Spaceships vs Apollo
A side-by-side look at Spaceships and Apollo — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Spaceships
Apollo
Founded
New Zealand, 2004; launched in Australia in 2008, per its own site
1985, Brisbane; family-owned until 2016, thl-owned after a 2022 merger
Headquarters
New Zealand (HQ city not published); Australian entity registered in Botany, NSW
Brisbane
Fleet size
Four models across eight Australian depots (this site prices six; vehicle count not published)
Nine models across ten Australian depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Spaceships and Apollo operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Spaceships fleet
Two people on a tight budget, sealed roads only
Alpha
Two people who want more room to move
Beta 2S
Four people, or two with a child seat
Beta · Beta 4-berth (Rooftop Tent)
Apollo fleet
Powered-site trips, full kitchen and bathroom
Euro Mini to Euro Deluxe (6 models)
A lower budget, relying on site facilities
Hitop · Endeavour
Leaving the sealed road, at a comfort cost
4WD Adventure Camper
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Spaceships
Apollo
Sleeping
Double bed with sleeping gear (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Bedding and a personal kit for every traveller included on all models
Cooking
Gas cooker, pots, pans, plates, cutlery and two free gas canisters on all models
Gas cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, sink, kitchen kit, toaster and gas kettle on the eight 2WD models
Cooling
Front-cab air conditioning and an integrated fridge on all models
Fridge capacity varies by model; the Alpha has a smaller unit than the Beta range
Fridge-freezer and driver's cab air conditioning on all models
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
Reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating in the living area on the six Euro models (Euro Mini, Euro Tourer, Euro Plus, Euro Quest, Euro Camper, Euro Deluxe); driver's cab heat only on the Hitop, Endeavour and 4WD Adventure Camper
The Euro models' heating runs off 240 V mains, so it does nothing on an unpowered site — no model in this fleet heats the living area while freedom camping
Power
Self-charging smart battery with two USB sockets on all models
12 V house battery, 240 V mains hookup and a solar panel on all models, with internal power points, 12 V socket and USB
Water
10-litre water tank on all models
Basic tank for hand-washing and drinking only; no toilet, shower or self-containment certification on any model
Fresh and waste water tanks and a sink on all models; toilet and shower on the six Euro models
The Hitop and Endeavour have neither toilet nor shower, and the 4WD Adventure Camper has only a cold external shower — three of the nine models are not self-contained
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Spaceships
Free cancellation (528h notice)Free cancellation up to 22 days before pick-up. Inside 22 days, cancellation fees apply on a sliding scale — check Spaceships' terms for exact amounts.
Official terms →Apollo
Cancellation feeNo fee 61+ days before pickup. Inside that: A$250 flat (60–31 days), 20% of the rental (30–7 days), 50% (6 days or less), or the full rental on pickup day or a no-show.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Spaceshipsif…
- •You value car-sized campervans built from people-movers, not high-roof vans
Choose Apolloif…
- •You value nine campervan models spanning depot comfort to remote capability
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