The Price of Gas in Europe - Vacation Budgeting Help

The price of fuel in Europe is considerably higher than it is in the U.S. "Just how high is it?" you ask in your best Ed McMahon voice. "Higher than Ed McMahon on a Friday night date with Charo," sidekick Johnny Carson might have said.

In any case, I've compiled some resources that allow you to find the current gas and diesel prices at the pump in many European countries, as well as offering some advice on saving some money when you rent or lease that vacation vehicle. See Gas Prices in Europe for help with your transportation budget.

You can also save some bucks on these October deals announced by Auto Europe... Deals announced by Auto Europe for October, 2005:

Ireland Car Rental Rates Beginning at $13.99 per Day - Explore Shannon or Dublin by car... Save on rental car services in Ireland! Self drive rentals begin at $13.99 per day for travel now through December 15th. Auto Europe services over 60 locations throughout Ireland and features no cancellation fees.  Some black out dates may apply.

Save 22% On a Mercedes-Benz or Sports Car Rental Booked Online - Drive your dream in Europe! To take advantage of this special, book your rental now! Choose from the largest selection of prestige vehicles available in all major cities throughout Europe.

Free One Car Class Car Rental Upgrade in over 13 European Countries - Auto Europe is offering free upgrades in Denmark, Germany, Greece, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa and the UK when you book your rental with us. For example, book a compact class car and receive a midsize class car!

Fall Savings! Save up to 15% on European Car Rental Services - Book online and receive up to 15% off your European car rental! Book early and remember, no cancellation fees.

Save 5% on any Buy Back in Europe - Auto Europe is offering savings of 5% on the European Buy Back in Avignon, Biarritz, Calais, Dijon, Geneva, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Nice, Paris, Strasbourg, Toulouse plus additional cities through out Europe... Choose from over 19 factory new models, savings begin at 17 days. Perfect for Student Travel or Long Term Stays in Europe!

FREE Cell Phone Rental with any Online Booking - Call home from Europe, including France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Britain, Ireland and more! If you book any car rental, airline ticket, or rail pass online with us by October 30, 2005, you will receive a free cell phone rental for the duration of your booking. Rental includes activation charges. All you pay for is shipping and air time charges. Phone will be shipped to your home or business address prior to departure.

Portable GPS Rentals available with any Car Rental - Includes country map of renting country such as France, Germany, Italy, Britain, Ireland and Spain! Experience the pleasure of using a Portable GPS with your next rental in Europe for as little as $70. Sixteen color lcd display and voice prompted turn-by-turn directions will insure that you never get lost again! Included with your GPS rental is a routing map for your rental country and a free dashmount. Additional country maps are available at a cost of $30 per week.

London Fly-Drive Packages From $259 - Visit Britain This Winter Act fast to reserve your Winter London Fly Drive Package and enjoy a fantastic price for midweek departures 11/1/05-12/10/05 AND 1/10/06-3/10/06. Packages include roundtrip airfare and a car rental to suit your specific needs. Choose your package based upon the car size that you need and a 3 or 7 day rental term. Advance ticketing rules may apply. Visit Auto Europe for additional information.

Paris Fly-Drive Packages From $369 - Visit France this Winter Act fast to reserve your Winter Paris Fly Drive Package and enjoy a fantastic price for midweek departures 11/1/05-12/10/05 AND 1/10/06-3/10/06. Packages include roundtrip airfare and a car rental to suit your specific needs. Choose your package based upon the car size that you need and a 3 or 7 day rental term. Advance ticketing rules may apply.

Rome Fly Drive Packages From $426 - Visit Italy this Winter! Act fast to reserve your Rome Fall Fly Drive Package and enjoy a fantastic price for midweek departures 11/1/05-12/10/05 AND 1/10/06-3/10/06. Packages include roundtrip airfare and a car rental to suit your specific needs. Choose your package based upon the car size that you need and a 3 or 7 day rental term. Advance ticketing rules may apply.

Above information supplied by Auto Europe