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Octopus adds car hire
Accommodation specialist, OctopusTravel.com has added car rental to the range of travel options available on its website, with agents now able to search for and book cars in more than 3,000 locations and 55 countries worldwide.
A simple step by step booking process gives agents the choice of three different car categories: budget, standard and special. Detailed images of the cars and vehicle information are clearly displayed within the search results, giving instant access to information on the types of car that are available.
OctopusTravel.com national sales manager Louise Turner says the car rental search eliminates the need for agents to carry out lengthy price comparisons, saving time and money.
“Instead of listing several different rental companies, agents simply select a date and location from more than 3,000 cities and airports worldwide and nominate the type of car. The site then searches its inventory and presents the most competitively priced vehicles available,” Ms Turner said.
“To make bookings even easier, car rental can be added to the shopping basket alongside hotels, sightseeing, tours and transfers with agents able to settle all transactions in one single payment.”
Additional features include:
- A printable voucher provides a detailed breakdown of costs including insurance, fuel charges, additional driver fees.
- One way national and international trips and additional equipment such as car seats can be all be requested and booked on-line.
- For rentals starting at airports, OctopusTravel.com will automatically shop around for the best rate and provide information on where to go to collect the car
- Driving tips for the country of rental
- No cancellation charges right up to start date of service
For further information and bookings, visit OctopusTravel.com’s dedicated retail site at www.agents.octopustravel.com.au.
OctopusTravel.com offers agents access to more than 21,000 hotels in 129 countries worldwide with instant confirmations. Agents earn a 10 per cent commission on all bookings.
Graham Muldoon
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