Enjoy up to 15% Off Car Hire for the 2007 Rugby World Cup

LONDON, August 7 -- France, Wales, Scotland and the world's top 20 Rugby teams are all gearing up for the prestigious 2007 World Cup - are you? If so, log-on to http://www.auto-europe.co.uk and click into the extensive 'Rugby World Cup Touring Guide' for introductory travel information, sightseeing ideas, tips for driving in France and tempting 15% off car hire in Cardiff, Marseille and Paris (for Saint-Denis) during the final stages of the tournament!

Every one of the 'Big 12' cities has an array of tourist attractions to appeal to any non-rugby fans in your party or to make a slightly longer stay appealing. Discover why Toulouse is nicknamed 'Ville Rose', why 1km of land near to Lens is owned by Canada and where many French Kings are laid to rest. Or, without crossing the channel, enjoy the Doctor Who Exhibition in Cardiff or marvel at the rugged beauty of Edinburgh Castle.

For more ideas, visit:

http://www.auto-europe.co.uk/showspecial.cfm?specid=556 and discover:

- Rugby tournament schedule

- Travel information

- Car hire options

- Accommodation advice

- Popular local attractions

- Tourist Information

PLUS... the Auto Europe's driving guides for France includes:

- Speed limits

- Road signs and markings

- Age and licence requirements

- Parking

- Use of seatbelts

- Pedestrian crossings

The up to 15% off discount applies to cars booked between 5th and 19th October 2007 for pick up on the following dates (from either Marseille, Cardiff or Paris) for durations of 3, 4, 7 or 14 days only:

- Marseille, 5th or 6th October 2007 - from just GBP16 per day!

- Cardiff, 5th October - from just GBP14 per day!

- Paris, 6th, 12th, 13th or 19th October - from just GBP16 per day!

Chosen dates and destinations reflect the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final of the tournament. Prices are based on a 14 day car hire and are correct at time of going to press.

More Reasons to Choose Auto Europe for Car Hire

The Auto Europe 'Beat Rate Guarantee' guarantees to beat any like-for-like quote so you can book with confidence. There are no cancellation or amendment fees and a 24/7 Freephone number, 800-358-1245, connects directly to a real person who can deal with any enquiries.

Press contact: Rowen Ward, Born PR, T: +44-(0)20-8878-0777, M: +44-(0)7855-84937 , E:rowen@bornpr.com