From Auckland to Queenstown, I want to rent a car all the way from the North Island to the South Island. Is it more cost-effective and convenient to rent separate cars for each leg of the journey, or is it easier to take the car on the ferry and return it at a different location ?

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I crossed the strait with my car all the way, and it's a bit expensive to return the car in a different place.

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Taking a car ferry across the Cook Strait is more convenient, no need to move luggage, there is an out-of-state return fee, and not all car rental companies allow you to take a car across the island! If there are more people, the elderly, children, etc., it is recommended to take a car across the island. EZU car rental company allows you to take a car across the island, the service is also very good, but remember to buy a separate ticket for the car, about 810 yuan (RMB).

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