2004 Early Booking Savings From Auto Europe

'Offers include discounted rentals, free upgrades and fantastic savings to Ireland'

PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 6 -- Auto Europe, a leader in European car rental services for over 50 years is offering savings on early bookings for reservations made now through March 31, 2004 for travel through December 31, 2004.

The offers include a guaranteed free one-car class upgrade, from compact to intermediate, in select European countries. For example, in Germany, reserve an economy class, VW Polo, normally $249 per week and receive a guaranteed free upgrade to a compact class, manual transmission Opel Astra, normally $279 per week. Reserve the compact class, manual transmission Opel Astra at $279 per week and receive a guaranteed free upgrade to an intermediate, manual transmission Volkswagen Passat, normally $337 per week. Upgrades are also available in Austria, Belgium, Britain, France, Hungary, Iceland, Israel and Italy.

In addition, travelers will receive up to 25% off any prestige, Mercedes Benz or sports car rental in Europe and up to 10% off any European car rental service at any of the 4,000 locations they service. Savings have never been greater for Ireland with car rental beginning at $14.99 per day.

All discount offers are valid for reservations made now through March 31, 2004 for travel through December 31, 2004. Upgrade offer validity dates, available locations and applicable car categories vary depending upon rental location and are available in select European countries only. Rates shown subject to change without notice. All discount offers apply to time and mileage only. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount and are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions apply.

Auto Europe services over 4,000 car rental locations worldwide. In addition, through their tour division, Destination Europe they offer scheduled airfare to Europe and service over 3,000 3, 4 & 5 star European hotels. For additional information contact your local travel agent or Auto Europe at (800) 223-5555. Visit their web site at http://www.autoeurope.com/