Campervan Village vs Mighty
A side-by-side look at Campervan Village and Mighty — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Campervan Village
Mighty
Founded
Subsidiary of Wicked Campers, Australia (founding year not published for the NZ operation)
Part of thl (Tourism Holdings Limited); over 40 years in campervan rental
Headquarters
Australia — NZ phone number is a Wellington +64 4 prefix despite all three depots sitting elsewhere
Auckland, New Zealand
Fleet size
Three models in New Zealand, all two-sleeper (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 Campervan Village and Mighty operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Campervan Village fleet
The plainest of the three
Mystery Machine 2
Self-contained with a cooler box
Freedom Camping Aventus 2
The only model with a fridge
Freedom Camping Aventus Plus
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
Campervan Village
Mighty
Sleeping
Mattress provided but no bedding — sleeping bags, pillows, sheets and towels must be brought by the renter
No bedding on any model; travellers must bring their own or purchase from a store
Complimentary linen kit on every rental: linen, bedding, sheets, pillowcases and tea towels
Cooking
Portable gas cooker, cutlery, utensils, pots, pans, rear kitchen with sink and tap on all three models
Gas cooker, sink, microwave and a kitchen kit; the microwave, kettle and toaster only run on 240 V mains
Cooling
Fridge on the Aventus Plus; 20 L esky/ice box on the Aventus 2 and Mystery Machine 2
Only one of three models has a fridge — the other two rely on an ice box that needs ice bought along the way
Fridge with freezer on every model
Heating
No model in the NZ fleet carries a 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
12 V charging ports on all models
USB adapter not included; no 240 V mains hookup on any model
12 V battery, 240 V mains hookup and a solar panel on every model except the Deuce
Water
Fresh and grey water tanks, sink, tap and a toilet on all three models
The pages cite only 'NZA 5465', the old self-containment standard, and do not say whether the toilet is fixed; check the green warrant card at pickup
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
Campervan Village
No cancellation data available.
Mighty
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Campervan Villageif…
- •You value budget campervans listed as self-contained, with no bedding, no heater and no mains power
Choose Mightyif…
- •You value lower prices from an older fleet, young drivers welcome
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