| Travel related costs are expected to increase above | | | | America consider 5-7% to be perhaps a more |
| the usual inflationary rise in America during 2008. This | | | | accurate figure. |
| will potentially mean flights to and from the country and | | | | So how does this affect you - the British tourist, well |
| travel services such as car hire could increase by an | | | | for starters you will find that arranging car hire upon |
| average of 4% whereas the predicted inflationary | | | | arrival at the airport or within you resort could be |
| increase is expected to fall at around 2.3%. | | | | between 4-7% more costly as a result. |
| High oil prices mean that many travel related industries | | | | The cost to fill up you tank will of course become |
| could be hit by an increase next year. The cost of air | | | | more expensive with the expected and continuing rise |
| fares will most probably increase to factor this in and | | | | on the base price of oil. |
| with already tight restrictions on the number of seats | | | | There are some ways you can cut the cost of your |
| for sale things may get worse. | | | | car hire this year - for starters pre-booking can save |
| Many UK tourists will consider car hire during their | | | | you from having to pay over inflated Airport hire car |
| holiday in America and it is definitely recommended if | | | | rates. You should also consider making use of one of |
| you want to see the sights and make the most out of | | | | the many travel related comparison sites. You will |
| your time - wherever you intend to stay. | | | | usually find they compare car rentals and allow you to |
| In a report released by American Express the potential | | | | choose from a variety of companies and packages to |
| rise on the cost of car rental was listed as 4% | | | | suit your needs and hopefully save you some money |
| although there has been some differing in opinion over | | | | in the long run. |
| this figure. The National Business Travel association of | | | | |