Spaceships vs Britz
A side-by-side look at Spaceships and Britz — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Spaceships
Britz
Founded
New Zealand, 2004; launched in Australia in 2008, per its own site
Acquired by thl in 1999 (global); Britz's own founding year not published
Headquarters
New Zealand (HQ city not published); Australian entity registered in Botany, NSW
Auckland, New Zealand (Australian arm: Tourism Holdings Australia Pty Ltd)
Fleet size
Four models across eight Australian depots (this site prices six; vehicle count not published)
Five models across ten 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 Britz 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)
Britz fleet
A fitted kitchen without a toilet on board
HiTop · Voyager
A trip where the toilet has to work
Trailblazer
Routes a standard rental cannot legally drive
Maverick 4WD · Warrior 4WD
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Spaceships
Britz
Sleeping
Double bed with sleeping gear (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Bedding included on all campervans and 4WD vehicles
Cooking
Gas cooker, pots, pans, plates, cutlery and two free gas canisters on all models
Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, pots, pans, cutlery and sink on campervans; portable camp cooking setup on 4WD vehicles
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 or portable fridge on all models, plus front-cab air conditioning
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
Fixed reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating in the living area on the Trailblazer, and a plug-in fan heater on the HiTop and Voyager; driver's cab heat only on the Maverick and Warrior 4WDs
Every one of these runs off 240 V mains, so nothing heats the living area away from a powered site. The Warrior has no mains hookup at all
Power
Self-charging smart battery with two USB sockets on all models
Dual battery with 240 V hookup on campervans, 12 V system on 4WD vehicles
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
Toilet and shower on the Trailblazer only; Maverick has outdoor shower; HiTop, Voyager and Warrior have no water facilities
Only one of five models is fully self-contained — most of the fleet has no toilet or shower
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 →Britz
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 Britzif…
- •You value campervans and off-road campers from a ten-depot shared fleet
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