Looking for inspiration this winter? Here are the web’s top 20 most searched-for foreign winter holiday destinations for car hire.
Malaga
Popular with those escaping the cold in the Spanish winter sun or embracing it in ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada.
Orlando
A family destination all year-round thanks to family resorts like the legendary Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.
Alicante
The city and region are used to catering to English-speaking tourists and one of the most popular destinations in Spain. Here’s another blog post about Alicante in winter.
New York
New York’s most popular seasons are spring and autumn, but such is its charm and status that even in winter Brits flock over, drawn by cheap flights and iconic landmarks.
Dublin
Dublin’s nightlife and traditions warm the coldest winter nights. The city is a popular for long weekends through the year.
Geneva
The arrival point for many of the top ski resorts in the French and Swiss Alps, Geneva’s proximity to France means that its Airport has both a Swiss side and a French side.
Los Angeles
The winter months can bring temperatures over 20C. Los Angeles is also a popular stopover between destinations.
Faro
Way down in the south of Portugal, Faro is the gateway to many of the Algarve’s beach resorts and a charming city in its own right.
Las Vegas
You won’t notice the chills spending your days enjoying world-class entertainment or gambling your hard-earned cash. Nevada also offers popular ski destinations, accessible from Las Vegas Airport.
Miami
Winter sun and a city break rolled into one. Miami’s Latin influence and Art Deco architecture set it apart from other US cities.
Mumbai
Popular with both holiday-makers and those visiting family, Mumbai is India’s capital and has a growing tourist appeal.
Dubai
The surging popularity of tourism in Dubai doesn’t slow down for winter. The hotels still have 6 stars and the shops are still open.
Cape Town
What better way to escape winter than to switch hemispheres? Natural wonders are not far away from SA’s most popular city.
Sydney
Beautiful beaches and a cosmopolitan city, not to mention the natural wonders accessible when you hire a car and explore Oz.
Paris
Landmarks, atmosphere and fine dining, as well as its transport links with Britain, keep us coming back for more.
Murcia
More of a gateway to more popular resorts, Murcia is another part of the British love affair with southern Spain.
San Francisco
A cultural centre. The people, food and neighbourhoods of San Francisco rarely disappoint.
Barcelona
Even if the beach is less appealing in winter, the winding streets, Gaudi architecture and museums do not lose their charm.
Cork
The scenery of Southern Ireland is best enjoyed in summer, but the city of Cork has much to offer.
Tenerife
The most popular of the Canary Islands, the Spanish-owned close to Africa, Tenerife offers the ultimate in ‘European’ winter sun.
Click on a link above to get a quote for car hire from city and airport locations in each city.
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November 3rd, 2012 at 5:31 am
Your website is super I will have to read it all, thank you for the diversion from my studies!