Wendekreisen vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Wendekreisen and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Wendekreisen
Star RV
Founded
1990, as a travel agency; campervan hire followed one year later
2012
Headquarters
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Eleven campervan and motorhome categories across two depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Wendekreisen and Star RV operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Wendekreisen fleet
Two adults prioritising the lowest tier
Budget 2 · Budget 2 Premium · Budget 2 Freedom
Two or three wanting diesel heat
Koru 2 Freedom · Koru 3 Freedom
Two to six wanting automatic transmission
Koru 4 Freedom · Koru Star 2/3/4/6
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
Wendekreisen
Star RV
Sleeping
Bedding included on all models
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Heating
Diesel parking heater (2KW) on Koru models; LPG heater (1.9KW) on Budget models
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Water
Hot shower, flush toilet, fresh and grey water tanks on all models (certified self-contained)
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
Wendekreisen
No cancellation data available.
Star RV
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Wendekreisenif…
- •You value bathroom-equipped campers from basic manuals to newer automatics
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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