Car Hire

Forget the credit crunch or what to watch on TV; one of the most common causes of arguments between British couples is what goes on behind the steering wheel.

Leading car rental provider, Europcar, has won a new contract with Advantage Travel Centres, the biggest central service provider to business and leisure travel agents. The contract further strengthens the relationship between the two companies which goes back more than 10 years.

Avis Rent a Car in Mayfair is offering its customers a SMART alternative to see the City! During May, customers can rent a Smart Fortwo online at avis.co.uk from just £120 a week.

Demonstrating its commitment to the business travel sector, Europcar, Europe’s leading vehicle rental organisation, has created a dedicated business travel team with Anita Jarratt leading the team as Business Travel Manager.

Price comparator Carrentals.co.uk has been voted Best Car Hire Website at the 2008 Travolution Awards, held at the Royal Garden Hotel, London, on 24 April. Over 250 entries were received from across the online travel industry for this year’s prestigious Travolution Awards, which recognise the best online travel businesses.

Business driving doesn’t have to sacrifice space and performance, especially with the addition of the Volvo XC90 to the Guy Salmon Prestige Rental fleet.

From 9am on Monday 21st April 2008 you can get 10 per cent off worldwide car hire with easyCar.com, the international car hire brand originally founded by serial entrepreneur Stelios. Customers need to put their foot on the gas though because this amazing offer is only available until Tuesday midnight 22nd April 2008.

Drivers fed up with criticisms of their driving technique, navigational skills or just in need of a break can now share the driving for free when they rent a car from Alamo Rent A Car.

In an exclusive agreement with Volkswagen, Europcar UK Group is the only UK car rental organisation to offer the Volkswagen Tiguan as part of its fleet in 2008. 100 Volkswagen Tiguan 2 litre TDI S models are now available for rent from Europcar’s Heathrow and Gatwick locations.

The UK’s leading vehicle rental company, Europcar, has strengthened its support of The Association of Children’s Hospices (ACH), with a commitment to donate 50% of the profit from all UK bookings made via children’s hospice websites.

When Julie Goodman went online just before Christmas to book an easyJet flight from Gatwick to Palma de Mallorca for this summer, she got a little more than she bargained for! Julie is the incredibly lucky winner of a brand new, super stylish Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Convertible courtesy of easyJet and its car rental partner, Europcar.

Avis is warning corporate and fleet operators that they are likely to see a rise in car rental costs across the industry during 2008 and into 2009. A combination of rising car costs from manufacturers, a stronger Euro, a slowing down in the economy and falling used car prices is likely to force all rental suppliers to pass on their increased costs to customers.

The largest car rental location in Europe has been opened by Europcar UK Group, the UK’s leading vehicle rental provider, with an investment of over £1m. In close proximity to Heathrow Terminal 5, the new, 3.4 acre site on the Perimeter Road opened on 1st April 2008 and is not only the largest in Europe but the most innovative.

The largest car rental location in Europe has been opened by Europcar UK Group, the UK’s leading vehicle rental provider, with an investment of over £1m.

With school holidays on the horizon and the promise of warmer weather, a break in Europe is now better value than ever thanks to Alamo Rent A Car’s free upgrade offer.

With school holidays on the horizon and the promise of warmer weather, a break in Europe is now better value than ever thanks to Alamo Rent A Car’s free upgrade offer.

Price transparency and the ability to book a specific make and model of car are the most important factors for customers when renting a vehicle according to an in-depth survey by Avis.

Alamo pioneered all-inclusive rates so that all the renter’s basic needs are covered and recently launched GPS inclusive rates for North America. To give customers greater flexibility and choice over their rental, these inclusive rates are complemented by a range of additional options in each destination such as child seats, additional drivers and GPS which are often paid for locally.

Alamo Rent A Car has significantly enhanced its online booking website alamo.co.uk to ensure customers have absolutely no doubt over what is and isn’t included in their rental rate.

In its first four months of operation, National’s unique accident assistance service, First Call, has reduced the company’s average accident claims costs by over 50% on third party claims.

National Car Rental continues to expand its Middle East network with the opening of its newest office in Oman, in co-operation with Omani partner, the Shanfari Group.

With Easter next week and the Spring end of term break in April this year, families are bracing themselves for the cost of keeping the kids entertained as schools close their doors for two holidays in quick succession.

Mercedes-Benz took the world of 4x4s by storm last year when it launched the GL-Class – a giant among cars, which is now available for hire from Guy Salmon Prestige Rental.

In a major development for the vehicle rental sector, customers of both the Europcar and National Car Rental brands are to benefit from access to the combined fleet of both organisations. They will also benefit from a wider network of locations.

With the excitement of the current 6 Nations Rugby championship many people are keen to get away to see the games live for themselves. The online car hire website, by-car.co.uk can provide help for rugby fans who need to hire a car to get to one of the forthcoming fixtures in Italy or France.

Europcar has expanded its airport presence with the opening of a new rental station at Southampton Airport which serves 1.9 million travellers each year.

The low-cost van rental business easyVan.com is celebrating reaching a milestone, having received 10,000 online bookings in its first official year of operation.

In a ground-breaking initiative for the car rental industry, the UK’s leading provider, Europcar UK Group, has announced plans to add vital information to its car group descriptions to reflect the average CO2 emissions of vehicles.

Europcar has announced that it will start serving customers in Beijing on March 1st, in preparation for the Olympic Games to be held this August.

Business Travellers can arrive in style this season as the Mercedes GL is now available from Guy Salmon Prestige Rental. Business users can make that all important first impression with clients, or on arrival at a meeting, without breaking the bank.

Europcar has signed a partnership agreement with leading Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA). The deal is Europcar’s first airline partnership in Japan and third international partner based in the Asia-Pacific region.

Avis Rent A Car UK has teamed up with specialist child seat fitting service, ‘Baby On Board’, for a three month trial period at its London Gatwick and Stansted Airport locations, following its success at London Heathrow.

The online car hire website, by-car.co.uk and its German counterpart im-mietauto.de, has now launched its new Guide to Switzerland. The website provides advice about car hiring, as well as information about a number of different holiday destinations.

The latest rail fare increases across a number of networks have hit rail travellers hard. Many train users may think they have no choice, but leading UK car rental company, Europcar, is suggesting that car rental could often be a cheaper – and more convenient – option.

If you are planning on treating your loved one to a romantic break over Valentine’s day, make sure you impress them and book with Meteor meet and greet parking.

As the school term gets underway, many families in the UK are considering their February half term holiday options. By-car.co.uk, the online car hire website and im-mietauto.de, its German counterpart, provide tips for planning a holiday with a hire car.

UKinbound the trade association for the UK’s export tourism businesses has joined forces with Sixt to offer its members 15% off the cost of hiring a car through the rental company’s Holiday Cars service.

UKinbound the trade association for the UK’s export tourism businesses has joined forces with Sixt to offer its members 15% off the cost of hiring a car through the rental company’s Holiday Cars brand. The offer is valid on all cars and all countries within the Holiday Cars service.

Beat the winter blues and get away for less with Alamo Rent A Car’s bumper sale on all rentals to the USA and Canada. As the long, wet winter starts to take its toll, thoughts turn to holidays again with dreams of sunnier climes. For a limited time only, Alamo is offering free days and a free additional driver on all US and Canadian rentals.

Leading UK rental company, Europcar, has launched a unique Airside initiative, providing a new fast track vehicle rental service for customers travelling from Gatwick and Edinburgh into many of the key UK airports. As the only car rental provider airside at both airports, Europcar will be able to process reservations for travellers before they even board the plane to their destination.

Europcar has launched a unique Airside initiative, providing a new fast track vehicle rental service for customers travelling from Gatwick and Edinburgh into many of the key UK airports.

Beat the winter blues and get away for less with Alamo Rent A Car’s bumper sale on all rentals to the USA and Canada.

During the cold weather, many people will be thinking of booking a holiday somewhere warm in the New Year. By-car.co.uk, the online car hire website, and its German counterpart im-mietauto.de, have many resources to help people plan their 2008 spring break.

Committed to reducing its carbon footprint in London, Avis now uses a fleet of electric bikes for its deliveries and collections around the city. The bikes are provided and operated by Avis’ supplier Vehicle Enhancement Services (VES).

For those planning to brave the frost bitten roads visiting family and friends over the festive season, make sure you’re prepared before setting-off advises National Car Rental.

The new online car hire website, by-car.co.uk and its German counterpart im-mietauto.de are proving to be useful holiday resources. The website contains information meeting the needs of holiday makers during the winter sun and ski holiday season.

This week marks the launch of new online car hire booking engine by-car.co.uk. The site has been launched across the UK and in Germany with im-mietauto.de, offering customers the opportunity to hire from over 7500 car hire locations in over 150 countries.

Leading global car rental company, National Car Rental, has launched a partnership in Europe with Hotel Express International (HEI) to give HEI members exclusive rates on car rental.

Holiday Autos’ customer service team have been kept amused by its customers’ queries and antics in 2007. Below are 10 of the funniest, quirkiest and bizarre tales of the year.

Avis Rent a Car has celebrated the arrival of its first customer at its brand new Ebbsfleet International location in Kent. Mr Martin Andrews, travelling from Brussels to Essex, was pleasantly surprised when the Avis rental agent advised that his rental would be absolutely free.

In an exciting new partnership, Alamo Rent A Car has joined forces with travel experts, DialAFlight. Under the new, 2 year agreement, DialAFlight customers will benefit from Alamo’s highly competitive rates, worldwide network and flexible rental service.

Leading international car rental provider, National, is bringing added value to American Express Cardmembers with the launch of its winter promotion.

Car hire comparison site Carrentals.co.uk is strengthening its position in the travel market with a £100,000 investment in the enhancement of its website.

Avis Rent a Car will be the only car rental company serving the new Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, opening on Monday 19 November 2007.

Avis has joined forces with Germany’s biggest airline, Lufthansa. From this autumn travellers can book car rental through the airlines’ website lufthansa.com.

Free reflective snap wrap wristbands, exclusive savings on child car seats, and advice on winter driving are some of the offers in the Road Sense road safety campaign, launched today by leading car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk.

Holiday Autos has launched the new range of Hybrid vehicles for pick up in four European markets France, Sweden, UK and Ireland. This new offering gives customers the opportunity to travel in a more environmentally-conscious manner.

Price comparison website Carrentals.co.uk is launching a German version of its site – Carrentals.de – in its first move into the European car hire market.

Budget is the latest car hire supplier to be featured on price comparator website Carrentals.co.uk, taking the total number of car rental sites compared to 46.

Avis UK’s Marketing and Customer Support Team was presented with the SOCAP Award for Innovation in Customer Service at the recent National Customer Service Awards. This top accolade was given in recognition of the company’s recently launched blog wetryharder.co.uk.

Avis is launching its latest environmentally friendly initiative across the UK this month, allowing customers to carbon neutralise their rental car’s CO2 emissions via text message.

CarDelMar has a special promotion for seasonal skiers who will be enjoying the snowy slopes this winter. CarDelMar is offering a 10% discount on car rental to avid skiers and those taking their first steps on the snow this winter. The promotion is open to anyone travelling to catch the best season.

CarDelMar has a special promotion for seasonal golfers who will be making their holiday rounds this autumn. With the European and American tours in full swing, CarDelMar is offering a 10% discount to avid golfers travelling to catch the tournaments on all car rentals over 7 days booked before 30th November 2007.

Avis has added the new Audi A5 Coupe to its prestige fleet. The vehicle is available to rent in London and Manchester from as little as £185 per day.

easyCar.com, the low cost car hire specialist, are supporting the ACT ON CO2 campaign in partnership with the Department for Transport.

Alamo Rent A Car is offering British Airways Executive Club members double BA Miles on every car rental booked between September and November 2007. This fantastic new promotion means that British Airways Executive Club members will be able to enjoy added value benefits and quality rental at all their favourite locations.

Unveiling a dynamic new stand in the global village shared with sister company National Car Rental, Alamo Rent A Car is using WTM 2007 to confirm its commitment to making holiday car rental truly hassle-free.

CarDelMar, the innovative online car rental broker, has discovered that British holiday-makers spend more time on the road exploring their destination during the summer than other Europeans.

The environment is a very hot topic at the moment but rest assured Avis isn’t just ‘jumping on the bandwagon’.

CarDelMar suggests five relatively unknown places to visit when planning a trip to Europe. Car rental provides the freedom to explore and discover remote hot spots and hidden glory of holiday destinations so you can become the local travel guru.

Alamo Rent A Car is offering customers the ultimate gift to help them get out and enjoy summer. Booking a week’s rental from just £17 a day or 3 days for the price of 2 will put a spring in the step of anyone wanting to get away in the UK this summer.

As the 6th Rugby World Cup kicks off on 7th September, throngs of fans from the 20 finest rugby playing nations will be descending upon the host country France.

France, Wales, Scotland and the world’s top 20 Rugby teams are all gearing up for the prestigious 2007 World Cup – are you? If so, log-on to Auto-europe.co.uk and click into the extensive Rugby World Cup Touring Guide to discover introductory travel information, sightseeing ideas and tips for driving in France as well as a tempting 15% off car hire in Cardiff, Marseille and Paris (for Saint-Denis) during the final stages of the tournament.

Recent research conducted by leading car-hire broker Holiday Autos has unveiled that 64% of Britons reward themselves with a lifestyle-promotion by upgrading their car, food, accommodation and shopping habits when on holiday.

From the wide, open spaces of the Mojave desert to the hills of San Francisco, Alamo Rent A Car customers have named their top US ‘dream drive’ destinations in a survey conducted by the US vehicle rental specialist.

CarDelMar has issued a warning today to all British tourists planning on hiring a car abroad to stay clear of local car operators. With high-season upon the travel industry, CarDelMar advises holiday-makers to take caution when collecting a car at their destination and only book with certified companies.

Avis is now offering customers the option to guarantee a convertible from over 25 of its UK airport and city rental locations. As UK temperatures are set to eventually soar this month, why not enjoy the freedom of the open road and hire a convertible with Avis?

Avis is opening a brand new location at Hong Qiao Airport in Shanghai. Avis is the only global car rental company currently operating in China with 13 locations in eight cities; Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing. Guangzhou and Shenzen.

Despite the unpredictable British weather, the sizzling hot deals from Alamo Rent A Car, will bring a smile to faces this summer. Whether it’s a few days chilling at the beach, a sedate weekend away in the country or just visiting friends and family, Alamo’s helping customers have some summer fun, at no extra cost.

Summer holidays can become a drag if fixed to an itinerary by coach, or locked to the confines of a resort with limited knowledge of public transport. Car rental provides the freedom to explore and discover remote hot spots and hidden glory of holiday destinations so you can become the local travel guru.

easyCar has launched "Snapped" a new online photo competition. Competitors enter by submitting their best travel pictures online and win by earning the most votes.

National Car Rental has announced the addition of even more information on driving abroad to its unique international online road safety website, Drive Safe. The site provides hints and tips on driving in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the USA and Canada and is still the most comprehensive resource of its kind available to travellers.

Free child places and exclusive savings are available at family attractions up and down the UK this summer with price comparison site Carrentals.co.uk. From theme parks to dungeons, the Carrentals.co.uk Family Active 2007 campaign is designed to help families make the most of the summer holidays.

“Think hard about the ages and personalities of your children before packing entertainment for the trip” says leading online car hire broker Holiday Autos. As the summer holidays get under way, to help families with the long car journeys ahead and make the experience more enjoyable, Holiday Autos has issued a new list of do’s and dont’s and introduced a simple and easy way to book tickets for local attractions online.

From the wide, open spaces of the Mojave desert to the hills of San Francisco, Alamo Rent A Car customers have named their top US ‘dream drive’ destinations in a survey conducted by the US vehicle rental specialist.

In spite of our best intentions to travel light, most of us pack much more for our holiday than we really need. And when you add children to the equation, the luggage/space situation can spiral out of control, posing a major challenge to the capacity of the family car.

There’s no need to go it alone this summer, when it comes to driving to that holiday destination. Alamo Rent A Car’s great new offer means customers prepaying online receive a free additional driver with their rental.

Following a successful trial at Stansted Airport, National Car Rental has launched key Lockers at Birmingham and Luton airports. Key lockers enable business travellers to bypass the counter, gain secure access to the car keys and rental agreement and get on with their journey, quickly and easily.

A new portable version of the ground-breaking satellite navigation system, Hertz NeverLost, is now available at key gateway cities and airports across Europe.

Alamo Rent A Car has relocated it’s premises to Olding Road, Bury St Edmunds, supplying quality car rental to local residents and visitors to the area.

On 16th July 10 boys from Derby Grammar School along with the Headmaster’s secretary Louise Blackwall, Derek Burdett from World Challenge and a little help from National Car Rental will be heading to Chile On a World Challenge Expedition.

Getting away for the weekend this summer has become a whole lot easier thanks to Alamo Rent A Car in Blackpool Road, Preston. The branch is offering amazing deals on car rental with rates as low as £35 for the whole weekend.

National Car Rental has relocated to Olding Road, Bury St Edmunds, supplying a new level of car and van rental to local businesses.

The car plays a pivotal role in Brits’ love lives from initial wooing through to sexual antics and even the break up, according to a poll from leading online car hire broker Holiday Autos.

It’s back and it’s bigger than ever. Big Brother is now being broadcast on British television for the eighth time and it’s causing headlines and discussions all over the country. The biggest reality TV show is now spread over more than 25 countries worldwide and CarDelMar.com gives you suggestions to tour some of the BB countries at your own pace by car!

Sunny days, barbeques and days at the beach are all signs that summer is here and at Alamo Rent A Car’s Oxford branch, Sunday openings are now part of the summer too. With Alamo it’s now even easier to get out and about and entertain the kids this summer or head off on a romantic trip for two.

The 2007 Summer holidays will be more fun and more affordable with the Carrentals.co.uk Family Active offers, designed to make it easier for families to get out and do more over the coming months.

With summer here and the school holidays just around the corner, independent car hire price comparison site, Carrentals.co.uk, is offering holidaymakers its top tips for getting the best car hire service and deals from start to finish.

Avis Rent A Car is once again putting its customers’ needs first by sending all its UK location staff on intensive customer service training. The course is the brainchild of Trisha Currivan, CSI and Customer Service Coach, Avis UK.

Avis is now offering customers the chance to rent a Toyota Prius from its London locations. The environmentally friendly hybrid vehicle, which runs on a mixture of petrol engine and electric motor, is available to book through the Avis Prestige website www.avisprestige.com and is exempt from the congestion charge.

Drive Safe from National helps travellers stay safe on the road between fairs and fetes in Europe.

Price comparison website Carrentals.co.uk has teamed up with leading online car hire excess insurer Insurance4carhire.com to offer customers an affordable excess reimbursement insurance policy for leisure and business car rental.

Leading global vehicle rental company, National Car Rental, has carried out a major update to its dedicated site for the multinational corporate market, inawordnational.com.

A team of seven, including three managers from Alamo Rent A Car in Newcastle and Carlisle are taking the ultimate steps for the Kenya Acorn Project (KAP) charity by climbing Mount Kenya in East Africa to raise £15,000.

National Car Rental has relaunched its website for UK travellers – nationalcar.co.uk – providing access to a wealth of information and advice, as well as the facility to book vehicle rental in over 3,800 destinations worldwide.

Keeping track of travel budgets while renting just got easier, with Dynamic Currency Conversion from National Car Rental. Now overseas customers renting in the UK are given the option to have their rental costs converted into their billing currency so that they know exactly how much they will pay – and have the choice of which currency they wish to pay in.

For the13th consecutive year, Hertz will be the official transport provider to The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, delivering tennis stars to meet their fate in front of tennis fans across the world.

Summer is almost here and as the anticipation builds for that longed for week or two away, holiday car rental company Alamo Rent A Car, is offering travellers its top tips for keeping safe when renting and driving a car abroad, this summer:

As the holiday rental season hots up Avis announces the result of a survey carried out with its UK Operations Team to find out what weird and wonderful items were left behind in its rental cars last year.

Alamo Rent A Car has opened a new branch in Banbury at Spittal Farm, Thorpe Mead, supplying access to a wide range of cars all less than 6 months old as well as a fleet of vans for rental to local residents.

National Car Rental has secured a major new deal with Toyota to give its customers environmentally friendly driving options in the shape of the innovative Toyota Prius. This latest deal is part of National’s ongoing partnership with Toyota and marks a shared vision that focuses on delivering a quality motoring experience whilst reducing CO 2 emissions.

Avis has renamed its Choice Fleet service. ‘Select Series’ now includes a fleet of Audi vehicles and an increased choice of Volkswagen models for customers and is available at all major locations across the country.

Avis Rent-A-Car is once again taking the lead in the car rental industry with the launch of its blog site wetryharder.co.uk. This is a new and exciting online community, embracing the latest technology and Avis’ high level of customer care.

Returning your hire car late can incur extra costs or fines and for many people it may also mean they miss their flight but if for whatever reason it can’t be avoided CarDelMar suspects you’ll want a good excuse. An internal survey conducted at CarDelMar revealed some useful excuses that might come in handy!

“Mayday Madness” has hit hard at the website of innovative online car rental broker CarDelMar with an offer you’ll want to snap up before they come to their senses! Don’t miss a perfect opportunity to get a great deal on your holiday car, just in time for May half term or your summer holidays.

Airline Network is the latest car hire broker to be featured on the price comparator website Carrentals.co.uk, taking the total number of car rental sites compared to 43 – the widest choice of any car hire comparison service.

Car rental company, Avis, has launched a worldwide sale offering discounted car rentals from as little as £12 per day in order to encourage people who have booked a holiday or are travelling on business this spring, to make the most of their travel plans.

Avis has announced a new three year agreement with Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, to become a car rental partner in its exclusive Skywards membership programme for frequent flyers.

The Easter bunny has visited the website of innovative online car rental broker CarDelMar but requires some help finding all the eggs he needs to deliver! Make your way around the site, find four eggs, and receive a 5% discount that is valid for any destination you are visiting this year.

Car rental broker specialist, CarDelMar, is today launching unique technology enabling consumers to name the price they would like to pay for their holiday car hire.

As golf fans gear up for a year of thrilling tournaments, there’s only one place to be – right on course with the world’s leading golf stars. Car hire specialist Auto Europe has developed an in-depth guide to the key competitions of the year all backed up with a generous 15% discount on car hire for anyone who wants to be there in person.

Car hire price comparator carrentals.co.uk has signed up 30m.com, a major player in the Spanish online car hire market. This is the 41st new site to make its inventory available with carrentals.co.uk since its re-launch as a pure comparison site in February 2007.

Easter - the end of winter hibernation and a perfect time for a well-deserved long weekend! Leading international car hire brokerage Auto Europe has researched the top 5 European destinations for Easter 2007 (8 April) so you don't have to! Simply visit auto-europe.co.uk and click into the 'Easter Ideas' guide for inspiration and unbelievable car hire and hotel deals in Portugal, Switzerland, France, Spain and Italy.

Find the best price for renting a car with any of the major car hire companies by visiting CarHireSearch.co.uk, a new website which offers the easiest and fastest way to finding a rental car, literally anywhere in the world.

Are you flying over to the UK for the jump race event of the year this month? If so, rent a car with Avis to get you around while you enjoy the Cheltenham Gold Cup andthe south-west’s beautiful countryside from the 13-16 March.

Avis Rent A Car has expanded its environmentally friendly fleet in Europe with Avis Scandinavia, Germany and Portugal leading the way in reducing its customers’ carbon footprint.

Avis Europe has announced an exclusive three-year partnership with SkyEurope, one of the fastest growing European low cost passenger airlines, covering destinations throughout Central and Western Europe, and the UK.

Monarch's car hire partner can get you moving! Wherever you're going on holiday, you'll need to be able to get around, and what better way than by having your own car available whenever you need it?

Losing control on the slopes can be a scary experience but not as scary as losing control of a vehicle when you are behind the wheel on a snowy mountain road. As more British snowsports enthusiasts choose to rent a vehicle for their ski holidays, Avis offers advice on driving in winter conditions and how to look after your car in extreme weather. The tips may also come in handy as winter weather sweeps the UK this week!

Book an early summer holiday to Portugal with Eurocamp by the end of January and get free car hire.

Most parents are used to the challenge of taking children on long drives, and the battle to keep them occupied can often make journeys to visit family and friends a stressful experience.

Avis Europe, a leading car rental company in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, and British Airways Executive Club, the airline’s frequent flyer programme, have announced the extension of their strategic partnership for a further three years.

easyCar.com has announced the launch of a new "Book Now, Pay Later" service. For no extra cost, customers can now book a rental car in advance and pay just a £20 deposit, provided the booking is made eight weeks or more in advance of the pick-up date. The full balance is automatically collected three weeks before the pick up date.