Florida Car Hire Savings This Spring Thanks to Comparator Comparecarhire.co.uk

Dedicated car hire comparison website Comparecarhire.co.uk, the online source of good value car hire deals in more than 15,000 places, has this sourced new deals to help people save on rental cars in Florida. With the spring holiday season underway the website has published new cheap car hire deals for savings in Orlando.

Comparecarhire.co.uk specialises in helping people save money on car hire in all the most famous holiday destinations around the world, with deals on show from more than 40 top name suppliers. Travellers and tourists can compare the latest car hire offers available and rest assured that they are getting the best possible deals around for their spring holiday to Florida.

The Sunshine State's numerous attractions and theme parks have long attracted Brits and collecting a hire car on arrival at the airport lets the visitor head off to enjoy them at their leisure. Walt Disney World, the Everglades National Park and many more can be reached easily having picked up a cheap rental car on arrival at Sanford Airport.

Andy Hemmington, spokesperson for Comparecarhire.co.uk, says: “Many Brits head to Florida each spring in search of some sunshine, and we can help them to get around more cheaply while there with these new deals. These new prices from top name providers are perfect for helping people to save on rental cars in Florida and enjoy travelling about at their own pace."

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.

Car hire website helps ski fans save on vehicle rentals in both Europe and North America this year

Ski fans taking advantage of heavy recent snowfall in Europe and North American resorts can save a small fortune on their car hire needs thanks to leading website eRentals.co.uk. The site has this week announced the availability of deals from as little as £20 per day.

Brits heading for the pistes can log on to the car rental website right now and get themselves some great value hire offers for late ski trips - prices are presently available starting at £20 a day from Salzburg and Innsbruck Airports, £21 a day in Aspen, £23 a day from Banff Airport and £21 a day in Salt Lake City.

Briony Fairbairn, spokesperson for eRentals.co.uk, says: “There has been some fine quality snow on the slopes of Europe and North America recently, meaning that people are booking themselves late ski breaks."

“Whether you have already had a ski trip this season, or are taking your first one now, it's best to check into the weather and conditions to make sure you're going to the right resort."

“We also counsel booking in-demand accessories like winter tyres and snow chains in advance of travelling - rental providers only keep limited stocks of them and are prone to running out.”

eRentals.co.uk Top Ski Destinations –

1. Aspen
2. Banff
3. Salt Lake City
4. Salzburg
5. Innsbruck

To compare the latest ski deals visit www.erentals.co.uk Prices are based on seven-day rental from 12 March 2012 and are subject to change.

eRentals.co.uk is a specialist car hire company, providing 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 car hire Portugal deals and pick up locations for Madeira car hire.

USA Winter Car Hire Offers from eRentals.co.uk Being Snapped Up Fast

UK travellers able to get great value rental deals for January and February but they must move quickly

eRentals.co.uk, the Internet car hire price comparison specialist, has warned Brits taking winter holidays in the USA sunshine to book rental deals soon or risk missing out. Travellers can compare hire car deals in Orlando and San Francisco to save right now, but the website advises that deals are being booked up quickly.

Seeing the sights of San Francisco in winter requires a car to get around, particularly to get out and see world famous sights like the Golden Gate Bridge. Any Brits heading for San Francisco this January and February who want to avoid paying over the odds for San Francisco Airport car hire need to move fast - eRentals.co.uk has deals from just £18 per day, at present but they are going fast.

Florida is a state which is home to some of the most memorable drives in all of the USA, making a rental car a must-have for anyone holidaying in Orlando this winter. The Airport just outside Orlando operates as the primary pick-up location for Florida car hire and tourists can right now get themselves deals from just £17 per day.

Briony Fairbairn, spokesperson for eRentals.co.uk, comments: “Getting out and about to explore the sights of San Francisco and Orlando is a must when enjoying the winter sunshine, and we can help people save right now. We do though advise Brits heading for the beaches and weather of the States to move fast if they want to source value for money deals."

To compare the best car hire deals visit www.erentals.co.uk.

(EDITOR: Prices quoted are subject to T&C. Please check for details)

TV, Tap Water and Teabags join ‘My Own Bed’ in Britons Most Missed List When Abroad

Nearly a third of Britons miss their own bed the most when on holiday abroad according to carhiremarket.com with the Welsh missing it more than any other region!

19th December 2011 – As over four million Britons get set to jet off to sunnier climes during the festive season, it seems it’s not just the Queen’s speech and crisp winter mornings they will miss, according to a new survey by carhiremarket.com. Topping a list of what Britons miss the most when holidaying abroad is ‘their own bed’ (30%), followed by the convenience of tap water (17%).

The top five list of the most missed, revealed by the poll of over 2,000 British adults, also includes missing out on favourite TV programmes (8%) and not being familiar with our surroundings, with ‘knowing my way around’ coming in at number four (7%). A decent morning cuppa was also important to holiday makers, with ‘my own teabags’ making it into the top five (5%).

According to the poll, the Welsh seem to be a nation of home comfort lovers, with 40% saying they’d miss their own bed the most. Those from the East Midlands are most likely to be craving a good old cup of English tea (12% vs. 5% GB wide) and it appears that the true British pub lovers of the UK are located in the North West, as residents from here are more likely to miss their local pub when jetting off to another country (5% vs. 2% GB wide).

It’s the regular routine of the TV that those from Devon, Cornwall and Somerset areas miss more than any other region, with 13% of respondents in South West Britain saying they missed their favourite TV programmes when away - 5% above the national average.

Andrew Shorrock, Product Manager at an online car hire comparison site carhiremarket.com, comments: “Our survey really does show that no matter how appealing a hot and sunny destination might be, us Brits really do savour our home comforts. You simply can’t beat your own bed, a nice cup of tea or even your own car, according to 4% of men! However, if you are planning on heading overseas this Christmas, you can try and make every detail as much like home as possible, even by choosing a preference of hire car.”

Results below from the carhiremarket.com survey of what Brits missed most when holidaying abroad:

1. My own bed (30%)
2. Tap water (17%)
3. Favourite TV programmes (8%)
4. Knowing my way around (7%)
5. My usual teabags (5%)
6. My own car (3%)
7. Driving on the left hand side of the road (3%)
8. My local pub (2%)
9. None of these (25%)

For more information on travelling abroad and great value car rental, car hire comparison or for more information on car hire destinations or airport car hire, visit www.carhiremarket.com

FACTFILE:

carhiremarket.com is an independent price comparison website whereby customers can choose a car hire out of 24,000,000 offers from 130 suppliers and 90.000 stations in 178 countries and book directly.

carhiremarket.com is connected with the most reputable car hire suppliers worldwide over an XML-reservation interface. The customers can reserve their desired car hire with only two steps and can specify their offer by filtering through price, car category, equipment, doors / passenger and supplier. In addition, the customer can immediately see which services are included in the offer. Another advantage: Bookings can be made directly on the site.

By exclusively negotiated rates with the car rental companies carhiremarket.com also guarantees special terms and prices. Furthermore, our trained call centre provides support to our customers with their online reservations and also with any other questions around the subject rental car. They are available by phone from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – for free. The team care about concerns and booking procedures. From England you dial the toll free service-hotline 0800 098 82 20 and from USA and Canada the toll free number 001 888 816 5478. Short news also on Twitter: http://twitter.com/carhiremarket.

Top Five Winter Holiday Destinations Revealed

The top foreign holiday destinations revealed based on car rental bookings this winter, compiled by car hire specialist carhiremarket.com

Tenerife and Geneva are shaping up to be the most visited destinations for Brits looking for a winter break, according to leading car hire comparison site carehiremarket.com. Based on car hire bookings to date for December 2011 and January 2012, fly drive holidays look set to be most popular in the largest of the sunny Canary Islands, Tenerife, and with holiday makers on the hunt for snow from the Swiss city of Geneva.

The other destinations in the top five prove that much needed winter sun is rather important to us chilly Brits, with the southern city of Faro in Portugal and Cape Town in South Africa also popular for car hire holidays. In addition, a pint of warming festive Guinness looks to be a draw, with the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast, making it into the top five.

Compared to bookings during the winter months of 2010, it looks like popular destinations such as Spain and Greece are falling off the top of the league table. Palma de Majorca won first prize with Malaga and Alicante coming second and third in 2010. However, perhaps us Brits are becoming more adventurous with winter trips, leaving the summery Sangria and ancient Greek architecture behind.

“With forecasters warning of another big freeze this winter with Siberian temperatures and widespread snow, it’s no wonder that many Brits are looking to take to the skies and fly off to sunnier climes,” commented Andrew Shorrock, Product Manager at leading car rental comparison site carhiremarket.com. “Although snowy Geneva is popular, our other top destinations offer hotter temperatures and winter sun and so far it looks like Brits are being a bit more adventurous in their choice of holiday.

We've already had lots of bookings from people looking for a winter getaway, who see the benefit of receiving great deals by getting car hire sorted well in advance. As the demand for winter fly-drive holidays starts to pick up, getting online and booking your car hire early will certainly help prevent disappointment, whether you are looking for sun and sand or a week on the slopes."

Carhiremarket.com Dec 2011 / Jan 2012 Holiday Car Rental League Table for Bookings

1. Tenerife
2. Geneva
3. Belfast
4. Cape Town
5. Faro

For more information on car hire and for top holiday destinations visit www.carhiremarket.com

Leading online car hire comparator helps UK travellers find value in Majorca and Menorca resorts this month

For those who are only now able to take their annual holiday, car hire price comparator Carrentals.co.uk has introduced new cheap car rentals deals to help them make the most of their holiday budgets.

Bargain air fares from the UK's budget airlines now help people to enjoy more than one holiday per year, meaning that people can head off for an autumn break in places like Majorca. To help people get around the island under their own steam and on a budget, Carrentals.co.uk has this week introduced new car hire Majorca choices which can be had from just £11 per day.

Travellers from all over the UK know and trust Carrentals.co.uk to save them money on their holiday rental needs, and this week the website is offering bargain car hire Menorca deals too. Tourists can log on and quickly browse the latest deals to book themselves Menorca Airport car hire starting from as little as £13 per day.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, comments, "Carrentals.co.uk site users trust us to get them the utmost value for money on car hire - from all the best-known rental providers in the industry. People heading away to the Balearics for an autumn break should log on to our site right now and get themselves a value for money deal.”

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

(EDITOR: Prices correct at time of publication. Please check for current rates)

Confused.com finds half of car drivers could not cope without music

Confused.com has revealed drivers in the UK are music fanatics who can't cope without songs on a car journey according to a new poll by the price comparison expert. 53% of respondents said they 'couldn't cope' without music in the car and wouldn't buy a car without a stereo. A further 34% said if they bought a car that didn't have a stereo they would install one pretty quickly.

55% of drivers sing along to music in the car and 27% tap along to the beat with their hands or feet. Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' was found to be the favourite in-car tune, closely followed by another Queen classic, 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

16% of drivers say they drive faster when they have music on and among men that rises to 20%, or 1 in 5.

'Don't Stop Me Now' is the favourite driving song of both men and women but the list differs after that with women choosing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (2nd); 'Shut Up and Drive' (3rd); 'Bat out of Hell' (4th) and 'Fast Car' (5th) while men chose 'Bat out of Hell' (2nd); 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (3rd); 'Ace of Spades' (4th) and 'Dakota' (5th).

Gareth Kloet, Head of Car Insurance at Confused.com said: "Having music on in the car has grown into a modern tradition and while we would, of course, encourage all drivers to concentrate on the road, we like happy drivers who enjoy being in their cars. Just make sure to hide away your valuable music equipment when leaving your car as it can be an invitation to thieves."

Online car hire comparison site offers mobile users convenience of booking anywhere anytime using new app

When a quick change of travel plans demands a car hire booking on the fly, the new Android phone app launched by Carrentals.co.uk can save the day.

With any Android device, you can search the current rates of 50 top car rental firms for anything from a car hire in Ireland to a luxury sedan in Nice using the new app from Carrentals.co.uk. Find the best rates possible on car hire to any of the 15,000 worldwide locations covered by the popular online booking service.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “We’re keeping pace with the continuing rise of Smartphones across the UK and Europe by launching our very own app designed to replicate the comprehensive car hire services offered on our website. Now you have the power to make a quick and simple booking anywhere your Android phone can connect.”

Go to www.carrentals.co.uk/about/carrentals-mobile/carrentals-andr... for the latest free version of the Android phone app. A version for Apple’s iPhone is expected to be released by the end of the year.

Making a car hire booking from an Android phone is easier than ever with the app from Carrentals.co.uk. After completing the reservation, an immediate confirmation code will be delivered to the mobile phone followed by an email detailing the booking information and serving as a rental voucher for pick up.

The process of arranging a reservation using car hire in Dublin airport the Android app is fast and easy. As soon as the process is completed, the website sends an email to the user with the actual rental voucher and full information. An instant message is also sent to the mobile phone with a special confirmation number confirming the booking.

Carrentals.co.uk is a popular online rental car booking website displaying up-to-date special offers and current rates from over 50 rental agencies like Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt at 15,000 locations around the world from car hire in Dublin airport to a rental for the coast of Spain.

www.carrentals.co.uk.

Europcar locations set to open 7 days a week with 24 hour opening to be launched at 6 key airports

Europcar has announced that from September 2011, busy travellers can benefit from 7-day opening at over 60 Europcar locations across the UK, letting them pick-up and return hire vehicles on the day that suits them, even if it's a Sunday.

"Conventionally, the car hire market comes to a halt for the weekend after 1pm on Saturdays," explained Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar Group UK. "So customers either have to use an out of hours service or take another day's hire, which is not always convenient and adds to the cost. And this is pretty inconvenient for customers who are used to accessing most other consumer and retail services 7 days a week. Therefore we are extending the opening hours of these key locations to make hiring a car even more convenient for our customers."

As Europe's leader in flexible car hire services for both leisure and business users, Europcar is the first car hire provider to open seven days a week at many of its UK locations, setting the benchmark for improving the car hire experience. It is also launching 24 hour opening at six key airports, offering customers access to quality car hire whenever they need it.

McCall continued: "We want to ensure that car hire fits in with our customer's needs, by offering as much choice and flexibility as possible. By extending our opening hours at more than 60 locations to cover the entire weekend and at key airports staying open 24/7, we are offering the most adaptable car hire product possible. This is an exciting initiative for us and we think it is great news for our customers."

From September 2011, Europcar will be operating 7 day car hire across 60 locations, including 22 airports and 38 city centre branches, as well as 24 hour car hire operating at six major airports. The remaining 128 locations, including airports, will be open 6 days a week, 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, with 7-day openings in these remaining locations being rolled out to respond to customer needs.

"We have been trialling extended opening hours at selected locations over the last few months, with considerable success," added Ken McCall. "It therefore made perfect sense to roll out this service to more locations.

"Once again, Europcar is setting the standard by delivering a service that meets the changing needs of our customers, helping them save time and enjoy quality, flexible car hire that suits their busy lifestyle."

Europcar offers the most flexible pick up and drop off locations and services in the UK, utilising an outstanding fleet including vans, family and prestige vehicles. Europcar will be the largest car hire company in the UK to have branches open on Sundays, reflecting its position at the forefront of the car hire market.

UK tourists heading to Spain can find best rental deals via award-winning comparator

UK travellers and tourists making for some sunshine on the beaches of Alicante this summer can get great value car hire there thanks to the latest prices offered by Carrentals.co.uk. The online car hire comparator, which helps people save on car hire in more than 15,000 resorts worldwide, has introduced new prices for car pickups at Alicante Airport this summer.

Picking up a rental car on arrival at the airport is the most convenient way to get a holiday started - particularly if travelling with children. With deals on show from over 50 of the industry's biggest and best suppliers - including Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and more - sourcing the perfect hire car deal is as easy and convenient as can be.

Getting out to see the various beaches and coastlines around Alicante is best done by hire car since there isn't much public transport on offer in Alicante. Renting a vehicle using the newly updated car hire Alicante Airport available on Carrentals.co.uk right now allows people to rent a car for a week for as little as £115 for a one week rental.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, said, “Because we continually search and update from all the biggest car hire providers our site is always the most up to date place to find value for money car hire Spain deals. Alicante remains a hugely popular destination so we advise advance booking before travelling to secure value deals."

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.

EDITOR: Price correct at time of writing for 1 week car hire from July 16th for rentals collected at Alicante Airport. Check for current details at www.Carrentals.co.uk

Carrentals.co.uk wants you to be 'appy! Launches new Hire Car Search App with Facebook

Carrentals.co.uk has announced the launch of a new Facebook page with its own Facebook application that allows customers to compare car hire deals in well over 15,000 locations all over the world.

The app was developed by the site's in-house developers and enables customers using the currencies – GB£, US$, AUS$ and Euros, to find prices, availability and vehicles in their specified location.

The application pre-fills the fields with customer details like country of origin, age and email address, so making easier and more convenient. But the details can be amended to create a unique search, if required.

“With Facebook being the most popular social media site, our Facebook app was a natural progression for us,” pointed out Gareth Robinson of Carrentals.co.uk. “We wanted to ensure our customers would have a pleasant experience when using it and as people use Facebook to find out where they next want to holiday, it seemed a really good idea.

“Our research and development of the app makes certain it works perfectly and the response from our customers so far has been excellent. They stay on the Facebook page too, so their online experience isn't disrupted and it means they can benefit from finding the latest deals more easily.”

Using www.facebook.com/Carrentals.co.uk?sk=app_116510695090377 customers can join the Carrentals.co.uk Facebook application and taken to the hire car comparison site only once they are ready to go through with their booking.

The car hire comparison site, Carrentals.co.uk, searches 50 suppliers in well over 15,000 locations around the world. The hire car suppliers include leading car hire providers Sixt, Auto Europe, Holiday Autos, Budget and Alamo. To find out more visit them at www.carrentals.co.uk.

Car Hire Problems – Carrentals.co.uk tells You How to Avoid Them

With summer on the doorstep and many people booking their holidays in the sun, Carrentals.co.uk, reputedly the UK's top car rental comparative site, has put together a list of the ten most common faults people run into when booking a hire car.

Said Carrentals.co.uk's MD, Gareth Robinson: “For travellers hiring a car on holiday for their added convenience, it's surprising how many fall foul of easily avoided mishaps, like documentation, credit card limits and understand insurance policies.

“We have created a list of the ten most common mistakes renters can make, which will hopefully help people understand what not to do when renting a car, and so have a safer and more enjoyable trip.”

The Top 10 car rental problems by Carrentals.co.uk

1. Cheap Rentals – Opting for the cheapest car is not always good value for money. If you struggle to fit your holidaymaker friends and family in it, there isn't much point in renting it. By booking early you can a larger range of cars to choose from, such as SUVs and people carriers.

2. Insurance Policy Mishaps – Total Damage Excess Waiver is one such insurance policy that covers you for the windscreen, excesses, roof, the underside and tyres. Many people aren't covered for the wheels or windscreen, he two things that are most likely to be damaged.

3. Record any damage – Before leaving the rental car park, check the car for damage and have a representative record the damage. If new damage is found and you haven't checked it, you could well be liable for it.

4. Don't forget the extras – If you're travelling to a cold country then opt for snow tyres or snow chains. One of the most common mistakes is not to add a sat nav or child seat into the car, which are sometimes not available on the day of pick up.

5. Limited credit card – Always check what the damage excess is from the hire company before handing over your credit card. If you haven't got the funds available if you have an accident the hire car company could refuse to rent you the car.

6. Book early to avoid disappointment – The cost of car rental can rise the longer you leave it. It's best to book ahead to take advantage of offers and to ensure the car of your choice will be available.

7. Take the insurance – If you're offered insurance when you collect the car, make sure you're already covered at the time of when your bought the policy. In some cases if you take additional cover you might find you're covered twice.

8. Documentation check – In some countries you must show the return flight ticket, and usually credit card, passport and full driving license (both parts), before a renter will allow you to take the car. In some cases, people forget these vital documentation and are refused rental.

9. Rules of the road – Not all road rules are the same as in the UK, so it's important to read up about driving in that particular country before setting off. For example, roundabouts in Turkey give way to those joining it, not the other way around.

10. Fuelling the hire car – some rental car companies prefer you to leave a full tank of fuel or for it to remain empty on its return. Make sure you understand which one as you could find yourself being overcharged. Also, make sure you know if it takes petrol or diesel as getting these two mixed up can have catastrophic affects on the engine.

www.carrentals.co.uk.

(EDITOR: Information for this article was kindly supplied by carrentals.co.uk)