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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
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• 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

  

• Cheaphotelbookings.com Records Highest Ever User Numbers 12 Months After Acquisition

  Submitted by asap_press on 21.07.2010 17:05:48

  travel / tourism

  Dedicated hotel search and comparison site enjoys record user numbers in 12 months with ASAP Ventures

  19 July 2010 – Cheaphotelbookings.com, the dedicated hotel room search website, announces record visitor numbers for its first birthday as an ASAP Ventures Ltd company. The site accompanies other ASAP travel sites like Asap.co.uk, Fly.co.uk, Thebigtravelguide.com and Timeto.com in getting savings on hotels worldwide.

  Cheap hotels are available at the click of a mouse because the site offers discounted rooms in hotels all around the world. On the back of the site’s acquisition by ASAP Ventures, travellers and tourists can select from over 20,000 available rooms across the web.

  In the past 12 months since it became an ASAP Ventures company, Cheaphotelbookings.com has enjoyed a rise in visitor and user numbers. People who want to find cheap hotels in Covent Garden can enjoy choosing from top names like Holiday Inn, Travel Inn, Marriott, Travelodge, Hilton, Hyatt, Novotel and Best Western.

  Website users can search and compare hotel rooms for both holidays and business trips, and the website’s search engine lets users customise their search by price, destination, city and type of room. So if the user is looking for a weekend away in Scotland they can quickly and easily find the best cheap hotels Glasgow has to offer.

  Gareth Robinson, managing director of ASAP Ventures Ltd, says, “Since we acquired the site we’ve seen user numbers for Cheaphotelbookings.com go through the roof. The outstanding value deals available in hotels around the UK and beyond help people to get their hands on great bargains.”

  For further information please see www.cheaphotelbookings.com
  /ends.

  About Cheaphotelbookings.com
  Cheaphotelbookings.com is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd and was acquired by the company in July 2010. 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

  

• DiscountVouchers.co.uk Helps Shoppers Save on Most Famous Summer Clothing and Shoes Around

  Submitted by asap_press on 14.07.2010 17:09:08

  travel / tourism

  Top consumer deals website delivers new codes and vouchers for summer styles on a budget

  6 July 2010 – Popular bargain offers and deals website DiscountVouchers.co.uk has this week introduced its latest batch of codes and vouchers to help consumers find summer clothes and footwear on a budget. The site is home to deals redeemable at over 300 top retailers.

  The DiscountVouchers.co.uk website is this week home to new money-saving deals redeemable at top high street store New Look. The latest New Look voucher codes can help people to save through offering deals such as 20% off everything in the New Look Summer Shop and also 50% off all New Look menswear. The site also offers 50% off shoes and boots.

  More bargain deals on women’s fashions can be had thanks to the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals this week, including top fashion outlet Karen Millen. To be had on the website are deals including 50% off in the Karen Millen sale plus also half price denim tailored trousers, down to £49 from £99.

  More top name deals feature in the new offers this week, including savings to be had at designer shoe store Kurt Geiger. The DiscountVouchers.co.uk website this week offers people big savings in the shape of deals like up to £41 off men’s’ shoes and as much as £61 off court shoes from Kurt Geiger.

  Simon Terry, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “As we look like having a better summer this year weather-wise, our new range of deals can help people to save on the very best fashions for men and women and summer shoes as well.”

  DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers shoppers a regularly updated range of vouchers and codes for savings at stores such as Boots, Currys, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Lastminute.com, Dorothy Perkins, New Look and more. The website is searchable by retailer name, latest deal and most popular deal, making it easier for customers to find the best value deals in the shortest time.

  To see all the latest discount deals visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.
  /ends.

  About DiscountVouchers.co.uk
  DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest offers and savings from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time.  Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of money saving offers.

  Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

  For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

  Media Contact
  Simon Terry
  press@discountvouchers.co.uk

  

• Video Clip Competition Under Way by Carrentals.co.uk

  Submitted by asap_press on 13.07.2010 12:52:49

  travel / tourism

  The ever-successful car hire price comparison gurus are offering a new iPad to the winner of a new competition in which they will find the best ever car video clip
  
  13 July 2010 – The new competition from Carrentals.co.uk has been named as The Carrentals.co.uk Video Challenge and the aim is to find the best car-orientated video. The prize is an Apple iPad and it is free to take part in.

  The 16GB Apple iPad is the number one prize on offer for the very best video clip and it is simple to upload a car-themed video clip. First of all entrants must make sure that the video is not longer than 90 seconds then all that is left to do is upload the clip to the Carrentals.co.uk YouTube page to enter. The competition closes on the last day of September 2010 and all of the videos will be available to look through on the website. The winning one will be announced on the 14th of October; two weeks after the closing date.

  The Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk Gareth Robinson spoke about the new video-based competition and said: “This competition is likely to be a lot of fun for everyone involved and we will be giving away a free iPad for the best video. We will be looking for a clip that is funny as well as clever and we are hoping that there will be many great entries to choose between.”

  The 16GB Apple iPad is the first prize but second and third-rated videos will also receive prizes. A total of £50 of vouchers to spend in John Lewis stores around the UK will be given to the second rated video clip while the third rated one will receive £25 of vouchers.

  For in-depth information on all of the terms and conditions of The Carrentals.co.uk Video Challenge visit the www.carrentals.co.uk/video-comp website.

  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