JUCY vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at JUCY and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
JUCY
Star RV
Founded
2001 in Auckland, New Zealand (Australian entry year not published)
2012
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Seven campervan models across six Australian depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Fleet & Vehicles
Both JUCY and Star RV 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
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
JUCY
Star RV
Sleeping
Bedding included on every campervan and motorhome
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
Gas cooker, kitchenware, pots, pans, cutlery and a sink on every model
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
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
90 L compressor fridge on every model
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Power
Dual battery with 12 V and USB outlets on every model
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
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
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
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 →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 JUCYif…
- •You value a budget fleet spread across six coastal depots
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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