Christmas Car Hire – Tips to get the Best Deals
Released
on: December 18, 2008, 8:45 am
Press Release Author: Carrentals.co.uk
Industry:
Travel
Press
Release Summary: Car hire comparison site Carrentals.co.uk offers
Christmas travellers its tips to get the best deals over the busy
festive period
Press Release Body: With some
car hire companies accused of increasing their prices over
the busy festive period, comparison site Carrentals.co.uk is offering
its top tips to help Christmas travellers get the best deals.
Gareth
Robinson, managing director of Carrentals.co.uk
which compares prices from up to 50 different rental companies,
says: “The festive season is one of the busiest times
for car rental companies, but in the current climate customers
need to know they are getting the best possible price. It’s
all too easy to feel rushed into booking the first car you find
because of concerns over availability. There are still cars available,
but it is worth taking the time to shop around early to compare
and secure the right deal.”
Traditionally
demand in key locations such as London, Spain and Florida often
out-strips supply, meaning prices can be significantly higher
than at other times of the year.
To
help, Carrentals.co.uk is offering its Christmas Car Hire Tips
–
•
1) Book early – It may be easier said than done, but booking
in advance will give you access to better prices. The later you
leave it the less choice you will have, so get organised and book
as early as possible – this way you will not only get a
better selection of vehicles, but also the best deals.
• 2) Compare the market – In the credit crunch comparing
prices is becoming best practice, so extend this to your car hire.
Make sure to compare both the well-known brands and smaller specialist
companies, and always check you are comparing like for like.
• 3) Be flexible – Try to be flexible in your car
hire requirements and you could save money. Picking up a car from
a slightly different location or varying your collection and drop
off dates may give you a better deal, or try opting for a different
type of car – keeping your options open and being more flexible
means you can take advantage of the best prices.
•
4) Pre-book extras – If you need extras such as snow chains
or child seats, make sure you book them in advance. Car
Rental companies generally have a limited supply of items
such as this, so make sure you book them at the start rather than
leaving them to
when you pick up the car and either missing out or having to pay
a premium.
• 5) Check your insurance – always check your insurance
policy on your car hire, but if you think you’ll rent a
few cars over the year look at options from companies such as
insurance4carhire. This will cover the excess charges, to ensure
you’re not left out of pocket should you be involved in
an accident.
Carrentals.co.uk
compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including
Holiday Autos, Budget, EasyCar and Thrifty, in over 9,000 locations
around the World, and also offers airport parking/hotels and insurance
from insurance4carhire.com.
To
compare the best Christmas car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
/ends.
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