Tag Archives: New Zealand

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

Hertz considering a green future

Posted on February 23, 2011 by noel in Rental Companies, Transport, Travel Tips

The Hertz Corporation has its eyes set on a greener future for the rental car industry, but has admitted that there is no magic bullet to achieve this. “There is not a single solution to the green issue,” Hertz International president Michel Taride told e-Travel Blackboard. In Sydney for the announcement of Hertz’s acquisition of Ace Rental cars and alliance with Apollo Motorhomes, Mr Taride said “the move to electric cars is not a simple process”, but added that the elements required...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

Hertz acquires Ace, joins with Apollo

Posted on February 17, 2011 by noel in News, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

In a move signaling its expansion into the Australian and New Zealand market, Hertz today announced the acquisition of budget car rental company Ace Rental Cars and an alliance with Apollo Motorhome Holidays. At a press conference in Sydney, visiting Hertz International president Michel Taride said the two ventures were steps in Hertz’s plans to diversify the company’s brand and product offerings. Read the full article courtesy of Travel Blackboard...Read More

Tips and tricks on how to save fuel while driving

Posted on February 2, 2011 by noel in Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Often AA has some great little articles about travelling NZ that relocation drivers and budget conscious travellers can benefit from. Here’s one of those articles I think may be well worth reading. I have given you the main points but read the full article to see why they recommend these...Read More

How to request your free standby relocation car or campervan with Transfercar

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

For all our new or prospective relocation drivers, here’s a little bit of info on how to request a standby car or campervan on transfercar .co.nz and transfercar.com.au. Step 1: Register as a driver. Remember to sign up for email alerts for specific routes you are looking for or just to hear what new vehicles are being listed daily. Step 2: Log in to transfercar.com.au or transfercar.co.nz and look for the relocation car or campervan that suits your destination. Be aware that the dates specified are the...Read More