Maui vs Mighty
A side-by-side look at Maui and Mighty — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Maui
Mighty
Founded
1982; acquired by Tourism Holdings Limited in 1988 and still operated by thl
Part of thl (Tourism Holdings Limited); over 40 years in campervan rental
Headquarters
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Fleet size
Five New Zealand categories (fleet vehicle count not published)
Eight models in two tiers, Mighty and the older MightyLITE
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Maui and Mighty operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Maui fleet
Two adults who want floor space
Ultima
Two adults bringing one child
Ultima Plus
Four to six on sealed routes
Cascade · Beach · River
Mighty fleet
Couples counting every dollar
HiLITE · Highball
Families of four on a budget
DeLITE · Double Down
Anyone who wants a shower on board
Deuce · Deuce Plus · Double Up · Big Six
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Maui
Mighty
Sleeping
Bedding included on all models
Complimentary linen kit on every rental: linen, bedding, sheets, pillowcases and tea towels
Cooking
Gas stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, sink, pots, pans, plates, cutlery on all models
Gas cooker, sink, microwave and a kitchen kit; the microwave, kettle and toaster only run on 240 V mains
Cooling
Fridge/freezer on all models
Fridge with freezer on every model
Heating
Diesel living-area heating on all five current New Zealand categories
Diesel or gas living-area heating on the Deuce, Deuce Plus, Double Up and Big Six
The four budget models — HiLITE, DeLITE, Highball and Double Down — have cab heating only
Power
12V house battery, 240V mains hookup, solar panel on all models
12 V battery, 240 V mains hookup and a solar panel on every model except the Deuce
Water
Hot shower, flush toilet, fresh and grey water tanks on all models (certified self-contained)
Fresh and waste water tanks, sink and a toilet on every model; all are Certified Self Contained
Only the Deuce, Deuce Plus, Double Up and Big Six have a shower and hot water — the other four are cold water and a cassette toilet
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Maui
No cancellation data available.
Mighty
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Mauiif…
- •You value newer automatic motorhomes with bathrooms and diesel heat
Choose Mightyif…
- •You value lower prices from an older fleet, young drivers welcome
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