Holidays are all about relaxing and leaving the stresses and strains of everyday life behind – and car hire can help to ensure you have the break you were hoping for.

Rather than having to get to grips with the local language in order to understand public transport routes and timetables, you can hop behind the wheel of your comfortable hire car.

Knowing you have a rented vehicle, you will be able to enjoy the freedom of taking to the open road to really explore your European holiday destination – and Auto Europe can supply you with the perfect model for your trip.

To find out more, read on.

Why hire a car on holiday?

There are so many perks to having a hire car when you go on holiday, the major one being convenience.

While there are a host of amazing destinations to visit in Europe, if you find it difficult to learn foreign languages, navigating your way through the public transport system could prove tricky.

By hiring a car for your stay, you get to bypass working out bus timetables or trying to buy the right train tickets and instead make use of your private vehicle.

Another advantage is that you have the freedom to get off the beaten track. While buses and trains will take you to some of the most popular tourist spots, you might want to discover more and really get under the skin of your destination.

Of course, you may be staying in accommodation where there are no public transport links nearby and taxis are an expensive service to rely on.

If you have rented a vehicle, you can simply take to the road with your map and stop at any interesting sites you pass along the way – and you can embark on your journey immediately no matter where you are staying.

Privacy and comfort are other great benefits to hiring a car. If you're travelling with your family or friends, you may find it considerably easier to shepherd everyone into one vehicle than get them on the same train and bus, while you don't have to worry about queues, seats already being taken or disturbing other passengers.

It is not only holidaymakers who can benefit from having a vehicle available to them while abroad, but also business travellers. You can hire a luxurious model to use as you journey from meeting to conference, which could make managing your timetable far easier.

Auto Europe makes hiring a car simple

We have decades of experience in car hire and consider ourselves an industry leader. Whether you are visiting Europe for business or leisure purposes, we will have the perfect car for you.

With more than 8,000 car hire locations across the globe and everything from sports cars to motorhomes on offer, if you need a set of wheels for your trip you'll find it if you come to us.

Our cars range from small to large models, from SUVs to convertibles and you could even rent a motorbike.

You are guaranteed the best price when you choose our service and we don't charge credit card or cancellation fees.

We will provide you with 24/7 customer service and what we quote you is what you'll pay – so you don't have to worry about any unexpected charges when you come to settle your bill.

You can book your car through our easy-to-use online service or call us for free on 0800 358 1229. We look forward to hearing from you.