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Old Jul 18th 2007, 3:03 pm
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So we arrive in Oct. at Auckland with 6 suitcases and handluggage... and add a dog to that and 3 people.
We used Apollo car hire in April for the 2 of us (Auck--> Auck) but any suggestions for large car hire to Tauranga where we can then deposit car after we buy our own.
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Not sure about Tauranga area but we used Ezy car hire and they were fab!

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Old Jul 18th 2007, 8:41 pm
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Not sure about Tauranga area but we used Ezy car hire and they were fab!

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I think Ezy car are agents for Apollo carsall the cars had apollo paperwork.

I'm just wondering if people used a trailer on the car or 'people movers' when they first arrive with all their luggage? It's a bit different from 0ne suitcase on a recce.
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Originally Posted by helinuk
I think Ezy car are agents for Apollo carsall the cars had apollo paperwork.

I'm just wondering if people used a trailer on the car or 'people movers' when they first arrive with all their luggage? It's a bit different from 0ne suitcase on a recce.
we used a campervan from maui, & travelled from auck to welly in it
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We hired a Parejo from Avis which with 3 large suitcases, 2 small ones & hand luggage PLUS the 5 of us was a 'snug' fit!!!

When we 1st came to NZ with friends, we hired a minibus from National for 8 of us which will probably be the best option. Better to have too much room than not enough IMO.

Helen, I have to say that you're being incredibly organised hun, sorting things already. We were running round sorting all of these things a fortnight before we left
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For that much luggage you really need a van or people carrier where you can fold the back row of seats down or forward. Talk to Rent a Dent, they do Toyota Hiaces which would be fine. Alternatively hire two cars and drop one off when you've got to Tauranga. You could get a trailer but it's a lot of extra hassle dealing with carparks and reversing, probably not what you want at such a stressful time.
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Originally Posted by helinuk
So we arrive in Oct. at Auckland with 6 suitcases and handluggage... and add a dog to that and 3 people.
We used Apollo car hire in April for the 2 of us (Auck--> Auck) but any suggestions for large car hire to Tauranga where we can then deposit car after we buy our own.
Oh Helen, this was the bit I forgot to organise!!

We ended up hiring the shittiest death trap with trailer, had 8 cases plus 6 lots of hand luggage and 2 smaller dog crates as had to leave theirs at airport as too big, then we 6 and 2 dogs in the car! Luckily were able to drop the car and trailer off in the Mount, but we had to rent it for 10 days minimum. Which actually wasn't too bad, but obviously we didn't need the trailer for 10 days!

I can't for the life of me remember who it was with, but I'll ask Hubster when I get home if he can remember!
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Originally Posted by helinuk
So we arrive in Oct. at Auckland with 6 suitcases and handluggage... and add a dog to that and 3 people.
We used Apollo car hire in April for the 2 of us (Auck--> Auck) but any suggestions for large car hire to Tauranga where we can then deposit car after we buy our own.

Hi helen.

We had 8 suitcases and managed to squeeze 7 and 4 of us into a Rav 4. The last case (brand new I add) we had to unpack and tuck the contents into any remaining orifices (ooer) and leave it in the car park. On reflection we probably created a security alert. There are bigger 4 WD that would definitely do the job. Personally I wouldn`t use Avis as they are very expensive and overcharged us.
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FLY... Go to airnz.co.nz.. You can fly from akl to tauranga for $69 and you wont have to return the car to rental..just get a minibus taxi when you get to tauranga . Job done..
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Originally Posted by kev&sarah
We hired a Parejo from Avis which with 3 large suitcases, 2 small ones & hand luggage PLUS the 5 of us was a 'snug' fit!!!

When we 1st came to NZ with friends, we hired a minibus from National for 8 of us which will probably be the best option. Better to have too much room than not enough IMO.

Helen, I have to say that you're being incredibly organised hun, sorting things already. We were running round sorting all of these things a fortnight before we left
Thanks Sarah, well I'm trying to do this and work! I've taken today off sick my stomach is churning etc. I think the organising is getting to me! we're booke dup every w/e till we go so I'm trying to do something each day.
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we used a campervan from maui, & travelled from auck to welly in it
interesting idea- I like that!
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Originally Posted by cypherpunk
For that much luggage you really need a van or people carrier where you can fold the back row of seats down or forward. Talk to Rent a Dent, they do Toyota Hiaces which would be fine. Alternatively hire two cars and drop one off when you've got to Tauranga. You could get a trailer but it's a lot of extra hassle dealing with carparks and reversing, probably not what you want at such a stressful time.
Thanks - do you think a rent a dent would get to Tauranga without breaking down would be cheaper though!
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Oh Helen, this was the bit I forgot to organise!!

We ended up hiring the shittiest death trap with trailer, had 8 cases plus 6 lots of hand luggage and 2 smaller dog crates as had to leave theirs at airport as too big, then we 6 and 2 dogs in the car! Luckily were able to drop the car and trailer off in the Mount, but we had to rent it for 10 days minimum. Which actually wasn't too bad, but obviously we didn't need the trailer for 10 days!

I can't for the life of me remember who it was with, but I'll ask Hubster when I get home if he can remember!
I saw your face when it broke down on you in Tauranga, I think I'll give it a miss
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Originally Posted by Ash1
Hi helen.

We had 8 suitcases and managed to squeeze 7 and 4 of us into a Rav 4. The last case (brand new I add) we had to unpack and tuck the contents into any remaining orifices (ooer) and leave it in the car park. On reflection we probably created a security alert. There are bigger 4 WD that would definitely do the job. Personally I wouldn`t use Avis as they are very expensive and overcharged us.
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who did you hire from?
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Originally Posted by welshwales
FLY... Go to airnz.co.nz.. You can fly from akl to tauranga for $69 and you wont have to return the car to rental..just get a minibus taxi when you get to tauranga . Job done..
OK first ANZ will only give tiny luggage allowance and I don't think I can take the dog on board shame!
but I've just booked son onto ANZ for a later date from Melbourne to Auck and I'm thinking the Auck- Tauranga would save me collecting him!
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