Spaceships vs Campervan Village
A side-by-side look at Spaceships and Campervan Village — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Spaceships
Campervan Village
Founded
New Zealand, 2004; launched in Australia in 2008, per its own site
2016; part of the same corporate group as Wicked Campers (founded 2000)
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)
Eight model lines, entry-level car-camper to 4x4 adventure camper (vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Spaceships and Campervan Village 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)
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
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Spaceships
Campervan Village
Sleeping
Double bed with sleeping gear (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
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
Cooking
Gas cooker, pots, pans, plates, cutlery and two free gas canisters on all models
Portable gas cooker, cutlery, utensils, pots, pans and a rear kitchen with sink on most campervans
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
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
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
No model in the fleet carries a heater and no vehicle has 240 V mains hookup
Power
Self-charging smart battery with two USB sockets on all models
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
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
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
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 →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 →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Spaceshipsif…
- •You value car-sized campervans built from people-movers, not high-roof vans
Choose Campervan Villageif…
- •You value entry-level to off-road campers, with no bedding included
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