Big Little Campers vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Big Little Campers and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Big Little Campers
Star RV
Founded
2019, by three founders in Auckland who design and build the fit-outs in-house
2012
Headquarters
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Three models across two depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Big Little Campers and Star RV operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Big Little Campers fleet
Two people, long drives, settled weather
The Little One
Two or three people who want headroom
The Big One
Couples in cold or wet weather
The Biggest One
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
Big Little Campers
Star RV
Sleeping
Queen-sized beds with bedding included on all models
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
Gas burner on The Little One and The Big One; dual induction hob and microwave on The Biggest One
Cooking equipment varies by model
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Heating
Plug-in 240v heater on The Little One and The Big One; interior diesel heater on The Biggest One
240v heater requires mains power — only works at powered sites
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Water
Outdoor cold shower on The Little One and The Big One; indoor hot shower on The Biggest One
Shower type varies by model
Water filter, indoor shower and toilet on every model: 90 L fresh and 60 L grey on the Polaris 2, 82 L and 82 L on the Polaris 4 and 6; Star RV says every vehicle carries a green self-containment certificate
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Big Little Campers
No cancellation data available.
Star RV
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Big Little Campersif…
- •You value self-contained campervans designed and built locally, hired by the week
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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