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The August bank holiday falls on Monday August 31st in the UK this year. If you are planning on getting out of the UK for the long weekend this year then it is vital that you start booking holiday essentials such as accommodation and car hire as soon as possible.

A lot has been written in the media recently regarding car hire shortages in popular Spanish destinations such as Malaga, Alicante and Murcia. This is true with certain companies however a search for Murcia Airport car hire with our cost comparison booking engine shows that we currently have cars available from just £76.63 for the bank holiday weekend (August 28th to August 31st)

These prices are likely to be snapped up fast so do your wallet a favour and book today. Start searching for any other essentials you need also because if you leave it until the last minute you are likely to have to pay top prices and may not get the car hire type you would prefer. The August bank holiday weekend is a very popular time for Britons to get away and soak up some sunshine.

A lack of hire cars in key destinations in Spain has meant a rise in cost for the average holiday maker according to a recent article in the Guardian. Destinations such as Malaga, Alicante and Murcia have all been reported as problem areas.

Last Easter supply ran out in some of these locations and the same thing appears to be happening again now in August according to the article. Fleet sizes are smaller than last year due to the current recession which has meant that many firms have underestimated demand this summer. A collapse in the second market has also been very damaging for car hire companies.

Visitors from the UK to Spain were down eighteen percent last winter but July and August are proving to be as busy as ever. It seems that Spain is the only country being affected by car hire shortages at the moment with no such problems being reported in Italy or France.

Here at Murcia Airport Car Hire we are able to source rental cars from a huge number of suppliers so don’t give up hope and search for a quote today. We are still adding new cars daily as they become available.

A quick weather update from Murcia today shows temperatures still at a scorching thirty seven degrees. Things are expected to get a little cooler over the weekend however Murcia is still on yellow alert according to the Spanish Meteorological Group.

Things are also heating up on the Costa Del Sol with Malaga reaching heights of thirty eight degrees while the temperature in Alicante is thirty three degrees and in Granada thirty four degrees.

Remember to be sun aware and limit the amount of time you spend exposed to the sun during peak times (12 to 4). Too much sun can ruin a holiday and in the worst cases may require hospital treatment. Be sensible and use high spf sun protection especially if fair skinned. It will take a while for your body to adjust to the heat if you are resident in the UK.

According to the RAC over thirty five percent of British holidaymakers have no idea what they should do if involved in an accident while almost as many knew the emergency number for the country they were visiting.

A recent report showed that 10 percent of UK drivers had a road accident while driving in Europe. Twelve percent experienced break downs. People were also warned of the cost of unleaded petrol in popular holiday spots such as France and Italy with many not realizing that the fuel savings available are for diesel cars. If you hire a car in Murcia that runs on diesel you can expect to make a twenty fiver percent saving on fuel costs when compared with the UK.

A major change for many drivers is having to drive on the other side of the road. Roundabouts can be tricky and require careful driving until used to. There can also be confusion reading road signs and place names especially as British people may only be familiar with the English language place names.

The AA offer advice when driving in other countries with a list of important items to remember available to view. Be sure to always carry your driving license and passport at all times.

According to a recent survey hotel prices in Europe have dropped by up to seven percent this summer. The price comparison site Trivago carried out the survey which involved data from fifty popular European locations.

The results showed that thirty eight of the locations had seen a drop in hotel rates or had seen no change. Madrid in Spain showed the biggest decrease recording a thirty one percent drop in average rates. Some other cities which also offered cheaper rates compared to last year were Lisbon, Amsterdam, Bologna and Oslo.

This news certainly plays into the hands of bargain hunters who leave it late to book accommodation. Hotels will be looking to fill rooms and may offer cheaper rates to do so. An improving sterling rate may also help you to go easy on the wallet.

Elsewhere in Spain Valencia also showed a large drop in hotel prices at twenty three percent. Geneva was the major mover in the opposite direction showing a ten percent increase in prices.

As the heatwave continues in Murcia there have been some reports of sunstroke. It is important to take precautions in the sun particularly for those who are not used to such conditions. Here are some tips to stay safe:

• Try to limit the amount of time you spend in the sun during peak temperature times between 12 and 4pm. You will be surprised at how quickly you can burn. For fair skinned people it could take less than ten minutes.

• Sun protective clothing is something worth considering. These are available with UV protection ratings of between fifteen and fifty.

• Hats are a good idea preferably something with a wide brim. These can offer excellent protection for sensitive areas such as the ears and neck.

• Considering how hot it is in Murcia at the moment many experts are recommending sun cream with a factor of at least thirty. This should be put on around every two hours when out in the sun. A water resistant cream is a good idea.

• Be active and move about as regularly during the day. This will be good for getting an overall tan rather than possibly getting burnt in certain places.

According to a recent survey the cost of driving in Europe has dropped. There are currently some excellent car hire offers in Murcia and now driving costs in Spain may work out at as much as thirty one percent cheaper than in the UK.

The best fuel prices were found to be in Spain and Austria while Switzerland was the cheapest for unleaded fuel. The major savings are available on diesel cars with the difference being much less with unleaded vehicles (UK comparison). Netherlands was the most expensive country for fuel.

The survey also looked at the cost of hiring a car this year. Florida showed an increase of sixty four percent in price while at the other end of the scale prices in Greece dropped by thirty six percent. There was a thirty two percent drop in Swedish car hire prices and a twenty one percent drop in Portugal. The increase in Florida was put down to the weak pound and recession induced fleet cuts.

No surprises really from Skyscanner’s survey this week which shows Spain still easily out in front as the favored holiday destination of UK travelers. Old favourites such as France and Italy followed Spain as well as relative newcomer Turkey.

The poll did not just quiz the Brits though with the UK proving a popular holiday destination for Spanish, Polish and American holidaymakers. Due to the weak pound Britain has seen extra tourist visits this year. This result has been borne out by the survey which shows Britain topping the list for the three countries mentioned above.

Speaking on behalf of Skyscanner, Barry Smith said that the results of the survey show that British people are still very happy with Spain and have not been put off by the less than favorable currency rate.

Germans are also flocking to Spain this summer. Portugal and Cyprus are two destinations which do not feature in the top ten for Germans but do so for Brits.

The most popular spots for Spanish travelers after the UK are Italy and the US while Spain and Italy came 2nd and 3rd for Polish tourists. It’s a 123 of the UK, Spain and Italy for US visitors.