Travellers Autobarn vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Travellers Autobarn and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Travellers Autobarn
Star RV
Founded
1993 in Sydney; the New Zealand company was incorporated in January 2016
2012
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia (New Zealand company registered in Christchurch)
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Five vehicle models across two depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Travellers Autobarn and Star RV 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
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
Travellers Autobarn
Star RV
Sleeping
Bedding included on campervan models (HiTop, Kuga, Hi5, Chubby)
Stationwagon does not include bedding
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
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)
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
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
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
Travellers Autobarn
Trustpilot
Cancellation & Flexibility
Travellers Autobarn
No cancellation data available.
Star RV
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Travellers Autobarnif…
- •You value budget van conversions from two depots, built for long trips
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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