New car hire supplier added on TravelJungle

Based in the UK and established in the year 2000, Economy Car Hire Ltd provides car hire in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Croatia, Malta, Greece and Greek Islands, Slovenia, Serbia, Turkey, Estonia, and Latvia using local and national car rental companies. Their rates are fully-inclusive and they provide customers with a choice of supplier at all locations.

What's included?
- No insurance excess
- Unlimited mileage
- Free additional driver
- Public Liability Cover for the drivers
- Third party liability cover
- Collision damage waiver liability (CDW)
- Theft loss waiver (if the vehicle is stolen)
- Bail bonds (where required)
- Free 24-hour backup service

If you want to compare offers from Economy Car Hire Ltd and other car rental companies, please visit our Car Hire section.

Holiday-makers should be cautious when hiring a car abroad

With the tourist season at its peak, holiday-makers should be wary when collecting a car at their destination and only book with certified car rental companies. People planning on hiring a car abroad are advised to be careful when dealing with local car operators as it could be too much risk for a tourist expecting a relaxing vacation.

According to rumours, cheaper rates are available locally, however this will only be valid in low-season or if the local company has incorrectly calculated its inventory. In high-season it will be almost impossible to rent a car, especially in the large coastal resorts and popular destinations such as Barcelona, Alicante and Mallorca.

It’s important to be cautious of local car rental firms that offer large discounts. This could be a gamble and ruin your vacation:

- Choices of cars are limited
- Cars are often older models that may not be well maintained
- It’s unlikely that there will be a helpline if anything goes wrong
- If there is a legal problem there will be limited support or advice
- If the car breaks down or is involved in an accident then a replacement is unlikely
- Some local car rental companies have limited legal terms and require trust from both parties – only advised for the experienced

Travellers should also be aware that local dealers will often drive customers to collect the car from their personal garage. This can disorientate inexperienced tourists in a foreign country, and could be dangerous for women.

TravelJungle recommends that all tourists book cars in advance in order to get availability and to be sure that the service is being provided by a certified company.