Common mistakes made in a first time car rental
There are a lot of pitfalls when renting a car for the first time that could cost you time and money! These common car rental mistakes will explain what errors… Read more
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How old do I need to be to hire a car?
With many having been in the situation before where ‘driver surcharges’ are only made apparent when arriving at the rental desk (myself included), questions… Read more
Is car hire COVID safe?
Is car hire COVID safe? In short, yes, but that wouldn’t make a very interesting article would it? With social distancing set to stay for at least the short… Read more
On airport or off - which car rental collection is best?
When searching for car rental there are always so many options and so many choices to make; car rental categories, fuel policies, security deposits and… Read more
What if I'm offered additional insurances at the counter?
In short, if you don’t want or understand what you’re being offered, just say no. Often, when you arrive at the car hire desk to collect your rental, providers… Read more
How we look after you: Monitoring car rental providers
One of the biggest benefits of booking your car hire through a broker instead of going direct is that a broker can maintain and negotiate deals with multiple… Read more
The hard sell: Why it happens and how to say no
What is the hard sell? If you’ve ever hired a car and at the pickup desk had a rep forcibly tell you that you need their extra, super expensive insurance, then… Read more
Car Hire Winterisation: Common questions answered
*Updated for 2025* What is Winterisation in car hire? Winterisation simply means the process of making your hire car safe for driving in wintry conditions.… Read more
Why hire a car in the first place? The pros and cons.
We believe car hire is always a great idea. If you need to simplify your holiday or if you just crave the freedom of the open road while you’re away, a hire… Read more
What does CDW mean for me?
Quick Links What is CDW? | What is a car hire excess? | I’ve paid a deposit? | I’ve got full insurance? The most common myth in the car hire industry is the… Read more
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