Tag Archives: Relocating

Road Runner Rentals vs the Christchurch earthquake

Posted on March 21, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Rental Companies, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

Recently, Transfercar had the pleasure of partnering up with Randall and his team at Road Runner Rentals in Christchurch, who offer quality, easy to drive campervans and motorhomes for local and international travellers in New Zealand. I’m often on the phone with Randall, discussing new deals and relocation options for travellers and find the Roadrunner crew to be a really friendly and accommodating bunch who will always do that little bit extra for their...Read More

A new landing pad for Spaceships and accommodation for wayward travellers

Posted on March 17, 2011 by noel in Accommodation, Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Rental Companies, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

On the wake of the massive earthquake that hit Christchurch in recent weeks, many families and companies were forced to evacuate and abandon their premises, unable to return indefinitely. As business ground to a halt, accommodation has become a big issue as hotels and backpackers etc were also forced to close their doors. One of Transfercar’s valued partners, Spaceships Rental Campervans, were one of the unfortunate rental companies to be hit hard and have now relocated to a new depot that they call...Read More

Survey shows that Australians look for travel bargains over locations

Posted on March 10, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

It’s not surprising that Australian travellers look for good deals before deciding on the location they want to travel to. When you live in a country as beautiful as OZ, who cares where you go as long as it’s cheap! A study, conducted by Internet travel company Travelzoo found that 56 per cent of Australian travellers book their holidays based purely on the best available travel deals, and not on locations. 71 percent of those surveyed also claimed that they look for package deals rather than...Read More

Relocating from Brisbane to Sydney via Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise)

Posted on March 9, 2011 by noel in News, Rental Companies, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

Written by Brian Karlson We frequently encourage our staff to jump on a relocation deal and experience the journey themselves, from requesting a vehicle to returning it as a driver. In the beginning of March I chose to relocate a 3-berth campervan for Travel Wheels from Brisbane to Sydney. The vehicle was listed on Transfercar’s website, allowing three days to travel the distance. I brought my partner along and we flew in to Brisbane from Sydney on a Thursday afternoon after work with Tiger Airways, which...Read More

Tough time for rental car companies as Christchurch earthquake takes its toll

Posted on March 1, 2011 by noel in Rental Companies, Transport, Travel Tips

Rental car companies are feeling the aftershocks of the Christchurch earthquake in branches nationwide. Entire schedules were disrupted as vehicles went missing due to drivers being unable to drop vehicles off at central city depots. A number of prominent rental agencies have only just been able to access trapped and damaged stock; relocating vehicles to depots outside of the central city. Issues arose as vehicles that would normally be returned with a full tank of gas came back empty as petrol stations were...Read More

Tips on travelling greener with Transfercar

Posted on February 21, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

We are all aware that private vehicles are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally. OK…possibly not quite as high as the agriculture sector (why NZ introduced the FART TAX!), but significant all the same. Since many of us are not yet ready to ditch the wheels and put on a pair of rollerblades, we have to do our part in reducing these emissions while still enjoying the freedom and pleasure our cool little free relocation cars or campervans gives us without the guilt trip of killing...Read More