Can you see yourself behind the wheel of a convertible as you speed along the Californian coast?  Or piling your family (and all their luggage!) into a mini-van for your summer holiday on the Med?  Or do you need a large estate car with enough room for your all your skis and luggage? We have a large selection of vehicles available from mini coopers to 4x4s and people carriers but we always recommend booking early to guarantee your chosen vehicle.

It will come as no surprise that cars are in particular demand throughout July and August as well as traditional holidays such as Christmas, New Year and Easter but it may shock you to know that some people do miss out by leaving their car hire until the last minute.

But it isn’t just certain vehicle types (such as convertibles and mini-vans) which are in high demand (although there are fewer of them around), certain destinations such as Malaga, Nice and Bordeaux run short of cars full stop in the peak summer months, whilst Geneva (Swiss side) is in particular demand each winter and, closer to home, even gateway airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and Dublin will experience high demand whenever there are public holidays.

More and more people are getting online and putting together their own holidays - and most of them will need a car to get around.

The fact of the matter is, the earlier you reserve your car, the better the chance you have of getting exactly what you want.

However, here at Carhire3000, we realise that you might not want to tie up your cash so far in advance, which is why we offer our customers a unique low deposit scheme.  Now you can rest easy knowing you have secured your hire car for a small deposit (as low as £25) with nothing more to pay until 4 weeks before you pick up your car.

Booking your car hire early makes sense - you get exactly what you want, when you want, with no risk of the price rising when cars run short.  And for this peace of mind, you pay only a small deposit upfront with nothing more to pay until 4 weeks before you pick up your car.

Book your car hire online today or call FREE on 0800 358 7707

Please note that standard terms and conditions apply to all reservations and the deposit scheme is only available for bookings made at least 6 weeks in advance of picking up your hire car. The outstanding balance will then be taken 4 weeks before you pick up your hire car. Deposit amounts may vary depending on pick up point and car size and deposits are non refundable. Deposit amounts will be clearly illustrated on screen during the booking process where applicable.