The ugliness of car hire and how to avoid it

02/10/2013 Useful Articles

The worst thing about working for a car rental company has to be telling a customer that you are going to have to charge them for damage cause to their rental car. The look on their faces and the reactions we get can vary from angry and defensive to apologetic and embarrassed. But all of this messiness can be simply avoid, with a few precautions.

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North Queenslands Waterfall Circuit Drive

19/09/2013 Location Guides North Queensland Road Trips

If you’re planning a trip to north Queensland you definitely need to drive the Waterfall Circuit, its a full day trip from Cairns through the Atherton tablelands, however if you have a couple days spare, you can easily spread it out over several days. Its great for families, couples, anyone wanting a relaxing drive.

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What to prepare before you commence your Aussie adventure

16/09/2013 Travel Tips

Planning a holiday overseas can be a little stressful. Although a break is about relaxing, getting it organised beforehand can be a complicated and time consuming process. But with a few tips and some expert help, you can make the process easier for everyone.

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Join the Redspot Car Rentals Team – Travel Agents Partner Program

02/09/2013 Commercial Press

Are you a travel agent? Learn how to increase your commissions by booking Redspot Car Rentals for your customers.

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Can I rent a car if I am under 25?

16/08/2013 Travel Tips Useful Articles

Many travellers are those under the age of 25. This is usually due to the abundance of time, money and reduced responsibility on someone of this age. While youth is typically a benefit for travelling, when it comes to hiring cars, it can be a drawback. Many airport car rental companies do not offer car hire for those under the age of 25 or those holding a provisional driver licence. However, national car hire company, Redspot, does it a little differently.

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Save yourself time when hiring a car in Sydney

09/08/2013 Location Guides New South Wales Travel Tips

If you constantly find yourself driving around Sydney’s streets in rental cars, perhaps you should consider a Club Red membership at Redspot. Through the VIP program, you open yourself up to opportunities for savings and added convenience.

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Family Fun on the Gold Coast

05/08/2013 Fun Stuff Location Guides South Queensland

Matt, our rental officer from Melbourne Airport takes us through his recent trip to the Gold Coast with his wife and kids, and the theme parks they visited and enjoyed the most.

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Hobart’s No.1 Car Rental

29/07/2013 Location Guides Tasmania

Hobart’s economy has shown considerable growth in the past few years, performing impressively while embracing its status as an underdog city. The capital of Tasmania has been cited as one of the top cities that promote innovation, and Redspot shares these common values as an underdog car rental company.

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The Evolution of the Car Rental Industry: From Seinfeld to Seamless Experiences

19/07/2013 Fun Stuff

Think back 10 years. Do you remember the episode when Jerry Seinfeld hires a car? Its one of our favorite episodes here at Redspot. Have a watch and enjoy.

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Is car rental the black sheep of the travel industry?

16/07/2013 Useful Articles

We’ve all heard the nightmare stories about unwanted damage claims and charges after a rental car has been returned, or mysterious taxes that appear at the beginning of the rental from rental operators that are performing below industry standard. But are these nightmare stories standard across the industry? Let’s take a look.

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