Dubrovnik

If you are looking for exciting and romantic  get-away, possibly with a rental car you found it! At the Croatian moon tip, on the very south lies Croatia's most charming city there is. Dubrovnik is a beautiful  medieval city founded in the  6th century. Its countless  landmarks are very  well preserved thanks to a great, almost 2 kilometers  (12 miles) long wall which runs around the city and was erected to protect  settlements from barbarian invasions in result  was  the only eastern Adriatic city-state to rival Venice in 15th and 16th centuries.   All through history,  Dubrovniks position in the Adriatic sea  and its people, thriving mainly on maritime  trade and shipbuilding, created a rich and vibrant culture.

If you want to get to one of the most beautiful places in northern hemisphere, there are quite a few ways beside car rental. Dubrovniks harbour has a great connection  with other harbours in Croatia and Italy.  Then  there is newly built bus terminal near harbour and Dubrovnik Airport which lies just 20 kilometers from city and offers a great deals on flights. Using these way of transport, combining it with cheap car rental, makes it a perfect holiday experience. Take it for a spin around Dubrovnik on a hot summer day and  take a look at pure Mediterranean  nature, from well maintained croatian roads.
The city of Dubrovnik joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979 that figures must see places are not rare in Dubrovnik. First thing you will see, coming from north into an old part of Dubrovnik city, are the Pile gate. This is one of  the north entrances, it features a stone bridge with two gothic arches. Than  you will see this round structure near the pile gate called Big Onofrio’s Fountain. The 16-sided  water fountain  is considered a masterpiece of engineering of 14th century. Also there is Church of St. Blaise and the Cathedral. Church of St. Blaise is worth seeing,  because of the religious artifacts in a  room behind the altar, but the Cathedral at night is just amazing, due to surrounding  lights,   perfect  for all of you, who love  night photography .  For fans of great architecture there is a Roman-Gothic style, Franciscan Monastery  and surrounding buildings which are considered a masterwork of Dubrovnik architecture, plus its the gardens are just extraordinary! Moving on through the city at night you will come up to some great clubs, bars and cafes . One of them is Troubadour Jazz Cafe, where you can listen to some great American style jazz. Then there is Cafe Buza, not  that well known but  enter it and you will find the nicest and coolest looking bar you  ever have a beer in, the cafe is built  into the Dubrovnik wall on a rocky cliff . There are a lot of other, must see, Dubrovnik iconic places, that you will pass and certainly stop by it, while exploring the city of Dubrovnik, like Orlando's Column , the Jesuit Church, the bell tower… All of the locations are accessible on foot, bicycle or  for a trip around the croatian coast, with a rental car.  Now, let the warm, Mediterranean breeze and sound of the splashing waves, on the salty seaside shore, not to mention the magnificent architecture  and plenty other natural and man made marvels  takes you over.

Croatia for all generations

When it is cold outside, our thoughts are sometimes drifting away to the summertime.  Are you already planning your summer holidays? 

Well we do and we want to present a destination, which might be just perfect for upcoming summer. Croatia is a country in between Balkans and Central Europe with long coast of Adriatic Sea and many islands with attractive tourist offer. Anyone can find a perfect holiday spot for them self’s. Either you are interested in having crazy, fun time at many well-known music festivals or parties among thousands of young people, or you want to hire your own island and be cut off from civilization and enjoy great weather and sea in peace. You can also visit many coastal cities with rich historical and cultural heritage or visit many National Parks with great scenery. 

Peace of mind

Are you searching for calm vacation where you will recharge your mind and spend some quality time with your family and/or partner? In Croatia there is numerous places like this where you can choose from a variety of different kinds of beaches and accommodation that suits you. There are Dalmatia’s beautiful sandy beaches, Istria’s clear sea and white rocky shores, or Kvaerner diverse landscape of mountain region of Gorski Kotar and area of many big and small islands. You can also find a peaceful place inland near the National Park Plitvice with its great surroundings or visit capital Zagreb.

Destination of great music festivals and parties going on night and day

For all partygoers Zrče is one of the best places in Europe to visit. It is well known party destination for several years now and people are coming back every year. All-hours bars and discothèques are hosting many internationally known techno, house and trance DJs at the peak of the summer season. Have great time at night and chill out during the day on the beautiful long pebble beach.

As you can see, Croatia has all you will need this summer, to get away from everyday routine and make the most from your annual holiday. Start planning now and get the best prices. Vehicle Rent offers a cheap car hire at many popular destinations in Croatia, to make your vacation perfect.

Spend your New Year's Eve »em festa Portugal«

Madeira Celebration

New Years evening should always be something special. It is a beginning of a new year and a new chapter in our lives as well. Since this evening is so special we have to spend it with people which are special to us, with special new years dinner and of course at special place. One of those places, according to Guinness Book of Records,  would for sure be Madeira. Madeira island is famous for it's celebrations and festivals. For New Year's Eve residents of Madeira give special attention that visitor will feel as festive as possible. The best restaurants in Funchal are all prepared to serve you delicious dishes that will fit a night like this. Rich and extensive program of cultural, ethnographic and artistic events are waiting for you on every step. Funchal the capital of Madeira turns into live amphitheater of fireworks show that is 6 km long and 2.7 km wide. Beside this gorges scenery, Funchal is like a enormous outdoor shopping center, where you can buy all latest product from international brands or ethnic and unique handicraft articles. If you want to pay tribute to the old year and welcome the New Year in style, Madeira is certainly the right place. For more comfortable holidays we are offering cheap car rental at Madeira Airport, Funchal downtown and some other places around Madeira. With low cost car rental, you can spend your holidays in style and choose from a wide fleet of different car classes. Choose your rental car for promotional prices on our web site www.vehicle-rent.com.

 

New Year's Eve in Algarve

You are searching for a »festa Portugal« this year? What better place to go at this time as Algarve. Good weather all year long and celebration at every step. For this special night Algarve crates great festive atmosphere with fireworks in every bigger city and bars, clubs and restaurants that are open whole night offering you great deal of fun. Spend the most expected night with a difference this year. Why not spend the most expected night of this year with a difference. In addition we are offering low cost car hire that you holiday will be even better. Get around Algarve and rent your car at many places. Book your car for Faro Airport or downtown locations in Lagos, Prtimao, Albufeira and many other. At Vehicle Rent we prepared special promotions and discounts for your holiday car rental.