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Star RV vs Mighty

A side-by-side look at Star RV and Mighty — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.

At a Glance

Star RV

Mighty

Founded

2012

Part of thl (Tourism Holdings Limited); over 40 years in campervan rental

Headquarters

Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)

Auckland, New Zealand

Fleet size

3 models

Eight models in two tiers, Mighty and the older MightyLITE

Pickup

Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown

Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown


Fleet & Vehicles

Both Star RV and Mighty operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.

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

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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

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Equipment & Inclusions

Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →

Category

Star RV

Mighty

Sleeping

Included

Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model

Included

Complimentary linen kit on every rental: linen, bedding, sheets, pillowcases and tea towels

Cooking

Included

Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included

Included

Gas cooker, sink, microwave and a kitchen kit; the microwave, kettle and toaster only run on 240 V mains

Cooling

Included

Fridge on every model: 90 L on the Polaris 2, 130 L on the Polaris 4 and 6

Included

Fridge with freezer on every model

Heating

Add-on

Fan heater available as an addon extra

Caveat

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

Included

12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup

Included

12 V battery, 240 V mains hookup and a solar panel on every model except the Deuce

Water

Included

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

Caveat

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

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Customer Reviews

Star RV

Google

4.1/ 5 · 369 reviews

Trustpilot

2.4/ 5 · 151 reviews
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Mighty

Google

4.3/ 5 · 1,361 reviews

Trustpilot

3.9/ 5 · 388 reviews
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Cancellation & Flexibility

Star RV

No cancellation data available.

Mighty

No cancellation data available.


Who Should Choose Whom

Choose Star RVif…

  • You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform

Choose Mightyif…

  • You value lower prices from an older fleet, young drivers welcome

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