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Hire a car and turn your city break into a grand adventure
Car hire doesn’t just have to be about getting you to the airport and back – it can also open up a wealth of opportunities for your next holiday. With a rental car you can take a road trip, reach places of interest that are that bit further away or split your holiday into more than one destination. One of our favourite options is to combine a city break with a relaxing few days (or more) at the beach.
Getting a quote with Clarify Car Hire for your holiday car hire is easy!
A trip away taking in two or more cities or resorts is an exciting trip and can often make a week’s holiday feel a lot longer. Many of us love to explore a city such as Rome, Madrid or Budapest but a few days may be enough. Why not use your rental car to turn your city break into a jumping off point for a much longer holiday?
Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
Dubrovnik – Gradac
Dubrovnik is famous for its walled old town which sits against the backdrop of the beautiful Adriatic Sea. You can get around the city easily by foot and many of the islands and little fishing villages along the coast can be reached by boat.
The airport is only a very short taxi ride away so you could return there after you have explored the city to pick up a rental car and drive up the coast towards Split. In under two hours you could be at Gradac, one of Croatia’s finest beach resorts where you can enjoy a few days swimming, sunbathing or a cocktail or two before your return flight from Dubrovnik.
Seville – Malaga
This is a perfect option for a one-way hire. Start your journey in the cultural heaven which is Seville. Visit the stunning cathedral, the Plaza de Espana and perhaps spend an evening watching flamenco dancing, Seville is a large city but fairly easily walkable. If you get tired there are plenty of taxis!
Pick up a hire car from a Seville city location before heading to Malaga which is around a two and a half hour drive. Malaga is a refreshing, clean and vibrant city while still offering some of the traditional Spanish culture. You can head to the beaches or immerse yourself in the warm evenings where you can get a bite to eat or do some late night shopping. Most of the centre of Malaga is pedestrianised so you can simply relax and enjoy!
Florence – Viareggio
Tuscany is a dream holiday destination and hiring a car provides easy transport to all its wonderful sights. Visit the stunning city of Florence, the lovely walled city of Lucca, the infamous city of Pisa with its leaning tower and just a little further, you will reach the coast where there are numerous fabulous beaches including Viareggio. All these locations are within a two hour drive from Florence.
When you are taking in a number of locations, planning your trip becomes quite important. With clever thinking you can save yourself money on your car hire and make the most of your time away.
1- Consider a one-way hire - If the two locations you would like to travel to are a fair distance apart, you may not want to use up your precious holiday time, driving back to the airport you flew into. If airline tickets are too expensive to do one way then try and plan an alternative route back that perhaps takes in another sight or city. Stopping off on your way can break up an otherwise tedious journey. Some companies may charge a fee for one-way hires.
2- Don’t waste money on parking - If you are planning on flying into a city and staying there for a few days before moving on, consider hiring a car at the end of that city break. Otherwise, you could be collecting a car from the airport then paying for it to be sitting in a parking garage for a number of days. Most large cities have great public transport systems and smaller ones are best explored on foot. We can offer many city centre car hire locations.
3- Take in more than one country - Cross border travel is allowed in many locations but you will need to have permission from your hire car company before you go, and have paid any relevant fees. Flying into Munich and travelling to Austria, or flying into Copenhagen and going across the Øresund Bridge into Sweden are a couple of popular examples.
We are on hand to help you with your holiday plans. Getting quotes for car hire is simple with Clarify Car Hire and understanding your different options and what they may cost will really help you put together that holiday you are after and at the best price.
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