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• Motorists Can Save Money on Fuel by Checking Out Top Tips from Carrentals.co.uk

  Submitted by asap_press on 25.08.2010 16:12:16

  travel / tourism

  The car hire specialists are offering some great money-saving tips as price hikes are impending

  24 August 2010 – With the Bank Holiday weekend almost here, many are dreading the price hikes in fuel that are coming with it and to make fuel costs more affordable, Carrentals.co.uk has released a list of handy tips to follow.

  Speaking out about the new list of tips is Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk: “Prices are set to rise yet again in the UK and we want to help our customers to learn new ways that will help them to save money.”

  He continued to say: “Just a few small changes here and there can go a long way so if you want to be able to afford more this year then check out our tips on how you can save money on fuel.”

  Want to save money on fuel? Here are a few ways that you can do just that:

  1) Take it Steady – Save on your petrol consumption by reducing your speed.

  2) Pressure Point – Tyre pressures should always be set at the recommended levels and not more or less.

  3) Plan Your Route – Don’t drive on really congested or busy roads and plan your journey properly to avoid the chances of getting lost.

  4) Remove Excess Weight – Get rid of anything from the car that don’t need for that particular journey.

  5) Tight-Wad’s Fifth Gear – Don’t put your car into neutral on downhill stretches as it actually uses more fuel nowadays as cars are so advanced.

  6) Make Your Own Fuel – Make your own fuel to ensure that when the prices go too high at the pumps you can fill up at home.

  7) Cut Down on Resistance – Get rid of the roof rack if you don’t really need it and do the windows up to cut back on the drag.

  Supermarket Money Off Vouchers – Don’t throw away your fuel vouchers – Use them!

  9) Lift Share – Share lifts with friends, family and neighbours on things such as school runs, work journeys and shopping trips.

  10) Keep Fuel Topped Up – If you find a station offering a good price then fill the tank right up!

  Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide. To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
  /ends.

  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 9,000 locations.

  Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, 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. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

  Media Contact
  Rachel Builder & Debbie Williams
  Context
  T: 01625 511966
  F: 01625 511967
  carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
  www.contextpr.co.uk

  

• Car Hire Prices up by 30% in 2010 Says Carrentals.co.uk

  Submitted by asap_press on 18.08.2010 09:57:09

  travel / tourism

  Countries outside of the Eurozone suffer badly as low vehicle availability affects car hire prices

  4 August 2010 – The average price for a rental car is far steeper this August compared to last according to a study completed by Carrentals.co.uk.

  The price of France car hire along with Spain has gone up significantly and the study also looked at UK, Croatia, Italy, Turkey, Portugal and Madeira, Greece, USA and Ireland. The figure came from a study that looked at the price of car rentals booked between March and May for the August period of both years.

  Turkey has been the worst hit by the price increases as the country suffers a massive 76% increase. The USA were second worst as the country puts its prices for car rental up by 48% while Croatia prices went up by 46%.

  Gareth Robinson is the Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk and he said the following about the increase in prices for hire cars: “Over the last year, prices have gone up massively and many companies are suffering in the wake of the recession. Fleets have been somewhat depleted meaning that the price of car hire has gone up and this is happening throughout all the major holiday destinations around the world.”

  The UK prices only went up by a marginal 8% but the country remains a costly place to rent a car out as it was so expensive last year. France and Spain ranked fourth and fifth in the rankings for steepest price hikes and although Spain witnessed an increase of 40% and France 37%; France is still a more expensive option.

  Talking about the best ways to save money when renting a car this year, Gareth went on to offer some advice on how to ensure you don’t pay over the odds: “We looked at the amount that people saved when booking in advance and the difference is huge. Some people saved £150 just by booking in March rather than May for their summer rental and these people also get to choose from a wider choice of cars.”

  Greece car rentals are still expensive even though the country is the only place to report a decrease in prices. Madeira proves to show its worth as a popular holiday destination as it boasts the best value for money for car rental options at just over £27 per day.

  Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide.

  To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
  /ends.
  *All figures are based on average daily rental prices for bookings made between March and May for August 2009 and 2010, respectively. The bookings analysed account for a 30% sample of all bookings made via Carrentals.co.uk during these periods.
  
  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 9,000 locations.

  Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, 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. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

  Media Contact
  Debbie Williams and Jenny White
  Context
  T: 01625 511966
  F: 01625 511967
  carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
  www.contextpr.co.uk

  

• Safety on Britain’s Roads is Top Concern for Carrentals.co.uk and the Highways Agency

  Submitted by asap_press on 17.08.2010 13:29:39

  travel / tourism

  New collaboration between the Highways Agency and Carrentals.co.uk is aimed at ensuring Britain’s roads are safe this summer
  
  29 July 2010 – Discounts and savings can all be enjoyed through the Get Out More campaign and in response to many Brits staycationing this year; Carrentals.co.uk and the Highways Agency have chosen to team up to raise awareness for road safety.

  With millions of people choosing to stay in Britain last year as their main holiday destination, 2010 is likely to follow the same pattern. This means more people on the roads during the holiday season and safety advice is now on offer in order to keep the rods throughout the UK safe.

  Cheap car rentals along with road safety are the main targets for Carrentals.co.uk and the new partnership formed with the Highways Agency will ensure a higher level of safety on the roads. Taking regular breaks is the best advice provided by both companies.

  Gareth Robinson is the Managing Director for Carrentals.co.uk and he said the following: “The Highways Agency are working with us so we can help our customers to stay on the roads this summer as many people choose to stay in the UK.”

  Information on how to stay safe can be viewed via the Carrentals.co.uk website on the Get Out More section. Route assistance can be used so drivers can find out about traffic jams and delays on the roads and live traffic maps as well as DAB Traffic Radio are also available for drivers to make use of.

  ‘Get Out More’ is a great way for famillies to save money this summer while still being able to get out and about. Balloon flights as well as entry fees are available at discounted rates on the Carentals.co.uk website.

  The useful travel tips can be viewed at www.carrentals.co.uk/get_out_more/highway_agency_summer_getaway.html while anyone wanting to see the list of discounts can visit www.carrentals.co.uk/get_out_more.

  The marketing initiative for road safety from the Highways Agency is called Summer Getaway and staying safe on the busy roads is the key objective.

  Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide.

  To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
  /ends.

  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 9,000 locations.

  Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, 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. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

  Media Contact
  Debbie Williams and Jenny White
  Context
  T: 01625 511966
  F: 01625 511967
  carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
  www.contextpr.co.uk

  

• Comparecarrentals.com Launches New Extended USA Service Giving Value Across Atlantic

  Submitted by asap_press on 17.08.2010 03:08:57

  travel / tourism

  Tourists heading to America offered specific service saving them fortune on car hire in all 50 states

  03 August 2010 – CompareCarRentals.com, the specialist global car hire price comparator, has introduced a new American service which is designed to help travellers and tourists heading to the USA save money on rentals from all the top name suppliers including Thrifty, Easycar, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Holiday Autos and SixT.

  The specialist car rental comparison service offers the very best car hire deals around across the USA, with a simple and easy to use website. The site’s search and comparison engine allows users to order searches by pick-up location, pick-up dates and local time zone collection times.

  So no matter where in the US the traveller is headed, to Florida for a holiday or to a city for a business trip, CompareCarRentals.com can help them find the very best rental car deals around. Also on show on the CompareCarRentals.com website is a choice of additional items like hire car insurance, local mobile phone SIM cards and information on airport parking and facilities.

  CompareCarRentals.com is one of the ASAP Ventures Ltd websites, which include award-winning Carrentals.co.uk and travel portal Asap.co.uk. ASAP Ventures websites offer savings on all kinds of products and services, from cheap car rentals to flights and accommodation.

  Gareth Robinson, spokesperson for CompareCarRentals.com, comments, “Many people are still heading to the USA for holidays and work trips, and they need value for money car hire when they arrive there. Our site offers the very best US deals plus also other useful information.”

  For more information on value for money global car hire, see CompareCarRentals.com.
  /ends.

  About CompareCarRentals.com
  CompareCarRentals.com is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantly over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners.

  ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.

  Media Contact
  Gareth Robinson
  press@asapventures.co.uk

  

• Comparecarrentals.com Announces 2nd Birthday Site Re-Launch with Enhanced Services

  Submitted by asap_press on 02.08.2010 03:58:35

  travel / tourism

  Site users and tourists can save on car hire around the world and enjoy more in-depth site than ever

  23 July 2010 – CompareCarRentals.com, the dedicated car hire price comparison site, this week reported new and enhanced online services to help commemorate its 2nd birthday. The site has been trading for 2 years and helping people to save money when renting from providers like Avis, Thrifty, Easycar, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Holiday Autos and SixT.

  Site users are able to compare car rentals offered by all of these top hire suppliers in hundreds of destinations around the world. The new site is simpler than ever to use and even offers users a choice of currencies in which to get their quotes – users can choose from Euros, US Dollars, Canadian Dollars and also Australian Dollars.

  Following the company’s foundation and launch 2 years ago, CompareCarRentals.com has enjoyed excellent growth and now helps thousands of people find great value rentals. Site users can tailor searches quickly and easily so when searching for value car rental deals, they can also look for providers who offer options like air conditioning, manual gearboxes, SUVs, convertibles or skiing accessories.

  CompareCarRentals.com is one of the ASAP Ventures Ltd websites, which features award-winning Carrentals.co.uk and travel site Asap.co.uk. ASAP Ventures sites are dedicated to helping consumers save money on services, from rental cars to flights and hotel rooms. The new site also offers people a wide range of travel information guides to popular resorts.

  Gareth Robinson, spokesperson for CompareCarRentals.com, comments, “To celebrate our 2nd birthday we thought it was a good time to offer people yet more services on the site, so on top of the best search and comparison service around they can enjoy yet more value-add options when looking for cheap car hire.”

  For more information on great global car hire prices, see CompareCarRentals.com.
  /ends.

  About CompareCarRentals.com
  CompareCarRentals.com is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantly over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners.

  ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.

  Media Contact
  Gareth Robinson
  press@asapventures.co.uk

  

• Hire Website Carrentals.co.uk Serves Up Hints and Tips for Keeping Rental Costs Lower

  Submitted by asap_press on 28.06.2010 09:23:40

  travel / tourism

  Online comparator website recommends more transparency in car hire and offers tips and advice for car hire value

  15 June 2010 – With car rental prices rising for the summer season, award-winning car hire price comparator Carrentals.co.uk is handing out tips to help people find the best value on car hire.

  Carrentals.co.uk recently surveyed 1,500 people about car hire and discovered that more than a quarter has had to pay unexpected high fees for car hire, and many of them attributed this to a lack of transparency on the part of hire providers.

  Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “The poll we carried out shows that there is a need for increased clarity in car hire, with many respondents saying that they felt they paid expensive charges on top of the rental fee. We want everyone to be able to relax when renting a car without worrying about how to keep charges like insurance and fuel surcharges down.”

  Carrentals.co.uk has handed out some advice on car hire to help people keep costs down:

  •    Credit Card Requirement – Always have a credit card with the driver’s name on it to pay for the vehicle hire, that of a passenger in the car will not be sufficient.
  
  •    Excess Insurance – Keep an eye out for expensive excess charges on the policy. Buying an excess charge insurance policy in advance from a third party is an excellent way to save money. Keep a copy of your Collision Damage Excess Waiver insurance with you. Carrentals.co.uk offers Collision Damage Excess Waiver policies from Questor Insurance for only £3.99 a day.

  •    Border Charges – Check with your hire company to see whether you have to pay a charge for driving the rental car into another country.

  •    One Way Rentals – Anybody who wants to hire a car one way should remember that suppliers often charges as much as £300 for this, so check in advance what the costs are before booking your hire car.

  •    Out of Hours – Some rental companies in smaller destinations will charge the hirer for picking up a car ‘out of hours’. If they have to open their office at unusual hours then they can charge a fee.

  •    Fuel Policies – These typically vary by the company that hires the car, and there are three types – returning the car with a full tank, paying for that fuel you have used and picking it up with a full tank and taking it back empty. This last policy can be expensive because car hire firms charge up to 40% more than pump prices to refill themselves.

  •    Child Seats – Simple enough to hire but prices and availability can vary. Can be charged out at up to £60 a week for rental, so if your baggage restrictions allow it, you might want to take one with you from home.

  Carrentals.co.uk’s car hire tips and hints form part of its ‘Raising the Standard’ campaign, in which the company calls for more fairness and transparency in the travel sector. For further information on Raising the Standard or to use the forum, read the blog or to get travel advice papers, visit Raising the Standard.

  Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide.

  To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
  /ends.

  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 9,000 locations.

  Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, 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. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk
  
  Media Contact
  Debbie Williams and Jenny White
  Context
  T: 01625 511966
  F: 01625 511967
  carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
  www.contextpr.co.uk