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Rumours about the new car hire tax at Faro Airport

March 2, 2015 Portugal News Comments Off on Rumours about the new car hire tax at Faro Airport
Rumours about the new car hire tax at Faro Airport

News Flash Rumours about the new car hire tax at Faro Airport

Lately, rumours about a new car hire tax at Faro Airport, Portugal appeared on internet and many of our clients worried about the situation.
Basically, on many forums, people started to talk about a 15 or 20 euros tax for every car rental in the Faro airport.

Our Car Hire Experts got in contact with the Portuguese airport Authority ANA and got this situation clarified for us.
A new set of regulations concerning the car hire companies without a permanent office in Faro airport was put in place.
ANA wished to make it clear that it does not currently charge an additional €15 for each car rented in its airports, nor will it do so in the future.

The new set of regulations are only for the companies which operate off the airport. This is part of the statement release by ANA (www.ana.pt):
“Starting on 1 March 2015, ANA Airports (including Faro) will officially introduce the new rules applicable to the way in which car rental companies that do not have a permanent office at the airport terminals conduct their business, and which will now be subject to the new regulations.

These new regulations establish equal and fair conditions for all companies (with or without a permanent office), with different rates being charged on the basis of the different business models. Right of access to Portuguese airports will be controlled and will be associated with a system of advance reservations.”

This regulations will not affect companies like: Avis, Europcar, Goldcar, Guerin and Hertz with the offices located in the airport terminals. ANA specified that: “Their business model will not change in any way”

So, since all our partners are located into the airport, there is nothing to worry about. For more information about Faro Airport Car Hire, or in any location in Portugal, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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New location for the Car Hire Office at Inverness Train Station

March 2, 2015 UK Comments Off on New location for the Car Hire Office at Inverness Train Station
New location for the Car Hire Office at Inverness Train Station

New location for the Car Hire Office at Inverness Train Station

We happily announce that we have a new location for the Car Hire Office at Inverness Train Station.
Our partner’s car hire office in Inverness Train Station was relocated and now is just a stone’s throw away.
The new office is located only 300 meters outside of the train station which makes it very easy to reach.

Our supplier on this location offers also another great feature, which is: key drop boxes. That means you can drop your vehicle even when the office is closed.

Inverness is the gateway to the Highlands and is regarded as the the capital of the Highlands of Scotland.
Inverness Train Station is the last train station along the Highland main line connecting the South of Scotland with the North.

Inverness Train Station Car Hire Deals

Hiring a car at Inverness Train Station tends to be a very popular choice for the tourists who want to travel towards the the Highlands of Scotland.

Because we work with a number of different car hire companies in Inverness, we are confident we will be able to find the right vehicle for you.

Whether you are only making a short journey and need a small economy car or planning on going on a driving holiday and tour of the stunning North of Scotland and need something more substantial like a large saloon car or even people carrier, we have the best choices.

So here are our best Inverness Train Station Car Hire Deals:

  • Debit Card Car Hire Inverness Train Station
  • Free One Way Car Hire Inverness Train Station
  • Low Deposit Car Hire Inverness Train Station
  • Young Driver Car Hire Inverness Train Station

For more information about Inverness Train Station Car Hire, or in any location in Inverness, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Current Young Drivers Car Hire Policies

February 20, 2015 News Comments Off on Current Young Drivers Car Hire Policies
Young driver car hire changes from 1st of January

The policies of the car rental companies, when it comes to young drivers, are different from a company to another and they change from time to time for various reasons.

CAR HIRE FOR YOUNG DRIVERS UNDER 21

Unfortunately the suppliers who were providing car hire services for the young drivers under 21 in UK, have changed their policies and this option is not available any more.
So if you are under 21, you will not be able to hire a car with Indigo Car Hire in UK any more.

However this changes apply only to the car rental locations in UK. We are still able to offer our services to the young drivers under 21 in many other locations across the world.
The main condition for this type of rental is to provide a credit card. So that means we can’t offer car hire for young drivers under 21 with a debit card.

Countries where we can offer car hire for young drivers under 21

CAR HIRE FOR YOUNG DRIVERS 21 and 22 YEARS OLD

In spite of these new changes, we can offer car hire with no extra fees for the 21 and 22 years old in certain locations in UK.
However this offer comes also with few conditions: the driver must hold a valid driving licence for at least 2 years and he must be employed.

If these conditions are met, you will be able to hire a car from this locations in UK:

This offer is available also with a debit card and we can deliver all over UK, for long term rentals.

CAR HIRE FOR YOUNG DRIVERS 23 and 24 YEARS OLD

Our car hire experts managed to arrange a very good deal for the 23 and 24 years old drivers in certain locations across UK.
That means on these locations, the 23 and 24 years old can hire a car without any additional fees.
In order to take advantage of this option, you must call us, directly as it’s not available with the online booking system.

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If you are over 21 and are looking to hire a car then please contact us to discuss further, you can call us on +44 (0)113 880 0748, skype us, email us on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk or chat with us online.

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Moving Abroad? Have You Updated Your Driving Licence?

February 18, 2015 Car Hire Tips Comments Off on Moving Abroad? Have You Updated Your Driving Licence?
driving licence

Certain things have changed recently when it comes to hiring a car in the UK, specifically for those who have made the decision to emigrate or retire in the sun and still hold a UK driving licence.

While I am extremely jealous of you all waking up every day to sunshine and being very close to some lovely golf courses, I will put that aside and give you some information and tips on what you need to consider when returning to the UK.

Hire companies in the UK and indeed various European countries are making changes to the security measures they use before handing over a car potentially worth £20,000 – £30,000 to a stranger.

One of the most common checks in the UK is an address check, a little like a credit check which enables the supplier to confirm you are who you say you are. This is starting to cause problems for a number of customers who have moved abroad and no longer have an address in the UK, especially those who haven’t updated their driving licence.

Over the years I have met a lot of people around Europe who hold their British driving licence with pride and do not want to change it for an EU licence or even a licence from their adopted country. This could now start to cause you problems as more and more supplier begin to use the checks mentioned above.

Others do apply for a new licence but keep their British licence for when returning home. Again the above checks will cause you problems if you no longer live at the address on your British driving licence.

If a supplier does provide a car to you based on an incorrect or invalid licence then the insurance could be void which could cause all kinds of issues for the driver as ultimately on UK roads it is the drivers responsibility the ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and insured properly.

Driving Licence Tips

Below are some tips to help you avoid any issues when hiring a car if you no longer live in the UK.

  • 1: If you no longer have a residence in the UK then you must apply for a new licence with the local authorities.
  • 2: If you still have an address in the UK then make sure this address is the one on your current licence.
  • 3: If you are not resident in the UK, you will be required to provide your passport and an international driving permit if your driving licence was issued outside of the EU.
  • 4: If you are not resident in the UK, some suppliers will require you to provide proof of your return flights before handing over the keys to your car.
  • 5: If your licence states that you are resident in the UK then you will be required to provide ID such as a utlity bill or bank statement to prove the address on your driving licence is valid.

Obviously any or all of the above could cause you problems if your licence details are not up to date or have not been issued by the correct authority. If you are unsure then you should contact the DVLA or speak to one of our experts who will be happy to help.

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News Flash Severe weather warnings all over UK

January 29, 2015 Newsflash Comments Off on News Flash Severe weather warnings all over UK
News Flash Severe weather warning all over UK

News Flash Severe weather warnings all over UK

The blizzard which hit the USA east coast earlier this week and caused serious problems in New York, Boston and New Jersey, now moved to UK.

Severe weather warnings were issued in Scotland and Northern Ireland and today in England. The meteorologists predicted between 5 and 15 cm of snow in the north side of England.

bullet13:45 UPDATE Manchester Airport activity is back to normal but flights are subject to delays.

bullet12:15 UPDATEManchester Airport is still closed at the moment and the snow is cleared from the runways.

bullet11:45 ROADS UPDATE

  • Queueing traffic due to snow on M56 in both directions between J7 A556 (Bowdon) and J1 M60
  • Queueing traffic due to snow on M60 in both directions between J25 A560 / A6017 (Bredbury) and J7 A56 (Stretford)
  • Very slow traffic due to earlier broken down vehicle on M62 Westbound between J23 A640 / A643 (Huddersfield) and J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor), congestion on M62 to J25 A644 (Brighouse)
  • M62 Westbound exit slip road closed due to accident and recovery work at J21 A640 (Milnrow)
  • A57 Snake Pass in both directions closed due to snow between Hurst Road (Royal Oak Inn, Glossop) and A6013 (Ladybower Reservoir)
  • A624 closed due to snow between A57 High Street West / B6105 Norfolk Street and A6016 Turnlee Road
  • A628 Woodhead Pass closed due to snow between A616 (Flouch roundabout) and A57 Woolley Lane / A57 Mottram Moor / Wedneshough (Gun Inn Traffic Lights)
  • A635 Holmfirth To Greenfield Road closed due to snow between A6024 Woodhead Road (Holmfirth) and A669 Chew Valley Road (Greenfield)

bullet11:30 UPDATEA6 London Road is being blocked by two lorries in Hazel Grove, Stockport. people are abandoning their cars.

bullet11:00 UPDATE The driving conditions are very difficult in Mottram / Broadbottom due to heavily snowing.

bullet10:45 UPDATE North West motorway: the worst affected area from snow on the M60 is junction 25 up to junction 7

bullet10:00 UPDATECurrently heavy snow started to fall in Manchester area in: Oldham, Tameside, Stockport and Manchester City.

bullet11:00 UPDATE Due to the snow fall, the flights were being stopped from landing and taking off on Manchester Airport and many bus services were cancelled.

A Manchester Airport spokesperson said:

We have currently suspended all departures and arrivals for a short period of time, whilst we are in the process of clearing both runways of snow so we can resume operations as quickly as possible.
The safety and security of all of our passengers is of paramount importance and we ask for them to come to the airport as normal but to check with their airline for any further update.

bullet09:45 UPDATE Rail network mentioned that the snow is causing problems between Manchester and York.

bullet09:45 UPDATE There is also a disruption on Northern Rail services between Buxton and Hazel Grove due to the snow.

We all know that driving in winter can be dangerous and there are a lot of things we can do to make sure we are doing it as safely as possible. Check our winter driving tips here:

Top 5 Essential Items For Winter Driving
Winter Condition Driving In Europe
Best Cars For Winter Driving p.1
Best Cars For Winter Driving p.2

For any information about Car Rental in any location in UK, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Best Carnivals Across The World

January 28, 2015 Croatia, Fun Stuff Comments Off on Best Carnivals Across The World
Best Carnivals Across The World

Carnival season has finally started in Europe with the carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. The Carnivals are held in areas with a large Catholic or Orthodox tradition before the Easter fasting.

Even if the carnivals started as a Christian tradition, they became huge tourist attractions all over the world. There is no better place for a tourist to understand a country traditions and culture than at a carnival.

Best Carnivals Across The World

If you are looking for a reason to go on a holiday or a break and you’re wondering where to go or which carnival to attend, we made a list for you with the Best Carnivals Across The World.

Mardi Gras, New Orleans – USA

Mardi Gras is an annual Carnival celebration in New Orleans, United States. This year the parades will begin on February 6th and will end on February 17th. The parades in New Orleans are organized every day, sometimes even several daily. Most of the tourist activities are organized in Bourbon Street and in the French Quarter.

Carnival of Venice, Italy

The Carnival of Venice is an annual festival held in the beautiful city of Venice, Italy. It starts on 31st of January and end on 17th of February. The Carnival of Venice is one of the oldest in the world, it started in 1162 as a celebration to honour the people’s victory against the Patriarch of Aquileia.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival, Spain

The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is held every year in Santa Cruz the capital of the largest of the Canary Islands: Tenerife. It starts on 21St of January with the presentation of the candidates and ends on 22nd of February.
It is considered the second most popular carnival in the world after the Rio Carnival.

Cologne Carnival, Germany

The Cologne Carnival is held every in Cologne, Germany. Also called “fifth season of the year”, Cologne Carnival first took place in 1823. The carnival celebrations start early in November, but the “crazy days” start takes place between the Fat Thursday and ends on Ash Wednesday.

Carnaval de Quebec, Canada

Carnaval de Québec or The Quebec Winter Carnival is a festival held every year in Quebec City, Canada. Carnaval de Québec first took place in 1894 and is one of the largest winter festivals in the world. It starts on 28th of January and ends on 15th of February. All the parades are led ny the carnival mascot called Bonhomme.

Rio de Janeiro Carnival, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro Carnival is the most famous carnival in the world. It is held every year and dates since 1723. The carnival starts on the 13th of February and ends on the 17th. The carnival is famous for the samba schools parades and they are broadcasted in several countries. People who want to take part, should book the tickets at least 4 months before.

Rijeka Carnival, Croatia

The Rijeka Carnival is held annually in the city of Rijeka, Croatia. The carnival first took place in 1982 and is the most famous carnival in Croatia. The carnival starts on 23rd of January and ends on 15th of February with an international parade.

Ivrea Carnival, Italy

Ivrea Carnival or the Battle of the Oranges, is a festival in northern Italy where organized groups throw oranges between each other. The festival first took place in 1808 and at first the battle was fought with beans. Now the battles take place in the city squares between orange throwers and teams on carts.

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Dallas Fort Worth Airport Debit Card Car Rental

December 18, 2014 News, Newsflash, USA Comments Off on Dallas Fort Worth Airport Debit Card Car Rental
Dallas Fort Worth Airport Debit Card Car Rental

News Flash Dallas Fort Worth Airport Debit Card Car Rental

Indigo Car Hirearranged another great deal in USA: Dallas Fort Worth Airport Debit Card Car Rental. The credit cards are not used by all our customers, so providing a deal also in Texas was a must for our Car Hire Experts.
Car Rental Without a Credit Card in Dallas Fort Worth Airport is now possible due to the arrangement Indigo had with one of our trusted suppliers.

Except the debit card acceptance, this deal has another amazing feature: we accept young drivers too from 21 and over.

Dallas Fort Worth Airport is the largest airport in Texas and the second largest in the United States. With more than 200 destinations worldwide, Dallas Fort Worth Airport is the third busiest airport in the world by aircraft movements.

Dallas Fort Worth Airport Debit Card Car Rental has never been easier now, you simply contact Indigo Car Hire, explain your requirements and we will find you the right supplier for you. We’ll do all the leg work!

Dallas Fort Worth Airport Debit Card Car Rental Conditions

Dallas Fort Worth Airport Debit Card Car Rental Conditions refer to the debit cards accepted and the rental deposit required by our supplier. The rental conditions are as usual very easy to be met by anyone.

The debit card must meet the restrictions set by the suppliers. To check if your card meets the restrictions, please contact us via call or email prior to booking.

The deposit required for Dallas Fort Worth Airport Debit Card Car Rental is equal to the rental cost. So if your rental cost will be 500 USD, you’ll have to pay the same amount as a deposit.
Usually when you pay with debit cards like Visa or MasterCard, the deposit is just held on your card and released after the car is retuned, but the refunding period is up to 10 working days.

Indigo Car Hire Dallas Fort Worth Airport DEALS

Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex is the economic and cultural hub of the North Texas region. From art to animals and from fashion to family fun Dallas–Fort Worth has plenty to offer.
It is also visited by tourist passionate about the cowboy culture, good food and sporting events.

For more information about Dallas Fort Worth Airport Debit Card Car Rental, or in any location in USA, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire

December 16, 2014 Denmark, News, Newsflash Comments Off on Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire
Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire

News Flash Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire

Indigo Car Hire is proud to announce our latest offer in Denmark: Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire. Starting from this month our clients will be able to Hire a Car Without a Credit Card in Aalborg Airport.

Due to the “credit card only” policy most of the suppliers have, debit card deals are a very hard task. But our Car Hire Experts secured a very good deal with a trusted supplier and made possible: Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire.

Aalborg Airport is situated 6 km. from the centre of Aalborg and is a modern airport with both domestic and international flights. With more than 1 million passengers a year, Aalborg Airport connects this part of Denmark with important cities worldwide: London, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Riga, Lisbon, New York …and many more.

Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire has never been easier now, you simply contact Indigo Car Hire, explain your requirements and we will find you the right supplier for you. We’ll do all the leg work!

Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire Conditions

Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire Conditions refer to the debit cards accepted, the rental deposit and the car groups you can hire.

So first of all we need to mention that we accept debit cards only for Mini and Economy class cars. In the Mini class you can hire Toyota Aygo, Fiat 500 or similar, and the economy class refers to Renault Clio, Ford Fiesta or similar.

The debit cards accepted by our supplier are Visa Card and MasterCard with the condition that the card is in the name of the main driver. We have to mention that not all types of debit card are accepted,contact us and we can check if yours will be accepted.

The deposit required for the Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire is equal to the rental price + 20%. So if the rental cost is 200 GBP, the deposit you’ll need to pay is 200+40=240 GBP.
Usually when you pay with debit cards like Visa or MasterCard, the deposit is just held on your card and released after the car is retuned, but the refunding period is up to 10 working days.

Indigo Car Hire Aalborg Airport Deals

Aalborg is an industrial and university city in the North of Denmark. It is the fourth-largest city in Denmark and it is very well known for its restaurants, great shopping and Viking past.

For more information about Aalborg Airport Debit Card Car Hire, or in any location in Denmark, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Toulon Airport Debit Card Car Hire

December 15, 2014 France Offers, News, Newsflash Comments Off on Toulon Airport Debit Card Car Hire
Toulon Airport Debit Card Car Hire

News Flash Toulon Airport Debit Card Car Hire

Indigo Car Hire is getting ready for the summer season with an amazing offer: Toulon Airport Debit Card Car Hire.
In spite of the fact that most of the suppliers run a credit card only policy, our Car Hire experts did it again and secured an amazing deal in Toulon Airport, France.
From now Hiring a Car Without a Credit Card in Toulon Airport is not a problem any more.

Toulon Airport also known as Hyeres Le Palyvestre Airport is a small airport serving the French Riviera. With more than half a million passengers every year, Toulon Airport connects this region of France with important European cities: London, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam … and many more.

Toulon Airport Debit Card Car Hire has never been easier now, you simply contact Indigo Car Hire, explain your requirements and we will find you the right supplier for you. We’ll do all the leg work!

Toulon Airport Debit Card Car Hire Conditions

Toulon Airport Debit Card Car Hire Conditions are very easy to be met due to minimal requirements asked by our supplier. The rental conditions refer to the method of payment, debit cards accepted and the deposit required for the car rental.

To check if your card meets the requirements of the supplier, please contact our team via call or email.

The best part of Toulon Airport Debit Card Car Hire is the very low deposit asked for the car hire. Our supplier asks for only a tank full of fuel, which is aprox. 85 euros for an economy class car.
If the car is returned with the tank full of gas, the the deposit will be fully refunded.
Usually when you pay with debit cards like Visa or MasterCard, the deposit is just held on your card and released after the car is retuned, but the refunding period is up to 10 working days.

Indigo Car Hire Toulon Airport Deals

Located on the French Riviera, the city of Toulon is a major commercial and naval centre on France’s Mediterranean coast. Toulon is an important centre for naval construction, fishing, wine making, and the manufacture of paper, tobacco, printing, shoes, and electronic equipment.

For more information about Toulon Airport Debit Card Car Hire, or in any location in France, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental

December 15, 2014 News, Newsflash, USA Comments Off on Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental
Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental

news Flash Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental

Indigo Car Hire proudly announces that we have a new debit card car hire location in Florida: Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental. This means all that all the tourists travelling to Florida will be able to Rent a Car without a Credit Card at Fort Myers Airport.

Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental has proved to be a difficult task as almost all the car rental suppliers run a credit card only policy. But we are aware of the fact the credit cards aren’t used by everybody, and we are always trying to make our services available to more people.

Fort Myers International Airport also known as Southwest Florida International Airport is a regional international airport serving Lee County, Florida. With more than 7.5 million passengers every year, Fort Myers Airport is one of the busiest single runway airports in USA.

Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental has never been easier now, you simply contact Indigo Car Hire, explain your requirements and we will find you the right supplier for you. We’ll do all the leg work!

Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental Conditions

The Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental Conditions are very easy to be met. As usual they refer to the debit cards accepted by our supplier and deposit.

The debit card must meet the restrictions set by the suppliers. To check if your card meets the restrictions, please contact us via call or email prior to booking.

The deposit required for Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental is 250 USD, which is about 160 GBP. The deposit requested is for all types of vehicles.
Usually when you pay with debit cards like Visa or MasterCard, the deposit is just held on your card and released after the car is retuned, but the refunding period is up to 10 working days.

Indigo Car Hire Fort Myers Airport Offers also Include

Fort Myers also called City of Palms is a major tourist destination within Florida. Its attractions include the winter estates of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison as well as its white-sand beaches and top golf courses.

For more information about Fort Myers Airport Debit Card Car Rental, or in any location in USA, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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