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 Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Campervan Village
Star RV
Founded
2016; part of the same corporate group as Wicked Campers (founded 2000)
2012
Headquarters
Brisbane
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Eight model lines, entry-level car-camper to 4x4 adventure camper (vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Campervan Village and Star RV operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Campervan Village fleet
One or two people, a few nights only
Budget Mini-Camper · Mystery Machine · Aventus 2
Longer trips wanting solar power
Johnny Feelgood · Alice Chillgood
Unsealed roads and remote routes
Grip 4x4 · Desert Sands 4x4 · D5 4X4 Adventure Camper
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
Bedding add-on available only on Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood, D5 Adventure Camper and Desert Sands 4x4; linen packs may be available at some depots
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
Portable gas cooker, cutlery, utensils, pots, pans and a rear kitchen with sink on most campervans
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Cooling
Esky/ice box or fridge depending on model
Equipment varies widely: Mystery Machines and Aventus have a 20 L esky; Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood and D5 have a 20 L fridge drawer; Grip has a 45 L compressor fridge; Desert Sands has a 38 L compressor fridge; Budget Mini-Camper has neither
90 L compressor fridge on every model
Heating
No model in the fleet carries a heater and no vehicle has 240 V mains hookup
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Power
12 V charging ports and USB on most campervans; 300 W solar panel on Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood, D5 and Desert Sands
No 240 V mains hookup on any model; Budget Mini-Camper has no charging ports
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
Water
Rear kitchen with sink and tap on most campervans; water tank on Grip (50 L) and Desert Sands (70 L)
No toilet or shower on any Australian model — the fleet is not self-contained
90 L fresh-water tank, 60 L grey water, water filter, indoor shower and fixed toilet on every model
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Campervan Village
Free cancellation (744h notice)Free cancellation 31+ days before pickup. Inside that: 10% (minimum A$150) at 30–15 days, 20% (minimum A$250) at 14–7 days, 50% (minimum A$400) at 6–1 days, or the full rental for a no-show or same-day cancellation. Credit card fee is non-refundable.
Official terms →Star RV
Free cancellation (744h notice)Free cancellation 31+ days before pickup. Inside that: 20% of hire fees (30–7 days), 50% (6–1 days), or 100% on pickup day or a no-show.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Campervan Villageif…
- •You value entry-level to off-road campers, with no bedding included
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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