Spaceships vs Mighty
A side-by-side look at Spaceships and Mighty — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Spaceships
Mighty
Founded
New Zealand owned and operated (founding year not published)
Part of thl (Tourism Holdings Limited); over 40 years in campervan rental
Headquarters
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Fleet size
Five models: four sleep two and the VW Cosmo sleeps three (fleet vehicle count not published)
Eight models in two tiers, Mighty and the older MightyLITE
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Spaceships and Mighty operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Spaceships fleet
Campsites every night, not freedom camping
Beta (Original & Budget) · Dream Sleeper Mini (Comfort)
Two people who want to freedom camp
Beta 2S Self-Contained · Sigma
Three people, or a colder trip
VW Cosmo (automatic or manual)
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
Spaceships
Mighty
Sleeping
Sleeping gear included on every model; the VW Cosmo sleeps three (king-size rear bed plus a pop-top single), the other four sleep two
Complimentary linen kit on every rental: linen, bedding, sheets, pillowcases and tea towels
Cooking
Cooking gear on every model; a fixed kitchen with a 2-ring hob on the VW Cosmo
The Cosmo's hob and heater run off the diesel tank, which Spaceships says to keep at least a quarter full
Gas cooker, sink, microwave and a kitchen kit; the microwave, kettle and toaster only run on 240 V mains
Cooling
Integrated fridge on the four Toyota Estima-based models; 75 L fridge on the VW Cosmo
Fridge with freezer on every model
Heating
Diesel heater in the VW Cosmo's living space
The Beta, Dream Sleeper Mini, Beta 2S and Sigma list only the vehicle's own air-con and heating
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
Smart battery system and a cigarette-lighter socket with USB on every model; solar panel on all but the Beta; 220 V inverter on the Sigma; mains hookup and leisure battery on the Cosmo
12 V battery, 240 V mains hookup and a solar panel on every model except the Deuce
Water
Certified Self-Contained (Green Warrant) listed on the Beta 2S, Sigma and VW Cosmo, each with a fixed toilet
The Beta and Dream Sleeper Mini are not self-contained: no toilet, and 10 L and 20 L water tanks
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
Spaceships
No cancellation data available.
Mighty
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Spaceshipsif…
- •You value compact car-sized campers with a self-containment catch
Choose Mightyif…
- •You value lower prices from an older fleet, young drivers welcome
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