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Carrentals.co.uk Advises Olympics Fans to Book Summer Car Hire Soon

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Leading online car hire price comparator Carrentals.co.uk has issued a warning to travellers heading to the UK for the Olympic Games this summer – book your car hire soon. The website has seen a steep rise in bookings for Olympics car hire recently and predicts that prices and availability will continue to be impacted.

Carrentals.co.uk reports that demand is up for car hire around the Olympic Games this summer, meaning that prices are rising too as supply shortens. As such the website has issued a warning to travellers – that they need to book their Olympics car hire as soon as possible. The site is currently home to deals such as car hire from London Gatwick Airport from only £14 per day.**

Carrentals.co.uk has more than 5 years’ experience in helping people compare all the best car hire deals around, from all the top names in the sector. As thousands of people prepare to head to London for the 2012 Olympic Games, Carrentals.co.uk can help them to get around on a budget – with deals such as car hire from just £16 per day from Heathrow Airport*.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, commented, “We always like to try and offer people the best advice on car hire ahead of major events, and for the Olympics this year advance booking is essential. Car hire prices and availability are both still very likely to change between now and the start of the Games.”

The Carrentals.co.uk service compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 15,000 locations worldwide. To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.

*Price correct at time of writing for 1 week car hire from July 26th for rentals collected at Heathrow Airport.

**Price correct at time of writing 1 week car hire from July 26th for rentals collected at Gatwick Airport.

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Automotive, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Latest Cheap Comparecarhire.co.uk Prices Offer Savings on Orlando Car Hire for Spring

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Comparecarhire.co.uk, the website which helps travellers source cheap rental deals from over 40 leading suppliers, has this week introduced new deals on its site to get families great value for money in Florida. The specialist comparator is now home to new cheap car hire deals at both Sanford and Orlando airports.

Tourists and travellers use the Comparecarhire.co.uk service to save money at dozens of leading name providers. The Comparecarhire.co.uk website is the place to go this spring to compare the very latest car hire Orlando prices from which they can source the perfect rental car at the right price for their spring holiday.

Florida offers tourists some of most fun places to drive to in all of the USA, with a family holiday in Orlando including trips to places like Universal Studios, Disney World and many other tourist attractions. The new choice of Comparecarhire.co.uk Sanford Airport deals are perfect for helping families get more rental car for their money when holidaying in Orlando this spring.

Andy Hemmington, spokesperson for Comparecarhire.co.uk, comments: “UK families do love a trip to Orlando, but we appreciate that Mums and Dads are still working to restricted budgets. Thanks to the new deals we have sourced and made available this week people can enjoy great value rentals from Orlando and Sanford Airport this spring.”

Comparecarhire.co.uk is one of the leading car hire comparison websites in the UK, allowing users to compare car hire prices for over 40 suppliers in 15,000 locations worldwide including Spain, Portugal, the USA and Greece, with pick up locations at all local airports and city centres.

To check the latest deals visit www.comparecarhire.co.uk.

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Nationwide Vehicle Contrasts Improve Customer Service By Opening At Weekends

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In a bid to make life easier for their many customers, one of the UK’s largest car leasing companies has decided to open at weekends, to add to its existing weekday service. Nationwide Vehicle Contracts are now able to provide the finest deals on the very latest cars on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 am and 4pm.

NVC are committed to providing the finest customer service, and have made the switch to weekend working because they recognise that many of their clients have more time on Saturdays and Sundays than they have during the week. Nationwide know that deciding from their many superb cars isn’t always an easy matter, so the decision-making process can now be a more leisurely one.

As might be expected from a major player in the leasing industry, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have an enormous range of cars on their books. From smaller superminis lease deals such as the superb Kia Picanto and the highly acclaimed Peugeot 107 to larger SUVs like the award-winning Porsche Cayenne and the ultra-tough Nissan X-Trail and deals such as Volvo contract hire.

In recent years, leasing a car has become more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. Choosing this option makes financial management far easier to organise in the coming years, because the driver will know monthly outgoings in advance, and of course will not have to find a major initial outlay. By becoming available at weekends, NVC’s experienced and knowledgeable staff members will now be on hand to explain the benefits throughout the week.

One of the reasons for the company’s high profile within the industry is the combination of low prices and tempting special offers, which has proved particularly attractive in the past few years. Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have always had a strong commitment to matching quality with value, and their highly impressive Price Match Challenge is an especially good example.

NVC recognise that making a decision about leasing a superb new car isn’t always the responsibility of a single person, so their weekend opening will come as particularly welcome news to couples and families. Now everyone can join in the debate about the best options, and of course with Nationwide’s friendly experts on hand to offer guidance making the right choice has never been easier.

Having established themselves as one of the largest and most proactive car leasing specialists, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts see their weekend opening as evidence of their belief in the importance of customer service. It’s also a hugely impressive indication of their commitment to the future of their business.

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Second Carrentals.co.uk ‘Book & Donate’ Day Set to Raise Money for StreetSmart

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Online car hire comparison specialist Carrentals.co.uk will this coming January 25th hold its second ‘Book & Donate’ day in aid of homeless charity StreetSmart. The day will see Carrentals.co.uk donate £1 per booking to the leading homeless charity group.

The first Carrentals.co.uk ‘Book & Donate’ day was hosted on January 11 2012 and succeeded in raising over £330 for StreetSmart. The money contributes to the great work done by StreetSmart – the group helps to fund education, training, housing and health initiatives for homeless people around the UK. The group works with 90 UK homeless charities and has the support of celebrities such as Stephen Fry, Neil Morrissey and Richard Bacon.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “The response to our first ever ‘Book & Donate’ day was great, and we raised more than £330 for StreetSmart. As such we have decided we will host more similar days, where every car hire booking made through Carrentals.co.uk will create a £1 donation to StreetSmart.”

“We are hoping that our site users planning to rent a car this winter will consider booking it on a ‘Book & Donate’ day to help StreetSmart out,” Gareth continues. “As ever we also recommend advance booking to get the best deals and plenty of choice – rental cars are in high demand right now and people can end up paying over the odds if they wait too long.”

Carrentals.co.uk has more ‘Book & Donate’ days scheduled for later in 2012 with days already booked for February 8th and 22nd, and March 7th and 21st.

StreetSmart operates large fundraising campaigns and events every November and December, working with leading UK restaurants to raise money. Leading names like Nobu, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay all feature, with the restaurants adding a £1 donation to diners’ bills to help generate funds for StreetSmart.

Glenn Pougnet, director of StreetSmart, comments: “We are of course hugely pleased that Carrentals.co.uk has chosen to continue running Book & Donate days, they made such a great job of the first one. We sincerely hope that Carrentals.co.uk website users will book their cars on these days to help raise funds for our UK homeless projects.”

Carrentals.co.uk is the UK’s leading car rental comparison site, comparing deals from up to 50 rental companies including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 15,000 locations worldwide.

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UK Tourists Booking Car Hire Earlier This Christmas Says eRentals.co.uk

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Online car hire specialist eRentals.co.uk has reported that Brits are booking Christmas car hire earlier than ever this year. The website, which helps travellers source car hire in over 12,000 locations around the world, this week reports that advance booking for Christmas is up by 38% with around six weeks still to go.

Historically, travellers have tended to see car rental as an optional extra and something which can be left until the last minute says eRentals.co.uk. This year however, the website is seeing many more tourists plan ahead and book car hire well before travelling.

eRentals.co.uk also reports that this year’s most popular Christmas car hire collection points throughout Europe are Geneva, Heathrow Airport, Lisbon, Faro and Manchester Airport. Many Brits head away overseas during the festive season to spend Christmas with relatives.

Briony Fairbairn, spokesperson for eRentals.co.uk, says: “Traditionally Brits have a habit of waiting until they arrive somewhere before finding car hire, or at best booking a few days before they travel. This year seems to have seen a change in behaviour.”

“At Christmas each year car hire providers see increased demand for family vehicles like 4x4s and people carriers, so booking ahead is essential. The same applies to added extras like child seats, waiting until arrival in a resort before asking about them can result in disappointment. So this year’s rise in people booking ahead is a refreshing change and these people will have a more enjoyable car hire experience.”

eRentals.co.uk is a specialist car hire company, providing low cost car rental in over 12,000 locations around the World. Committed to finding its customers the best prices, eRentals.co.uk offers a quick and easy search of the latest offers, including Majorca car hire and Lanzarote car hire, for a festive escape in the sun.

For more information visit www.erentals.co.uk.

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Florida Car Hire Savings from Award-Winning Comparator Carrentals.co.uk Announced

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06 September 2011 – Carrentals.co.uk, the website which helps travellers and tourists compare and source great value car hire deals, is this week home to new money-saving deals for rental cars in Florida. With Brits heading to Florida for some sunshine this autumn the award-winning website has published new Florida car hire prices to help tourists save.

Carrentals.co.uk has been helping people save money on car hire around the world for over 5 years and sources prices from over 50 of the biggest name suppliers. Travellers can compare and then book car rental deals from companies like Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty in Florida this autumn to get themselves the best possible deals around.

Florida is famous for offering tourists many famous attractions, theme parks and days out, and having picked up a hire car from Orlando’s airport the visitor can head off to one of the popular tourist sites. The Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys are other popular locations easily accessible by rental car and this week Carrentals.co.uk is offering car hire picked up from Orlando Airport car hire from only £14 per day*.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, comments, “Tourists from the UK know that Florida is a great place to go for some sunshine in autumn and our latestcar hire USA choices are perfect for helping people to save on rental cars while there. Getting around Florida definitely needs a hire car and we’re able to help people get more car for their money this autumn.”

Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from more than 50 rental providers, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 15,000 locations worldwide. To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.

*Price correct at time of writing for 2 week car hire from October 12th for rentals collected at Orlando International Airport.
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 15,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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Malagacar.com Extends Its Car Hire Discount Voucher Codes Until October 31 At Malaga Airport

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The favorable reception and reviews from customers who have used the service offered by Malagacar.com at Malaga airport has led to an extension of the discount codes until October 31, 2011. How to get the best discount codes? Continue reading to learn more.

Malagacar.com offers many and varied ways in which customers can benefit with the best deals on car hire Malaga airport which include: Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, their own blog and of course everybody who is receiving their newsletter.

The best discounts can be obtained through Facebook, where Malagacar.com offers significant discounts for those interested in coming to Malaga for a vacation.

Moreover, by becoming a Malagacar.com follower in Facebook you may review and contact the company, read the latest customer reviews for car hire in Malaga and belong to an increasingly growing community enjoying Malaga and their services.

Is it recommended to hire a car in Malaga?

Malaga is a province where to go from one extreme to another can take us a few hours if you use public transport. All those people who like to get the most of their holiday should rent a car in Malaga without a doubt.

The Costa del Sol is the main tourist area in the province of Malaga extending along 150 kilometers of beaches and is one of the favorite destinations for tourists. The train covers only a part of the area, while the bus in summer and with many people may not be the best option for many.

From Marbella to Malaga airport by car it takes less than 45 minutes… thus we could also take advantage of our vacation until the last second and not have to leave hours in advance to arrive in time at Malaga airport to catch our flight back home.

About Malagacar.com

Malagacar.com is the leading company in the car hire sector at Malaga airport, achieving a high degree of satisfaction among customers who choose and rely on their services. Malagacar.com has a large fleet of cars and more than 20 years of experience offering cheap car rental at Malaga airport.

For further information, reviews or useful Malaga travel guides, visit Malagacar.comwebsite, from where you can access also Malagacar Facebook and Twitter.
Contact Details: Avenida Comandante García Morato, 34, 29004
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More than 1,000 travellers surveyed name tipping their biggest source of confusion when travelling abroad

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Aug 19, 2011 — RTPR – When travelling abroad, UK residents find the issue of tipping more confusing than anything else and value advice on what to do in restaurants and taxis – a recent survey from Carrentals.co.uk reveals.

The online comparison experts interviewed 1,000 people who used car hire UK services in the past year to discover what issues they wanted advice on the most. Interestingly, more important topics like legal points and important festivals were passed over for the subject of tipping etiquette.

Although many countries still maintain a culture of no tipping, leaving a gratuity in restaurants is increasingly becoming the norm. When to tip or not to tip is a dilemma many travellers face, along with how much to leave the waiter. As many restaurants add a service charge to the bill, this only adds to the confusion.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of car hire specialist Carrentals.co.uk, says: “Lately it seems like wherever we travel in the world, waiters expect a tip when we eat out. When you come from a culture that doesn’t tip, this can feel like an uncomfortable process concerning how much is an appropriate amount. Places like the USA have a deeply entrenched tipping scene with tips averaging a whopping 20% in most restaurants.”

“When you know ahead of time what to expect from the restaurant in terms of service and gratuity you can avoid a mountain of frustration and embarrassment. We learned from our survey that people want to know what to do in restaurants, taxis and even hotels before they head off on holiday. Our goal now is provide our customers with everything they need to know in clear easy terms right on our car rental booking website.”

The popular Carrentals.co.uk website compares rental rates and deals from dozens of international firms including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, and has handled more than 650,000 rentals to date. For more information visitwww.carrentals.co.uk
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 15,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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New Android App Makes On-the-Go Bookings a Snap

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Aug 11, 2011 — RTPR – Anyone with an Android mobile phone can now enjoy instant car hire booking on the move with convenient new app from popular online car hire comparator, Carrentals.co.uk.

With more than 15,000 locations around the globe and 50 of the leading car hire companies to choose from, customers have everything they need to make the best booking possible for a car hire in Ireland or a beach holiday rental car in sunny Mallorca.

Smartphones have made life on the go easy to navigate, and now car hire is just as simple and convenient thanks to the new Android device app from Carrentals.co.uk. From anywhere, an Android phone can compare rental prices from 50 companies and provide an instant booking. A confirmation number is sent to the mobile phone and the rental voucher is emailed to the customer. It’s that easy.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “Our new app for Android makes it incredibly quick and easy to arrange car hire in Dublin airport, the beach at Faro or the exciting city of Berlin. Now you can keep moving without interruption, using our app to book a car hire from anywhere your mobile phone gets service.”

A version of this popular app will be available for Apple iPhone by the end of the year. For now, the Android version can be had for free atwww.carrentals.co.uk/about/carrentals-mobile/carrentals-android-app.

Carrentals.co.uk is a popular car hire rate comparison website that lists the latest deals from 50 rental agencies such as Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, to over 15,000 popular travel destinations worldwide.

www.carrentals.co.uk.
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 15,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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TOP 10 CAR RENTAL EXTRAS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY

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You have just booked your long awaited holiday, but images of relaxing on a sun kissed beach are replaced by thoughts of having to organize all of the details that were not included in the deal. There is more to planning your trip than just booking the airfare, accommodation and car rental.

Carrentals.co.uk operates as a car rental comparison web site, and offers their own low cost car rental while at the same time providing details from up to 50 other car rental and car hire companies. They also offer is the opportunity to organize many of the essential details necessary to complete your holiday package.

Here is a top ten list of useful extras to consider whilst arranging your car rental.

1.Cheap Airport parking. From as little as £2.99 per day, Carrentals.co.uk won’t bebeatenonprice.Andyoucansaveupto25%bybooking early.
2.Airport Hotels. If you book online whilst arranging your car rental you can save up to 60% on the normal hotel price, and there is also a best price guarantee.

3.Airport Lounges. Get a VIP lounge pass and relax for up to 3 hours before your flight, with complimentary drinks and snacks in a quiet area, so you can unwind before you start your holiday.

4.Cheap car hire insurance. From just £3.99 per day, when you arrange your car hire through Carrentals.co.uk, you can have insurance excess protection if you need to make a claim.

5.Global Sim Cards. Using your mobile abroad can be very costly, even if you receive calls. A global sim card can save you up to 90% on your calls, and once you have your international sim number, you can keep it for life, and because it’s prepaid you won’t come home to a nasty bill.

6.Sat Nav Hire. Forget those old paper maps and hire a satellite navigation system for your holiday, then wherever you are in the world you can be confident that you won’t get lost.

7.Free Foreign Currency Card. Avoid the inconvenience of finding time to exchange your money and instead, use a foreign currency card as you would any credit card. Simply pay for items with the card or withdraw cash at your holiday destination. Also get a great deal on exchange rates. You can order the card free, through Carrentals.co.uk.

8.Travel Insurance. It is now possible to tailor your travel insurance to meet all of your holiday requirements. Carrentals.co.uk’s single trip insurance starts from just £1.99 for a long weekend.

9.Flight Status. Want to know if your loved ones have arrived safely at their holiday destination? You can use this flight status search form through Carrentals.co.uk which will enable you to access an interactive flight tracker or to set up flight alerts.

10.Travel Forum. Need some advice on how to stay safe while travelling abroad, or perhaps the best places to stay, or maybe you just need some help in using the satnav you have hired. Carrentals.co.uk has an excellent forum on their website which offers all kinds of tips and advice for the traveller. And once you have arrived safely back home you could share some of your experiences on the forum with fellow travellers.

Carrentals.co.uk is a popular price comparison website that offers so much more than just car rental.

For further information, please visit Carrentals.co.uk

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