Travellers Autobarn vs Mighty
A side-by-side look at Travellers Autobarn and Mighty — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Travellers Autobarn
Mighty
Founded
1993 in Sydney; the New Zealand company was incorporated in January 2016
Part of thl (Tourism Holdings Limited); over 40 years in campervan rental
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia (New Zealand company registered in Christchurch)
Auckland, New Zealand
Fleet size
Five vehicle models across two depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Eight models in two tiers, Mighty and the older MightyLITE
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Travellers Autobarn and Mighty operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Travellers Autobarn fleet
Two people, sealed highways, warm months
Chubby Camper
Two or three who want standing headroom
HiTop Campervan · Kuga Campervan
Four sharing, or a tent instead
Hi5 Campervan · Station Wagon
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
Travellers Autobarn
Mighty
Sleeping
Bedding included on campervan models (HiTop, Kuga, Hi5, Chubby)
Stationwagon does not include bedding
Complimentary linen kit on every rental: linen, bedding, sheets, pillowcases and tea towels
Cooking
Gas cooker, pots, pans, plates and cutlery on the HiTop, Kuga and Hi5; a portable gas cooker on the Chubby
Living equipment is a mandatory fee on equipped models (NZ$45 on the Chubby)
Gas cooker, sink, microwave and a kitchen kit; the microwave, kettle and toaster only run on 240 V mains
Water
Sink with fresh and grey water tanks on the Chubby, HiTop, Kuga and Hi5, all listed as self-contained
The New Zealand terms (19 June 2026, clause 13.1) make the self-containment certificate depend on a porta potti issued at pickup for NZ$50, and the regulator says portable toilets do not meet the requirements; the Stationwagon is not 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
Travellers Autobarn
Trustpilot
Cancellation & Flexibility
Travellers Autobarn
No cancellation data available.
Mighty
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Travellers Autobarnif…
- •You value budget van conversions from two depots, built for long trips
Choose Mightyif…
- •You value lower prices from an older fleet, young drivers welcome
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