WOKING, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov 16, 2012) - Britons venturing into Europe this Christmas are set to benefit from a more powerful Pound and a discount on car hire; with the latter also available for those returning home after working or studying overseas.

The value of Sterling over the Euro has been reportedly edging higher and higher over the last five weeks - a slight reflection of Britain''s recovering economic health in contrast to the Euro Zone crisis. For travellers, this could see their holiday spends increase and make for a merrier foreign Christmas than first expected.

Added to that, those flying abroad and looking to rent a car once they land, can now get a discount if they book before November 31^st. Cheap car hire is often on the wish list of winter travellers, as they look to ''get the most out of'' their seemingly happier holidays, according to discount provider Holiday Autos.

A spokesperson for the car rental brokers commented:

''Jetting off for the winter holidays is something a lot of our customers admit they wish they had tried years before. It makes a nice change to get the family away for an end-of-year break and we know from customer feedback that renting a car works out as one of the best ways to get the most out of a holiday any time of the year.''

The discount codes for Holiday Autos hire cars are all running up until the end of November, including those for the UK. Travellers returning home to see their family and friends can get up to 25% off - making the busy homecoming that little bit easier and cheaper to do.*

Meanwhile, the travel and tourism industry has been moving forward into the tail end of 2012: Reports from The World Travel Market indicate that over half of UK vacationers have already took more than one holiday in 2012. This could be the beginnings of a new generation of holidaymaker - taking advantage of various special offers throughout the year to get away more often.

*For more information about the discount codes, the corresponding European locations and the full Ts & Cs, visit www.holidayautos.co.uk.

About Holiday Autos

Holiday Autos is the world''s largest car hire broker operating in over 5,000 locations around the world. Working with partners including; Avis, Alamo, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, National, Thrifty and Budget, Holiday Autos offers competitively priced car hire and a high level of service to all its customers. As well car hire, Holiday Autos also offers campervan hire, van hire, prestige and hybrid car hire as well as chauffeur drive services through its consumer website.

Travellers can book directly at www.holidayautos.co.uk or by calling one of the customer services team on 0871 472 5229 between 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week.