Cook Strait Ferry
United Vehicle Rentals is a registered New Zealand Rail Agent and can reserve and ticket Cook Strait Ferry bookings on your behalf.
It is not always necessary to book a ferry in advance, but we do recommend that you do so to avoid delay. Bookings are strongly advised during the high season November to March and it is advisable to reserve the ferry at the same time as you book your vehicle.
While there are several crossings daily in each direction, Summer and Winter schedules do vary. When requesting bookings, please nominate a preferred departure time. The nearest available departure will then be reserved.
Tickets can be paid for at commencement of hire or if you prefer, can be invoiced to you for payment. Tickets will be available on collection of the vehicle from the United Depot.
How to Book
The following information is required when making Cook Strait ferry reservations:
- Full names of all passengers
- Number of Adults and Children
- Ages of children
- Departure date
- Preferred departure time
When you make your campervan booking please enter this information in the "Comments/Requests" field.
Free Ferry Special
During the months of October, November and December of 2008, United Vehicle Rentals are running the Free Ferry Special. With every northbound hire from Christchurch to Auckland the Vehicle crosses the strait free.
Approximate fares for the Interislander Ferry
| United 6 Motorhome | NZ$300.00 | Free from October to December 2008. See our Great Campervan Deal. |
| United 4 Motorhome | NZ$230.00 | Free from October to December 2008. See our Great Campervan Deal. |
| United 2+1 Premier Motorhome | NZ$230.00 | Free from October to December 2008. See our Great Campervan Deal. |
| United 3 and 2 Hi Top | NZ$190.00 | Free from October to December 2008. See our Great Campervan Deal. |
| United 2 Motorhome | NZ$190.00 | Free from October to December 2008. See our Great Campervan Deal. |
| Alpha Campervan 4 berth | NZ$230.00 | Free from October to December 2008. See our Great Campervan Deal. |
| Alpha Campervan 2 and 3 berth | NZ$190.00 | Free from October to December 2008. See our Great Campervan Deal. |
| Alpha Campervan 2 berth | NZ$190.00 | Free from October to December 2008. See our Great Campervan Deal. |
| Adult Passenger | NZ$60.00 | |
| Child (2-14yrs) | NZ$34.00 | |
| Child (Under 2) | Free | |
| Bicycle rack is fitted to the vehicle | NZ$80.00 |
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