Posted on July 18, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

US motorists are going to strange lengths to save money at the petrol pumps these days. From offering strangers the right to name their children to stealing from day-care centres and donating blood, it seems no stone is being left unturned in the quest for cheap fuel.  In Orlando, Florida, David Partin promised to name [...]

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Road trips are all about adventure, blazing new trails and exploring landscapes but that doesn’t mean forsaking luxury along the way.  The Irish Independent has rounded up 5 of what it calls ‘Coastal Highway Hidaways’-beachside boltholes and heavenly havens where you can rest easy after a hard day’s driving. Some of our most popular destinations are [...]

Posted on July 04, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

    Experience the freedom of the open road  with US car hire!    This July 4th you can afford to paint the town red, white and blue with these extra special offers:   Los Angeles Car Hire:    €16 per day     Orlando Car Hire:           €15 per day   Prices quoted are based on Mini/Economy sized vehicles rented over [...]

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

The independence and flexibility offered by driving holidays is undeniable.  This summer, break out of your usual routine, opt for car hire and discover the true delights of your holiday destination.  To whet your appetite for a summer of action-packed adventure, we’ve compiled a selection of the world’s best-loved routes. Get Your Kicks On Route [...]

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

From July 1st, officials in Holly Springs in the US state of Georgia are to add a surcharge of $12 (€7.70) for each traffic offence as a way of averting a budget deficit, brought on by rising fuel prices.  Commenting on the hefty new charge, Holly Cothran Drake, spokeswoman of the city administration said: “It’s a creative and [...]

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Airlines all around the world are upping their charges and fees in a bid to combat high fuel bills.  Australian Airline Virgin Blue has already announced that it is due to raise ticket prices by $5 Australian Dollars (€3) in plans to cut costs by $50m (€30m) this year. US travellers don’t escape either.  United [...]