Do you know how to take the ferry with the car rented in New Zealand? Do you have to rent a car after taking the ferry? How much does it cost for a family of three and a vehicle to take the ferry in total ?

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Personal strong recommendation before taking the ferry, return the car first, then rent a car again after the ferry, it will save a lot of money, because the vehicle also needs to pay the ferry fee.

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It is best to rent a car in two separate stages, return the car before the ferry, then rent a car again at the rental company after the ferry.

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