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Car Rental Prices Soar

31 Aug

According to a new report released by carrentals.co.uk, car rental prices have risen by an average of 30% during the month of August compared to the same time last year. The report claims that cutbacks in fleet sizes during the recession have resulted in fewer cars being made available to customers.

One of the biggest rises was to be found in Turkey with a reported increase of 76%.

Carrentals.co.uk managing director stated that car hire companies haven’t expanded their fleets as banks have not been able to provide the necessary funding. This has resulted in a price increase.

The advice from the report is to book your car hire as early as possible. Customers who booked in March for their car hire in August saved £150 in comparison to travelers who waited until May. Travelers are also advised to shop around for the best deals.

 
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Rising Tourist Numbers = Shrinking Profits!!??

19 Aug

Although seeing a 15% increase in tourist numbers between the months of January and August, Turkey has not been able to equate greater visitor numbers with increased profit margins.

While visitor numbers are on the up all round, the Turkish tourism industry has seen profit margins shrink by as much as 15%. Representatives of trade and commerce organisations in Turkey blame the shrinking profit margins on high inflation and decreasing foreign currency rates.

If this cycle were to continue, service quality would inevitably deteriorate and for a country like Turkey who have built a reputation for a high quality service industry, this could spell disaster.

Ultimately, Turkey’s tourism sector has concluded that to maintain profitability and service standards, prices must increase next year, specifically in the accommodation sector with prices rising by up to 10%. This is acknowledged as a risky step as it could result in Turkey losing it’s competitive edge.

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    Price Comparison Test: Izmir

    12 Aug

    All of the car hire websites claim to offer the cheapest car hire, so we decided to put some of the main suppliers to the test and see who really offered the best deal for car hire in Izmir.

    The following prices are based on a 7 day rental from the 4th of September until the 11th of September with pickup and drop off times of 12 midday. This test was carried out on the 12/08/10.

  • Hertz: £224.23


  • Ecbonline: £187.56*


  • Europcar: £245.80*


  • Economycarhire: £160


  • Avis: £232.50


    • In this test economycar hire have come out on top, with ecbonline in second place.

    *Both Ecbonline and Europcar give their prices in euros. For this comparison test, a currency converter was used.

     
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    Car Hire Spain

    05 Aug

    At carrental-turkey.net, we’re committed to bringing you the very best offers and the very latest news on car hire in Turkey.

    We’ve managed to find a site that’s as committed and useful as we are. This site offers you interesting and useful information on car hire in Spain and also searches through a number of the most popular car hire providers to ensure you get the best deal on your Spanish car hire.

    Cheap-carhire-spain.com have some great posts on subjects such as the car hire shortages in a number of locations throughout Spain, what exactly excess insurance is and who was cheapest in price comparison tests they have done.

    Stay tuned for an upcoming post comparing the prices of a number of different car hire providers in Izmir.

     
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    Why Hire a Car in Turkey?

    03 Aug

    Turkey is a land of immense mountain ranges, rugged coastline, traditional villages and bustling cities. Car hire in Turkey lets you explore this fascinating country in your own time and gives you the opportunity to take in all that Turkey has to offer.

    A long and rich history has left an indelible mark on Turkey, from the preserved ruins of Ephesus to the Ottoman mosques, there is a variety of significant historical landmarks scattered throughout this ancient country. Car hire gives you the freedom to explore as much of Turkey’s illustrious history as you wish.

    This history hints at the diversity of culture and tradition that is to be found in Turkey. While the majority of the country is Islamic, there is also a blend of Christian and Jewish influences making it a cultural melting pot.

    Combining tradition and heritage with modern society is no mean feat, but Turkey has something to offer whether you want to experience traditional Turkish life or want to enjoy your stay in the comfort and modernity of the rest of the western world.

    If you’re planning a trip to Turkey and want to get the best out of this intriguing country car hire is essential.

     
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    Car Hire Demand Spikes in Turkey

    08 Jul

    Car hire providers in Turkey are enjoying a 50% rise in demand over the summer months. Turkish emigrants from all over the world returning home coupled with thousands of holidaymakers has seen the demand for car hire skyrocket, however as the demand has risen, so has the prices.

    According to one Turkish car rental company owner, prices are up an estimated 30% compared to the summer months of earlier years. The difference seems to be that the thousands of expatriates who return home every year are now flying home rather than driving across mainland Europe as they previously did. It seems that those who are taking flights home are also renting cars.

    Prices are expected to return to normal during the autumn months.

     
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