If you hire a car in parts of the Middle East and something goes catastrophically wrong, you may hear the word diya used very quickly. Often translated as “blood money”, diya is a form of court-ordered compensation paid to the family of a person who dies as a result of an accident. It is not […]
Why is car rental in Alaska so expensive? 🚗❄️ (And why it’s still usually cheaper than Hawaii) Anyone who’s tried to plan an Alaska trip quickly runs into the same shock: car rental prices that feel wildly out of proportion to the rest of the budget. Flights might be reasonable, accommodation manageable, yet hiring a […]
Continue reading Why is car rental in Alaska so expensive?Zipcar, the UK’s biggest car-sharing operator, has confirmed that it plans to shut down all services in London and withdraw entirely from the UK market by 31 December 2025. The move comes after years of rising operating costs, shrinking demand, and a changing regulatory environment that increasingly penalises even electric vehicles. The company will stop […]
Continue reading Zipcar to Close in London and Exit UK Market by End of 2025Finding car rental in India can feel unusual if you’re used to European-style self-drive models. When you search for options in Mumbai, you’ll often see a weekly rate of around £250 for a small saloon such as a Suzuki Dzire. At first glance, this seems incredibly cheap for a car that includes a chauffeur. Yet […]
Continue reading How Does Chauffeur Drive Car Rental in India Work?Car rental in Spain is famous for offering some of the lowest headline prices in Europe. A compact car rented out of season for a week or more can look astonishingly cheap, often rivaling rates in Portugal and Croatia, which are the two other major European markets where rental prices regularly drop to similar lows. […]
Continue reading Why Car Rental in Spain Isn’t Always As Cheap As It Looks🚗✨ When deciding whether renting a car is genuinely worthwhile in a particular country, we evaluate five key criteria. Taken together, these scores help travellers understand how practical, how enjoyable, and how cost-effective hiring a car will actually be. Although every category matters in its own way, the overall score reflects the combined experience of […]
Continue reading How We Score: “Is It Worth Hiring a Car?”Why is driving so expensive in Hawaii? Everything in Hawaii costs more than on the U.S. mainland for several key reasons: 🚢 1. Import Costs Almost 90% of goods in Hawaii — food, fuel, cars, even building materials — are imported by ship or air. That means every item has to travel thousands of miles […]
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🚗❄️The decision depends on the country, resort type, and how you like to travel. ✅ When Renting a Car IS Worth It You should seriously consider a car if you want: 🔹 Access to Multiple Resorts Ideal in France (e.g. Chamonix), Italy (Dolomites), Austria (Tyrol) where several ski areas are within 30–45 minutes. A car […]
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