Car Rental at Christmas – Hints and Tips on Best Deals

USA (SANEPR.com) December 31, 2008 -- During the busy festive period many car hire companies can raise their prices on the back of increased demand, so comparison website Carrentals.co.uk is helping customers secure the best deals with its top tips to Christmas car hire.

Gareth Robinson, managing director of Carrentals.co.uk, which compares prices from up to 50 different rental companies, comments, “The traditional Christmas time spike in demand for car hire does lead to increased prices and less availability, so we are urging customers to compare and book early to secure themselves the best possible deal.”

Demand in popular annual destinations like London, Spain and Florida typically exceeds supply, meaning prices can jump above other times of the year.

To help customers, Carrentals.co.uk is offering its Christmas car hire tips –

• 1) Book early – It can sound like stating the obvious, but early comparison and booking does get you a much better deal. Leaving it late risks disappointment, so be organised, check ahead and book as early as you can – this way you will get a better selection of vehicles and also the best deals.
• 2) Compare the market – Comparing prices makes sense in the current financial climate so apply this to your car hire. Investigate both well-known brands and smaller local companies, and always be sure to compare like for like.
• 3) Be flexible – Try to be a little adaptable in the choices you make, as you can also save money this way. Collecting a car from a different pick up location or varying your drop off dates can get you a better deal, as can opting for an alternative car. So keep your options open as being flexible means you can get the best prices.
• 4) Pre-book extras – Additional accessories like snow chains and child seats are also at a premium at busy times of year, and with car rental companies generally only carrying a limited supply these items, it is important to book them early. That way you negate the risk of missing out or having to pay a premium.
• 5) Check your insurance – Always check your insurance out on your hire car, but also consider that if you are likely to book a number of hire cars over a period of time, looking at companies like insurance4carhire for advice. They can help with things like excess charges if you should be involved in an accident.

Carrentals.co.uk reviews and 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.

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 Budget, Thrifty, Sixt, Holiday Autos, Opodo, EBookers, Carrentals.co.uk and EasyCar, 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 6,000 links to useful tourist information sites, plus over 2,700 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 carrentals.co.uk

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