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We’re heading back to Toronto to visit some relatives soon and, in hunting for the best car-rental deal online, I stumbled across a number of online car-rental coupon sites.

I’ve never been much of a coupon-clipper. And whenever I’ve seen a space for a coupon code on car hire sites before, I always figured it was for people who had some sort of frequent-renter code, or CAA membership, or something. But it turns out there are plenty of coupon codes that anyone can use, and plenty of sites online that list them all. You just enter the code into your booking and, if the discount is still valid, you get a deal on your car hire. It’s as simple as that. Some coupon sites don’t even require you to enter the code yourself — you just click on the car hire agency link and it sends you to their booking page with the code already entered.

In doing my comparison shopping I found a code for Budget that knocked 10% off my rental. And the best deal was a temporary special at Alamo that dropped what would have been a $120 rental down to just $46! The irritating part is that not all of the codes work all the time — I spent a frustrating few minutes trying to find deals on Enterprise car rentals only to find each one I tried had expired.

You’ll have to decide for yourself whether it’s worth a little hassle to find the best deal. But coupon-clipping online is a lot quicker than sitting at your kitchen table with a pair of scissors.

Alamo’s discount, I later noticed, was promoted on their site, too. But if you didn’t click on the ad that said “Weekend Rentals Starting at $10 a Day”, and just did a normal booking, the site charged you the normal rate, not the great deal.

So why do car companies give out discount coupons to outside sites? Or only give you the deal if you click on a banner ad on their own site? I remember reading The Undercover Economist (a fun read if you have the time) and the author Tim Harford made the point that businesses can usually make a profit even after offering steep discounts. But they can’t stay in business very long if they offer the steep discount to everyone. So, ideally, they’d like to offer one price for those willing to pay full fare and one price for those who will only buy if you offer a discount. Businesses can’t do this, of course. But things like clippable coupons — or online coupon sites — essentially do the same thing.

That’s because the person who’s desperate for a deal and will only buy your product at a discount will go through the trouble of hunting down a coupon online. The person who isn’t as concerned about money won’t. So you can charge two separate rates for the same product.

I wonder, though, how well that principle works when saving a chunk of change only requires an extra couple of minutes online. I know, from here on in, I’ll be looking for a coupon the next time I book a rental car.

Source: The Vancouver Sun, by Chad Skelton

If you are planning your next vacation and are looking for fun, Ibiza is undoubtedly the ideal place to enjoy a well deserved holiday. Ibiza is one of the most popular places to party in Europe and has some of the best nightclubs in the world. It attracts year after year young people and young at heart from everywhere. Ibiza offers also a wide range of water sport such as sailing, JET skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, boating activities such as deep sea fishing, cruises, sea kayaking, waterskiing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, rowing, speedboat trips and of course pedal’s, hydro bikes.

Ibiza Town really is the most fascinating part of the island, day or night. Here concentrate, in glorious living colour all the attractions and eccentricities which have made Ibiza world famous. The visitor can stroll through the winding lanes of the Port, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Ibiza by night, wander up through the cobbled streets of the Old Town to admire the stunning views across the bay, or browse through the many and varied stalls shops.

But Ibiza is not only sand and beaches; this island offers colourful landscapes and beautiful lost places. Check the best car hire rates online at www.rentacar-ibiza.net and discover with a rental car Ibiza what this tiny island has to offer to the visitor. A professional team with large experience is at your service and will guarantee a quick response to your Ibiza online request.

Lisbon on the Atlantic coast is the biggest port and the capital of Portugal. It is a charming city with a variety of architectural pieces of art, ranging from the medieval fortress “Castelo de São Jorge” towering above the city, to the modern “25 de Abril” Bridge across the river Tagus, which is similar to the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The Santa Justa Lift (Elevador) was designed by an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel and connects the downtown streets with the uphill Carmo Square. From the top you can enjoy great views of Lisbon Castle, the Rossio Square and the Baixa neighbourhood. Other places to visit are the Tower of Belem and the monastery “Mosteiro dos Jerónimos“, with the tombs of the kings and the famous seafarer Vasco da Gama. The Tile Museum „Museu Nacional do Azulejo“ has an extensive exhibition of the typical Portuguese art of tile painting. With a cheap hire car you can visit the small town Fatima (130 km north of Lisbon). It is famous for the religious visions that took place in 1917 and the Basilica, built to commemorate the Marian apparitions. The town now is a famous pilgrimage destination. 25 km west of Lisbon on the Atlantic coast are the famous resorts Estoril and Cascais. Book your rental car at Lisbon airport or in other locations in Portugal online to obtain the best rental price.

In the city centre of Nice you can visit the following tourist attractions: the baroque Saint-Jacques Church, Nice Cathedral and the beautiful flower market. The “Promedade des Anglais” is Nice’s most famous avenue along the seafront. It was built in the 19th century and paid for by the English community who spent the mild winters in Nice, this is where it got its name from. Tasting Nice’s delicious cuisine with its worldwide famous ’salade niçoise’ and seafood specialities is a must.

Cheap car hire in Nice airport allows you to discover the numerous museums and galleries in this marvellous city, for example the Matisse Museum, Musée des Beaux Arts and The Opera of Nice. Nice’s airport serves the entire Côte d’Azur and Monaco and is used by the most popular low cost airlines.

With a cheap rental car in Nice you can easily drive to Monaco, with its famous casinos and of course the French Riviera’s most exclusive beaches like Saint-Tropez and Cannes. Outside Nice there are many villages and towns to enjoy and visit. The Provençal town of St. Paul, which captivated Chagall, Matisse and Picasso, is just 12 miles away . Hire a rental car at Nice airport to discover the beautiful Cote d’Azur and the Provence.