Spaceships vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Spaceships and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Spaceships
Star RV
Founded
New Zealand, 2004; launched in Australia in 2008, per its own site
2012
Headquarters
New Zealand (HQ city not published); Australian entity registered in Botany, NSW
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Four models across eight Australian depots (this site prices six; vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Spaceships and Star RV 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)
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
Spaceships
Star RV
Sleeping
Double bed with sleeping gear (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
Gas cooker, pots, pans, plates, cutlery and two free gas canisters on all models
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
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
90 L compressor fridge on every model
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Power
Self-charging smart battery with two USB sockets on all models
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
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
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
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 →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 Spaceshipsif…
- •You value car-sized campervans built from people-movers, not high-roof vans
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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