Final Days for Auto Europe's 2001 Early Booking Incentives

           "Offers Include Free Upgrades, Discounted Car Rentals &
                         Free Cellular Phone Rentals"

    PORTLAND, Maine, March 13 Auto Europe, a leader in
European car rental service for over 46 years with on-line presence for over
six years at http://www.autoeurope.com, is concluding their 2001 Early Booking
Incentives Program for reservations made now through March 31, 2001 for travel
through August 31, 2001.
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    The program includes a guaranteed free one-car class upgrade, from compact
to intermediate, in select European countries with an instant sale. In
addition, travelers will receive up to 25% off any prestige, Mercedes Benz or
sports car rental in Europe and 10% off any chauffeur drive, including hourly,
half day and full day services.
    Free cellular phone rentals are also available for the duration of the
traveler's trip and include free activation charges.
    All discount offers are valid for reservations made now through March 31,
2001 for travel through August 31, 2001.  Instant Booking Upgrade offer
available only at time of booking and may be discontinued at any time. Upgrade
offer validity dates, available locations and applicable car categories vary
depending upon rental location and are available in select European countries
only. All discount offers apply to time and mileage only. Free cellular phone
rental offer excludes airtime and delivery fees. Offers cannot be combined
with any other promotion or discount and are subject to change without notice.
    Auto Europe, a subsidiary of Air Tours, PLC, services over 4,000 car
rental locations worldwide.  There are no cancellation fees and they offer the
guaranteed best rates for car rental services. For additional information
contact your local travel agent or Auto Europe at (800) 223-5555. Visit their
web site at http://www.autoeurope.com