Curt Klein

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Car rental tips in the USA

When you travel to the United States you really need to rent a car. It’s really hard to travel otherwise, it’s easier and less time consuming to drive your rental car than to use public transport. You ca rent them daily, weekly or monthly – it’s up to you whichever you want to choose. It’s …

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Hertz finally buys Dollar Thrifty

Hertz completes purchase of Dollar Thrifty After two years Hertz ready to take over Dollar / Thrifty car rental. They’ve stared the “bidding war” in April 2010 with the offer of $1.2 billion Avis also made an offer to buy DT. In Sept 2011 Avis stepped back from the deal which left only Hertz as a potencial buyer. Hertz …

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Beach break destinations in autumn – top 5

It’s the end of August but don’t consider this the end of the beach season. There are different beach destinations in the world that you can visit at this time of the year. Lets check them out together: Ibiza: the party island slows a bit down in September but it’s still warm enough to enjoy a great …

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Transfagarasan road trip in Romania – autumn road trips

It’s still August but if you want to try a great “pre-autumn” road trip then head to Romania. This road trip is probably the most spectacular in whole Europe. Stunning views, beautiful lakes and loads of hairpin turns. If this is for you then you should really follow the Transfagarasan mountain road which is 90km …

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Are car hire sites being upfront about different car rental charges?

This is a big question. Everybody is fed up with hidden charges when it comes to car rental although many car rental companies are still doing this. Many holidaymakers are on really thight budget when they travel, everything is expensive, they have to pay for the flight, for accommodation, travel insurance etc, it costs a …

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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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Research shows Confusion Over Hire Car Excess Costs Consumers

A recent survey by iCarhireinsurance.com (Halo Car hire insurance) says car hire excess and car hire excess insurance are the most confusing about car rental. The true extent of consumer confusion surrounding excess waivers sold by car rental companies has been revealed in new research. The survey, carried out by YouGov on behalf of iCarhireinsurance.com, found that only …

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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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Holiday Car Hire Guide: 10 tips to avoid being ripped off

Ford Galaxy family car

I can always hear or read about car rental customers being ripped off with forced full – empty fuel policy unwanted insurance added to the rental agreement or unwanted upgrade. Miles Brignall from The Guardian wrote a Holiday Car Hire Guide which can help you understand car hire and save holiday makers a lot of money and …

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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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