Car hire news articles 
Avis rental cars delivered straight to customers' doors
Avis now delivers its cars straight to customers’ doors. The delivery service has long been available for Avis’ corporate and fleet customers and is now on offer to all 12 million households on mainland UK. Home Delivery is the latest in a long line of customer service improvements from the car rental company. Most notable this year include the launch of the Avis’ 3 Minute Promise, a time-saving service which guarantees customers’ rental car k... [more]
Top tips for a hassle-free holiday rental
Have your previous car rental experiences been traumatic? Do you feel like you’ve been caught out, or over-charged? Eibhlin Payne, Head of Region South at Avis Rent a Car, shares her top tips on the Avis blog (www.wetryharder.co.uk) for a hassle-free holiday rental. * Book with a reputable company with a global presence for peace-of-mind that there is a HQ in your country of residence should you have any post-rental issues * Always m... [more]
I-spy still the top in-car entertainment
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. When it comes to car journeys with the kids, most parents will do anything to keep them entertained on long journeys. Alamo asked customers for their favourite in-car games to help the holidays get off to a good start. Good old I-Spy c... [more]
Rental car impacts future car buying decision
Avis has surveyed more than 2,500 renters in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. This survey has revealed the true impact on a driver’s future new car purchase each time they get behind the wheel of a daily rental car. Each renter had a high degree of car ownership, with 75% of UK drivers owning two cars per household rising to 83% amongst French drivers. Avis found that 105 people were typically exposed to each car while it was on its f... [more]
Car rental costs to increase in 2008 and 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 Budget also introduced new Vehicle Excise Duty bands for new cars which rental companies will have to pass onto customers during 2008 and 2009. As a result, Avis is warning corporates and fleet operators that they are likely t... [more]
Car hire in the news
Discounts on Car Hire Still to Be Had as Holiday Autos Silver Anniversary Sale Enters Final Week
WOKING, UNITED KINGDOM-- - One in four family holidays get off to a bad start because of arguments about the amount of luggage parents take, according to research from the UK's leading leisure car hire ...
Moneymaxim Re-launch Updated car Hire Insurance Comparison Service with new Features
LONDON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The UK's leading car hire excess insurance comparison website, Moneymaxim has today [Thursday 17 May] re-launched their unique car hire insurance comparison tool with ...
Van Hire Could Leave Customers Out of Pocket
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM-- - Hiring a van for the Jubilee weekend could put consumers out of pocket by up to GBP 500 if the vehicle is damaged, even if it's not the driver's fault, as most rental companies ...
Holiday Autos Advise Booking car Hire Abroad Early to Take Advantage of Silver Anniversary Sale This May
WOKING, England, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --One in five (19%) of today's travellers are putting themselves at risk of not getting a hire car for their holiday this year by planning to wait until they ...
UK Set to Experience Travel Boost During Jubilee Weekend
LONDON, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --eRentals.co.uk announces increase in car hire bookings with tourists travelling to and from the UK for the four-day bank holiday weekendeRentals.co.uk is predicting ...
Airport Car Hire Announce 3 Reasons Why A UK Firm Is Best for Car Hire Abroad
With the cost of renting a car for travellers in Spain set to treble in the near future, the team at Airport Car Hire have issued advice for customers looking for affordable car hire solutions abroad.(PRWEB UK) 12 May 2012 As one of the fastest growing airport car hire booking systems, the specialists at the UK-based company have a trusted reputation for providing customers with a range of ...
Airport Car Hire Announce Why It Is So Important To Book Early
Amid continuous reminders from the media on arranging travel for the upcoming London Olympic Games, the team at Airport Car Hire have issued advice on booking transport early to avoid disappointment.(PRWEB UK) 15 May 2012 As one of the UK’s leading car booking agencies, Airport Car Hire have endless experience in helping their customers find the right vehicle at the right price, and with the ...
Airport Car Hire Announce the Most Recommendable Approach to Booking Car Hire
Following recent findings about the extortionate fees expected by “low cost” airlines offering car hire, the team at Airport Car Hire have issued action to be taken to ensure customers aren’t inundated with extra fees.(PRWEB UK) 17 May 2012 The Guardian recently reported on the additional costs that make “cheap” flights with certain airlines so expensive. Often the car hire services operated by ...
Airport Car Hire Announce 3 Elements to be Aware of When Searching for Car Hire Services
Following the rise of car hire rentals offering “cheap” solutions with unwanted hidden costs, the team at Airport Car Hire have announced a strategy to avoid the influx of untrustworthy companies. (PRWeb May 07, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9476412.htm
Alpha Car Hire Sponsors Charity for Australian Youth
In order to both raise money for Variety and allow the attendees to benefit from the event, guests can bring five items of clothing and swap them out for a new outfit — granted that the quality of the clothing is an equal trade.
