special offers
EXCLUSIVE: Up to 10% off Romania car hire
Bloodcurdling tales have lured many a traveller to Transylvania. Visit Dracula’s castle – whether you believe it or not the ghostly narrow corridors will have you reaching for the garlic cloves.
Tired from chasing vampires? Romania's capital, Bucharest will bring you back down to earth.
Book before 31 July and collect before 31 October 2009 to get up to 10% off.
Book Romania car hire now, from just £33 per day.
Prices listed are correct for bookings and pick-ups until the end of July 2009 and are based on 'from rates' for a mini/economy car.
EXCLUSIVE: Up to 10% off Poland car hire
You may not think it, but Poland’s a land of fairytale castles and rolling hills. Really, it is. Hire a car and find out for yourself.
Visit the towns of Krakow and Warsaw for an insight into Poland's troubled past.
Don’t come back without polishing off a bowl of Bigos (cabbage and meat stew). Yum.
Book Poland car hire today, from just £29 per day.
Prices listed are correct for bookings and pick-ups until end of July 2009 and are based on 'from rates' for a mini/economy car.
EXCLUSIVE: Up to 10% off Egypt car hire
That’s right. We’ve slashed our prices and are giving you up to 10% off your car hire booking. To get this amazing discount book your car hire before 31 July, for pick-ups before 31 October 2009.
The Sphinx, the Pyramids or ancient temples – the choice is yours. Hire a car, not a camel, and see it all.
Playing Indiana Jones is tough, pamper yourself at Sharm el Sheikh – it’s a gold-plated paradise.
Egypt car hire now only £27 per day. Book now.
Prices listed are correct for bookings and pick-ups until the end of July 2009 and are based on 'from rates' for a mini/economy car.
EXCLUSIVE: Up to 5% off USA car hire
This offer is only valid for locations in Boston, California, Florida and Las Vegas.
See what Goofy and his friends are up to at Disneyworld. The kids will love it but so will you.
Looking for something more serious? How about a trip to Alcatraz for a stint in solitary confinement? Don’t worry, they’ll let you out again.
And just in time for that classic road trip to Las Vegas.
| California £16 | Boston £17 |
| Florida £17 | Las Vegas £17 |
Check out our USA destination guide for more great tips.
Prices listed are correct for bookings and pick-ups until end of July 2009 and are based on 'from rates' for a mini/economy car.
FREE upgrade and FREE additional driver offers
Fantastic free upgrade and free additional driver offers available in some of our most popular destinations. Take advantage, book by 31 July 2009 for pick-ups until 31 July 2009.
These offers are available on selected cars in selected locations including:
Free upgrade offers:
| Austria | France | Spain |
| Portugal | Tenerife | Sweden |
| Egypt | Italy | Majorca |
| Madeira |
Free upgrade may include; moving from economy to compact, non-air con to air con or from a two-door to a four-door.
Free additional driver offers:
| Worldwide | Europe | Spain |
| Barbados | Cyprus | Alicante |
| Dubai | France | Barcelona |
| New Zealand | Germany | Madrid |
| Thailand | Sweden | Malaga |
Great news - motorhomes now for hire
Fed up with booking hotel rooms? Wake up somewhere new each day with a quality motorhome.
Cook, wash, shower, sleep. Everything you could possibly want from a motorhome, including the kitchen sink.
With plenty of quality motorhomes to choose from in over 20 countries worldwide you'll be spoilt for choice, wherever you're heading off to.
Book your summer car hire now
Everyone and his wife is after car hire in the summer. Beat them to it and get exactly the car you're after. But hurry, availability is running out fast.
Our award-winning service makes car hire as easy as ABC - just land, pick up and drive.
Stuck for ideas? Head to our fantastic destination guides for some inspirational ideas.
UK pick-up and drop-off location maps
They'll show you exactly where you need to go to collect your car.
Where can you find them? Just do a search for any UK location and you'll spot the link on the results page.
Choose between map, satellite and hybrid view, print your map and you're ready to hit the road.
Not dropping off at the same place? Don't worry - you can easily switch between pick-up and drop-off maps.
EXCLUSIVE: USA Queue Jump service
Just pre-register your details, head for the self-service kiosk, check in and drive away.
Pre-register via your booking confirmation email and save up to 50% of your car hire check-in time. Only applies to bookings made since 29 January 2009.
The USA Queue Jump service is available at 700 locations across the USA. Pre-registration is available at ALL locations in the USA and Canada, so you can still save time at the check-in desk.
Learn more about our USA Queue Jump service today.
Don't forget to pre-book Max or Max GPS with your USA car hire.
Check out our fantastic new destination guides
They'll tell you everything you need to know; from driving tips to ideas of where to go and what to do. There's even an interactive map. What more could you want?
| Cyprus | Italy | Spain |
| France | Majorca | UK |
| Ireland | Portugal | USA |
| Turkey | Greece | Ibiza |
| Switzerland | Menorca | Madeira |
| Holland | Northern Ireland | United Arab Emirates |
| Croatia | Canaries |
We'll be adding more each week, so keep checking back for more destinations.
Great value car hire to get you to the big match
Don't miss the big match - book your car hire today.
Whatever the sport, whatever the country we've got low-cost car hire to get you there.
Here are a few tasters to whet your appetite.
| 08 July - Cricket - Ashes 1st test - Cardiff - £18 per day |
| 16 July - Golf - British Open - Scotland - £19 per day |
| 30 August - MotoGP - Indianapolis GP- Indianapolis - £20 per day |
Check out our sporting events page for even more great sports events
Prices listed are correct for bookings and pick-ups until end of July 2009 and are based on 'from rates' for a mini/economy car.
Make the most of those long weekends
Whether you’re off for a romantic break in Venice, a Beerfest in Munich or a shopping trip to New York, we’ve the car hire to suit your needs.
You can pick your hire car up in most major city airports so it couldn’t be easier.
3-day prices from:
For more information about travelling abroad visit our useful links page.
Prices listed are correct for bookings and pick-ups until end of July 2009 and are based on 'from rates' for a mini/economy car.
Escape to the beach with low-cost car hire
Laze on white sands in Thailand, join a safari in Kenya or go white water rafting in New Zealand; whatever you fancy, we've got the destination for you.
Low-cost car hire from as little as £15 per day.
| Australia | New Zealand | South Africa |
| Barbados | Madeira | Jamaica |
| Malaga | St Lucia | Mauritius |
| Tunisia | Morocco | Egypt |
| Malaysia | Thailand | Puerto Rico |
| Mexico | Brazil | Dubai |
| Cyprus | Kenya |
For more information about worldwide location visit our useful links page
Prices listed are correct for bookings and pick-ups until end of July 2009 and are based on 'from rates' for a mini/economy car.
Low-cost van hire
With over four different categories of vans; from small vans to larger box vans, we'll have the right van for you.
Prices start from as little as £18 per day based on 7-day rental in July 2009.
Book now and take advantage of our amazing limited offer.
Prices are 'from rates' and are based on pick-ups until the end of July 2009.
Push the boat out on luxury car hire
Hire a Bentley for that romantic dinner. Or head off for the weekend in a classy Ferrari.
Whatever the occasion, spoil yourself to a luxury car.
Check out our Prestige Cars page - we've some seriously stunning cars in some seriously hot destinations.
| Gatwick Airport | Birmingham Airport |
| Gatwick Airport North | Edinburgh Airport |
| Heathrow Airport | Manchester Airport |
Age restrictions apply and price may vary by date, location and subject to vehicle availability. Terms and conditions apply.
Travel with peace of mind
Get total peace of mind and protect yourself when driving abroad with one of our two fantastic Damage Excess Waiver products - which cover the excess payable in the event of an accident.
| Standard Damage Excess Waiver (SDEW) |
| Total Damage Excess Waiver (TDEW) |
Our basic cover is Standard Damage Excess Waiver, but to protect yourselves even further we have the comprehensive Total Damage Excess Waiver. If you opt for this, you'll be covered for any excess you pay on wheels and tyres, windows and window screen, the interior and replacement keys in the light of an accident, subject to our terms and conditions.
You'll be asked to pay for the excess at the time of the booking but you simply reclaim this if no damages occur.
You will also have the chance to pre-book and pre-pay for any extras you might need.*
| GPS (USA only) |
| Max (USA only) |
| Max GPS (USA only) |
If you're travelling to the US you must fill out the ESTA form 72 hours before you go.
If you're off to the slopes remember that by pre-booking your ski racks, snow chains and snow tyres you'll beat the queues and hit the slopes before the crowds.
* Subject to availability at time of pick-up.
Make life easier with our Travel Extras
Make your trip easier, safer and just a whole lot nicer with our fantastic range of Travel Extras .
We’ve pulled together some practical and fun extras to help get your trip off to a good start.
Guarantee yourself a parking space at the airport. Book with us and save yourself a few pennies. Or book yourself a transfer with Holiday Taxis.
Airports you're idea of hell? Book yourself into the airport lounge and enjoy some peace and quiet and the free oranges.
If you're wondering what tours and excursions there are or simply need to book travel insurance, we're here to lend a helping hand.
You can also take advantage of our exclusive 5% off online voucher at jessops.com.
Check out our fantastic Travel Extras page now.
Go green with our range of hybrid cars
Go green this holiday and book one of our hybrid cars for all your car hire needs. With a range of hybrid cars in selected countries you'll save money on fuel, parking and even congestion charges.
Our range of hybrid cars are now available in selected locations in the following countries:
| France | UK | Sweden | Ireland |
For more information on hybrid cars or how to book a hybrid car today, visit our dedicated hybrid car section.
Prices start from only £36 per day based on a 7-day rental until end of July 2009.
Important information: Standard terms and conditions apply. Prices shown are 'from' and per day based on a 7-day rental period unless indicated. Lowest prices may vary according to pick-up location, date and vehicle type and availability. Prices applicable to UK residents only. As part of our continuing drive to improve customer services, please note that bookings for Spain and Portugal are made with Holiday Autos European Services GmbH, the leading car hire specialist for these destinations. Prices are correct as of 01 July 2009 but may be subject to change at short notice.
Exclusive: Up to 10% off Romania car hire terms and conditions
Important information: Up to 10% off Romania car hire applies to bookings made before 31 July 2009 for pick ups before 31 October 2009. The prices shown are 'from' and per day rates based on a 7-day rental period in July 2009. Lowest prices may vary according to pick-up location, date and vehicle availability. The holiday autos standard terms and conditions apply. Prices applicable to UK residents only and are correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change without notice.
Exclusive: Up to 10% off Egypt car hire terms and conditions
Important information: Up to 10% off Egypt car hire applies to bookings made before 31 July 2009 for pick ups before 31 October 2009. The prices shown are 'from' and per day rates based on a 7-day rental period in July 2009. Lowest prices may vary according to pick-up location, date and vehicle availability. The holiday autos standard terms and conditions apply. Prices applicable to UK residents only and are correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change without notice.
Exclusive: Up to 10% off Poland car hire terms and conditions
Important information: Up to 10% off Poland car hire applies to bookings made before 31 July 2009 for pick ups before 31 October 2009. The prices shown are 'from' and per day rates based on a 7-day rental period in July 2009. Lowest prices may vary according to pick-up location, date and vehicle availability. The holiday autos standard terms and conditions apply. Prices applicable to UK residents only and are correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change without notice.
Exclusive: Up to 5% off USA car hire terms and conditions
Important information: Up to 5% off USA car hire applies to bookings made before 14 August 2009 for pick ups before 31 August 2009. This offer only applies for locations in Boston, California, Florida and Las Vegas. The prices shown are 'from' and per day rates based on a 7-day rental period in July 2009. Lowest prices may vary according to pick-up location, date and vehicle availability. The holiday autos standard terms and conditions apply. Prices applicable to UK residents only and are correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change without notice.
Exclusive: USA Queue Jump service terms and conditions
This service is only available at selected USA locations where self-service kiosks are available. Check locations where this is not available. Pre-registration is available for all locations in USA and Canada. Refer to our FAQs section for further information. If you make major changes to your booking, you will need to pre-register again for the USA Queue Jump service. Take a copy of your booking voucher - you’ll need the supplier reference number to use the self-service kiosk. The service is only available to bookings made since 29 January 2009. You will not be able to register for the USA Queue Jump service if you made your booking before this time.
