Britz vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Britz and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Britz
Star RV
Founded
Over 35 years trading in New Zealand; thl owner since a 1999 merger clearance
2012
Headquarters
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Six campervan and motorhome models across three depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Britz and Star RV operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Britz fleet
Two people wanting the lowest-cost berth
HiTop
Two people wanting a fixed shower and heater
Venturer
Four or five people wanting an ensuite motorhome
Voyager · Wanderer · Odyssey · Navigator
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
Britz
Star RV
Sleeping
Bedding included on all models
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
Gas stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, sink, pots, pans, plates, cutlery on all models
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Cooling
Fridge/freezer on all models
Fridge on every model: 90 L on the Polaris 2, 130 L on the Polaris 4 and 6
Heating
Gas or diesel living-area heating on Venturer, Wanderer, Odyssey and Navigator; driver's cab heat only on HiTop and Voyager
HiTop and Voyager have no living-area heater
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Power
12V house battery, 240V mains hookup, solar panel on all models
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
Water
Fresh and grey water tanks and a toilet on all models, all listed as certified self-contained; shower on the Venturer, Wanderer, Odyssey and Navigator only
The HiTop and Voyager have no shower, and their 12 L hideaway toilet is described on Britz's own pages as 'affixed portable' and 'fixed portable'; the rules require a fixed toilet, so check the green warrant card on those two
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
Britz
No cancellation data available.
Star RV
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Britzif…
- •You value heated ensuite motorhomes alongside two simpler vans
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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