Iceland's Volcano Goes On Giving Car Hirers Big Problems

Released on: April 20, 2010, 9:34 pm
Author: Carrentals.co.uk
Industry: Travel

Website Carrentals.co.uk tells tourists and holidaymakers to enquire about policies and pick up delays

20 April 2010 – With tourists and travellers having continuing problems with the Icelandic volcanic ash delaying and cancelling flights, award-winning car hire price comparator Carrentals.co.uk is advising tourists to enquire about cancellations and pick up delays.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, said: “With no firm news forthcoming about when the ash problems will cease people are still having lots of problems with getting to destinations and picking up rental cars.”

“We have heard of many people getting stuck and being unable to pick up rental cars to get to holiday resorts, so we counsel contacting hire companies to find out about cancellations and delayed pick up policies.”

Iceland’s volcano situation does not look like letting up just yet so tourists and holidaymakers continue to experience problems when travelling.

Dinesh Kanji, Business Development Manager of Auto Europe UK, said: “We have received many calls about the situation in Iceland and as such we are helping people with free cancellations on reservations which have been affected by the volcanic ash. We’re also offering reduced rates on extended hires for people stuck abroad and they should call free on 0800 358 1229 to find out more.”

Carrentals.co.uk compares cheap 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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