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Cheapa Campa Campervan Hire
No longer runs its own vans: Cheapa bookings now show Mighty, Apollo, Britz and maui campers at the same 13 depots.
Price range
Budget
Founded
2008, as Apollo's budget brand
Countries
Australia, New Zealand
Vehicle types
Campervan, Motorhome
Sleeps
2 to 6 in Mighty vans
Best for
Budget travellers, now best served by Mighty
About Cheapa Campa
Cheapa Campa began as the budget brand of Apollo Motorhome Holidays, and its website says it has offered campervan holidays since 2008. It came under Tourism Holdings (thl) when Apollo merged with thl in 2022, so it now sits alongside Mighty, Apollo, Britz and maui.
Cheapa Campa no longer appears to rent vans of its own. Searches on its booking site in late 2026 returned only Mighty, Apollo, Britz and maui vehicles from the same 13 depots in Australia and New Zealand, and Cheapa's own rental terms have been withdrawn. thl has not announced a formal change, and the Cheapa website still shows older vehicle pages.
What should I book instead?
For Cheapa-style prices, look at Mighty, thl's budget brand. Its older vans are now the cheapest results on Cheapa's own booking site, and its range is similar in size and layout to the old Cheapa line-up. If you want a newer van, compare Apollo or Britz, which pick up from the same branches.
Search below to compare live prices for Mighty and the other brands at these depots, with current hot deals applied automatically.
Cheapa Campa in Australia: what you can book now
Cheapa Campa's Australian range used to run from the 2-berth Hitop to the 6 Berth motorhome, plus a 4WD camper. Those vans are no longer offered, so the vehicles below are Mighty's, thl's budget fleet and the cheapest results on Cheapa's booking site today.
The old Cheapa 2 Berth, 4 Berth and 6 Berth are similar in size and layout to the Mighty Deuce, Double Up and Big Six, and the old Cheapa 4WD Camper to the Mighty 4WD. Apollo, Britz and maui vans can be collected from the same depots.
Depot addresses
Opening hours
Cheapa Campa lists the same 10 Australian branches as Mighty, Apollo, Britz and maui. They open 9am to 3:30pm, close on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Australia Day and Good Friday, and have no airport transfers. Alice Springs, Broome and Darwin close or stop pick-ups in the wet season.
Vehicles
Campervan
Mighty Highball
Small 2-berth van that drivers aged 18 and over can hire.
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Campervan
Mighty Double Down
Family van with bunk-style top and bottom doubles, for 2 adults and 2 children.
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Campervan
Mighty Duo
Compact couples' van with a toilet, shower and hot water. Australia only.
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Campervan
Mighty Deuce
Couples' van with a bathroom and air-con on mains power.
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Campervan
Mighty Deuce Plus
Deuce layout plus a fold-out single bed for one child.
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Motorhome
Mighty Double Up
4-berth overcab motorhome with an overcab double and a dinette double.
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Motorhome
Mighty Big Six
The largest Mighty, with three double beds and a full bathroom.
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4WD
Mighty 4WD Camper
Pop-top 4WD with a queen bed and an outdoor kitchen. Includes 300 km a day.
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Campervan
Mighty HiLITE
MightyLITE budget van, 6 or more years old, with a dinette double.
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Campervan
Mighty DeLITE
MightyLITE family van, 6 or more years old, with a dinette double and an upper bunk double.
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Cheapa Campa in New Zealand: what you can book now
In New Zealand Cheapa Campa used to rent the Hitop, Endeavour and 2, 4 and 6 Berth models. These are no longer offered, so the vehicles below are Mighty's New Zealand fleet, the budget vans the Cheapa booking site now shows first.
The Mighty Highball, Double Down, HiLITE and DeLITE are certified self-contained, and the larger Mighty models have a full bathroom and diesel heating.
Depot addresses
Opening hours
The Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown branches are shared with the other thl brands. They open 8am to 4:30pm, 7 days, close on Christmas Day, and run a free airport shuttle (on request in Queenstown).
Vehicles
Campervan
Mighty Highball
2-berth van with a fixed rear double and a hideaway toilet, certified self-contained.
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Campervan
Mighty Double Down
Fixed double plus a pop-top roof tent double and a hideaway toilet, certified self-contained.
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Campervan
Mighty Deuce
Couples' van with a full bathroom and diesel heating.
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Campervan
Mighty Deuce Plus
Deuce layout plus a single bed for one child.
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Motorhome
Mighty Double Up
4-berth overcab motorhome with two doubles and diesel heating.
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Motorhome
Mighty Big Six
The largest Mighty in New Zealand, with three doubles and a full bathroom.
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Campervan
Mighty HiLITE
MightyLITE budget 2-berth, 6 or more years old, with a hideaway toilet.
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Mighty DeLITE
MightyLITE 4-berth with a pop-top roof tent, 6 or more years old.
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Cheapa Campa's status is based on its own booking site and rental documents, and thl has not announced a formal change. Vehicle specs, floor plans, photos, depot details and fees come from Mighty and can change at any time. Please confirm the details when you book.
Current deals
Mighty Long Chase the Horizon and save 15%
Chase the horizon with Mighty and enjoy 15% off daily vehicle rental rates with no one way fee. Travel from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Cairns to Darwin or Alice Springs between 15 March and 30 June 2027. Take your time discovering incredible landscapes and hidden gems before reaching the Northern Territory, where ancient rock formations, star filled skies and unforgettable Outback adventures await. Book before 31 October 2026.
Booking Period: Available now – 31 Oct, 2026
Pickup Dates: 15 Mar, 2027 – 30 Jun, 2027
Drop Off By: 30 Jun, 2027
Pick Up Location/s: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Cairns
Drop Off Location/s: Darwin or Alice Springs
Vehicles: HiLITE, Deuce, DeLITE, Double Down, 4 Berth Double Up, Big Six, Deuce Plus, Mighty 4WD, Mighty Duo and Highball
Terms and Conditions apply
Hot deal is automatically applied in our pricing
Pros, cons and good to know
Pros
- The same 13 depots as Mighty, Apollo, Britz and maui
- Cheapa's booking site shows four brands in one search
- Mighty, the budget fleet behind the cheapest results, has vans for drivers from 18
- Bookings made through the Cheapa site still show Qantas Points
Cons
- No Cheapa-branded vans to book
- Cheapa's own rental terms have been withdrawn, so you rent on the booked brand's terms
- The Cheapa website still shows older vehicle pages and past holiday dates
- Very few Google reviews for Cheapa's own branch listings
Good to know
- What you book: a Mighty, Apollo, Britz or maui vehicle, on that brand's rental terms
- Driver age: 21 or over for most vehicles; Mighty's Highball and Double Down from 18
- Licence: full licence; non-English licences need an International Driving Permit or an approved translation
- Bond: set by the brand you book; Mighty debits AU$3,500 at pick-up for its basic Australian vans unless you reduce the liability
- Roads: 2WD vehicles stay on sealed roads, and beaches are off limits for every vehicle
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Cheapa Campa?
Tourism Holdings (thl), the NZX and ASX-listed group that also runs Mighty, Apollo, Britz and maui. Cheapa Campa started as Apollo's budget brand and joined thl when Apollo merged with thl in 2022.
Can you still rent a Cheapa Campa van?
Not as a separate fleet. In late 2026 the Cheapa booking site shows only Mighty, Apollo, Britz and maui vehicles from the same depots, and Cheapa's own rental terms are no longer available. Book one of those brands instead.
What has replaced Cheapa Campa?
In practice, Mighty. Its older vans are now the cheapest results on Cheapa's own booking site, and its Deuce, Double Up, Big Six and 4WD are similar to the old Cheapa 2 Berth, 4 Berth, 6 Berth and 4WD Camper.
Is Cheapa Campa the same as Mighty?
They have the same owner and the same depots. Mighty still runs its own budget fleet, while Cheapa Campa now works as a booking site that also shows Apollo, Britz and maui vans.
Where are Cheapa Campa's depots?
At thl's shared branches: Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Broome, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in Australia, and Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown in New Zealand.
Can I hire a Cheapa Campa at 18?
Cheapa's old Hitop and Endeavour took drivers from 18. Today the closest options are Mighty's Highball and Double Down, which drivers aged 18 or over can hire. Most other vans need drivers aged 21 or over.
How much is the Cheapa Campa bond?
It depends on the brand and van you book. For example, Mighty debits AU$3,500 at pick-up for its basic Australian vans unless you buy liability reduction, while in New Zealand the card is only authorised, not debited.
Does Cheapa Campa pick up from the airport?
In New Zealand, yes: Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown run a free airport shuttle, on request in Queenstown. In Australia there are no transfers, though the Hobart branch is a short walk from the terminal.
Is Cheapa Campa the same as Apollo?
It began as Apollo's budget brand and its website still runs on Apollo's platform, but Apollo rents newer vans. Both are now thl brands and share depots.