Star RV vs Mighty
A side-by-side look at Star RV and Mighty — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Star RV
Mighty
Founded
2012
Part of thl (Tourism Holdings Limited); over 40 years in campervan rental
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Auckland, New Zealand
Fleet size
3 models
Eight models in two tiers, Mighty and the older MightyLITE
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Star RV and Mighty operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
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
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
Star RV
Mighty
Sleeping
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Complimentary linen kit on every rental: linen, bedding, sheets, pillowcases and tea towels
Cooking
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Gas cooker, sink, microwave and a kitchen kit; the microwave, kettle and toaster only run on 240 V mains
Cooling
Fridge on every model: 90 L on the Polaris 2, 130 L on the Polaris 4 and 6
Fridge with freezer on every model
Heating
Fan heater available as an addon extra
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
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
12 V battery, 240 V mains hookup and a solar panel on every model except the Deuce
Water
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
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
Star RV
No cancellation data available.
Mighty
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
Choose Mightyif…
- •You value lower prices from an older fleet, young drivers welcome
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