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What Car Rental Faro Agencies are in Faro Airport?

Fiona Hilliard — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:31:31 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Car rental Faro is one of the best ways to get around the Algarve. If you’re in a dilemma as to whether to take public transport or to rent a car, car hire is by far your safest bet. You may associate the Algarve with sun, sand, sea and golf but there’s so much more [...]

Christmas Car Hire Offers

Fiona Hilliard — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:41:00 +0000

Dreaming of a winter sun holiday this Christmas? If you’re in need of a set of wheels to take you from A to B, you’ll be glad to know there are plenty of cheap Christmas car hire deals out there right now. Book by November 28th 2009 to avail of rates such as: Cyprus Car Hire from £9 [...]

Where to Rent a Car in Alicante Airport

Fiona Hilliard — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:46:00 +0000

As it’s one of the busiest car rental hubs in Spain, car hire in Alicante airport can prove to be a stressful experience, especially during peak travel times such as Christmas. If you’ve never rented a car in Alicante airport, you may be apprehensive about the idea of picking up your rental car in such [...]

Best Christmas Holiday Destinations for Families

Fiona Hilliard — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:36 +0000

Image by GcD^3 pictures via Flickr Hi Fiona We’re thinking about taking the kids on a holiday (somewhere snowy preferably) over Christmas. We don’t really want to take them skiing as they are aged just 7 and 4. They’d be happy enough with just sledging or playing in the snow. Flights from Heathrow or Bristol if possible? [...]

Ryanair and EasyJet – It’s War!

Fiona Hilliard — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:37:34 +0000

Image by Drewski2112 via Flickr I’m no Mystic Meg but I’d says a price war is definitely on the cards for the UK’s two no frills airlines. Today Ryanair blasted its rival easyJet, saying there’s no way easyJet can compete with Ryanair’s fares. Reacting to easyJet’s claims that they offer better value than Ryanair the Irish airline [...]

How to Plan the Ultimate Road Trip

Fiona Hilliard — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:56:07 +0000

Image via Wikipedia The make or break of any good road trip is your intent. Before setting off, you should have clear in your head what the point of your trip is. This shouldn’t be too difficult. You’re either a free spirit who wants to follow wherever the road takes you or you’ve got a specific plan [...]

Five Reasons Why Car Hire is Better Than Taxis or Public Transport

Fiona Hilliard — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:33:29 +0000

Image via Wikipedia 1. No Taxi Drivers You don’t have to put up with opportunistic taxi drivers who try to rip you off as soon as they spot you’re a tourist. You know the story…tired and jet-lagged, you wait in line at the airport taxi rank for the next available cab. The driver doesn’t understand the name of [...]

Portugal Car Hire Tips

Fiona Hilliard — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:23:29 +0000

Image via Wikipedia So you’ve booked your Portugal car hire and everything’s looking hunky dory. But wait. Before you go driving off into the sunset, you’ve got to remember that getting around town is not going to be exactly the same as driving and parking at home. You might be eager to jump behind the wheel, but before [...]

Winter’s Cheapest Car Hire Offers

Fiona Hilliard — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:36:03 +0000

Image by Shiny Things via Flickr You may have noticed a scary looking warning sign on our homepage. It’s there for a reason. We want to remind you that you need to book your winter holiday/Christmas car hire as soon as possible. Over the summer months, we saw thousands of last minute bookers left disappointed when they tried [...]

Faro Car Hire Drives

Fiona Hilliard — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:29:34 +0000

Image by publikaccion.es via Flickr The Algarve’s location on the southern coast of Portugal lends itself to countless scenic routes. Year round sunshine and picturesque coastal towns make the Algarve the perfect destination for those who’ve booked Faro car hire and are planning to head out on a day trip. Thinking of doing just that? Let [...]

Tips for Portugal Car Hire

Fiona Hilliard — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:55 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Hi Fiona We’re planning a two-centre trip to Portugal next summer. We’ll be visiting Lisbon and its coastline. We’re renting a car at Lisbon Airport. Any tips? Mark Hi Mark Thanks for your email. A few months ago I did exactly the same thing, so I feel I must warn you that driving in Lisbon can be a [...]

US Car Hire Couple Spread Good Samaritan Message

Fiona Hilliard — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:48:48 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Now here’s a story to make you smile on a dreary Monday. A couple of Los Angeles car hire customers brought joy to a young boy in Reno when they reunited him with his wallet after discovering it accidentally under the front seat of their rental car vehicle in an airport car park. All [...]

950th Time Lucky for Korean Driver

Fiona Hilliard — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:39:09 +0000

Image by the hanner via Flickr It’s common enough for most drivers not to pass their test first time…but imagine having to go through the rigmarole 950 times! That’s how many attempts it took a South Korean woman to get her theory test right. Cha Sa-soom finally passed her written exam this week – Wednesday November 4th after [...]

Driving in Germany

Fiona Hilliard — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:43:13 +0000

Driving in a strange place can be a daunting experience, but even more so if you find yourself in a country where speed limits are non-existent and parochial quirks are ever present. Welcome to Germany. Some Advice: When renting a car in Germany you’ll need a driver’s license and passport. Before you leave the car rental lot, [...]

What Car Hire Agencies are in Alicante?

Fiona Hilliard — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:45:06 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Hi Fiona We’re doing a bit of forward planning for Christmas. We have a holiday home in Alicante and we want to book a car for a week’s holidays from December 21st to December 28th. We had some trouble booking a rental car this summer in Alicante. It was so expensive that we just [...]

Five Ways to Find Car Hire Bargains

Fiona Hilliard — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:29:09 +0000

Tired of paying over the odds for your rental car? Saving money on car rental is easy when you’re in the know. Follow these tips and you’ll never look back: Book in Advance Booking your rental car up to two months before your travel date will save you the stress of shopping around at the last minute. [...]

British Couple Issue Spanish Car Hire Warning

Fiona Hilliard — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:49:07 +0000

Image by Wayan Vota via Flickr Picture the scene. You’re going on a day trip to Benidorm in your shiny rental car. You’ve remembered your keys, your map and your sunblock…but have you packed enough cash? That’s what a British couple wished they’d asked last week when they found themselves stranded at the side of a Spanish [...]

APD and Other Environmental Mysteries

Fiona Hilliard — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:45:08 +0000

Image via Wikipedia The first of two rises to Air Passenger Duty (APD) came into effect at all UK airports yesterday. The new system means that passengers will have to add between £11 and £55 to the cost of each flight from the UK…but that’s not the end of it – further hikes are on the way [...]

Ten Reasons to Rent a Holiday Home

Fiona Hilliard — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:15:39 +0000

Image by HappyTellus via Flickr Over at Travel Rants, Darren Cronian is letting off steam about why he thinks you shouldn’t rent a holiday home abroad. Obviously struggling, he came up with just five reasons. Only five? Is that all he could scrape together? Well, I’ll see your 5 and raise you 10…reasons why it’s a good idea [...]

Man Violates 15 Driving Laws in 11 Minutes

Fiona Hilliard — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:26:04 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Authorities in Switzerland are still scratching their heads in wonder at how an Italian driver managed to chalk up 15 traffic violations during an 11 minute rampage through eastern Switzerland. Police were first alerted to the driver when his jeep raced past their unmarked car during a thunder storm on Sunday. After driving almost every [...]

Driving in Paris

Fiona Hilliard — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:54:50 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Hi Fiona We’re heading to Disneyland Paris over the mid-term with our three children. We’ve arranged to rent a car from Paris CDG airport to take us there. We also hope to get around the city in our rental car. Although we’ve visited and rented cars in France many times, we’ve never actually driven [...]

Mixed Day for London Airports

Fiona Hilliard — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:47:13 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Don’t know if you’ve heard but London’s Gatwick Airport has a big FOR SALE sign on it. BAA originally announced that it would sell Gatwick in September 2008, just before the end of the Competition Commission’s market investigation ended, but today it’s all official. Airport authorities say that it will lead to increased competition between [...]

Why You Should Always Keep Your Car Hire Keys Safe

Fiona Hilliard — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:16:58 +0000

Image by Tattooed JJ via Flickr I read with interest the story about how a panicked renter recently contacted the Daily Telegraph’s Travel Advice column with a serious problem. Last month, thieves broke into his holiday home in the south of France and not only did they steal the keys to his hire, but they also drove off [...]

Argus Car Hire Reviews Review Centre

Fiona Hilliard — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:54:44 +0000

In the latest instalment of our ‘Reviewer Reviewed’ series, this week we thought we’d turn our attentions to Review Centre. Review Centre is a site that does exactly what it says on the tin – you’ll find it’s a talking shop for just about anything you can think of rating or indeed, slating. So let’s start with [...]

Where Can I Rent A Car in Florence

Fiona Hilliard — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:54:17 +0000

We received the following query from a customer called Michael who was eager to know the best location to rent a car in Florence: Hi there, Where is the best location to hire a car in Florence, Italy? We are staying in the city centre and our accommodation is close to Piazza Bonsi. Which of your Florence car hire locations would [...]

Argus Car Hire Reviews TripAdvisor

Fiona Hilliard — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:54:13 +0000

Such is TripAdvisor’s popularity that for many holidaymakers, it’s their second port of call when booking a trip, (the travel site being the first). But you’ve got to wonder – who actually reviews TripAdvisor? How accurate are their reviews and how many are in fact written by hotels and travel companies themselves? Feeling compelled to investigate, [...]

How Shirtless Driving Can Get You Arrested

Fiona Hilliard — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:21:07 +0000

And you thought penalty points for puddles was weird…buoyed on by the UK’s bizarre rainy-day driving law, we thought we’d do some digging to uncover some more of the same. The following are 10 of the world’s strangest driving laws. Some are a little crazy, some a little unbelievable – all are completely TRUE: Watch for the [...]

Who Knew Puddles=Penalty Points?

Fiona Hilliard — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:12:06 +0000

Image via Wikipedia The next time you’re driving in the rain and you spot a big glassy puddle, you might just want to ignore that mischievous little devil on your shoulder that urges you to splash the nearest passers-by…it could cost you in penalty points. A female driver in the UK learned this the hard way and [...]

What to See in Barcelona

Fiona Hilliard — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:35:01 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Hi Fiona Two friends and myself are heading to Barcelona for five days at the end of this month. We’ll be renting a car at Barcelona airport and staying in the Gracia area of the city. Can you give us any recommendations about what to see in the city and some short day-trip ideas? Cheers Elaine Hi [...]

Ryanair Laughs Off Bad Press with Free Seat Sale

Fiona Hilliard — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:37:23 +0000

Ryanair is promising to give away 100,000 free seats with no taxes or charges “for every false claim” made in BBC One’s Panorama investigation “Why Hate Ryanair?” which was broadcast last night. Commenting ahead of the documentary, yesterday Ryanair spokesman Stephen McNamara said: “ We know of one false claim already, they are going to accuse [...]