Alamo offers snowy New Year special

Alamo is offering a range of specials—advertised as “Snow Time!”– to all those Britons who are able to take a little time off in January in order to enjoy a short winter holiday, primarily to ski resorts in Europe, as well as a handful in Canada and the United States. The most economical car rentals are available in

Switzerland, where one can hire a compact passenger vehicle for as little as £16 per day. Rentals at participating locations in Germany are only slightly more expensive, at £17 per day, while economy-class cars in Austria and Croatia are priced at £18, and those in

Canada are £19. Vehicle rentals at participating Alamo locations in the

United States start at £17 per day, according to prices advertised as part of this January promotional.

In order to receive these low rates, renters must reserve a car using Alamo’s

UK website (www.alamo.co.uk ) and the car hire period must be for precisely one week. This deal’s timeframe is rather narrow, as all rentals must take place between January 7 to 14, 2008, in order to receive the lowest prices quoted on the company’s website. All available vehicles either fall into the economy or the “mini” class and in order to purchase special equipment that may make driving safer and easier in winter conditions—such as snow tires—clients will usually be required to pay an additional fee. Some

Alamo locations, however, will offer all winter equipment free of charge, so it is advisable to inquire about this ahead of time.

Winter equipment available at all

Alamo outlets in the countries listed above include snow tires, chains, block heaters, as well as heavy-duty ice scrapers. Ski racks are available at outlets that are in close proximity to winter resorts.

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