Tag: Travelling

Tips on travelling greener with Transfercar

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 the planet.

Also, being a green tourist does not only apply to getting around. It means so much more.

Here’s some ideas that will not only help save the planet, but will help save your wallet in the process: Continue reading Tips on travelling greener with Transfercar

Hertz acquires Ace, joins with Apollo

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 Australia

Welcome to Transfercar Michael and the crew at Turnbull’s Hire Drive!!

Turnbull’s Hire Drive has partnered up with Transfercar, choosing to utilise our website to relocate their fleet of quality Toyota, Hino and Kia vehicles around Australia.

Grown from its humble beginning as an offshoot of Turnbull Toyota, Turnbull’s Hire Drive now have more than 100 vehicles available for hire specialising in all commercial vehicles ranging from 8, 12 and 21 seated Mini Busses, 4WDs and 2WD Hilux’s, Trucks, Tray Trucks and Vans.

Turnbull’s addition to the Transfercar relocation service is a welcomed event especially for all of our travellers as they have three depots in Gippsland, and service both the Melbourne Tullamarine and Avalon airports.

From furniture moving trucks to 4WDs, this company has some great vehicles which means more fun for the Transfercar community.

Who’s up for an Outback Adventure!

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Tips and tricks on how to save fuel while driving

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 strategies.

Continue reading Tips and tricks on how to save fuel while driving

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

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 earliest and latest pick up and drop off dates  and you are given a certain amount of days between these dates to drive the vehicles.

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