Campervan Village vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Campervan Village and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Campervan Village
Star RV
Founded
Subsidiary of Wicked Campers, Australia (founding year not published for the NZ operation)
2012
Headquarters
Australia — NZ phone number is a Wellington +64 4 prefix despite all three depots sitting elsewhere
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Three models in New Zealand, all two-sleeper (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Campervan Village and Star RV operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Campervan Village fleet
The plainest of the three
Mystery Machine 2
Self-contained with a cooler box
Freedom Camping Aventus 2
The only model with a fridge
Freedom Camping Aventus Plus
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
Campervan Village
Star RV
Sleeping
Mattress provided but no bedding — sleeping bags, pillows, sheets and towels must be brought by the renter
No bedding on any model; travellers must bring their own or purchase from a store
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
Portable gas cooker, cutlery, utensils, pots, pans, rear kitchen with sink and tap on all three models
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Cooling
Fridge on the Aventus Plus; 20 L esky/ice box on the Aventus 2 and Mystery Machine 2
Only one of three models has a fridge — the other two rely on an ice box that needs ice bought along the way
Fridge on every model: 90 L on the Polaris 2, 130 L on the Polaris 4 and 6
Heating
No model in the NZ fleet carries a heater
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Power
12 V charging ports on all models
USB adapter not included; no 240 V mains hookup on any model
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
Water
Fresh and grey water tanks, sink, tap and a toilet on all three models
The pages cite only 'NZA 5465', the old self-containment standard, and do not say whether the toilet is fixed; check the green warrant card at pickup
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
Campervan Village
No cancellation data available.
Star RV
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Campervan Villageif…
- •You value budget campervans listed as self-contained, with no bedding, no heater and no mains power
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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