Posted on November 28, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Howdy doody, we’re going all-American this weekend in preparation for Cyber Monday.  Cyber Monday? What’s that, you say.  Well, commercialism in Europe hasn’t quite headed down that route just yet (and we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving) so it might be the first time you’ve heard this phrase.  Here’s the deal…
Cyber Monday takes place on the Monday [...]

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

On officially the coldest day of the year (brrrrrrrrrr!) we thought we’d bring you some tips about safer driving this winter.  This advice should come in especially useful if you’ve booked ski car hire or you’re planning a snowy adventure in Europe.
1. Slow Down
Slowing down is one of the easiest ways to make your driving safer [...]

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Just thought I’d update you on our Snap Happy Photo Competition.  We’re receiving some stunning travel shots, which we can’t wait to share with you over the next few weeks.  The competition is still wide open however.  There are FOUR whole days left for you to enter if you haven’t already wowed us with your pics.
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Posted on November 27, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Just imagine, in a month from now, Christmas will be all over.  The turkey will have been gobbled, the wrapping paper will be binned…and if you’ve been a really clever shopper, you’ll have a rental car ready and waiting for you to escape the cabin fever.  Well, you will if you book your Christmas car [...]

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Travel-wise, early December is an interesting month.  Due to the added demand during Christmas and New Year, prices in the last two weeks of December are some of the most expensive around.  However, before the New Year’s Eve parties and Christmas markets take root, December holidaymakers find fun and early bargains on the slopes as ski [...]

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

We envy their effortless chic, we lap up their wine by the gallon, the works of their artistic geniuses adorn the walls of our homes, but when it comes to driving, our Gallic cousins fail to cut the mustard (Dijon probably).
Argus Car Hire’s customer loyalty programme MyArgus carried out a survey of its UK and [...]