When you are looking for a car hire in Spain it can often be tricky when you are looking at the terms of the rental to establish what the terms and conditions are. One of the most popular question that is asked about is about the fuel policies in Spain.

Many rental companies in Spain often have varying fuel policies when it comes to getting a car hire in Spain. Some offer a full to full fuel policy, some offer a quarter full to quarter full policy however the large majority of the rental companies in Spain offer a full to empty fuel policy. Continue reading →

The consumer association Which? Has said that car rental companies are often not declaring all charges clearly often leaving people with a bad taste for car rental companies and often being left stumped with “sneaky charges”.

Researchers from Which? Examined the websites of 10 companies which were offering a weeks car hire in Spain. The research found that some of the websites do not declare all of the additional costs like insurance or GPS until after the vehicle has been confirmed and your money has already been taken. Continue reading →

The cost of car hire often fluctuates, it can be at an extremely high price one week and the next be down to as much as a couple of pounds a day. This often frustrates people, but why does it happen why do car hire prices change? It can be anything, the change in seasons, holidays, popular times or just that certain date. People are often confused why car hire prices can change so rapidly so we have tried to break it down and explain why this occurs. Continue reading →

When you travel abroad there is different age restrictions for different places, but people often think because Ireland is so close it shouldn’t be an issue and the rules should be the same. That’s incorrect the rules are very different to those within England so always make sure to check. Its especially different when it comes to young driver car hire Ireland. Continue reading →

Even when driving a hired car YOU are responsible for having it equipped and controlled correctly in order to meet the guidelines of the location you are within. One of the common fines that you may be surprised to find out about is for not having snow tires. Winter tires when driving abroad can be required by law, in some European countries this is the case and often people don’t realise it as they overlook this law due to the fact it’s only a minority of countries that require winter tires so it’s not seen as an issue, despite the minority it’s still for your safety as the reason for snow tires being mandatory is that the winter can be harsher within these countries. Continue reading →

Do I really need zero excess? People often aren’t sure whether they should go for zero excess or not. I’m not going to give you an answer whether you should or not all I am going to try do is educate your decision, with making sure you know all your possible options and the positives and negatives of taking zero excess.

If you decide against taking zero excess and god forbid get into an accident and cause damage to the hire car the excess can typically be between £500 and £2000 which may seem quite extreme Continue reading →

Additional extras when it comes to car hire are often confusing and it can become hard to deter between what you need and what is a must in terms of extras. Often some additional extras can be pricy but needed like GPS or a child seat. You may be surprised to find that a child seat cost an additional price of anything between £5 – £15 per day depending on the supplier. If you do require a child seat then we have a wide range of suppliers and will be able to find you the best deal suited to your needs. The question is do I need a child seat?

Many people also don’t realise the extent to which you need a child seat, for instance if your child is under the height of 135cm or under 12 years old they must be placed in a forward facing child seat by law. Children that are under the age of 3 also legally require a baby seat that is facing the rear; these guidelines are of course set to ensure the safety of your children. If a child seat is found not to be present if you are pulled over by the police and your children don’t meet these specific guidelines then you can be fined a fixed penalty £30 as of 18th September 2006. Continue reading →

This is another common question asked through the website and phones; can I hire a car if I have points on my license? We do have an FAQ on this subject however I thought I would expand as it’s a very commonly asked question. The indirect immediate answer to this question is yes you can hire with points on your license however it depends on a lot of things. Continue reading →

We have recently had an influx in customers that have been previously been stung by other companies and their hidden policies. Some cheap car rental options really are too good to be true.
We work with hundreds of suppliers and are provided with extremely cheap rates from time to time. These rates always come with pages of terms with stipulations such as hire lengths, time of year and minimum notice periods.
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One of the most popular questions we get asked is, How Specific Can I Be When Choosing My Hire Car?

When booking a hire car people often want a specific make, model, colour, fuel type, transmission and engine size. These often can’t be booked specifically but below are the cans and cants when it comes to hiring a car with specific requests.

Most suppliers use SIPP codes when listing their fleet, which are the industry standard for determining the kind of car that is being rented. They comprise of 4 letters that designate size, type, transmission and a/c, respectively.

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