Apollo vs Mighty
A side-by-side look at Apollo and Mighty — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Apollo
Mighty
Founded
1985 in Brisbane, by Gus and Carolyn Trouchet; merged into thl in 2022
Part of thl (Tourism Holdings Limited); over 40 years in campervan rental
Headquarters
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Fleet size
Seven New Zealand models across three depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Eight models in two tiers, Mighty and the older MightyLITE
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Apollo and Mighty operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Apollo fleet
Two or four travelling in warm weather
Hitop · Endeavour
Two or three wanting a heated bathroom
Euro Tourer · Euro Plus
Four to six living inside
Euro Quest · Euro Camper · Euro Deluxe
Mighty fleet
Couples counting every dollar
HiLITE · Highball
Families of four on a budget
DeLITE · Double Down
Anyone who wants a shower on board
Deuce · Deuce Plus · Double Up · Big Six
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Apollo
Mighty
Sleeping
Bedding included on all models
Complimentary linen kit on every rental: linen, bedding, sheets, pillowcases and tea towels
Cooking
Gas stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, sink, pots, pans, plates, cutlery on all models
Gas cooker, sink, microwave and a kitchen kit; the microwave, kettle and toaster only run on 240 V mains
Cooling
Fridge/freezer on all models
Fridge with freezer on every model
Heating
Diesel living-area heating on the five Euro models (Euro Tourer, Euro Plus, Euro Quest, Euro Camper, Euro Deluxe); driver's cab heat only on the Hitop and Endeavour
Hitop and Endeavour have no living-area heater
Diesel or gas living-area heating on the Deuce, Deuce Plus, Double Up and Big Six
The four budget models — HiLITE, DeLITE, Highball and Double Down — have cab heating only
Power
12V house battery, 240V mains hookup, solar panel on all models
12 V battery, 240 V mains hookup and a solar panel on every model except the Deuce
Water
Fresh and grey water tanks, toilet on all models; shower on Euro models only
Hitop and Endeavour have no shower
Fresh and waste water tanks, sink and a toilet on every model; all are Certified Self Contained
Only the Deuce, Deuce Plus, Double Up and Big Six have a shower and hot water — the other four are cold water and a cassette toilet
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Apollo
No cancellation data available.
Mighty
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Apolloif…
- •You value automatic diesel campers spanning compact vans and motorhomes
Choose Mightyif…
- •You value lower prices from an older fleet, young drivers welcome
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