Apollo vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Apollo and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Apollo
Star RV
Founded
1985 in Brisbane, by Gus and Carolyn Trouchet; merged into thl in 2022
2012
Headquarters
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Seven New Zealand models across three depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Apollo and Star RV 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
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
Apollo
Star RV
Sleeping
Bedding included on all models
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
Gas stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, sink, pots, pans, plates, cutlery on all models
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Cooling
Fridge/freezer on all models
Fridge on every model: 90 L on the Polaris 2, 130 L on the Polaris 4 and 6
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
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Power
12V house battery, 240V mains hookup, solar panel on all models
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
Water
Fresh and grey water tanks, toilet on all models; shower on Euro models only
Hitop and Endeavour have no shower
Water filter, indoor shower and toilet on every model: 90 L fresh and 60 L grey on the Polaris 2, 82 L and 82 L on the Polaris 4 and 6; Star RV says every vehicle carries a green self-containment certificate
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Apollo
No cancellation data available.
Star RV
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Apolloif…
- •You value automatic diesel campers spanning compact vans and motorhomes
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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