Spaceships vs Mighty
A side-by-side look at Spaceships and Mighty — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Spaceships
Mighty
Founded
New Zealand, 2004; launched in Australia in 2008, per its own site
Part of thl (Tourism Holdings Limited); over 40 years in campervan rental
Headquarters
New Zealand (HQ city not published); Australian entity registered in Botany, NSW
Auckland, New Zealand (ten Australian depots)
Fleet size
Four models across eight Australian depots (this site prices six; vehicle count not published)
Ten models in two tiers, Mighty and the older MightyLITE (fleet vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Spaceships and Mighty 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)
Mighty fleet
Coast-road trips on the smallest budget
HiLITE · DeLITE · Highball · Double Down
Anyone who wants a bathroom on board
Duo · Deuce · Deuce Plus · Double Up · Big Six
Outback tracks and remote campsites
Mighty 4WD Camper
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Spaceships
Mighty
Sleeping
Double bed with sleeping gear (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Complimentary linen, bedding and towels on every rental
Cooking
Gas cooker, pots, pans, plates, cutlery and two free gas canisters on all models
Gas cooker, sink, microwave and a kitchen kit; the microwave, kettle and toaster only run on 240 V mains. The 4WD cooks outside on a portable butane unit
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 with freezer and driver's cab air-conditioning on every model
Living-area air-conditioning exists only on the five toilet-and-shower models, and only on 240 V mains power
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
Reverse-cycle air-conditioning and heating in the living area on the Duo, Deuce, Deuce Plus, Double Up and Big Six
It only runs plugged into 240 V mains, and the other five models — HiLITE, DeLITE, Highball, Double Down and the 4WD — have cab heating only
Power
Self-charging smart battery with two USB sockets on all models
12 V battery and 240 V mains hookup on every model; solar panel on six of the ten
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, shower and hot pressurised water on the Duo, Deuce, Deuce Plus, Double Up and Big Six
The HiLITE, DeLITE, Highball and Double Down have a sink and cold water only — no toilet and no shower; the 4WD has an external cold shower and no toilet
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 →Mighty
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 Mightyif…
- •You value budget campervans from a ten-depot corporate network
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