Booking and hiring a car on holidays in 2024/2025

Renting a car is an excellent method to move around your selected location.

If you’re staying on a holiday park site, you might not need a car. However, if you’re planning a vacation in a more remote location, a villa, or a cottage, a car may be a useful addition to your vacation plans.

You can go on days out, drive from the airport to your destination, enjoy the countryside, and get off the beaten path a lot more if you have a car than if you rely on organised excursions or public transportation.

When you book your vehicle rental ahead of time, it will be waiting for you when you arrive at the airport.

 

Why not book a car for your holiday?

Questions you should ask when looking at hiring a car:

  • What is the name of the car hire firm I need to look out for at the airport? Many companies search through all the car hire offers and find you the best deal.
  • What insurance do I get?
  • Is the weather suitable for a convertible? remember though the snazzier the car the more it’ll cost to hire and more fuel it’ll use. Most car hire companies offer you a choice from:
  • Mini/Economy, Compact, Midsize, Standard, People Carrier/Estate, Full Size, Premium, Luxury, Sports Car, 4 Wheel Drive, Convertible
  • Will I get breakdown assistance? This makes life easier if you break down or have problems with your car.
  • What fuel does it take? Do I have to fill the tank before I return it?
  • Does the car have a spare tyre?
  • What happens if I have an accident?
  • How much deposit will I have to leave?
  • Does the driver need to hold a full, clean licence and credit card?
  • Is the vehicle large enough to fit everyone and their luggage?
  • Do I need a baby seat, child seat or booster?
  • Do I need a roof-rack or ski rack?
  • Do I want an automatic or a manual?
  • Is there a mileage excess
  • Does the car hire firm know the number and time of my flight number?
  • Will the office be open at the time we arrive? What if it’s not?
  • What is the procedure for returning the car? Is a damage inspection done with you present?

Car hire companies

Auto Europe – lowest price GUARANTEED!

  • Snow Safe Driving Guide.
  • Refundable Excess available
  • Auto Europe has been hiring cars for over 50 years. You’ll get great quality customer service and very competitive rates.
  • Regular special offers -Outstanding around the clock Customer Service.

Sixt

  • Unbeatable prices and impeccable quality of service
  • A highly modern fleet and “state-of-the-art” models from the major manufacturers
  • Regular special offers (e.g. a Mercedes for the price of a Golf)
  • The most innovative solutions on the market (e.g. mobile car rental service)

Skycars

Skycars.com is a leading UK based car rental company providing excellent all inclusive rates for the major providers such as Budget, Europcar and Alamo. skycars.com most popular markets include USA, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK. Booking with skycars.com can represent savings of 30-40% compared to multi national car rental companies. What’s more with the majority of rentals there is no insurance excess charges on damage to the rental vehicle.

Your Car Hire

At Your Car Hire PLC, they have the very best and well-known car hire companies around the world such as Budget, Sixt, Alamo, Hertz and Europcar – ensuring our service is reliable as well as unbeatable. Whether it’s a Seicento in Spain, a jeep in Gibraltar or a minivan in Miami they offer great price and service.