Category Archives: News

How can I get across the Cook Strait by Ferry this summer?

As many already know, one of The Interislander’s largest passenger ferries, The Aratere, is expected to be out of service for at least 6 months after losing one of its propellers last month. This has, and will likely have a reasonably large impact on how vacationers in New Zealand manage to travel between the north and south islands this summer. Especially when renting a vehicle with no prior booking secured. At this stage existing Interislander passenger and vehicle bookings will be honored, with many...Read More

New and improved free rental relocation information on Transfercar!

Whether you are new to Transfercar’s free car rental service or are a frequent voyager on the relocation scene, there are some new features on the website that you need to know about, that will make your relocation request process and journey easier. A new look and feel will be launched soon, however in the meantime let’s look at the new features: On the home page and main page of listings: There are now two new columns: “Days available” and “Qty” or “Quantity” Days available = How many free...Read More

Tips on Renting a free motorhome with Transfercar

There’s nothing better than travelling in a Motorhome. It’s like taking your house with you while you explore new horizons. Rain or shine, hot or cold, motorhomes allow travellers the freedom of safe and comfortable travelling no matter where you decide to go (well nearly). In New Zealand and Australia you have a smorgasbord of Motorhome Rentals to choose from. Some larger than others, some easier to drive and then all the variant possibilities in between. They are quite different than campervans,...Read More

Breaking news! Travelling makes us happy and healthy!

It’s official! Holidays make you healthy and happy!  Yes…that’s the word on the streets these days; holidays lower stress, contribute to overall happiness, help prevent illness and may even expand your life span! This is all according to the latest research conducted by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Tourismusforschung and unveiled at this year’s ITB Berlin Convention. According to his findings, it doesn’t matter if it is a short trip, long trip, with family or friends – spending our time can be...Read More

Transfercar investment opportunity

Transfercar is now in its 5th year of running an online vehicle relocation service that enables rental car companies to drastically reduce costs in transportation services, while offering a way for travelers to travel for free. Our business model offers a real win-win-win scenario, where the drivers get to drive a car for free, Transfercar gets paid for providing a driver, and the rental car companies save on relocation...Read More