European Car Hire that is Worry and Hassle-Free
Take the hassle, worry and uncertainty out of your car hire in Spain, Portugal and Italy by booking our new Key’n Go service from Interent. Skip the sales desk altogether with this Premium Car Hire service. Without up-sales or add-ons, without excess and without confusion! Continue reading
The best months of the year to drive on the Pacific Coast Highway, or Highway 1 are September and October. The weather is slightly warmer than in the summer months reducing the likelihood of fog on the road. The Pacific Coast Highway 1 is most spectacular when driven in the sun and safer too.
Early morning fog tends to burn off by late morning, so all is not lost if you have to travel during the summer. This trip takes you through pretty towns, big cities, wine regions, giant redwoods and Spanish history to name a few.
Our USA road trip idea gives the bare bones of an idea. There are many excellent blog posts full of stunning photos, tips and itineraries and we recommend you take a look at those to help inform your plans. Continue reading
Seattle to Boston on Route 90 passing through the Rocky Mountains/Yellowstone National Park/Rapid City/Mount Rushmoor/Madison/Chicago/Cleveland/Niagara Falls/Appalachian Mountains/Boston
The best time of year to see and enjoy the natural beauty of the northern states is during the summer months. This coast to coast summer road trip based on Interstate 90 is over 3,000 miles long and would take 48 hours of straight driving to complete. But we don’t want you to rush it – to properly enjoy the trip try to allow at least 4 weeks. Continue reading
We are often asked “Can I hire a car in Canada and drive it to the USA?” It is possible to book one way car rentals from Canada to the USA or vice versa. Only certain locations permit cross border rentals. Below is a chart showing current permitted routes. When you search one of these routes, only the cars available for the trip will be shown. You may notice that the range of cars is reduced. Continue reading
Australia can present unique challenges for a road trip due its vastness, and the huge distances between areas of urbanisation. However, you will also find well-maintained roads and good signage. Many scenic trips can be taken without great distance required. Most of the delivery trucks tend to travel in the night time hours leaving the roads free from heavy traffic in the day. Continue reading
Roadtrips and music go hand in hand. Iconic scenery and the best driving tunes. Read our 3 tips for playing your music in a rental car.
It is hard to find detailed information about the media specifications on rental cars. The fleet is made up of cars from many manufacturers. This makes it is difficult for suppliers to guarantee specifications by category. But we do have some clues. Alamo reveals a bit more online than some other rental companies about its fleet. Cars in the following categories are equipped with MP3 and w.Aux.audio input: Continue reading
There can be many fees or charges to watch out for when researching European car hire. Mandatory fees are considered part of the car cost as they cannot be avoided. We note below whether a fee is mandatory or optional. Continue reading
The season for planning a USA road trip seems to start every spring. I receive many enquiries each day about car hire starting on one-side of America and ending on the other, or in Las Vegas! In this article I will share a few points to help you discover how to save money on your car hire. Also the best places to start – if you still have a choice… Continue reading
Hiring a Satellite Navigation unit with your rental costs around £40 per week if booked in advance, or around $15 per day if hired locally. Our rentals with Thrifty include a Sat Nav. We wanted to know if Sat Nav apps for smart phones could work just as well, and be cheaper than this for clients who want the additional confidence that a Sat Nav gives. Continue reading
Hiring a car from Disney, Florida, can open up access to the rest of the beautiful state of Florida allowing you to really get a better, more balanced view of Florida. Disney World is a wonderful place, beautifully landscaped and every need is catered for – at a cost. But, if you would like to escape for a while to visit natural Florida, or some different restaurants, or even the normally priced shops, then you will need to hire a car. Alternatively, you may have chosen to have a few days in Disney World and then want to collect a hire car to continue your holiday at one of the stunning Gulf or Atlantic beaches, visit the Keys or head to a luxury villa. Continue reading