Car Hire
The road trips is reborn
It’s time for a REV-olution in summer holiday travel. Forget the drag of a coach bound fixed itinerary, free yourself from the confines of a hotel resort and let your mind escape from the trappings of public transport. Get behind the wheel of a car.
Get to nose your surroundings with Avis
Due to popular demand, Avis Rent a Car is once again offering its customers the chance to guarantee a convertible this summer; at over 30 of its top locations! Hopefully this summer won’t be the wash out experienced in 2007; as the weather hots up, let your top down and become part of your scenery with Avis! Having already pinpointed the most beautiful drives on the wetryharder.co.uk blog, Avis can now reveal the best smelling routes for top down driving, and those to avoid.
Avis guarantees lower than pump price fuel
Avis is guaranteeing customers across the UK and Europe lower than pump price fuel when they opt for the car rental company’s Fuel up Front service. Fuel up Front allows Avis customers to pre-pay for a full tank of fuel when they collect their car and then return it empty, without worrying about paying over the odds for the service as Avis will charge less than the local pump price per litre for the full tank.
Interactive mapping helps drivers head in the right direction
Car hire customers no longer need to worry about heading in the wrong direction as car rental broker holidayautos.co.uk launches the first worldwide interactive road mapping service to its website.
Britons driving into trouble abroad
Two thirds of Brits who have driven abroad have run into problems, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) research reveals today. With studies showing that tourists are three times more likely to be involved in a road accident than local drivers, an FCO survey has shown that when driving abroad, nearly a third (31%) have driven on the wrong side of the road and more than one in 10 have driven the wrong way round a roundabout.
Europcar plans multi-million brand re-launch
The UK’s leading vehicle rental organisation, Europcar UK Group, has appointed Catriona Lougher as Consumer Marketing Director. With almost 15 years experience working with high profile leisure, motor and finance brands, Catriona Lougher brings a strong track record in brand building, communications and promotions focused on the consumer marketplace.
Europcar warns travellers to be aware of ‘Green Zones’ when driving in Germany
Europcar is warning travellers planning to drive in some of Germany’s cosmopolitan and buzzing cities that new ‘Green Zones’ have recently been introduced. These require all vehicles to display an ‘environmental badge’ and any vehicle without a badge will be subject to a fine of €40. Importantly this includes vehicles driven cross-border by foreign travellers.
UK businesses face gridlock
A survey of over 300 businesses by leading vehicle rental company, Europcar, has revealed the impact traffic congestion is having on an already struggling UK economy. Over 70% of businesses said that congestion is impacting the effectiveness of their staff travelling for work and 80% said they felt that congestion on the UK’s roads is getting worse.
Alamo reveals the best way to enjoy a happy road trip
From packing too much, to keeping the kids occupied and preventing the dreaded travel sickness, preparing for long journeys can be a stressful experience. As summer gets into fall swing, Alamo Rent A Car has surveyed customers for their secret to a stress free journey – the best start to a relaxing break.
easyCar.com – Making holidaying simpler
International car hire brand easyCar.com has this month launched a host of new services, adding to its repertoire of online facilities and making holidaying even easier.
Carrentals.co.uk signs deal with Alamo
Alamo, one of the market leaders in the car rental industry, has become the latest company to appear on car hire comparison site Carrentals.co.uk, which now compares up to 50 providers.
Head stateside for bargain breaks
With the pound recently falling at an all time low against the Euro, that short hop across the Channel isn’t quite the bargain holiday option it used to be. The US dollar continues to be good value for British holidaymakers and Alamo Rent A Car offers ideas on great fly drive trips to the US that won’t break the bank.
Guy Salmon first to offer Mercedes GL 4x4
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.
Hertz Europe signs exclusive deal with Aer Arann
Aer Arann, Ireland’s leading regional airline, has signed an exclusive three year contract with Hertz Europe. The new deal provides the airline’s customers with access to special offers and the best available rates from Hertz Rent a Car in France, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK, the airline’s destination markets. The contract represents Aer Arann’s commitment to grow its ancillary revenues by working together with the best value, quality ancillary service providers.
easyCar reveals what drives couples mad
Forget the credit crunch or what to watch on TV; according to new research from easyCar.com one of the most common causes of arguments between British couples is what goes on behind the steering wheel.