Car Hire
Leger Holidays launches ‘eye-catching’ new website
A new website launch from Leger Holidays, the UK’s biggest provider of European coach holidays, has given the term ‘eye-catching’ a literal new meaning.
Europcar urges travellers to hit the road as rail fares rocket
With rail fares going up by an average of 6% - with some lines rising by as much as 11%* - travellers’ pockets are being hit hard at a time when many are already feeling the pinch. Europcar, the UK’s leading car rental company, is advising disgruntled passengers and small businesses already under financial pressure, that there is a cheaper, more comfortable and convenient option when travelling – car rental.
Pay as you go transport for cash-strapped consumers
With unemployment rates still on the rise and loans getting harder to obtain Europcar, the UK’s leading vehicle rental company, is urging consumers to consider pay as you go transport such as car rental to help manage their outgoings.
Holiday Autos launches chauffeur driven service in China
Leading car hire broker Holiday Autos launches its chauffeur driven car hire service in China. Following on from the launch of its successful car hire chauffeur service in India, Holiday Autos will provide an experienced chauffeur to navigate the busy streets of China allowing customers to sit back and enjoy the sights.
Holiday Autos partners with Bristol International Airport
Leading car hire broker Holiday Autos has signed a deal to become Bristol International Airport’s online worldwide car hire supplier to provide vehicles to outbound passengers at their destination airport.
Holidayautos.co.uk announces January sale
Leading online car hire specialist Holiday Autos has just announced its January sale. Starting on 7 January, the sale will offer up to 50 % off car hire worldwide until 20 January.
Christmas car hire – tips to get the best deals
With some car hire companies accused of increasing their prices over the busy festive period, comparison site Carrentals.co.uk is offering its top tips to help Christmas travellers get the best deals.
Skiers advised to book car hire early
With heavy snowfall already reported in the Alps, car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk is advising customers to book ski car hire early to secure the best prices and essential accessories such as snow chains and child seats.
Europcar puts lifeboat volunteers in the driving seat
Europcar is helping the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to save lives at sea in a new 3 year contract extension. Under the new agreement, Europcar will provide the 40,000 RNLI volunteers across the UK and Ireland with access to daily rental vehicles to support their work for the charity, in many cases, helping them reach remote coastal areas. The new deal will also see Europcar provide longer term rentals to meet the RNLI’s transport needs.
Hit the slopes with Alamo
The whoosh of skis on crisp white snow, bright blue skies and the promise of après ski lured almost 1.25 million Britons to the slopes last year. With many planning to do the same this winter, the USA and Canada will be among the most popular destinations for the avid skier. For more time on the piste and less spent sorting out and queuing for car rental, skiers should go to Alamo.co.uk for the best rates at the widest range of top ski resorts.
Europcar gains green recognition
At the 2008 World Travel Awards ceremony on December 2 in the Turks & Caicos, Europcar was named the World's Leading Green Transport Solution Company, an environmental award launched this year. The company was also elected World's Leading Leisure Car Rental Company for the second year in a row.
Car Hire company promotes winter road safety
Car hire comparison site Carrentals.co.uk has launched its new Road Sense road safety campaign for the winter months, with a range of offers, advice and information for drivers.
easyCar launches no cancellation fee policy
In its latest bid to help consumers ease the credit crunch, international car rental broker easyCar.com is launching a generous no cancellation fee policy. Consumers can now cancel their car hire completely free of charge within seven days of placing a booking. And even if cancellation falls beyond the seven day limit, for a minimal £7.50 fee, consumers will be offered a cancellation option up to 24 hours before the pickup time and date.
Up to 10% off van hire with Holiday Autos
Leading online car hire broker Holiday Autos is offering up to 10% off its brand new van hire offering to celebrate the extension of its range of vehicles. The offer is valid for all van hire bookings made until 30 November 2008 for pick-ups until 31 March 2009 and applies to all rental periods and across all UK pick-up locations. The lead rate for van hire with the discount applied is a staggeringly low £20 per day based on a seven day rental in November 2008.
Avis says discarding car hire is a false economy
Fleets don’t need to discard car rental to reduce their cost base in a recession, instead they need to use it in a more considered fashion, says Avis Rent a Car. The car rental company’s new Sales Director, Anthony Ainsworth, has come up with some sound advice for businesses on how to utilise car rental to reduce costs and keep drivers safe and mobile.