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Electron Card Car Hire Cardiff

July 10, 2014 Newsflash, UK Comments Off on Electron Card Car Hire Cardiff

Electron Card Car Hire Cardiff – FLASH NEWS

Until recently Indigo Car Hire customers were able to hire cars in Cardiff with some types of debit cards as long as they met some conditions. Well, we are happy to announce that from now, Electron Card Car Hire Cardiff is now available with Indigo.

Electron Card Car Hire Cardiff Conditions

Now with Indigo Car Hire you can hire a car with debit cards, no matter if they have embossed or flat numbers. The debit cards with flat numbers are called Electron, and we are proud to include them into our offers.

The main condition for this type of rentals, is the deposit which the customer needs to pay for the car hire. In this case: Electron Card Car Hire Cardiff, comes with a 250 pounds deposit, no matter what type of car you are renting.

INDIGO CAR HIRE OFFERS IN Cardiff ALSO INCLUDE

Beside the electron debit card car hire payment option, Indigo also offers services like:

Cardiff is the capital and mostly populated city in Wales and has an estimated populations of 350,000 people. Set in the county of Glamorgan, South Wales Cardiff is the 10th largest city in the UK. Cardiff is famous for its bustling night-life and many sporting venues, the largest of which is the Millenium stadium set in the heart of the city.

The stadium has played host to many sporting events including world cup and European football qualifiers and in the early 2000’s the rugby league challenge cup final. The stadium has also been selected to host events for 2012 summer Olympics.

For more information about hiring a car in Cardiff or in any other Wales location contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Glasgow Commonwealth Games

July 10, 2014 Scotland, UK Comments Off on Glasgow Commonwealth Games

There is no better time to visit this historic city.

The 2014 Commonwealth games will begin in Glasgow on the 23rd of July and continue until the 3rd of August. The motto of the games is “PEOPLE, PLACE, PASSION” . If you are planning to go along to watch you may well be flying into Glasgow airport. At Indigo, as well as meeting your standadrd car hire needs, we can also offer a unique meet and greet service from that airport, perfect especially if you are inviting clients and offering any type of corporate hospitality to visiting VIPs and want to make a good impression.

Celtic Park, located in the East End of Glasgow, will hold the opening ceremony, whereas Hampden Park, on the South Side and Scotlands national football stadium, will be the site of the close. The games will see 17 sports played over 11 days by athletes from 71 countries and territories. It will be Scotlands biggest ever multi-sport event and will have more events and Para sport medals than any other Commonwealth games.

The events are:

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  • Aquatics
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Boxing
  • Cycling
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Judo
  • Lawn Bowls
  • Netball
  • Rugby Sevens
  • Shooting
  • Squash
  • Table Tennis
  • Triathalon
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling

There will be 13 venues in total, and besides the opprtunity to watch some world class sport, why not hire a car and also explore Glasgow, which is the largest City in Scotland and the third largest in the United Kingdom.

A historic city, Glasgow is well known for the football rivalry between Celtic and Rangers. It is also a city with many amenities for cultural activities, curling, opera, ballet and art, having a large selection of museums. In 1990, Glasgow was designated European City of Culture. If your tastes are cultural the Kelvingrove Art Museum is a must as is the Victorian Necropolis, Glasgow´s Victorian City of the Dead. Other places of interest are the Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens, the Merchant City, The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and the Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel.

It is also the Gateway to the Highlands and the Islands of Scotland. If you have rented a car, you will be able to explore the breathtaking scenery that Scotland has to offer, and maybe even get a glimpse of Nessie at Loch Ness or visit the beautiful Glencoe Valley, with its dramatic cliff faces and steep slopes. Glencoe is especially haunting for its treacherous history of the slaughter of the MacDonald Clan by the English. Fort William, Ben Nevis, and Loch Lomond are all also in day trip distance of this vibrant City.

Glasgow is also renowned for its music scene, having many live music venues, pubs and clubs. It is said to have the most talked-about independent music scene outside the USA. Comedy clubs are also prevalent, many famous comedians started their career in front of tough Glaswegian audiences and went on to become famous over the border too. Billy Connolly, Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges, Elaine C Smith and Janey Godley.

Glasgow is a great city to visit and the Commonwealth Games fortnight makes it even more attractive. If you are interested in hiring a car in Glasgow at any time or take advantage of out unique meet and greet service from Glasgow airport then our reservation agents will be happy to assist you. Contact us directly by calling +44 (0)113 880 0748 or emailing us at sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk and we will get right back to you.

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Golf Trip & Luggage Space

July 3, 2014 Scotland, UK Comments Off on Golf Trip & Luggage Space

I have recently being trying to arrange a rental for myself and a group of people travelling to the Isle Of Arran in October to play in the ‘Arran Challenge’ which is a golf competition running throughout the month.

The problem I have had is finding a suitable vehicle to accommodate a group of lads, a weekend bag and a set of golf clubs each.

The group was initially 12 people so my intial thought was to go for two 7,8 or 9 seat vehicles which would take 6 chaps each and squeeze the luggage in with them at a cost of about £300 per vehicle per week. Im not sure if you have ever seen the space in a 9 seater but there is just no chance that 6 bags and 6 sets of golf clubs would fit.

The next option was a 17 seater minibus, we have a driver with a D1 on his licence so we are ok from that point of view, this would provide more than enough room for everyone and the luggage and at £395 for the week it was cheap enough divided between 12 of us.

The group then grew slowly and reached a peak of 20 people. This presented us with a problem as the 17 seat minibus is the largest vehicle we can hire. So do we lay out another £300 for a people carrier to give us 24 seats but still struggle with luggage space or… Hire a van.

What a great idea, that gives us exactly 20 seats and whole SWB Transit worth of luggage space. The cost of the van is about £175 for the week which is a hige saving compared to a people carrier.

So we have a minibus at £395 and a SWB van at £175 which is £570 for the week, £28.50 per person which is an absolute bargain. Yes we do need to consider that we now have 2 fuel tanks to fill and 2 ferry crossing charges but all in all this is by far the best option for us.

Really looking forward to the trip and will no doubt be blogging about the Isle of Arran when im back, just dont mention the golf…

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The UK prepares for Tour de France Grand Départ

June 30, 2014 UK Comments Off on The UK prepares for Tour de France Grand Départ

With just a few days to go before the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, the excitement in England surrounding the Grande Boucle is already palpable.

Stretching along the whole route from Yorkshire to Cambridge, momentum is steadily building.

In London and Harrogate, the four Fan Parks are busily preparing for fans of the Tour and the world of cycling to descend upon them in their droves.

With a range of activities on offer and big screens set up especially for the occasion, they will be at the heart of the action from July 3rd-7th and then during the final four stages.

Whilst the British Fan Parks will allow fans to follow all of the day’s action live as it happens, visitors will also be able to enjoy several fringe events hosted by the event’s partners.

Alongside bars, restaurants and rows of stands dedicated to cycling (and France!) visitors will be offered the opportunity to seek health and fitness advice or even a free health check from the experts from Nuffield Health, the presenting partner of the Tour de France Fan Parks, also take their place in history in the race director’s iconic red SKODA, or visit the Ibis “Fun Space” which has activities for the young …and young at heart.

As sites of future British Tour festivities, the Fan Parks will also see appearances by renowned sporting personalities.

Serge Betsen, former rugby international, will be swapping the oval ball for two wheels and organising a spin bike challenge with his foundation which will see players from the four main London clubs (Saracens, London Irish, Harlequins and London Wasps) competing at the Green Park Fan Park on July 7th.

Three days earlier Monsieur Paris-Nice himself, Irish cyclist Sean Kelly, will also be dropping in to give an exclusive masterclass in Harrogate.

And because the race doesn’t end at the finish line, the Tour’s flame will also be lighting up the British night sky.

The Fan Parks will have events carrying on well into the evening with concerts in Trafalgar Square and the documentary Rising from Ashes being shown at the Green Park and Harrogate sites to keep the party going until the next day’s stage.

While Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish put the finishing touches to their physical preparations in the run up to the event, people from across the whole country are certainly entering into the spirit of the Tour de France.

This July, from the Tour’s roads to the Fan Parks, prepare for the whole nation to have a distinctly French flavour to it.

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Roadside Assistance Express From Europcar

June 24, 2014 Car Hire Tips, UK Comments Off on Roadside Assistance Express From Europcar

Europcar one of the biggest car hire suppliers in Europe, is helping customers hiring and driving in Scotland, especially in remote locations with the trial of Roadside Assistance Express.

The enhanced version of its existing product aims to get customers back on the road as quickly as possible, if they should experience a breakdown.

Anyone hiring or driving a Europcar vehicle in Scotland can now purchase Roadside Assistance Express.

The dedicated phone number escalates their call to initiate the express assistance process.

With standard roadside assistance, the customer and the broken down vehicle are taken to the closest Europcar branch by one of its recovery partners.

There, the customer is given a replacement vehicle.

With the Express service, customers benefit from a replacement vehicle being brought to them, wherever they are.

Ken McCall, managaing director, Europcar UK Group, said: “We understand that customers driving in Scotland can drive to remote locations, often several hours away from a Europcar branch.

“The new Roadside Assistance Express service being trialled in Scotland is designed to save customers from having to travel to their replacement vehicle, in the event of a breakdown.

“Instead, Europcar brings the vehicle to them, allowing travellers to get on with their journey as quickly as possible.

“This is an optional service, so those customers who want the added peace of mind and convenience can book it along with their vehicle to guarantee a stress-free experience.”

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All You Need To Know About Renting Vehicles With Tow Bars

June 20, 2014 Tow Bar, UK Comments Off on All You Need To Know About Renting Vehicles With Tow Bars
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“Towing” the line with Indigo – All you need to know about renting vehicles with tow bars.

As summer approaches, there are many reasons you may want to hire vehicle with tow bar. Caravans, horseboxes, and trailers are the main reasons our clients need a special vehicle and British people certainly do have a penchant for taking to the great outdoors and the freedom and variety a holiday on the open road can offer.

Despite demand, renting vehicles with tow bars can be problematic as not every company offers this service. The fact that probability of damage to a tow vehicle is higher due to whatever is attached to it means that insurance liability is increased and many hire companies simply do not offer the option.

However, here at Indigo we are pleased to be able offer the service to our clients. We can offer a wide range of 4×4 vehicles and double cab pick-ups that will suit your needs. We only use vehicles from top manufacturers such as Mercedes, VW, Audi, Volvo and Ford and these are offered at certain locations throughout the UK. These are:

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So what happens if you do not live near any of these locations? Don’t worry; in many cases we can arrange vehicle hire with tow bar near me of the vehicle, so it is important that you contact us to see what we have to offer.

Summer is of course the most popular time to rent vehicles with tow bars, especially for touring holidays. Due to the limited availability of such vehicles it is essential that you book in good time to avoid disappointment. You must be over 25, have been driving for more than 2 years, and have a clean driving licence. You also need to meet the legal requirements for towing, and if you have any query on this please contact us for expert advice before you book.

All tow bars on our vehicles will be fitted with either the standard single 7 pin or new European 13 pin socket, but again, if you are unsure about which type of tow bar that you need please contact us and we will be happy to advise.

If you are planning on a touring holiday and rent car with tow bar, we can still help but you must let us know this before you book. At Indigo our strengths are transparent pricing, all inclusive quotes and excellent customer service, we offer a call back service or an online chat service to make your booking, and it is always advisable to speak to us directly if you have any particular requirements such as needing a towing vehicle.

If you are interested in hiring a car and need some guidance in terms of vehicles with tow bars or indeed any other special requirements then our reservation agents will be happy to assist you. Contact us directly by calling +44 (0)113 880 0748 or emailing us at sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk and we will get right back to you.

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Convertible Car Hire

June 19, 2014 Fun Stuff, Spain, UK, USA Comments Off on Convertible Car Hire

TOP DOWN, SUN ON YOUR FACE, WIND THROUGH YOUR HAIR-SOUNDS GOOD? -WHY NOT RENT A CONVERTIBLE?

There are not many better feelings than those driving a convertible can give you- weather permitting of course!! Although the weather in the UK is not often condusive to open top driving, if you are jetting off to sunnier climes and are thinking of renting a car, you may be surprised at the range of convertibles we have to offer at Indigo Car Hire, at very competitive prices.

You work hard all year, and your holiday is the time to pamper yourself and let your hair down, and you can do both in a fabulous convertible which will make you feel like a film star as you make the most of your well-deserved break. Maybe at last the kids are older and not going with you, so you dont´t have to think about a “sensible” car any more. Or maybe you don´t have children yet so have a little bit more budget to spend on yourself. Or perhaps you just feel like showing off a bit and why not.

At Indigo we can provide most types of converibles, from low end to prestige, both in the UK and abroad. Audi, Opel, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and even Porche and Jaguar convertibles and coupes can be rented from us if your heart so desires and your budget allows.

Some destinations are just made for convertibles. Make your American road trip Thelma and Louise Style, or meander through the pretty villages of Europe with the top down, sky over your head and a good view of everything. Even if your holiday is more City based, show off in a convertible as you drive around. Night time driving in a warm country after the sun has gone done with your music loud will certainly attract romantic attention if that is what you are looking for!!

The Costa Blanca in Spain is another perfect destination for driving a convertible. Heavy traffic is unlikely even in the peak season, so it is the perfect place to make the most of your ultimate driving experience. Driving south along the coast road from Alicante airport the view is fantastic of the beaches, the salt lakes, and you can make the most of this with an unrestricted view. Other ideal convertible destinations are Italy, France, Greece, Cyprus – all are ideal holidays with picturesque views for you to really enjoy driving while you are there.

A Peugot 308 convertible will cost you approximately 400 euros for six days in August, the peak season, from Alicante airport, and a Fiat 500 covertible only 295, which is excellent value for the time of year. Remember also that in Spain convertible weather probably starts May/June time and continues through to October, and the same Peugeot car would cost you only around 240 euros in September.

Why not treat yourself? If you don´t, who else will?

If you are interested in hiring a car and need some guidance in terms of convertibles then our reservation agents will be happy to assist you. Contact us directly by calling +44 (0)113 880 0748 or emailing us at sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk and we will get right back to you.

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New Mercedes C-Class Available from Avis

June 17, 2014 UK Comments Off on New Mercedes C-Class Available from Avis

Avis have updated their prestige fleet with the new C-Class from Mercedes and it is available from all of their locations in the UK.

There’s plenty of standard equipment on the new Mercedes C-Class, including a reversing camera, rain-sensing wipers, Attention Assist, Speedtronic cruise control, heated windscreen wiper washers, a tyre pressure monitoring system and Collision Prevention Assist Plus as standard.

The Agility Select system is also included, allowing the driver to choose from five driving modes – Comfort, Eco, Sport, Sport+ and Individual.

The C-Class was officially revealed at an exclusive event on the eve of the Detroit Motor Show. The new, fifth-generation model is far more than just another posh compact saloon – it’s set to be the most efficient, refined and dynamic model in its class.

Michael McInerney, fleet director, Avis UK, commented: ‘As people increasingly look to hire premium cars for both business and leisure, we’re delighted to add the Mercedes C-Class C200 Sport Saloon Auto to our fleet. Whether for a city break or a longer tour across the country, it’s the perfect choice for those looking for a luxury driving experience.’

If you are looking for something extra special when hiring a car or maybe you are interested in buying one and would like an extended test drive then please get in touch, we can arrange rentals of this new model at many locations throughout the UK. You can call us on +44 (0)113 880 0748, chat with us online or email us on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk.

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Great News At Stansted Airport

June 11, 2014 UK Comments Off on Great News At Stansted Airport

We have just received some great news about the Avis/Budget location at Stansted Airport, for as long as we can remember it has been a franschise location under the Budget brand. This means although the franchisee has certain guidelines to stick to, they can pretty much run the business as they please.

This didnt go down well with our cutomers in the early days as they were used to the high levels of service generally received at other Avis locations but time and time again the feedback we got was not good. Generally surrounding the specific terms the location had in place such as, high deposits, expensive excess reduction, age limits and dubious damage charges.

Now that this location has fallen back under the Avis brand we are confident in an improvement in all areas and on top of that the general terms of business that Avis work to such as, low deposits, cheaper insurance costs, high levels of customer service and high quality vehicles.

If you are flying into the Stansted Airport and are looking to hire a car, then speak to the experts at Indigo. Call us on +44 (0)113 880 0748, chat with us online or email us on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk.

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Passenger Numbers Rising Rapidly At Manchester Airport

June 10, 2014 UK Comments Off on Passenger Numbers Rising Rapidly At Manchester Airport

Over 2 million passengers travelled through the gates at Manchester Airport in May this year as summer moved into full swing, which was over 7% higher than the same time in 2013.

The bumper month saw travellers enjoying two long bank holidays as well as the school half term holidays.

Significantly, May also saw annual passenger numbers break through the Airport’s 21 million target, with Singapore Airlines carrying the 21 millionth passenger from the Northern gateway.

Now, Manchester Airport is confident that it can reach and exceed its all-time peak of 22 million passengers, achieved in 2007 – and is on track to hit this figure in the next 18 months.

Ken O’Toole, chief commercial officer for MAG, owner of Manchester Airport, said: “Reaching the milestone of carrying our 21 millionth passenger has been a significant achievement for us, and is a result of a huge amount of hard work in bringing airlines and passengers back to Manchester.

“We aim to continue that pattern and have already set the conditions for further growth here that will build on what we’ve already achieved.”

The month also saw the inaugural FlyNas to Jeddah flight take-off, along with a brand new American Airlines flight to Charlotte in North Carolina, USA, which is one of the largest hubs in America that connects passengers across North and South America.

Jet2.com also launched its new service to Vienna in Austria, a previously unserved European capital city, which the airport was keen to add to the route network for passengers using Manchester.

O’Toole added: “The new routes launched in May, together with exciting new destinations planned for 2015, will help us win back more passengers here in the North who still do not use Manchester as their departure airport of choice.

“The 22 million mark is our next target, but we are confident that Manchester can continue to deliver growth for the region.”

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