short hops on a budget, no bathroom needed
Cloudbreak · Crib+
Multi-night touring, want a toilet on board
Coaster · Malibu · Condo · Sunseeker
Larger groups or families, more room to spread out
Big Kahuna
Spaceships fleet
Two people on a tight budget, sealed roads only
Alpha
Two people who want more room to move
Beta 2S
Four people, or two with a child seat
Beta · Beta 4-berth (Rooftop Tent)
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
JUCY
Spaceships
Sleeping
Bedding included on every campervan and motorhome
Double bed with sleeping gear (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Cooking
Gas cooker, kitchenware, pots, pans, cutlery and a sink on every model
Gas cooker, pots, pans, plates, cutlery and two free gas canisters on all models
Cooling
Front-cab air conditioning and a fridge on every model
Fridge size varies widely: 18-litre on the Cloudbreak and Crib Plus, compressor fridge on the Sunseeker, Condo and Big Kahuna
Front-cab air conditioning and an integrated fridge on all models
Fridge capacity varies by model; the Alpha has a smaller unit than the Beta range
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
Power
Dual battery with 12 V and USB outlets on every model
Self-charging smart battery with two USB sockets on all models
Water
Fresh-water tank and sink on every model
Only some models are self-contained (Malibu, Coaster, Sunseeker, Condo, Big Kahuna have a toilet); the Cloudbreak and Crib Plus do not
10-litre water tank on all models
Basic tank for hand-washing and drinking only; no toilet, shower or self-containment certification on any model
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
JUCY
Cancellation feeStandard rate. Cancellation fee applies on a sliding scale based on notice given — check JUCY's terms for the exact amounts.
Official terms →Spaceships
Free cancellation (528h notice)Free cancellation up to 22 days before pick-up. Inside 22 days, cancellation fees apply on a sliding scale — check Spaceships' terms for exact amounts.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose JUCYif…
- •You value a budget fleet spread across six coastal depots
Choose Spaceshipsif…
- •You value car-sized campervans built from people-movers, not high-roof vans
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