Posted on June 12, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

British holidaymakers look set to get more for their pound this summer as the currency continues to strengthen against the Euro. Yesterday, sterling shone on the currency markets, reaching its highest level against the euro this year.  A pound bought €1.17, up from €1.16 the previous day.  It rose two cents against the dollar, fetching $1.65. [...]

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Security checks don’t usually have people jumping for joy, unless of course you’re passing through Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport this summer.  If you’ve got some time to kill, you’ll be able to take a 15-minute class in oriental dance, mambo, modern jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, tango, salsa and hip hop.  Four thousand people have taken [...]

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Rocketing petrol prices have driven up the demand for mini and economy-sized car hire. These cars have always been considered to be more economical with fuel and therefore, cheaper, but the recent increases in fuel prices mean rental rates for smaller cars have gone up alongside demand.  It might sound crazy but these days, renting smaller cars and hybrids [...]

Posted on August 08, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Nothing says summer quite like a day at the beach.  Sandy stretches and peaceful coves are never far away with Argus Car Hire.  If you’re renting a car in Europe this year, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to bucket and spade terrain.  According to The Guardian, some of the best beaches in [...]

Posted on August 06, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Argus Car Hire customers flying to Italy, France and Poland will be picking up extra special bargains from October, when Ryanair launches its seven new destinations from London’s Luton Airport. The new routes include a domestic service to Derry, a twice weekly service to Beziers in France, a three-times weekly service to Biarritz in France, a [...]

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

If you’re heading to the Cote d’Azur with France car hire this summer you might want to check out what the tide washes up, as holidaymakers in the French cities of Monaco and Marseille are reporting  millions of invading jellyfish. Some tourist dependent cities have even been forced to take preventative measures, such as banning [...]