Car Hire

Car hire can be very expensive, in fact in a lot of case it can actually be more expensive than the holiday itself, get the best deals here. Sites like www.holidayautos.co.uk also have lower prices by offering vehicles from a variety of car rental firms. Book in advance to ensure a guaranteed best price on the model you want, with no hidden extras. Its cheaper to pick up on a Monday or Tuesday, and make sure you top up the tank before returning it: hire companies tend to charge a mark-up to do it for you. www.holidaytaxis.com The site allows you to pre-book your own private transfer from the airport to the hotel. Book a hire car online rather than pitching up at the rental stand in the airport and you could save up to £40 a day. Compare rates in the UK, Europe and worldwide at www.carrentals.co.uk. Try www.carjet.co.uk for the Mediterranean; you get 10% off if you book online. And try clicking web offers at www.holidayautos.co.uk. Log on to www.petrolprices.com to find the cheapest petrol within any UK postcode.