Spain Travel Car Hire

No one pays much attention to car hire until things turn bad–and things are bad. One small player, Advantage Rent A Car, has tumbled into bankruptcy and closed many of its rental stations. Standard & Poor’s says Dollar Thrifty may be the next into Chapter 11. The Avis Budget Group had to scramble to secure financing for a fleet update. Enterprise, until recently the industry’s highest flyer, is laying off employees for the first time in its 50-year history. What’s it mean for us in 2009? More rentals with high mileage, lots of road wear and obvious cosmetic damage. (Don’t be shocked if you get a two-year-old clunker with 20,000 miles or more.) Fewer employees to check us in when we return cars. (Most rental firms are emulating Enterprise.) And more under-the-radar cash grabs. (Watch for rising daily rates for insurance and damage waivers and higher prices for vehicle-refueling service.) The bad state of the global economy will take its toll on car hire companies and the entire travel industry in 2009.

Source: The Washington Post

The Costa Blanca in Spain attracts a huge number of visitors each year. Holidays on the Costa Blanca are perfect for anyone looking for a well established destination in Spain where the summer seems to last all year.

If you visit the Costa Blanca you typically land at Alicante airport, but Valencia or Murcia are also airports you may consider travelling to. Thanks to the popularity of holidays on the nearby Costa Blanca Alicante, the capital city of the province of Alicante, is one of the fastest growing cities in Spain. Alicante has fantastic beaches and stands close to the beautiful lemon and orange groves in the nearby mountains. A day trip to Alicante is popular for people staying in the area. Car hire in Alicante is certainly an attractive option to consider. The freedom of a rental vehicle allows to discover the many miles of sandy coastline or the secrets of the mountain area of Alicante. You will find many reputable car hire companies at Alicante airport with quality vehicles, but car rental prices can vary considerably and it is recommended to compare the prices offered on the internet for Alicante car hire before you book your rental vehicle online.