After the recent 11 per cent increase in petrol prices in the UAE, there is at least some good news at the pumps for car rental users in the Emirates.
Hertz UAE has just launched a new summer deal which, in addition to giving savings of up to 20% on monthly rentals, offers customers a free tank of fuel and no refuelling or recharges of fuel when the vehicle is returned.
Making the offer even more attractive is the fact that those taking it up are very likely to drive away in a new vehicle.
While one effect of the economic downturn on the car rental business has been to slow down spending on fleet modernisation, Hertz UAE has already purchased 1,500 new vehicles to add to its fleet this year.
"We've made a big investment to make sure that our customers continue to drive around in new vehicles, and not the three to four-year-old cars you find elsewhere," said Nigel Johnson, General Manager of Hertz UAE.
"At the same time, we're doing everything else we can to give them the best value for money. The new summer monthly rental rates bring significant savings. And following the recent increase in fuel prices, we feel the offer of a free tank of petrol, and the waiving of refuelling or recharges when a vehicle is returned, will go down very well."
Part of the The Al-Futtaim Group, Hertz UAE recently expanded its network to 13 locations across the Emirates by opening an exclusive service desk at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
This offers fast check-in access to a wide selection of vehicles and unique 24/7 services.
