Ryanair announce more flights at Palma Majorca 
January 4, 2012
Ryanair have announced that Palma Airport in Majorca will be their 49th "operating base" and will increase the number of flights to Palma. This is expected to created nearly 3000 new jobs in Palma.
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Corvera Airport, Murcia opening Summer 2012
December 4, 2011
The new airport for the Costa Calida/Murcia region of Spain at Corvera is due to be operational by the summer of 2012. Corvera Airport will take over from San Javier as the main airport of Murcia. San Javier will revert to a military airport - we will have all the latest news here Corvera Airport
Fuel Policy
October 15, 2011
If you are concerned about the fuel policy for any quote, the "Rate Details" will give you more information. Some of our rental vehicle suppliers operate a collect full/return empty fuel policy whereby you pick up the vehicle with a full tank and return empty. If you are only driving a short distance this type of deal is probably not cost efficient, so look for collect full/return full fuel policies.
Sizzling June Deals
June 17, 2011 Maybe June has turned out to be a bit of a damp squib in Northern Europe, but in the south its business as usual with temperatures rising into the 30's as the summer sets in. Take advantage of our latest deals to many of the leading hotspots in Europe including Spain, Crete, Italy and Greece.
Destination Guides
June 12, 2011 We have added new destination guides for some of our most popular destinations:- Malta, Cyprus, Turkey, Tenerife, and Majorca. Over the next few months we will be adding more location guides, so if you have any particular visitor tips that you would like to share, please send them to us at enquiries@bluevalleycarhire.com
Discover the World of Salvador Dali
June 5, 2011 Surrealist artist Salvador Dali was born and raised in the Costa Brava region of Spain. Many of Dali's paintings were inspired by the rugged landscape of the northern Costa Brava. Today his life is celebrated in the spectacular and somewhat eccentric Dali Museum in Figueres near to Girona. The museum was designed by Dali in the later years of his life.
Dali's home in Port Lligat near Cadaques is also open to the public. Girona Airport is served by many of the low cost airlines, and makes a great location for a weekend break.
More Deals at Faro Airport
May 22, 2011
Blue Valley Car Hire have additional deals available for car hire in Faro. All deals on this website require full payment in advance.
Save a Fistful of Dollars on car rental in Almeria Spain
April 24, 2011
Blue Valley Car Hire provide car hire for Almeria in the south eastern corner of Spain. 
Almeria is the driest region of Spain, and much of the inland is basically desert with around 15 cm of rain per annum.
Almeria was the location over 50 years ago for filming the series of Spaghetti Westerns starring Clint Eastwood. The filming took place in the The Tabernas desert. Mini Hollywood is the film set where Sergeo Leone' classics "A Fistful of Dollars" and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" had many of their classic scenes shot. The film set is now open to the public.
Inclusive No Excess Insurance Deals
February 20, 2011
When you hire a vehicle abroad, if you are involved in an accident you may be liable for an insurance excess even if you have CDW cover. When you hire a vehicle check for Inclusive No Excess deals when you get a quote. If there is a CDW excess, we would generally recommend taking out additional insurance cover with the rental company when you collect the rental vehicle.
Spring is in the Air
February 04, 2011
In southern Europe spring is already in bloom. For many low cost car rental bargains in the south of Europe click the "Get Quote" link on the homepage.
Spanish Air Traffic Controllers Forced Back to Work The air traffic controller strike in Spain has caused many flight cancellations over the last couple of days, but now the Spanish government is forcing controllers back to work.
Elche - European Palm Capital
November 28, 2010 Holiday visitors to the Costa Blanca area of Spain may be interested in visiting the spectacular palm plantations in Elche. Originally planted in Roman times, the area is now a designated World Heritage site.
Damage Limitation - CDW Insurance Cover Explained
September 22, 2010
CDW Insurance can add up to 20% to your vehicle rental costs. So what do you get for your money with CDW cover?
An article from Blue Valley Car Hire examining CDW Insurance and what you can expect to get for your money.
Blue Valley Car Hire Featured in Algarve Resident Newspaper
August 14, 2010
This years Algarve rental vehicle shortage was not a major surprise. Blue Valley Car Hire were interviewed by the Algarve Resident newspaper regarding the shortages. See the full article here in the "Algarve Resident".
Rental Car Supplies Running Dry This Summer
June 22, 2010
If you require a holiday rental car this Summer for the Algarve, Malaga or Alicante regions, the advice is to book as early as possible.
Larger vehicles such as minibuses and people carriers are particularly difficult to obtain at short notice for the busy Summer period, and some larger cars such as estates are also in short supply. Please don't leave your booking until the last minute, or you may be unable to obtain a vehicle.
Volcanic Ash Causes Holiday Chaos
April 17, 2010
The clouds of volcanic ash spreading from the Icelandic volcano which have settled over Northern Europe are not only disrupting airlines and passengers. Service industries relying on the revenue from tourism such as hotels, restaurants and holiday resorts have also been hit.
The economic situation in Spain is very delicate with high unemployment and many Spanish businesses relying on tourism for revenue. With the possibility of further disruptions and planes being grounded for lengthy perods, the Spanish tourism industry will be hoping that the ash clouds disperse before the busy summer months.
Blue Valley Car Hire Warns of Rental Car Shortages in Malaga Spain
January 24, 2010
The unfavourable economic climate in Europe led to a widespread shortage of rental cars at Malaga Airport in Spain last Summer. With the economic downturn continuing to bite in Spain, more shortages are inevitable this Summer.
The European financial crisis has impacted many areas of the tourist industry. One unexpected side-effect was the widespread shortage of rental cars in Spain in the Summer of 2009. The situation is likely to be repeated in the Summer of 2010. Matt May from UK company Blue Valley Car Hire who provide car hire at Malaga Airport in the Costa del Sol explains.
"In Spain, many of the rental car companies rely on hiring in additional cars during the busy periods such as Easter and Summer to boost the size of their rental car fleets. The credit crunch in Europe has made it much more difficult for these companies to temporarily obtain additional cars for the busy periods, and the result is spiralling prices and a general car hire shortage. Many people turning up at the Spanish airports without a pre-booked car last Summer discovered that there were no rental cars available."
2009 Summer Car Rental Shortages Drive Holidaymakers to Book Early for 2010
December 27, 2009
Summer 2009 was a frustrating time for many holidaymakers who left booking a rental car until the last minute. Due to the poor economic conditions in Portugal, Spain and other popular tourist destinations, there were widespread shortages of rental cars. This resulted in prices increasing dramatically in the summer months, with customers paying 2 or 3 times the normal rates. In some cases there were simply no hire cars available.
One of the most confusing parts of booking a holiday hire car is the issue of whether to purchase one or more of the car rental insurance products that are on offer. There are a variety of flavours on offer depending on the rental company and the country.
Before looking at the insurance products, it is important to understand what is meant by the insurance "excess" figure. This is an amount of money which you will be liable for in the event of any damage occurring to your vehicle. The excess amount may range from a few hundred to thousands of Euros, with the excess figure increasing as the value of the car increases (the excess on a small car will generally be lower than for a minibus for example). The excess figure will be available from the rental company.
Third Party Insurance
Third party insurance covers damage to passengers and the other vehicles involved in the case of accident. Most rental companies will include a basic third party insurance in the rental agreement as it will be required by law.
Third party insurance may not include fire and theft, meaning that if the car is stolen you will be liable for the full insurance excess amount.
To supplement the third party insurance, any or all of the following insurances may be offered by the rental company:
CDW (Collision Damage Waiver Insurance)
CDW Insurance waivers your liability to pay the insurance excess figure. CDW Insurance covers damage to your hire vehicle, and usually also covers excess figure if the vehicle if it is stolen (in some cases theft insurance may be sold separately). It will usually be charged at a daily rate and may include a small excess (the excess will be a much lower amount than if you had only the basic third party cover). There are items which may be excluded such as tyres, windows, upholstery, etc.
Full Insurance/Super Insurance/Premier Insurance
Sometimes companies offer an additional insurance which is a combination of CDW/PAE and may also reduce the CDW excess figure. The insurance may insure items not covered by CDW insurance such as tyres, wheels, undercarriage, etc.
PAE (Personal Accident Insurance)
Some hire companies offer personal injury insurance in the event of accident. You may already have this cover if you have purchased holiday insurance. It may also cover items stolen from the vehicle.
Blue Valley Car Hire Now Operating at Alicante Airport in Spain
September 28, 2009
"Blue Valley Car Hire have been operating successfully from Faro and Malaga for over a year, and the company wanted to expand its European car hire portal."
Blue Valley Car Hire forms partnerships with local car rental companies in Spain and Portugal, and offer an onlne booking service with English speaking representatives.
Rute Oliveira company operations manager continues "we design all of our own websites, which allow the user to get an online car rental quote, then proceed to book the car. No payment is taken until the car is collected at the airport, and if the client cancels there is no payment taken. We are also available to help the client make the correct choice of car, and deal with questions on insurance, additional drivers, child seats, etc".
Blue Valley Car Hire also provide a booking service for car hire at Faro Airport in the Algarve Portugal and car hire at Malaga Airport in Spain
Credit Crunch Fuels Rental Car Shortages in Spain
July 25, 2009
An article discussing how the 2009 credit crunch has lead to a shortage of cars for hire at Malaga Airport in Spain
Many UK holiday makers travelling abroad this summer will leave hiring a car until the last minute. Unfortunately, due to the poor economic condiitions in traditional holiday destinations such as Spain and Portugal, there are simply no cars available.
Rute Oliveira from UK company Blue Valley Car Hire explains: "the credit crunch has meant it has been difficult for the car hire companies in Spain to raise the finances to lease the high volume of cars for the busy summer period. They have cut-back the size of their fleets accordingly. Demand far outweighs supply and the rental prices have doubled or even trebled. Companies that own their vehicles are able to charge what they like. People who booked their cars early got reasonable prices as the extent of the shortage was not foreseable."
UK operations manager Matthew May predicts "the situation will become easier from the middle of August in Malaga, but our advice is to always book a couple of months in advance for busy periods to ensure that you get the best deals."