Is it a good idea to drive in Europe during autumn?

The weather in Western and Central Europe during autumn is quite unpredictable. You might be blessed with sunny, crisp days but you might also end up right in the middle of the cold autumn rainy days.

For example, the average high temperature in Paris in November is 9C and it could rain pretty much all the time. London is just as cold but contrary to popular belief it’s not so rainy during this time of the year. So, if you go by statistics, you have more chances of lovely weather in London rather than in Paris.

If you decide to explore the mountain regions of Europe, be prepared for the first snowfall of the year (which has already fallen in some areas). So make sure at least one of the drivers has experience driving in icy conditions. And definitely consider purchasing travel insurance before you leave on vacation.

Excellent hotel deals in Europe

If you stay away from large cities – Paris, London, Berlin – finding cheap hotels in Europe during this time of the year is easy as pie. The period between the peak summer season and the holidays is almost “dead” when it comes to traveling, especially in smaller towns and in the popular beach areas. It is also the time when many hotels and restaurants close for the winter – especially in places like Ibiza, Mallorca, Greek islands – and those which remain open offer excellent bargains to attract the travelers.

Also, some European cities have become excellent choices for the budget travelers (or those looking to spend a vacation without breaking the budget) mostly because of the economic crisis. Prague, Budapest and Vienna are excellent choices for a 10-day vacation in which to explore the beauty of Central-Eastern Europe.

If you are a fan of easyJet and easyCar and have been hoping to go on a great Mediterranean cruise before summer is officially over and done with, you should check out easyCruise, a discount cruise company that has ships sailing all of the hottest spots on the Mediterranean for a fraction of the cost of most cruise companies. With the long, hot days of summer soon coming to a close, however, you’ll want to hurry up and book you last-minute holiday before the close of summer and head out on your affordable cruise (and maybe even take an easyJet flight to get there).

If you do decide to take advantage of some of the Mediterranean cruise specials offered up by easyCruise, it’s not too late to get an end-of-summer deal on a cheap flight France before finding your way to Nice, Saint Tropez or another holiday hot spot to soak up summer’s last rays.

If you aren’t sure you’ll be able to fit in an end-of-summer cruise on the Mediterranean, you can quench your thirst for travel by starting to think about your fall and winter destination plans. With gloomy days and plenty of rain just around the corner in the UK, you may already be fantasizing about a winter escape to the sunny shores of Spain this winter. Especially with cheap flights to Malaga (and other sunny holiday spots), you’ll have no excuse not to head out in search of some rays this winter.

EasyVan is really the number one option when it comes to renting a van in the United Kingdom. With over 100 locations including major cities and airports you can’t help but trip over one if you look hard enough. The company offers five varieties of vans in sizes ranging from small passenger vehicles – great for transporting the whole family to Aunt Sally’s for the holidays – to large box vans, which are perfect for moving your bed. Just remember to lift with your knees and to buy enough beer to bribe your mates to help you.

Best of all, you can make your reservations in advance online, print off your receipt and pick up your van when you and your clown friends are ready to head to the circus. Sounds simple? Of course it is.

Van hire from easyVan. Find out more

This wouldn’t have been possible if you hadn’t rented a sports car convertible. It wouldn’t have been possible if you had to pay a bundle for the car hire. No, this dream and this moment wouldn’t have happened if you hadn’t gone on the easyCar Web site and if you hadn’t scored an incredible deal on a hot car.

Without easyCar and their incredible deals on cars throughout the world, your hair wouldn’t have felt that wind, your companion would have been sitting next to some other bloke and the music you so adore would be played only to cheer you up and distract you from your otherwise miserable and empty existence.

Rent Today and Get up to 25% off – When you’re looking to leave home, it pays to bring your American Express card. Right now when you rent a car at any participating Avis neighborhood location and charge it with your American Express card, you’ll save up to 25%.

And if you rent for three days or longer, you’ll also receive an American Express gift card valued at $25!

Book your car for pick-up August 15 through December 15, 2006. Valid on daily, weekend, or weekly rentals of all car classes.

A Saturday-night stay and an advance reservation may be required. Offer valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only for rentals at participating off-airport U.S. locations.

Save up to 25% off With Avis and American Express

Planning a last-minute getaway? With Avis you can enjoy the added savings of these last-minute specials without sacrificing the great service that you deserve. Special rates are available at select cities nationwide through September 10, 2006 on compact, midsize, and full size cars. Book now for the lowest available price on daily weekend and weekly rates in the following locations:

Atlanta Mid-size – $27
Daytona Beach Mid-size - $18
Ft. Lauderdale Compact – $19
Las Vegas Full Size – $27
Los Angeles Compact – $22
Miami Mid-size – $22
Palm Springs Full Size – $45
Pensacola Mid-size – $14
San Diego Full Size – $34
Tallahassee Compact – $16

Find Low Fares on Orbitz!

Live large and in charge in Washington D.C. with your own car – for less than what you pay for a round of coffees at the office!

Hotwire has tracked down some great deals on rental cars in the United States capital. These rates are for smaller cars, but they’ve got amazing prices on SUVs, luxury cars and even mini-vans.

Don’t worry, we’re sure the Hill will not approve of these great rates…we’re pretty sure that tax isn’t set in advance. Think of it as sticking it to the man…on a super small scale.

Washington, D.C. rental cars from $17.95 per day!

Making one last push to enjoy the summer? You can now save $15 on Weekly Rentals with Budget!

Just rent for 5 days or more, now through September 30, 2006.

Offer valid on weekly rentals of intermediate through full size 4-door vehicles.

No matter where you’re going, or how many people you need to travel with, Budget will help get you there – safely, comfortably and enjoyably. And now, cheaper too!

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Easyeverything is taking advantage of their wide range of products and offering a chance to win a flight..just by booking a car!

What a difference a week could make; it could in fact win you one of five easyJet vouchers worth £200 each! All you need to do is book your car rental for 7 days or more and you will automatically be entered into their Prize Draw.

The offer ends 30th July, pick up before 30th September. Book now!

Summer Sunshine offers from easyCar. The low cost online, car hire specialist

Tired of taking the train around Europe? Rent a car and you can save $15 a week on top of the already low prices with Budget, thanks to Orbitz.

Just rent for 5 days or more, now through September 30, 2006, which makes it perfect for summer exploring.

Offer valid on weekly rentals of intermediate through full size 4-door vehicles.

Save $15 on Weekly Car Rentals with Budget! thru Sept 30, 2006