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Your guide to travelling on a budget

Even on a limited budget, you can still have a great holiday with your friends or family. You just need to put a little extra thought into every dollar you plan to spend. Here’s some tips that can guide you while planning a vacation without breaking the bank. Go on a local holiday Why not check out some of the local attractions. Sometimes some of the most beautiful places are right in your back yard. You don’t always need to go and book expensive plane tickets. Instead have a...Read More

Transfercar’s itinerary for the ‘Big Day Out’ New Zealand & Australia! January 2011

It’s the event of the year for many hard core party goers! People come from all over the world to witness a gathering of extraordinary musicians and some of the hottest and heaviest artists in the world today. Melbourne, Goldcoast and Sydney are all sold out with Sydney planning its second event. Auckland tickets won’t last long as many will be lining up to see the 34 bands banging out their tunes on the multiple stages within the venue. For all our Transfercar drivers, keep an eye out for...Read More

TomTom bring its live traffic information service to New Zealand

TomTom is introducing TomTom LIVE Services in New Zealand, available on the new TomTom GO LIVE GPS range and delivers dynamic navigation and route guidance that continuously adapts to changing road conditions. TomTom LIVE services enables drivers to constantly keep in touch with what is happening on the road and stay informed about conditions ahead. A cornerstone of LIVE Services, TomTom’s HD Traffic enables drivers to outsmart traffic with the most accurate and detailed live traffic information available....Read More

New Zealand Interislander Ferry Times

Here’s a basic Interislander timetable for those needing to cross the Cook Strait (between Picton and Wellington) in their Transfercar relocation cars and campervans! Wellington to Picton Timetable for Wellington to Picton Depart Wellington Arrive Picton 2:25am – 5:35am 8:25am – 11:35am 10:25am* – 1:35pm* 2:05pm – 5:15pm 6:25pm – 9:25pm Picton to Wellington Timetable for Picton to Wellington Depart Picton Arrive Wellington 6:25am – 9:35am 10:05am –...Read More

Rugby World Cup Car Rental Fever

New Zealand Rental car companies have joined the multitude of Rugby World Cup hopefuls as the hype and anticipation of this global sporting event continues to rise. With the RWC looming ever closer (9 September – 23 October 2011), rental car companies are pushing for customers to book cars and campervans early, touting the issue of lack of car availability due to the estimated 85,000 international visitors expected to arrive in New Zealand specifically for the event. This is a good sign for Transfercar...Read More