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Paris: After long months of lockdowns and curfews Europeans are looking forward to jetting off for a bit of sun and sand – only to find that their dream vacation risks turning into a nightmare as no rental cars are available.
In many areas popular with tourists cars are simply not available or subcompacts are going for a stiff €500 (US$600 or RM2,497) per week.
Car rental comparison websites show just how expensive renting a vehicle has become for tourists this summer.
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European vacation: car rentals complicated and expensive
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04/07/2021 - 04:52 Long waits at car rental counters is something that many vacationers in Europe may face this summer JOE RAEDLE GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File 4 min
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After long months of lockdowns and curfews Europeans are looking forward to jetting off for a bit of sun and sand only to find that their dream vacation risks turning into a nightmare as no rental cars are available.
In many areas popular with tourists cars are simply not available or subcompacts are going for a stiff 500 euros ($600 per week).
Car rental comparison websites show just how expensive renting a vehicle has become for tourists this summer.
Sunday, 04 Jul 2021 11:13 AM MYT
In many areas popular with tourists cars are simply not available or subcompacts are going for a stiff €500. AFP pic
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PARIS, July 4 After long months of lockdowns and curfews Europeans are looking forward to jetting off for a bit of sun and sand only to find that their dream vacation risks turning into a nightmare as no rental cars are available.
In many areas popular with tourists cars are simply not available or subcompacts are going for a stiff €500 (RM2,470 per week).