What every vehicle here has in common
The four vehicles with published specifications all sleep six adults, have an onboard toilet and shower, and list two seat belts in the driver's cab and four in the rear.
How to choose
Travelling with small children
Count your car seats first. The Mighty Big Six lists space for one child or booster seat; the Britz, Cheapa and Cruisin' listings say two. These listings say seats aren't supplied with the rental, so ask about hiring them or bring your own. Our child seat guide compares each company's limits.
Long one-way trips
On a 2,400 km trip like Sydney to Cairns, the gap between 11 and 14 L/100 km is roughly 70–85 litres of diesel, depending on detours — about A$160–185 at A$2.20 a litre.
Newer or cheaper?
Budget brands such as Cheapa use older vehicles to keep daily rates down. If you're on the road for three weeks, a newer vehicle with a bigger fridge may be worth the extra.
Licence: comparison listings say popular 6-berth rentals can be driven on a regular full (unrestricted) car licence — confirm with the rental company. If your licence isn't in English, some companies, such as JUCY, require an International Driving Permit or a certified translation.
Young drivers
Most rental companies set the minimum age at 21. A few accept drivers from 18: Travellers Autobarn and Spaceships say they charge no young-driver fee, while JUCY's terms apply a surcharge to drivers aged 18–20 on its cars. These companies mostly rent smaller campervans rather than 6-berth motorhomes.
Found the right size?
Compare 6-berth prices for your dates, then use the calculator to add diesel, campsites and the one-way fee.
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Sources
- Specifications for Britz Frontier, Mighty Big Six, Cheapa 6-Berth and Cruisin' Discovery: published listings on Camper Champ.
- Star RV Polaris 6: model name from starrv.com; specifications not published on the pages we checked.
- Company groups: thl operates Maui, Britz, Apollo, Mighty, Hippie and Cheapa Campa (thl NZX announcements); Star RV is part of JUCY Group (Commission Factory listing).
- Young drivers: Travellers Autobarn, Spaceships FAQ, JUCY rental terms. Licence translation: JUCY rental terms.
Last reviewed 2026-10-22.