Inter-Island Travel in New Zealand

Exploring both the North and South Islands is the ultimate New Zealand road trip. To keep your journey smooth and help you avoid ferry vehicle fees, Europcar vehicles are not permitted to travel one-way between the islands on the ferry.
Instead, your trip must be split into two rentals: drop off your vehicle at the ferry terminal, board the ferry as a foot passenger, and pick up a new vehicle on the other side.
How to Book Your Journey
To cover both islands, build your itinerary by making two separate reservations online.
North Island to South Island
  • Leg 1 (North Island): Select your preferred North Island pick-up location and set your return to Wellington Ferry Terminal.
  • Leg 2 (South Island): Select Picton Ferry Terminal as your pick-up location and set your return to your preferred South Island drop-off point.
South Island to North Island
  • Leg 1 (South Island): Select your preferred South Island pick-up location and set your return to Picton Ferry Terminal.
  • Leg 2 (North Island): Select Wellington Ferry Terminal as your pick-up location and set your return to your preferred North Island drop-off point.
When returning the vehicle to the Picton or Wellington ferry terminal, it must have a full tank of petrol.
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