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Known as the ‘Garden City’, Al Ain is a thriving, vibrant city famous for its gardens and seven amazing oases. Approximately 160km from Abu Dhabi and 120km from Dubai, it makes the perfect road trip destination. The journey will take you through some of the Emirate’s most spectacular scenery and to a city that’s rich […]

Dramatic mountains, gorgeous towns and charming villages, spectacular castles and vistas that make you want to stop and simply watch the sunset – welcome to some of Europe’s best road trips! From Germany’s medieval towns to the towering mountains of Switzerland, the warmth of Spain to the quirky charm of the UK, let us help […]

Feeling like it’s time to get away again? Fancy a change of scenery from the wild beauty of the UAE, and want to take the family exploring on the open roads of the USA? There are some great spots to visit across America, especially if you have the kids with you. It’s almost spring break […]

Spending some quality time with the family is priceless, and Spring Break is a great opportunity to plan some memorable outings together. So why wait? Hertz Car Rental is here to provide you with the right vehicle for a safe, pleasurable trip, wherever you choose to go. There are some brilliant places to visit with […]

On a good day and with the traffic in your favour, the commute to Abu Dhabi from Dubai takes approximately an hour and 30 minutes, covering around 86 miles (139.2 kilometres). As commutes go, it’s epic, but once you’re reached the out-of-city boundaries, the open road between the two locations is quite a pleasure to […]

South Africa is a huge country, with thousands of miles of roads to explore. That makes it a perfect destination for a road trip, as not only do you get to see some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes, but its most magnificent creatures too. It’s time to head over to Hertz Car Rental and […]

The alpine beauty of Switzerland is truly memorable in the summer, but in the winter, it takes on a whole new level of wonder. One of the most dramatic and stunning countries in the whole of Europe, Switzerland is a winter playground not just for the rich and famous, but for everyone. Whether you’re an […]

German Christmas markets are famous around the world, not just as great places to shop for unique Christmas presents, but as a wonderful winter experience too: meeting new people, feeling involved in a festive tradition, and enjoying shows and events at this special time of year. There are German Christmas markets all over Europe, but […]

Whether you’re looking for a short hop or a longer weekend getaway, hire a car from your local Hertz branch and explore the UAE with these five great road trips that will reward you with incredible scenery and the experience of driving along some of the best roads in the world. Dubai to Jabal Jais, Ras Al […]

Fujairah may be a small emirate, but it packs in plenty of interest within its borders. Sitting on the eastern side of the UAE peninsula, it’s a dramatic emirate full of mountains, spectacular coastal roads that are perfect for a road trip, and sandy beaches providing some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in […]