Car Hire Trends News

Which? calls for an end to rip-off car hire charges
Which? and Spanish consumer group, OCU, call on car hire companies to end all unexpected extra charges and play fair with their fuel policies, as Which? research finds that many tourists are getting a raw deal when hiring a car in Spain.

carhiremarket.com reveals Brits favour car hire over Public Transport
A survey carried out by carhiremarket.com, today reveals that Brits favour car hire over public transport when holidaying abroad. 58% of Brits would rather travel around in a hired vehicle due to confusing transport systems, lack of language understand and fear of getting lost.

Italians are worst drivers in Europe, say Brits
British holiday makers believe Italians to be the worst drivers in Europe, according to a survey commissioned by leading car hire comparison site carhiremarket.com.

Car Rental Industry encouraged to focus on Economic, Social & Environmental Sustainability
For car rental companies, operating sustainably isn’t just about protecting the environment. It’s about ensuring the future of the industry for the long term.

Spain lowers speed limit - check before you hire a car abroad
Driving Abroad – things to know before you go!

Car rental firms increase excess charges on hire cars
Research from moneymaxim.co.uk, home to the UK’s only car hire insurance comparison service, shows that car rental companies are increasing the excess charges renters are liable for.

Be prepared for driving your hire car abroad this winter
For those preparing to beat the blues with a ski break this winter, it may also be time to think about how you’ll tackle driving in snow and icy conditions before you hire a car for your fly-drive holiday.

Leading travel site Asap.co.uk helps people save on car hire in Malaga
Anyone who is heading to Malaga for a sunshine break this autumn is now able to save money on car hire thanks to the latest deals from specialist site Asap.co.uk.

Car Rentals is as easy as a click with www.taxiGUIDE.in
Thanks to www.taxiGUIDE.in Now Car Rentals is as easy as a Click. taxiGUIDE.in provides customers the option to compare vehicles, operators and pricing, to make an intelligent and informed booking online, based on vehicle availability.

Hertz seals Dollar Thrifty take-over
The board of Dollar Thrifty has accepted a higher offer from car rental giant Hertz. The revised takeover deal is worth about $1.56 billion in stock and cash, and trumps a rival offer from Avis Budget.

Millions could be saved by UK drivers visiting the USA
* £280M SPENT by US holidaymakers ON Car hire insurance * £169m COULD BE SAVED IF cover BOUGHT IN ADVANCE * British drivers urged to ‘buy before they fly’

Blue Valley Car Hire Report Rental Car Shortages In the Algarve
A widespread rental car shortage at Faro Airport in the Algarve is causing concern for tourists visiting this popular holiday region this summer. Matt May from Blue Valley Car Hire describes the situation.