Booking holiday car hire can save a lot on taxis to and from the airport, especially if you have some distance to travel once you get off the plane, and
having the use of a car during your holiday can be invaluable for getting around. If you're definitely going to need or benefit from car hire ensure
you book it the right way.
Key Points:
Define Your Requirements Beforehand. There's often a variety of costly add-ons on offer during booking, such as air con, sat navs and
extra drivers. Before you book, decide what you need as opposed to what you want and ditch the rest. If your Sat Nav has European Maps and you are
travelling to Europe take yours - dont rent one.
Comparing Quotes Quickly. Take the legwork out of your search by using the right comparison sites to get the most quotes in the least
amount of time. Our top picks are Kayak*, CarRentals* and TravelSupermarket*.
Check For Additional Discounts. See if you can reduce the price further via a flydrive package deal, cashback option, via a specialist
travel broker or by using online vouchers.
Get The Cheapest Excess Insurance. When you pick up the vehicle hire firms will always try to flog you "excess insurance", but it's possible
to do it for less than half of the cost via comparison site Money Maxim*. Always check over the vehicle before you drive away, make sure the rep walks
around the car with you and you note any scrapes, scratches or bumps on the handover sheets.
Dont forget, the earlier you book your car hire, the more you'll usually save. Happy safe driving!
