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contributed by Colm Brady
Finding economical car rental in Ireland is not difficult.
For less than €100 you should be able to rent a small car
that is in excellent condition for a week. In this article we
give you some tips to help you find the best discount car rental
deals in Ireland.
The cost of car rental can vary significantly from season
to season. Not surprisingly it is most expensive during peak
season, from May to September. However, you can cut your car
rental costs if you book early, and you will have a better choice
of vehicles to choose from. Also, many car rental agencies offer
discounts if you book on their website.
However, before you pay out for any deal there are a few things
you should do. Read the small print carefully to find out what
is, or isn't, included in the deal. Collision Damage Waiver should
be included in the quoted price, and check to see if you will
need to pay extra for personal insurance and contents insurance
if you need it.
Also check to see if you will need to pay an excess in the
case of an accident. Excesses can often be as high as a few thousand
Euro and you may have to pay extra if you want to reduce this.
You should know exactly what you want when you are booking.
Make sure that you are in the right age group to hire a car from
this company. Also, if you are traveling with a family you may
have to pay extra for child seats.
Other possible charges to watch out for are extra fees if
you plan to drive between the Republic of Ireland and Northern
Ireland; mileage limits; and airport fees.
Take all of these into account before you pay and you should
have no problem finding economical car rental in Ireland.
About the Author:
Colm Brady is Director of Business Development for Thrifty
Car Rental Ireland and has worked with Thrifty since 2000. Colm
is continually developing the companies business through both
the traditional and online channels. Among the websites that
are currently under the Thrifty Umbrella are: Economical Car Rental Ireland, and Economical Car Hire in Ireland. |
