Travellers Autobarn vs Spaceships
A side-by-side look at Travellers Autobarn and Spaceships — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Travellers Autobarn
Spaceships
Founded
1993 in Sydney, as an independent, backpacker-founded operator
New Zealand, 2004; launched in Australia in 2008, per its own site
Headquarters
Sydney
New Zealand (HQ city not published); Australian entity registered in Botany, NSW
Fleet size
Six models across six 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, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Travellers Autobarn and Spaceships operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Travellers Autobarn fleet
Long budget trips, camping every night
X-Wagon
Two people, sleeping inside the van
Budgie Van · Chubby Camper · Hi-Top · Kuga
A group, or a wet day indoors
Hi-5 Campervan
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
Travellers Autobarn
Spaceships
Sleeping
Sleeping bags, pillows and sheets on every campervan, included in the living-equipment fee already inside the quoted price
Double bed with sleeping gear (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Cooking
Gas cooker, kettle, pots, pans, cutlery, tea towels and a sink on every campervan
Gas cooker, pots, pans, plates, cutlery and two free gas canisters on all models
Cooling
Air conditioning in the front cab, and a fridge or ice box depending on model
Cab only — no model cools the living area, and the campervans are hired mostly in the southern summer
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 of any kind
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
Power
Dual battery with two 240 V outlets for charging, plus USB and 12 V sockets
Self-charging smart battery with two USB sockets on all models
Water
Onboard fresh-water tank and sink
No toilet or shower on any model, so this fleet is not self-contained anywhere in Australia
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
Travellers Autobarn
Free cancellation (336h notice)Free to cancel until 14 days before pick-up. Inside 14 days it is A$200, inside 7 days half the rental, and nothing is returned for a same-day cancellation or a no-show.
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 Travellers Autobarnif…
- •You value budget campervans and wagons built for long, high-kilometre trips
Choose Spaceshipsif…
- •You value car-sized campervans built from people-movers, not high-roof vans
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