As we reorted last week (Motor trade recession may effect holiday car rentals) holidaymakers in parts of the UK and Europe are facing bigger bills for hire cars - or risk not getting one at all - due to a shortage of vehicles.
Hire firms have not replaced fleets due to forecasts of fewer tourists, as well as difficulty accessing finance, industry figures say.
A last-minute holiday bookings surge is adding to the pressure.
Industry sources say that Spain is the worst affected, with those who can get a car having to pay twice normal rates.
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