(ContentDesk) February 15, 2006 -- UDrive Ireland, a car rental enterprise, this week announced its launch in Ireland, marking one of the latest entrants to the online car hire sector in the Irish travel market. The emergence of online car rental in recent years, particularly across the world's developed markets, has prompted consumers to shop around for the most competitive car hire deals according to Tony Russell, managing director of UDrive Ireland.Speaking at the launch of the company's web based online booking facility in Limerick - http://www.udriveireland.com - he said that they had a proven business model and were confident it would prove hugely successful with both business and leisure travellers to Ireland."We see tremendous opportunity here and our move into the car rental market in Ireland is the next logical step for us. We are already servicing the commercial hire market with our fleeet of vans and we are confident that we can also build a substantial business in car hire," he said. Certainly UDrive Ireland appears to have chosen an auspicious time to launch. Analysts expect there to be significant growth in both the UK & Ireland market this year.
Moreover, research firm PhoCusWright projects that the European online travel market will grow from ?28.6 billion in 2005 to ?41.6 billion in 2006. Russell emphasised that Ireland represents a huge segment of the online travel market in Europe. "One of the main reasons we decided to launch in Ireland at this time is that the market here is so big," he explained. The U Drive Ireland central reservations office is based in Limerick, with rental desks at all the major Irish Airports including Dublin, Shannon, Cork and Kerry. They also offer delivery and collection from the major airports and have several other car rental locations in Ireland to select from.
Making a booking is easy and secure on the company's website - http://www.udriveireland.com -
by completing a simple quote form which allows you
to book the car there and then or have the quotation automatically emailed to you.Looking ahead, the company has plans to ratchet up it's offering in the coming year. "We have a definite roadmap in place, but we want to take our time to do it right," said Tony Russell - http://www.udriveireland.comFor more information or interviews contact:Tony Russell,UDrive Ireland,Clondrinagh Industrial EstateEnnis Road,Limerick, IrelandTel: 00353 61 321000Fax: 00353 61 321000http://www.udriveireland.com.
easyCar urges holidaymakers to book their summer car rentals early.
easyCar is urging holidaymakers to book their summer car rentals early this year to avoid disappointment. A easyCar spokesperson said today: "Our car rental broker business has grown rapidly over the last two years and this means we're in a better position than ever to offer even more competitive rates. But with offers this good we are likely to sell out fast over summer, which means you have to book early if you don't want to miss out."
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Do You Make These Car Rental Mistakes?
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There's a few thing you must lookout for... or your cheap car rental deal might work out alot more expensive than you planned !Here's some things you mustn't do :* Forget to check the car's conditionWhen you pickup the car, be sure to check it carefully.Some companies will blame pre-existing scratches & dents onyou. They know it needs fixing, and wait for a sucker topay for it. This is less likely with the big, reputablecompanies, but can be avoided with these tips.Check it over with the delivery guy, or when you go to pickit up. If you have a digital camera or...
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Budget Tips Get the Best Deal on your Rental Car
Rental car can be a big vacation expense if you are traveling on budget. Getting the best deal on the transportation is very important to keeping your vacation fun while staying within budget.
One way to keep costs as low as possible is to choose the smallest, most economical car you and your family are comfortable with. Choosing a compact, subcompact or economy car makes sense on a number of levels. For one thing, such budget rental cars are generally less pricey to rent in the first place.
The other important consideration, however, is a gas mileage. You as the renter of the car will be responsible for keeping it gassed up, including topping off the tank before returning it.
Buying a car that gets great mileage will definitely help your travel budget stretch farther.
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Hawaiian Discount Car Rentals Now Offering Rental Cars from Alamo and National Rent-A-Cars
Maui, HI (ContentDesk) July 23, 2006 -- Hawaiian Discount Car Rentals, a leading rental car provider for the Hawaiian islands, enters into an agreement with Vanguard Car Rental, Inc., the parent company of Alamo and National Rent-A-Cars to provide rental cars from the respective fleets at corporate discounted rates.With this new agreement, Hawaiian Discount Car Rentals (http://www.hawaiidrive-o.com) can effectively rent Alamo's fleet in Hawaii at discounted rates. For example, a current model Jeep Wrangler will rent for $217/week. National Rent-A-Car will also provide their Hawaiian fleet at discounted rates, but with the member perks included as well, such as quick checkouts for the cars.Visit us to instantly compare rental rates from 6 different national rental car companies such as Avis, Budget and Thrifty. We serve all the major islands of Hawaii..
Hawaiian Discount Car Rentals Now Offering Rental Cars from Alamo and National Rent-A-Cars
Car Rental Agencies In India- Cheapest and the best in the World
Today with constantly increasing gas and oil prices, driving causes more headaches than it used to and especially when traveling in India, one necessarily need to rely on a car rental. But even then there are ways to save money if you plan well. Before hiring a car in India, it is very important for a person to know the rates of at least five-six car rental agencies. The reason is that it gives the comfort of pick-?n'-choose the best and the most affordable car rental agency. One very significant aspect while hiring a car is the ?compactness of the car'.
Generally, car rental agencies. have better and affordable deals on car. In case if you don't need much space, then why unnecessarily pay for it ? and an another benefit of compact cars is that they get better mileage as compared to other cars.
However, Indian...
New European Holiday Rental community forum launches
Holiday rental experts have launched a forum to discuss the issues within the industry. The aim of the forum is to get experts in the holiday rentals community to communicate and look at the issues surrounding all of us.We all realise that they are individuals and companies out there who want to make "easy money" by offering to market owners properties knowing full well they have no intention of getting them bookings.
The forum is discussing the issues surrounding a European holiday rentals association in which the holiday rentals community could at last have a central voice, a non profit organisation ran by professionals and experts within the industry.Darren Cronian said, "I've advertised my parents apartment in Spain on 3 high profile holiday rental companies for the past six months - obviously to get my parents extra bookings, but it's been interesting to see how these companies operate.
All 3 of these companies do not communicate with the owners, since signing...
Young Woman?s War Against International Cell Phone Rental
Under the command of 20-year-old Georgina Thompson, Mobal Communications is positioning itself to deliver a fatal strike on the international cell phone rental industry. How? By making phone purchase a more convenient and affordable option for travelers.Georgina said, "Cell phone rental is geared to benefit the rental companies, not the travelers themselves. In my experience of talking to customers, they are too busy for the hassles of the rental procedure; the deposits, deliveries, collections, credit checks, charges etc. ? they just want a phone they can keep in their drawer until they need it. Until now, the convenience of owning a phone has come at a high price ? they were expensive to buy and customers had to pay high monthly fees, even when they were in the US and unable to use it."
With Mobal's new budget phone, customers can now have what they are asking for.
It costs only $49 and has no monthly fees; the phone will be ready and waiting for each trip, and they...
Young Woman?s War Against International Cell Phone Rental
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Sassy Slippers and Handbags recently came under new ownership. The new owner, Melany Stodelle says, "All of Sassy Slippers products will continue being handmade on Maui, Hawaii. We have found ways to improve the quality and lower prices all while keeping the highly successful look, reputation, and beauty that made Sassy Slippers famous."Melany Stodelle has a background in Retail Sales and keeps current in the going-ons of the fashion world. "We plan on releasing several new floral designs, color...
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Contact Lens Options for Your Pediatric Patients
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Houston Charity Center Helps Katrina Victims
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