Star RV vs Mighty
A side-by-side look at Star RV and Mighty — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Star RV
Mighty
Founded
2012
Part of thl (Tourism Holdings Limited); over 40 years in campervan rental
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Auckland, New Zealand (ten Australian depots)
Fleet size
3 models
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 Star RV and Mighty operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
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
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
Star RV
Mighty
Sleeping
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Complimentary linen, bedding and towels on every rental
Cooking
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
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
90 L compressor fridge on every model
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
Fan heater available as an addon extra
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
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
12 V battery and 240 V mains hookup on every model; solar panel on six of the ten
Water
90 L fresh-water tank, 60 L grey water, water filter, indoor shower and fixed toilet on every 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
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 →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 Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
Choose Mightyif…
- •You value budget campervans from a ten-depot corporate network
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