Common Car Hire Scams and how to avoid them
If you have ever hired a car, you’re sure to have encountered one of the common car hire scams or rip offs – whether you knew it or not.
How often have you only paid the headline price that appears after you search for and select your vehicle? We’re going to hazard a guess and say that you haven’t. How do we know this? Because it’s hardly ever the full cost of the rental after you have added essentials and optional extras. Below, we discuss the Top 8 rip offs to look out for, to help save you cash and make you a more savvy customer! Continue reading
Top Tips for Driving on the Right
Seeing as nearly 70% of the world drives on the right-hand side of the road, there’s a good chance you will be too when you holiday abroad. With so much to already take on board, such as different highway codes, new driving etiquette and unfamiliar scenery, we thought we’d give you some helpful pointers to make life in the other lane as safe and stress-free as possible. Continue reading
Where’s cheapest to rent a car this Easter?!
We know, we know, Christmas is only just out of the way, but how many of you are already planning a cheap Spring getaway over the Easter break?! We bet most of you are, but wondering where will be cheapest to go?
Between March 25th and April 1st, there are 2 bank holidays to make the most of (result being you’ll need to take less time off work!) making it an ideal time to get away. Continue reading
Fast, Fancy or Functional? What’s your Dream Car?
If Santa was guaranteed to bring you your dream car this Christmas, what would you pick? Would you go for something modest and practical or go all out and over the top with something flashy?
We put the question to the team here at Car Hire Centre and had some very mixed results! Do any of our selections match your dream car? Continue reading
Car Hire vs. Zipcar – which one’s for you?
You’re heading off on a weekend away, your accommodation is booked, itinerary is planned and you’ve even selected a few restaurants to visit. But what about transportation around the city? Do you book with your regular car hire provider or opt for something different?
With the rise of services such as Zipcar that enable you to hire a vehicle for as little as a few hours, it may seem that this is the cheapest way to get around, and we thought so too. Continue reading
10 Facts about driving in Thailand that you didn’t know!
Are you one of the thousands of travellers to Thailand each year? Whether you’re a back packer, there on business or an ex – pat, you will have at some point encountered the Thai roads!
With streets littered with Tuk-Tuks, Taxis, Cars and Mopeds, each with a seeming disregard for speed or safety, these roads can seem pretty daunting! (Unless of course, you know how to navigate them!) Continue reading
Know your Fuel Policies
There are so many things to think about when you hire a car; have I purchased the right insurance cover, do I need to add an additional driver, have I got a young driver surcharge to pay…or the big one that catches a lot of people out – what’s the fuel policy?!
All cars need fuel, we get that, but the money that some companies charge is ridiculous. We have identified 5 different Fuel Policies adopted by the providers of Rentalcars.com, one of our own providers.
Below, we explain what these policies mean and help you get to know your fuel policies.
Should Car Hire companies provide ISOFIX Car seats?
When booking your family trip abroad, the safety of your loved ones is of utmost importance. From booking a hotel in a safe location, to tips and tricks on how to keep your valuables safe, you probably research it all.
But what about when you rent your family car and need child seats? Sure, your car seat at home may not be one of the 52% of car seats that are fitted incorrectly, but how do you know the one at your rental pick up can be fitted to the best, and safest, standard?
Should Car Hire companies provide ISOFIX Car seats? Would it put your mind at rest? It certainly would for me!
Top Road Trip Destinations
One of the best ways to explore and see the sights of your holiday destination is to jump in the car and head there for the day. But what about visiting multiple destinations, at your own pace, at your convenience and spending as much (or little) time as you like in each spot? Does that sound like something you’d enjoy?
A road trip may be just the thing you are looking for – and most needn’t take longer than your typical resort getaway.
Car rental: A guide to driving in Italy
Big Boot Italy is the perfect setting for any type of get away; Mountains for Snowboarders, Rivieras for Sun Worshippers and Historical Architecture for Sightseers, there is something for couples, families and solo travellers alike!
If you are already one of the annual 2.5 million Brits that visit the “Bel Paese” (Beautiful Country), you may have already experienced a good chunk of what Italy has to offer. If not, hiring a car and exploring comes highly recommended!
