Pre-pay bookings are a savvy money saving advantage

The advantages of pre-pay car hire bookings in Europe must be promoted to travellers following a rise in fraudulent pricing and commission charges, urges Economy Car Hire.

Economy Car Hire, one of the industry’s leading car hire brokers, issued the recommendation following a survey, which found that many ‘pay-on-arrival’ booking schemes were using rates that could see customers paying up to 16% more on arrival than the original price quoted when they made their reservation.

Booking and paying for European car hire early also guarantees the very best rates, online discounts and provides customers with enough time to thoroughly read through the terms and conditions.

“Booking and paying in advance is the only real way for customers to be assured that they are receiving their car hire at the quoted price,” said Rory Sexton, Managing Director of Economy Car Hire.

“It also ensures that holidaymakers feel confident and fully-informed that they are receiving the best offers, at the correct price in pounds and without paying any commission charges. Paying in advance also guarantees the greatest choice and availability of vehicles. By choosing to book with a fully-inclusive car hire provider, customers also have no surprises or hidden costs upon collection and drivers can be assured that they are covered in the case of any accidents or mishaps.”

Economy Car Hire specialises in providing one of the best fully-inclusive car rental services in over 20 destinations across Europe, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Slovenia, the Greek Islands and Malta.

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