Spaceships vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Spaceships and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Spaceships
Star RV
Founded
New Zealand owned and operated (founding year not published)
2012
Headquarters
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Five models: four sleep two and the VW Cosmo sleeps three (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Spaceships and Star RV 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)
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
Spaceships
Star RV
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
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
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
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Cooling
Integrated fridge on the four Toyota Estima-based models; 75 L fridge on the VW Cosmo
Fridge on every model: 90 L on the Polaris 2, 130 L on the Polaris 4 and 6
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
Fan heater available as an addon extra
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 interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
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
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
Spaceships
No cancellation data available.
Star RV
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Spaceshipsif…
- •You value compact car-sized campers with a self-containment catch
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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