Posted on September 29, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

Image by TheLizardQueen via Flickr Just when you thought you didn’t need another reason to tour the sparkling lakes and mystical valleys of the Emerald Isle, Travelsupermarket comes out with a new study that reveals Ireland as the cheapest destination for car hire. Yep. Not only is Ireland one of the world’s friendliest nations (as voted by [...]

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

There’s nothing worse than feeling absolutely clueless about the best place to eat when you’re on holiday. There’s always that paranoia that you’re going to a) get food poisoning or  b) get ripped off.  Never fear, the Glove Box is here. The following few pointers should help tip you off on where to eat (and [...]

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Image by publikaccion.es via Flickr The Algarve’s location on the southern coast of Portugal lends itself to countless scenic routes.  Year round sunshine and picturesque coastal towns make the Algarve the perfect destination for those who’ve booked Faro car hire and are planning to head out on a day trip. Thinking of doing just that? [...]

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 May 30, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

If you’re venturing on your first ever overseas car hire trip with a significant other this summer, you may find some trouble in paradise.  According to latest research results from easyCar.com, one of the most common causes of rows between British couples who find themselves touring Spain, France and Portugal is bad driving habits. The survey [...]

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Those hiring a car in the sunny climes of the Mediterranean this summer should prepare to include patience in their holiday checklist.  Record car hire bookings mean queues will be unavoidable.  In the run-up to the peak holiday season, companies offering car hire Portugal and car hire Spain are offering the following advice to those [...]