Posts Tagged ‘Hire car’

• Travel Industry Needs to Act to Avoid Repeat of 2010 Volcanic Ash Crisis

  Submitted by asap_press on 30.05.2011 17:44:22

  travel / tourism

  Increased communication between travellers and companies over travel delays is needed, says online comparator Carrentals.co.uk

  25 May 2011 – As volcanic ash once again threatens to hurl UK travellers into a vortex of confusion and despair, the internet’s leader in rental car rate comparisons is urging travel companies to get their policies regarding cancellations and delays in order to avoid a repeat of the 2010 volcanic ash crisis.

  Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “Thousands of travellers from the UK has their travel plans ruined by the volcanic ash clouds from Iceland last year. These historic disruptions affected everything from hire car bookings to hotel rooms and onward transport tickets. Most people complained that the airlines and insurance companies had no clear policy concerning their dilemma and left them hanging in limbo.”

  Recently, Which? Magazine reported that many of the travel victims of the 2010 volcanic ash cloud had yet to receive any information on their status of their insurance claims over lost travel because of opaque interpretations over policy rules and major backlog pileups.

  Gareth Robinson continued: “Our firm truly believes the various sectors of the travel industry need to come together and form a coherent compensation policy for their customers in the case of a natural disaster like the Iceland volcanic eruption. When customers phone in to an airline or booking company for answers, the staff need to be prepared with reliable information.”

  The online comparator Carrentals.co.uk wants its customers to know they can go to the website and speak directly with a representative if they have any questions about their car hire bookings. Just visit the website’s help section to get the answers you need.

  Carrentals.co.uk is the internet’s leading rental rate comparison website, displaying offers from as many as 50 global rental firms, such as Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in more than 15,000 locations across the world.

  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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  Rachel Builder & Jenny White
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• Exclusive 25% Savings on Hertz Rental Vehicles Only at Carrentals.co.uk

  Submitted by asap_press on 26.05.2011 10:47:51

  travel / tourism

  Major savings are on offer for hire cars at Hertz in destinations across the UAE and Europe for a limited time

  24 May 2011 – Brits heading off to the UAE and Europe this summer for their holidays can start things off right with savings up to 25% off on their Hertz car hire when booked online through Carrentals.co.uk, the leading rate comparator.

  This summer, one of the world’s best-known car rental firms Hertz has teamed up with Carrentals.co.uk to offer clients a super deal on hire cars for a limited time. At the website of Carrentals.co.uk you can quickly and easily book your rental car for any of the 10,000 worldwide locations on offer, saving extra money right now if you rent a vehicle from Hertz.

  Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, comments: “Hertz is a powerhouse in the global car hire industry, and is able to offer its customers a great 25% discount on a huge range of rental vehicles.”

  Hertz carries a complete line of rental vehicles at its worldwide locations, including fun convertibles, economic compacts and luxury sedans. Even if you need a spacious SUV or family carrier for your European jaunt, Carrentals.co.uk has the exclusive deal you’re looking for right now with 25% off Hertz rentals only on its website*.

  Gareth Robinson continued, “We are dedicated to putting the best online deals on rental cars right in your lap, so that you’ll have more time to spend thinking about your summer holiday plans. For a limited time, our customers can take 25% off their hire car with Hertz just by going online and taking advantage of our exclusive deal with this world famous company.”

  Carrentals.co.uk is Britain’s top online car hire comparator, compiling special offers from up to 50 global rental firms, such as Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt in 15,000 popular locations around the globe. To check out their ongoing car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
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  *Offers available in the following countries : Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, UAE, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Czech and Slovak Republics, Belgium, Netherlands.

  Book before: 26th May: Spain. Book before 31st May: France, Germany, UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, UAE, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia.
  Book before 30th Jun: Switzerland, Belgium and Netherlands.

  Offers via Hertz in association with Carrentals.co.uk.

  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 more than 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 10,000 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.

  Media Contact
  Helen Young
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• 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.
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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 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
  
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  Debbie Williams and Jenny White
  Context
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