Tag: excess insurance for car hire

Why car hire is so expensive when you have kids

This might sound crazy but it’s true. Car hire actually costs more when you have children. You may end up paying £500 in extras when you travel with your kids. What is the reason for this? Let’s find out together. Hiring a car shouldn’t be that expensive but unfortunately many car rental companies adapted the …

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Save money on car hire premiums and excess charges

Car hire excess policy can save you serious money when you rent a car abroad. It’s cheaper to take out this policy than buy the car hire company’s more expensive one at the car rental desk.  Most of the people feel the pressure when they arrive at the airport. They just want to drive away …

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Why to travel to Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. It’s a beautiful city to visit. There are 2 airports in the city, Adelaide and Parafield. Adelaide Airport is only 7 kms from the city and you can also get to its stunning beach in less than half an hour. It’s an …

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Grand Canyon tour by car

Grand Canyon is one of the the great wonders of the world. There are great hiking trails, visitor centers and absolutely beautiful vistas everywhere when you visit the Grand Canyon National Park. This trip takes 3-4 days so you have time to explore the natural beauty. North and South Rim You can visit both sides …

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How to plan a road trip in Ireland

If you want to explore Irealand you need to hire a hire. There are many small Irish villages and towns that you can’t really reach by public transportation that’s why you need a rental car. You’ll have more freedom and flexibility to discover these beautiful places in Ireland. Although it’s smart to plan your Irish …

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UK road trip ideas

5 great road trip ideas in the UK When you visit the 2012 London Olympic Games you’ll also spend some time in the UK. There are many beautiful places that you can visit during the summer. Here are a couple of road trip ideas: Norfolk Coast: distance 150 km, roads: A47, A149 You can start …

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Book your car for the 2012 London Olympics

You have still time  to book your rental car for the 2012 London Olympics which will start 27 July 2012. To avoid disappointment is advisable to book it in advance because you can save money on it. Statistics show that car hire bookings for pick up will increase around the start of the 2012 Olympics. …

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Road trip in California – cost cutting advice

Fred Mawer is a great travel writer and he has collected some useful cost cutting tips when you’re on a road trip in California. It’s really interesting and you can save some serious money with it. Let’s check it out: Spending your holiday in Europe can actually be costlier than in the US this summer. …

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Greece road trip vacation

Travel Channel is one of my favourite channels in the world and I was really happy when I came across this great article on Ancient Greece Road Trip vacation. It’s really fascinating and you can plan a great Greek road trip in ahead. This road trip is a living history, you’ll visit places that you …

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Driving tips in Italy

Driving in Italy is not as easy as you think but there are always trips and tricks that you can follow and you’ll have a more enjoyable road trip in this beautiful country. Italians drive fast: yes, that’s true but don’t let them intimidate you. Stick to your own speed and never drive faster than …

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