Cheap Airport Car Hire Deals Available Worldwide

When you hire a car here at airportcarhire.ie you will find that car types are split into different categories. You can select a category say for example “budget” and book a Fiat Panda however you are only guaranteeing category so you may actually end up with a similar vehicle such as a Peugeot 107 depending on what’s available.

The reason behind this is so that customers are always guaranteed to get the type of car they were looking for i.e. if you booked a people carrier you don’t end up with a Micra

Many car hire companies over complicate things with how they split rental cars into categories. They use confusing non descriptive terms such as group A7 or group 12B.

Here at Airport car hire we split our hire cars into the following easy to understand categories:

• Budget
• Economy
• Compact
• Intermediate
• Full
• Estate
• People Carrier
• Premium
• Automatic Vehicle
• Air conditioned Vehicle

This way everything is clear cut. We aim to cut out the confusing jargon which has been prevalent in the car hire industry over the years. Search for an airport car hire to suit your needs using our booking engine today.

I have yet to find someone who likes queuing at ticket desks in Airports (shock, horror) so I’m a big fan of the self service kiosks. When you are on for instance an Aer Lingus flight you just simply type in your confirmation number, print your boarding card and head off for the departure gates.

So I was wondering when Ryanair would get around to using this system. Well it seems the day is near for many airports but sadly not Dublin Airport. Ryanair feel they are being charged unfair fees by the Dublin Airport Authority. They have permission to install the kiosks in Dublin Airport but are not willing to pay a floor space rental charge as they feel they are paying enough rent already.

Ryanair say they are being charged a third time for the same floor space for which they already pay a 25 thousand euro rental desk charge and the E15 departing passenger fee.

Ryanair will go ahead with its plans for self service kiosks at Stansted Airport as well as many more airports throughout Europe where they are not being charged any extra fees.

Of course we can guarantee you that you will pay no extra fee for your Airport car hire

Airport liquid restrictions are set to continue for the foreseeable future. It’s over 7 years now since the events of Sept 11th 2001 and 3 years since the London underground suicide bomb attacks. The liquid restrictions were brought in at airports all over the world in 2006.

It is expected to take at least five years to develop a machine capable of examining liquids without causing long delays.

Last month eight suspects were released without charge in London. They were accused of orchestrating a plot to destroy several UK planes with home made bombs masked as soft drinks.

A spokesman for the UK’s Transport dept ruled out any change in liquid restrictions for the time being.

Here at airportcarhire.ie we strive to offer a complete car hire solution. We promise that there are no hidden costs or extras associated with your rental. What you see is what you get!

Car hire gives you lots of option when taking a trip but it can lead to some headaches if you don’t book with a reputable company. Some hidden conditions and costs can often lead to problems.

1) When making an online car hire booking, make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully. Things can sometimes go wrong on holiday. For instance

What happens if you don’t show up on the day your rental starts?
Will the car be held for you?
Will you incur a financial penalty?

2) Lots of companies will charge for additional extras that you may not be fully aware of.

How many additional drivers do you require? Baby seat?  Have you checked for possible age limits?

3) Is there an extra charge for crossing the border of a country?  Can you drop off you car hire in a different country if you wish? Is there an extra charge?

4) Be sure to let the car hire company know your flight number in advance. Airport car hire staff will be aware of any flight delays.

5) The majority of car hire companies are upfront about all costs associated with your rental. Yield management is something which must be considered. This means that a quote you got yesterday may not be available today. The amount of available cars can change rapidly especially in peak season.

6) With the current high price of fuel it is worth carefully considering any prepaid fuel offers. You should have a good idea of the fuel costs in whatever area you are visiting and make a decision based on this.

7) Finally you must inspect your hire car carefully before driving away. If you notice any damage then bring it to the car hire attendants notice. Chances are they are already aware of it but its pays to be careful.

Ryanair chief executive Howard Millar has predicted tough times ahead for many airlines due to the current economic climate. Millar believes that UK airlines British Airways and Easyjet, Air France, the Dutch airline – KLM, Lufthansa and of course Ryanair will be the ones to survive.

Millar went on to say that he expects many airlines to be absorbed by bigger competitors with the recent news that Lufthansa intend to purchase Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines and the recent decision by British Airways to merge with Iberia. Alitalia are also believed to be currently seeking investment.

These recent events may prove to be bad news for consumers who will have fewer flights to choose from as well as less competition for cheap deals. There may also be considerable job losses as the current economic recession tightens its grip.