Posted on November 12, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Image via Wikipedia So you’ve booked your Portugal car hire and everything’s looking hunky dory. But wait.  Before you go driving off into the sunset, you’ve got to remember that getting around town is not going to be exactly the same as driving and parking at home.  You might be eager to jump behind the wheel, but [...]

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Image via Wikipedia Hi Fiona We’re planning a two-centre trip to Portugal next summer. We’ll be visiting Lisbon and its coastline. We’re renting a car at Lisbon Airport. Any tips? Mark Hi Mark Thanks for your email. A few months ago I did exactly the same thing, so I feel I must warn you that driving [...]

Posted on October 01, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Dear Editor, We’re taking the kids on a half-term trip to the Algarve at the end of this month.  We got a cheap package deal so we’re planning to rent a car in Faro Airport.  The thing is, we’re a bit worried about what the weather will be like as we’ve only ever been to [...]

Posted on August 07, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Not only are Britons experiencing some of the worst downpours in Europe this summer, but UK drivers are also facing daylight robbery at the petrol pumps according to a new survey by uSwitch.  While Brits handed over an average of £1.19 (€1.50) a litre for petrol last month, Spanish drivers paid just 96p (€1.22).  Petrol [...]

Posted on August 06, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

  August is upon us and if you’re one of those slowcoaches who STILL haven’t booked their car hire for your end of summer getaway, now is the time to! Argus Car Hire is launching a number of fantastic deals this August: Bergamo Car Hire from £23 per day Gerona Car Hire from £17 per [...]

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

    Bad news if you thought summer was here to stay. The hottest day of the year in the UK has been and gone -30c in some places yesterday! Unfortunately for all those sun seekers out there, the UK weather system is set to return to antarctic mode from today until well into August.   Good [...]