NSW car ferries with a hire car
The Wisemans Ferry and Webbs Creek crossings on the Hawkesbury are free vehicle ferries, and the Mortlake to Putney punt also carries cars free of charge. The fare is separate from rental permission: whether your hire car can board a ferry depends on its agreement.
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Key facts
- Wisemans crossings
- Two vehicular ferries take traffic and pedestrians across the river
- Wisemans ferry cost
- Both vehicle ferries are free of charge
- Mortlake Putney Punt
- Carries cars, pedestrians and cycles
- Mortlake cost
- The Putney Punt is free of charge
- Rental condition
- Hertz allows certain ferries only with its prior permission and charges a ferry fee at certain locations
Which free NSW vehicle crossing do you mean?
NSW operates distinct free vehicle ferries at Wisemans Ferry and Webbs Creek near the Hawkesbury River village; choose the crossing that connects the roads on your route. The Mortlake to Putney punt is a separate short Sydney crossing. All three have no public ferry fare, but that does not settle whether a rental company permits the car aboard or charges its own fee.
Can your particular rental car board?
A free crossing fare is separate from the car-hire agreement. Hertz Australia, for example, allows vehicles on certain ferries only with its prior permission and charges a flat ferry fee at certain ferry locations. Before pickup, ask your supplier about the named crossing, any permission, fees and cover; one company's terms do not tell you another company's policy.
What should you check on travel day?
Check Live Traffic NSW for the up-to-date operating status of the ferry before setting out. Most NSW vehicle ferries run around the clock, but some have scheduled maintenance windows and daily service breaks, so do not assume one ferry's hours apply to another. Allow for queues and keep an alternate road plan if the crossing is essential.
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Questions people ask
What does Wisemans Ferry car ferry cost?
Nothing. Wisemans Ferry is one of the free NSW vehicle ferries. Rental-company fees or permission are separate.
How much is the Mortlake ferry?
It is free for cars, cyclists and pedestrians.
Can I take a rental car on a NSW vehicle ferry?
Only if the rental agreement allows it. Ask the company about the exact ferry before boarding.
Does the ferry fare include any rental fee?
No. Free passage describes the ferry fare; the rental company can have separate vehicle-use conditions.
Are both Wisemans Ferry and Mortlake free for cars?
Yes. Both are free vehicle ferries. Rental-company permission and any rental ferry fee are separate questions.
What does the Webbs Creek ferry cost?
Nothing. Webbs Creek is one of the free NSW vehicle ferries. Check Live Traffic NSW for current operation and your rental agreement before boarding.