Ferry Crossing

A ferry crossing means putting the rental car on a boat to reach another port — between islands, across a strait, or over to another country. Because it takes the car away from the company’s home territory, it is usually treated like a border crossing and needs prior approval.

Many agreements quietly forbid ferries altogether, and doing it without permission can void your cover for the whole journey. Where it is allowed, expect the same paperwork as cross-border driving: written authorisation, possibly extra insurance, and a fee.

For Morocco the obvious case is the short hop across the Strait of Gibraltar toward Spain, which combines a ferry with an international border — exactly the kind of trip that must be cleared in advance.

If a boat is part of your plan, raise it before booking. Confirm the specific route is allowed, get it in writing, and check that insurance, breakdown cover and the ferry operator’s own rules all line up.