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Star RV Motorhome Hire
Premium Polaris motorhomes for 2 to 6, every one with a shower and toilet, from 9 branches in Australia and NZ.
Price range
Premium
Founded
Countries
Australia, New Zealand
Vehicle types
Motorhome
Sleeps
2 to 6
Best for
Couples and families who want a motorhome with a full bathroom
About Star RV
Star RV is a premium, motorhome-only rental brand in Australia and New Zealand. JUCY Group bought it from Apollo Tourism & Leisure in December 2022, and JUCY Group renamed itself Travvia in 2024, so Star RV and JUCY are now sister brands with no link to Apollo or thl. Star RV shares all nine of its branches with JUCY: six in Australia and three near New Zealand's airports.
Every Star RV is an automatic diesel motorhome in the Polaris range: the Polaris 2 van for couples, the Polaris 4 and the 6-berth Polaris 6. All have a shower, toilet and kitchen, and Star RV lists every New Zealand vehicle as certified self-contained. Every hire includes unlimited kilometres, linen and a kitchen kit.
Is Star RV a good choice?
Star RV suits couples and families who want a motorhome with a full bathroom and are happy to pay more than for a campervan. Its Google branch ratings average 4.1 out of 5 across about 1,080 reviews, lower than maui or Cruisin, with reviews split between praise for roomy motorhomes and complaints about vehicle faults at handover. Compare maui or Cruisin if ratings matter most to you.
Search below and we compare Star RV's live prices with other brands, with current hot deals applied automatically.
Star RV motorhome hire in Australia
Star RV's Australian fleet has three Polaris models. The Polaris 2 is a Fiat Ducato van for couples with a bathroom and living-area air-con, the Polaris 6 is a 7.9 m motorhome with three doubles and six belted seats, and the Polaris 4 uses the Polaris 6 body with four usable seatbelts and no child seat anchor points. The Polaris 4 isn't in our live search yet.
One-way hires are allowed between branches, subject to approval, with the fee shown in your quote. Tasmania is allowed by ferry, but there is no Hobart branch and on-road support there is limited.
Depot addresses
Opening hours
Branches open 9am to 3pm on weekdays and 9am to 2pm on weekends, and Adelaide is closed on Sundays. All branches close on Christmas Day, and motorhomes can only be collected and returned during opening hours. There are no airport shuttles in Australia and no customer parking at any branch.
Vehicles
Motorhome
Star RV Polaris 2
Fiat Ducato van conversion for two with one double bed, shower and toilet, 90 L fridge, microwave and cab plus living-area air con.
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Star RV Polaris 4
Uses the Polaris 6 body with three double beds but only four travel seats and no child-seat anchor points; shower, toilet and 150 L fridge.
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Star RV Polaris 6
Largest Star RV, a 7.9 m diesel motorhome with three double beds, six belted seats, full bathroom, awning and living-area air con.
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Star RV motorhome hire in New Zealand
In New Zealand Star RV rents the Polaris 2 Fiat Ducato van, the Polaris 4, a 7.4 m Mercedes Sprinter with two doubles, and the 6-berth Polaris 6. Star RV lists every New Zealand vehicle as certified self-contained, and the Polaris 4 and 6 have cab-only air-con and an awning.
One-way hires between Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown are allowed, with the fee shown in your quote, and crossing Cook Strait needs an inter-island ferry. Every vehicle is diesel, so road user charges of 8 cents per km apply.
Depot addresses
9 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022
Shared JUCY site; free on-demand airport shuttle
157 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
Shared JUCY site; free on-demand airport shuttle
Opening hours
Branches open 9am to 4pm, 7 days, and close on Christmas Day. All three are near the airport and run a free on-demand shuttle, shared with JUCY, which can't be pre-booked: call the branch once you have your bags.
Vehicles
Motorhome
Star RV Polaris 2
Fiat Ducato van conversion for two with a double bed, shower and toilet, microwave and 90 L fridge; certified self-contained.
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Star RV Polaris 4
7.4 m Mercedes Sprinter motorhome with two double beds including a lift-up bed, shower, toilet and awning; certified self-contained.
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Star RV Polaris 6
Six-berth Mercedes or Iveco motorhome with three double beds, six seats, full bathroom and awning; certified self-contained and pet friendly.
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Vehicle specs, floor plans, photos, depot addresses, opening hours and fees come from Star RV and can change at any time. Please confirm the details when you book.
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Pros, cons and good to know
Pros
- Every motorhome has a shower, toilet and kitchen
- Every New Zealand vehicle is certified self-contained for freedom camping
- Free on-demand airport shuttles at all three New Zealand branches
- Unlimited kilometres in both countries
- The Polaris 6 seats six with belts and sleeps six in three double beds
- No card surcharge on Australian bookings since 1 October 2026
Cons
- Google ratings average 4.1, lower than most premium brands we cover
- With no excess cover you are liable for up to $7,500, among the highest standard excesses we cover
- One-way fees and minimum hire periods are not published, only shown in a quote
- Drivers must be 21 or over, there are no airport shuttles in Australia, and Hobart, Darwin and the Gold Coast closed in 2025
Good to know
- Driver age: 21 or over and under 75
- Licence: full licence or an Australian green P2; learner and P1 licences are not accepted, and non-English licences need an International Driving Permit or an approved translation
- Excess options (AU$ or NZ$): Risk Taker leaves a $7,500 excess, Essentials ($60 a day) cuts it to $2,500 and Comprehensive ($75 a day) to $0, with a $125 admin fee per claim on every option
- Road user charges: every Star RV is diesel, so New Zealand hires pay 8 cents per km on return
- Roads: sealed roads only, apart from access roads under 12 km to commercial campgrounds; in New Zealand Ninety Mile Beach, Ball Hut Road and Skippers Canyon Road are banned
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Star RV?
Star RV is owned by Travvia, the new name of JUCY Group since October 2024. JUCY Group bought Star RV from Apollo Tourism & Leisure in December 2022, and the brand has had no link to Apollo or thl since.
Is Star RV the same as JUCY?
Star RV and JUCY share an owner, all nine branches and the New Zealand airport shuttles, but they rent different vehicles. Star RV rents only Polaris motorhomes with a bathroom to drivers aged 21 to 74, while JUCY rents mostly smaller campervans to drivers from 18.
Where are Star RV's branches?
In Australia Star RV has branches in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. In New Zealand it has Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown, all near the airport with a free shuttle.
How much is the Star RV excess?
With no excess cover (Risk Taker) the excess is $7,500 on every model. Essentials at $60 a day lowers it to $2,500 and Comprehensive at $75 a day to $0, and confirm how the bond is taken from your card when you book.
What is the biggest Star RV motorhome?
The Polaris 6 is the biggest, a diesel motorhome with three double beds, six belted seats and a shower and toilet. In Australia it is 7.9 m long, and it is available in both countries.
What is the difference between the Polaris 4 and Polaris 6?
In New Zealand the Polaris 4 is a shorter 7.4 m Mercedes Sprinter with two double beds, one of them lift-up. In Australia the Polaris 4 uses the Polaris 6 body with three doubles but only four usable seatbelts and no child seat anchor points.
Are Star RV motorhomes self-contained in New Zealand?
Yes, Star RV lists every New Zealand vehicle as certified self-contained, with a toilet, shower and waste tanks. That lets you freedom camp on council land where local bylaws allow it.
How old do you need to be to hire a Star RV?
You need to be at least 21 and under 75. A full licence or an Australian green P2 is accepted, while learner and P1 licences are not.
Does Star RV include unlimited kilometres?
Yes, every Star RV hire includes unlimited kilometres. In New Zealand all vehicles are diesel, so road user charges of 8 cents per km are added on return.
Does Star RV pick up from the airport?
In New Zealand, yes: a free on-demand shuttle, shared with JUCY, runs at Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown, so call once you have your bags. In Australia there is no shuttle, so take a taxi or rideshare.
Does Star RV have a branch in Hobart, Darwin or the Gold Coast?
No, Star RV closed Hobart in May 2025, the Gold Coast in October 2025 and Darwin in November 2025. You can still take a Star RV to Tasmania on the ferry, but on-road support there is limited.
Is there a Star RV promo code?
No code is needed for Star RV's main offers, which are applied automatically when you book. There is no published long hire discount, but Velocity Frequent Flyer points can be earned on bookings.