Tag: car hire abroad
European Speed Limits and What Happens if You Break Them
With the increasing number of cameras watching your every move, being aware of speed limits is more important than ever. The potential fines and bans can seriously hinder your ability...
Rules For Driving in Australia
An Australian road trip is one that is almost definitely needed on any bucket list. With so many open spaces, stunning sights and diverse locations, it holds an almost mythical...
The Ultimate Breakdown Essentials Checklist
It’s something all drivers fear happening, the long journey, stuttering to a halt because something has broken on your car. Sometimes it is a quick fix and you are back...
What is the Winterisation Car Hire Fee?
The winterisation car hire fee may be a new one to you and may add to the confusion when looking at hiring a car abroad. What is it and why...
The Cheapest and Most Expensive Countries to Rent a Car
Direct Car Hire Excess has conducted a study to find the cheapest and most expensive countries to rent a car. Our study looked at 15 countries to find the cheapest...
Top Tips for Hiring a Car
If you’re not used to hiring a car, there can be quite a lot to remember, and you’ll want the hiring process to be as smooth as possible, so you...
What to Do if You Get a Traffic Fine in Your Rental Car
It can be all too easy to break traffic rules when you’re driving abroad, with unfamiliar parking signs and traffic laws you weren’t previously aware of. When you sign an...
Must-Visit Locations for Your Italy Road Trip
Italy has a lot to offer road trippers. From winding mountain roads to sprawling countryside, beautiful historic architecture and incredible coastlines, there’s something for everyone in every corner of the...
The Best Apps for Road Trips
Thanks to modern technology, road trips have become a lot easier. We no longer have to rely on outdated paper maps to try to navigate roads abroad or try to...
A Holidaymaker’s Guide to Driving in Germany
Germany is an ideal destination for a driving holiday, with the quality Autobahn and wonderful scenery across the country. There are a few rules you’ll need to remember when driving...
