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Even the best-laid plans can go awry, and if you’re on a long drive or a road trip, you never know what might be around the next corner – quite literally! Nine times out of ten, everything will be absolutely fine and you’ll get to your destination with no problems whatsoever. But it’s always smart […]

Heading off on a road trip through the UAE this summer? You’ve already hired the right car from Hertz Car Rental to make your trip and there are plenty of other little extras you can take along to make your journey easier and more enjoyable. This time, we’re looking at the best apps for a […]

With cooler climes approaching, it’s no surprise that the roads are getting busier. Holiday season in general will see our motorways become a hotbed of traffic as vacationers will start coming in early. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in noise, congestion and pollution, which is bad news for our long-suffering environment. In a country […]

Driving regulations differ from country to country, so to stay on the right side of the law you need to do a little bit of research before you plan to drive abroad. At Hertz Car Rental, we’re always happy to answer any questions you may have on driving abroad, but to start you off, here’s […]

Have you booked a car with Hertz Car Rental and are getting ready for a road trip? Or have you just relocated to the UAE and are facing your first summer of city commuting in Dubai? In this part of the world, the temperatures in the summer months can be extreme. To help you get […]

From charming villages and pretty towns to dramatic coastlines and ultra-chic cities, the UK has plenty to offer visitors all year round. The road system covers every inch of the country, and takes you along ‘smart’ motorways and tiny country lanes. Around the next corner is a breath-taking glimpse of the coast, or a magnificent […]

If you’re looking for the ultimate US roadtrip, who better to ask than the travel experts at Emirates Skywards! They’ve put together top tips to follow for a smooth ride. Forget Route 66 – for the most breathtaking and stomach-satisfying drive-of-a-lifetime, hit California’s Pacific Coast Highway. The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), also known as Route […]

Whether your French road trip takes you to Paris’ leafy boulevards or the sunny cobbled streets of Nice, these two locations are the ideal base for a whole host of day trips that’ll give you a real flavour of French life. Visit chic cities and charming towns in the north for a spot of antique […]

From historic landmarks to boutique shopping, Munich has so much to offer visitors, no matter what time of the year you pay a visit to this historic German city. Famous for being the home of cutting-edge technology and motor engineering, it’s a thriving, forward-thinking city that’s popular with business travellers. But alongside the modernism and […]

For drivers, Italy is probably one of the greatest countries in the world to explore by car. Fabulous, twisting roads with incredible vistas, deep gorges and towering mountains, all interspersed with historic, fashionable cities – what’s not to love? Milan and Rome both have their attractions – for the ultra-sophisticated nothing comes close to the […]