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Car Hire USA Airports to Centralise Facilities
The wave of airports in the US building centralised rental car centres continues to grow. For the past decade airlines across the United States have merged car hire zones into a single facility. Instead of individual car hire USA companies are running seperate buses to and from the airport and each hire company having its own car parking areas. Busing is shared, car rental counters and cars are side-by-side and valuable space around airports is freed up. Still to take up the schene is the worlds biggest car hire market – Orlando.
Commenters were quick to voice their opinion
This is more efficient; but each car hire company loses its competitive advantage. No more dropping you off at the actual rental car. Why not just have one agency then – or better yet, the airport have its own hire car system?
Now if only the rental car companies would update their computers to give correct driving directions to and from the new facility….
As an Atlantan, I rented a car from National to pick up at the Atlanta airport, drive to a meeting in extreme south Georgia, and drop off at 5 AM the next morning at the Tallahassee airport for a flight to St. Louis and then back to Atlanta. National’s computer reservation system directed me to drive to their new airport rental facility, where no private vehicles may park. I parked in the street, went inside, was directed to park in the airport terminal decks and take a shuttle bus back (train was not yet running). All that threw me an hour off schedule so I arrived late at my lunch meeting almost to the Florida border.
All the rental car companies need to update their directions to customers, whether arriving at this facility by air or by car.
I think the consolidated facilities are great because they reduce the number of shuttle busses and should reduce rental car company costs. Unfortunately, they rarely reduce the costs paid by consumers. Additionally, they add to the industry’s deceptive pricing practices because they quote a low rate, then later add in “consolidated facility” and shuttle charges” (which were covered under under their quoted price when they provided the service).
Cleveland and San Francisco both opened consolidated rental car facilities in 1998 and since then they have opened in many other major airports in the USA .
More are planned, such as pooled car hire Orlando, rental firms in Miami, San Jose, Memphis and deeper south in New Orleans.
Though emissions from one car are nothing compared with those from even the best airplane, they add up. So instead of renting a car to get around the city you’re visiting, try researching public-transit options. Public transit is often cheaper and faster, offers a great way to sightsee, and is almost always more earth-friendly
Cherbourg France – Cross Channel Ferrry Trip
Cherbourg
If you’re in search of a tranquil atmosphere for a break from your hectic schedule, Cherbourg is ideal for you.
Catching the cross channel ferry from Portsmouth Port at 8am can get you there before lunchtime and you can travel back in the evening the following day. As a passenger you will pay very little for the ferry trip and you then have the option to hire a car on arrival. Before you venture further into France you might want to spen a day without a car in Cherbourg. When you’ve taken a day or two to enjoy what Cherbourg has to offer tourists you can easily arrange to pick up car hire. France is blessed with well maintained open roads and you can reach almost any part from Cherbourg in a day’s driving
Cherbourg ferry port is right on the edge of the town centre, meaning your break can begin as soon as you step off the ferry. Its rich historical background makes this city the perfect place to relax with a loved one, soaking in some cultural heritage.
If gorgeous scenery gets you excited, visiting Cherbourg won’t leave you disappointed. After a light lunch in one of the city’s traditional cafés you could wander hand in hand to the Ravalet Chateau in Tourlaville where the views are staggering. The magnificent landscaped grounds surround a mediaeval manor house built during the 16th century.
Emmanuel Liais Gardens
Or why not take a stroll through one of France’s most beautiful gardens such as Emmanuel Liais Gardens, definitely worth a visit with over 500 different types of rare plants that Liais himself shipped over to Cherbourg from South America and Asia.
Cherbourg also has a strong religious heritage, making a visit to the beautiful churches a must. The bell tower of Saint-Martin of Octeville and the sculptures of the Trinity Basilica are just two examples of the eye-catching religious buildings that hold fascinating history. The Abbey of the Vow is now listed as a Historical Monument for its stunning architecture and archaeological value.
Cherbourg Museums – Thomas Henry Art Museum
If your heart lies with art, then the Thomas Henry art museum is the next stop. The museum is home to many famous sculptures and paintings ranging from the 15th to the 19th century by foreign masters as well as French classical painters.
After a day of exploring and soaking in the magnificent culture, you could take a stroll down to the marina. Enjoy a romantic French meal in a traditional French restaurant and stay in one of the lovely B&Bs the town has to offer.
The following day you could take a look at one or two of the interesting museums located in Cherbourg; the Liberation museum is fascinating. With the theme “from the darkness to the light” it takes the visitor through the stages of history in the Second World War; from the fall of France to the liberation.
With the ease of the high speed ferry from Portsmouth Port your trip away will be stress free, allowing you to relax and take in the wonders of Cherbourg.
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Car Hire Voucher Codes – Discount Car Rental
Discount Car Hire Voucher Codes
Do you find that you spend hours searching for the best car hire deals online – convinced that somewhere on the web you can get a cheaper deal only to discover that your savings amount to very little.
At Europe & Beyond we offer the latest voucher codes for car hire in Europe and elsewhere around the world.
Latest car hire voucher codes Summer / Autumn 2009
September
September Car hire with 15% off by using this easyCar voucher code SCORCHIO
Expiry Date:01/10/2009
Go to easyCar website
August
By using easyCar discount voucher code HOTTER
Expiry Date:01/09/2009
get up to 10% discount on August Car Rental
expires 01/09/ – This voucher code is designed for easyCar. Simply copy and paste it into the Redeem Promotional Code box during checkout.
Book online to get the best discounts available – and remember this summer 2009 it is
expected that there will be a shortage of hire cars throughout Europe so book early. Car hire Spain, France, Italy and Cyprus are most likely to be affected by the shortage – those leaving their booking arrangements to the last minute may be very disappointed with the lack of choice of cars – if any are available at all.
You may be looking for holiday car hire when you arrive at the airport or to arrange local car rental when you reach your final destination either way you can save money using voucher codes when you book your car online.
This summer in the build up to the busiest time of year car hire companies are offering high value voucher codes that will get you upto 15% discount off the total cost of car rental – for a weeks hire of a family saloon car that can mean a saving of up to £50
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