Car Hire
Hiring a car?
Do you have a hire car horror story? For those of us who are planning to drive abroad this year, it’s worth spending a few minutes planning to avoid the most obvious pitfalls.
CarDelMar shifts up a gear with hot new destinations
CarDelMar, the innovative online car rental broker, is offering UK tourists even more freedom to explore some of the world’s hottest countries by adding eight new destinations to its portfolio.
Holiday Autos launches industry-leading insurance
Holiday Autos has further cemented its position as the leading car hire company with the launch the most comprehensive insurance cover on the market.
Couples driving each other mad
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.
Europcar named elite rental supplier
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 offers a smart way to see the city
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.
Europcar creates dedicated Business Travel Team
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.
Carrentals.co.uk voted Best Car Hire Website
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.
Taking the stress out of long journeys
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.
Discounted worldwide care hire – But only if you’re speedy
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.
Share the driving with Alamo
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.
Europcar takes exclusive delivery of Tiguan
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.
Europcar to boost Children’s Hospices’ funds
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.
Tunbridge Wells resident gets ‘surprise of her life’
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 warns of industry price rises
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.