hybrid cars - car hire
holiday autos is delighted to announce the launch of its range of hybrid cars in selected locations in UK, Menorca, France, Sweden and Ireland.
Working with our partners, our hybrid cars are powered using either bio-ethanol fuel technology or a mix of electric and fuel technology, but all our cars can also take normal fuel.
To help you identify our range of hybrid cars, we have highlighted these cars using a unique ‘eco’ logo and green border – see example to the right:
What is a hybrid car?
Hybrid cars are vehicles which combine the use of two power sources to power the car. There are a number of different hybrid car types available including electric cars, bio ethanol cars, diesel cars, bio diesel cars, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cars, and alternate fuel cars such as hydrogen cars, but the most common hybrids cars available on the market today use a combination of both petrol combustion engines and electric motors.
What are the benefits of a hybrid car?
By driving a car which combines a petrol combustion engine with other fuel sources, this will produce less CO2 and pollution. This is clearly better for the environment in the long run but in addition to this there are some financial benefits as often hybrid cars are exempt from the London congestion charge and qualify for cheaper car tax.
What fuel does the hybrid car use?
Our hybrid car range comprises of cars which use bio-ethanol fuel technology and also cars which combine an electric motor and normal fuel. Bioethanol fuel is a combination of petrol and a biofuel made from starch plants like corn & wheat plus sugar plants like beet and cane.
Most of the hybrid cars we offer can take a combination of petrol and bio-ethanol fuel. There is no set percentage of each, so you can fill any amount of each. The Toyota Prius is driven by a combination of petrol and battery power, so this should be refuelled with petrol in the normal way.
See below a full list of bio-ethanol fuelling stations:
What hybrid cars will I be able to book?
Initially, we will be offering the following hybrid car models at selected locations at the destinations listed below:
hybrid car rental in the UK
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius boasts a Hybrid Synergy Drive system which means the car runs on petrol engine and electric motor power. It has won numerous awards including Car of the Year 2005 and is an excellent choice if you require ample storage space.
hybrid car rental in Ireland
Saab 9-5
The Saab 9-5 BioPower™ is also a flex-fuel vehicle capable of running on either a mixture of bio-ethanol and petrol or on pure petrol, without any adjustment required by the driver. If you're looking for an intermediate size hybrid car, this is fantastic choice.
hybrid car rental in Sweden
Volvo S40
The Volvo S40 uses flexi fuel technology which runs on a combination of bio-ethanol and petrol. The S40 is a full size car and boasts a high specification for the ultimate car hire experience.
Volvo V50
The Volvo V50 combines the benefit of the flexi fuel technology with the space, comfort and practicality of an estate car, perfect for larger families or if you need extra luggage space.
hybrid car rental in France
Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is a 'Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)' and runs on bio-ethanol and petrol in any mix in the same fuel tank and provides you with the comfort of knowing you can fill up at any petrol station.
Ford Focus C-Max
The Ford Focus C-Max includes all the key attributes as the Ford Focus including total comfort and a quality driving experience. This is a great choice if you are looking for a bigger model because you need flexibility and space.
hybrid car rental in Menorca
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius boasts a Hybrid Synergy Drive system which means the car runs on petrol engine and electric motor power. It has won numerous awards including Car of the Year 2005 and is an excellent choice if you require ample storage space.
We are committed to growing the number and range of hybrid cars we offer in current and new locations and will keep you informed over the coming months, so watch this space.
How do I book a hybrid car?
Nothing could be easier! Simply search online for a hybrid car at your chosen destination, pick-up location, date and time. If a hybrid car is available it will appear in the car results page (with the ‘eco’ logo and green border to highlight it) – see example to the right:
You can then select the hybrid car and book it online!
In order to ensure we can confirm availability of your selected hybrid car, we will need two workings days before we can confirm your booking. You will be sent a reservation request email from us and once we have liaised with our suppliers, we will email confirmation of your booking.
Prices for hybrid cars start from only £24 per day.
More information about Hybrid cars
If you are interested in finding out more information on Hybrid cars, bio-ethanol fuels and the benefits to the environment, check out the following websites: