Maui vs Apollo
A side-by-side look at Maui and Apollo — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Maui
Apollo
Founded
1982, per the brand's own site; acquired by parent company thl in 1988
1985, Brisbane; family-owned until 2016, thl-owned after a 2022 merger
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand (Australian operations run through thl's shared network)
Brisbane
Fleet size
Six models across the fleet (vehicle count not published)
Nine models across ten Australian depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Maui and Apollo operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Maui fleet
Two adults, an optional child berth, guaranteed young
Ultima · Ultima Plus
Four people, a full indoor lounge
Cascade · Beach
Six people, the largest two layouts
Sunset · River
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
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Maui
Apollo
Sleeping
Bedding included on all motorhomes
Bedding and a personal kit for every traveller included on all models
Cooking
Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, pots, pans, cutlery and sink on all models
Gas cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, sink, kitchen kit, toaster and gas kettle on the eight 2WD models
Cooling
Fridge-freezer and front-cab air conditioning on all models
Fridge-freezer and driver's cab air conditioning on all models
Heating
Reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating in the living area on every model in the fleet
Runs off 240 V mains only, so it does nothing on an unpowered site
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
Power
Dual battery with 240 V hookup on all models
12 V house battery, 240 V mains hookup and a solar panel on all models, with internal power points, 12 V socket and USB
Water
Toilet and shower on every model in the fleet
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
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Maui
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 →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 →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Mauiif…
- •You value guaranteed-young fleets that never leave sealed roads
Choose Apolloif…
- •You value nine campervan models spanning depot comfort to remote capability
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