carrentals.co.uk targets Holiday Autos Mantle

Car hire market set for a shake up as carrentals.co.uk gets ready to take on Holiday Autos in the driving game

A new player in the car rental market is setting its sights on becoming the first car hire broker to challenge the Holiday Autos mantle.

Launched in March 2003, carrentals.co.uk is already receiving up to 12,000 visitors to the site each day, resulting in over 200,000 visitors in October -- up from zero in March -- with numbers continuing to grow.

Focused on online bookings, carrentals.co.uk offers a 5 discount off its by-phone price, plus a free cancellation policy worth 5, providing customers with a one-stop, low price car hire portal.

carrentals.co.uk is also unique in featuring over 3,000 links to useful information and destination sites, including property rental sites and general tourism websites. This is growing by up to 30 sites each day.

In addition, if for any reason a car isnt found on the site, a range of other car hire providers is suggested to assist the customers search.

Gareth Robinson, director of carrentals.co.uk, said: The success of the website has been incredible, and shows that customers want a straightforward, one-stop car hire booking service. carrentals.co.uk, however, goes one step further, providing one of the most comprehensive ranges of website links and information to assist customers in their holiday planning.

carrentals.co.uk operates with agreements through service partners including Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty and Europcar, providing customers a choice of over 4,000 rental locations worldwide.

Easy to search, the website shows prices on the range of cars available in each destination -- from Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Full Size, Performance, Luxury and Minivan. In addition, details on package information, car model and different currency rates are featured.

Robinson added: Many travellers are still a little unsure about car hire, whether its the worry of unknown surcharges or concerns at driving overseas. carrentals.co.uk is all about easy booking of the best car rental deals at any moment in time, and the focus throughout is on providing customers with the information they need to make an informed, no hassle booking."

Supporting carrentals.co.uk commitment to simplify the car rental booking process the site also features a Jargon Buster, explaining car rental terminology such as excess, airport surcharge and one-way rental.

There is also advice on issues such as driving in a foreign country, safety and road laws, while a Special Offer e-mail alert provides travellers with regular updates on the latest deals.

Online car hire prices with carrentals.co.uk currently start from 78.20 for seven days rental of a 'mini category car, with air-conditioning, from Malaga Airport.

For full price details and more information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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