Car Rentals
The Sensation of True Helper
It is very satisfied if we can help someone else. When we see their smile because of our help, it is very best sensation ever. When we see their happiness because we help them, I think there is no beautiful thing which can describe its sensation. You have to know that to be helper is not easy, but the sensation can make us happy. The sensation to be helper is really amazing since it is related ... More »
Confessions of a Car Rental Marketer
I get paid to sell self-drive holidays to Australians, to encourage them to take to the open roads and explore new territory behind the wheel of a rental car. I have a confession to make. I can’t actually drive. Now I haven’t deliberately kept this from my employer, it wasn’t mentioned in my interview nor was it in my job description alongside having excellent communication skills, th... More »
Driveaway Holidays Named Australia’s Best Car Rental Wholesaler 2008
It has been a huge month for us all here at DriveAway Holidays. We kicked July off in style at the annual AFTA National Travel Industry Awards. Always a good night, this year was even more exciting than last as we were hoping to walk off (or drive away with) an award for the third year in a row which is exactly what we did! It was a tense wait, with DriveAway being nominated in one of the last... More »
Aussie Pensioner Wins Ageism Case Against Irish Car Rental Company
An Australian man has just won a settlement in a landmark age discrimination case against an Irish car rental company after being charged an extra fee for being over the age of 70.Anthony White tried to hire a car in Ireland 2 years ago when he was in his early seventies and was charged a EUR25 fee. He was also told he would not be able to rent a car on his next visit as he would be over 75.Wh... More »
Hybrid Car Rental from DriveAway Holidays
As people become more aware of environmental issues and conscious of their actions, demand for hybrid cars, to buy and rent, has risen.A hybrid car is a car which can run on two or more fuel sources - most commonly an engine and an electric motor powered by batteries. The motor and batteries help the engine work more efficiently which means you spend less on fuel and emit fewer emissions.The T... More »
Car Rental & the Environment
With the environment such a hot topic around the world and especially in the transport industry, there are companies that are embracing new environmentally friendly technology. Hybrid Cars and ever increasingly fuel efficient diesel cars are becoming more available to mainstream motorists. I used to work for a corporate travel company and many of the major corporations were requesting the incl... More »
Car Rental Faqs – Part 2
Q. What does “car type” or similar mean?A. Car rental companies can never guarantee a specific model or car. When renting a car, companies will give you an idea of what you can expect – you may get the car type that was advertised or you may get one similar in size or model. Q. How old are rental cars?A. Depends on the car rental company. Larger suppliers like Hertz and Avis carry cars... More »
Sex, Lies and Car Rental
I came across this guide to car rental today and felt I should set the record straight on some of the issues raised as it was misleading (just like my title, no sex here I'm afraid). RUMOUR: You probably won't get the car you booked. TRUTH: Rental companies do not guarantee specific models - we cannot guarantee you will get a Hyundai Getz 1.5L for example, but if you pay for an economy car, ma... More »
Benefits of long term car rental
Long term car rentals mean bigger savings. For rentals of 30 days to 11 months, Car Rental Singapore By The Month offers tremendous value. The longer you rent, the more you save!No matter where you are traveling to or for however long, Car Rental Singapore can provide you with a great selection of rental cars to make driving a memorable part of your trip! Many drivers choose a long term rental... More »
