Sat Nav We have already provided many customers with Sat Nav’s who are travelling to New Zealand to follow the home nations down under. As the matches are being played over a wide area hiring a sat nav makes driving a lot easier. We still have a few New Zealand sat nav’s available to hire for the Rugby World Cup and are offering a 50% rental cash back to if one of the home nations emerges as the eventual winner. To take advantage of this offer you must hire one of our New Zealand Sat Nav’s for a minimum of 2 weeks. Then if one of the home nations does bring home the Web Ellis Cup we will pay 50% of the rental value paid back to you.

New Zealand is a spectacular country to travel round in between games so we have put to gether a few useful driving tips.

Remember to drive on the left !

New Zealanders drive on the left-hand side of the road. Drivers give way  to all traffic crossing or approaching from the right.

Seat belts must be worn by all passengers in both the front and back of the car.

Speed limit is 100 km/h on open roads and 50 km/h in built up ares

As in the UK drinking and driving is strictly enforced so be safe and stick to the soft drinks if you plan on driving.

If you require car hire for New Zealand our sister site www.comparisoncarhire.com will find the cheapest quote available.

Here at Zintech we are currently in the process of developing an early warning alert system which will help tourists avoid driving through Townships and informal settlements in South Africa. Whilst some of the townships are safe to visit as part of a guided tour, tourists are advised not to travel through these areas especially during the night. Following the tragic death of Anni Dewani recently in the township of Gugulethu we have had customers requesting if the sat nav can be programmed to avoid these areas. Whilst it is not currently possible to program the sat nav to avoid these areas our alert system will at least give drivers an advanced warning that they are approaching a township. Once the system is available all of our South African sat nav devices will be installed with these alerts. This will give drivers an audio and visual warning that they are within a certain distance from a settlement and allow them to change their route accordingly. We hope to have this available in early 2011.

10% of Sat Nav Hire for Australia through December

If you are travelling to Australia this winter either to escape the current artic conditions or to watch England hopefully beat Australia in the cricket then we are offering a 10% discount on sat nav hire through December 2010. We have limited stock available for the Christmas and New Year period so if you do plan to hire a sat nav for Australia now is the time to do so. To receive a 10% discount on sat nav hire for Australia simply type dec11 into the promotional code box when placing your sat nav hire booking.

Did you like this article? Please rate below.

[five-star-rating]

Last week we added Argentina to our range of products, staying in South America we have now added its westerly neighbouring country, Chile. Chile is a long slither of a country on the west coast of Southern America with the South Pacific Ocean to the west and Peru and Bolivia on it’s north borders.

As Chile stretches for 2700 miles from North to South it’s climate varies significantly. In the north there is the desert and in the extreme south it is very glacial. Central Chile has a very Mediterranean climate and the Pacific Islands such as Easter Island experience a sub tropical climate.

Tourism has grown considerably since 2005 with many people choosing to visit the extremes of the country. In the north San Pedro de Atacama is very popular with foreign tourists who arrive to admire the Incaic architecture, the altiplano lakes, and the Valley of the Moon. In Putre, also in the North, there is the Chungará Lake, as well as the Parinacota and the Pomerape volcanoes, with altitudes of 6,348 m and 6,282 m, respectively.

Throughout the central Andes there are many ski resorts such as Portillo, Valle Nevado and Termas de Chillan which provide skiing conditions when The Alps are green. In the south visitors flock to Patagonia and the Torres del Paine National Park to visit the many glaciers. On the west coast lies Easter Island which is very popular for locals to take their vacation.

Driving Advice for Chile

Roads are generally good in Chile, however there are a number of expensive toll roads
The main road which stretches from north to south, Panaamericana, has many tolls so make sure you have plenty of cash
Motorway speed limits are 120 km/h
Make sure you drive on the right!
Do not drink and drive

We also have excellent car hire deals for Chile which can be obtained by visiting the link below.

Sat Nav Hire Chile

Car Hire Comparison Chile

Note: The above information is provided as a guide for our customers. We try our best to make sure the information is as accurate as possible at time of publish. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. If any of the above is incorrect please advise us and we will be happy to update.

We have recently added new mapping for Argentina to our product range. Argentina is becoming a more popular destination for tourists from the UK who want more form a holiday than sitting on a beach drinking cocktails. Argentina has something for everyone, cosmopolitan cities with a lively culture and amazing landscape including Patagonia and the Andes mountain range. Argentina is renowned for its steaks which are considered to be the best in world. There is also a thriving nightlife in Buenos Aires which will keep you partying to the early hours. Designer clothes can also be purchased at really affordable prices.

Argentina is a very large country comparable with India. It stretches 2,400 miles from its sub-tropical north to the sub-artic south. The climate in Argentina is very diverse, the south experiences very cold and sudden change of weather especially in places such as Tierra del Fuego and the rest of Patagonia. Buenos Aires has a very temparate climate with temparatures reaching 35 degrees celcius in the summer months of December, January and February.

Speed limits in Argentina vary form 60 km/h in the city to 120 km/h on the highways. Like the UK there are many cameras and speed traps so it is best to keep to the limit at all times. It is also important to pay attention at all times and especially at night as many of the roads are not lit and other road users do not always have adequate lights. The traffic in major cities such as Buenos Aires can be extremely bad and the Argentines often can ignore traffic signals so if you are going to drive in the city stay alert.

Our sat nav mapping for Argentina also includes Uruguay. The coverage includes the following:

Countries covered: Argentina (Street level coverage for 61% of the population, including but not limited to Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Chubut, Córdoba, Entre Ríos, Neuquén, Río Negro and Santa Fe) and Uruguay ( Street level coverage for 48% of the population, including but not limited to Punta del Este and Montevideo)
Connector roads: 100% of connected network of major roads that allows you seamless navigation throughout Argentina and Uruguay, covering major towns and cities. All major roads connecting Argentina and Uruguay are covered.
Additional information: contains an additional 24,000km road coverage

Click here to rent a sat nav for Argentina

If you have not already hired a car for Argentina we recommend visiting our sister website which compares the lowest priced car hire in Argentina.

We are offering a 10% discount on sat nav hire for Australia for England supporters that may be travelling around Australia by car to each of the tests. Simply type in kangaroo into the promotional code box when placing a booking and you will receive the discount.

If you are yet to book your car rental then I would recommend checking the prices on our sister website ComparisonCarHire.com which finds the best car hire deals available. Click on the link below to check for car hire for Australia

Car Hire Comparison Australia

England Ashes Itinerary 2010/11

Nov 5-7:v Western Australia, WACA, Perth

Nov 11-13: v South Australia, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Nov 17-20:v Australia A, Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Nov 25-29: 1st Ashes Test v Australia, Gabba, Brisbane

Dec 3-7: 2nd Ashes Test v Australia, Adelaide

Dec 10-12: v Victoria, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Dec 16-20:3rd Ashes Test v Australia, Perth

Dec 26-30: 4th Ashes Test v Australia, Melbourne

Jan 3-7: 5th Ashes Test v Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Jan 10:v Prime Minister’s XI, Manuka Oval, Canberra

Jan 12: 1st T20 v Australia, Adelaide

Jan 14: 2nd T20 v Australia, Melbourne

Jan 16: 1st ODI v Australia, Melbourne

Jan 21: 2nd ODI v Australia, Hobart

Jan 23: 3rd ODI v Australia, Sydney

Jan 26: 4th ODI v Australia, Adelaide

Jan 30: 5th ODI v Australia, Brisbane

Feb 2: 6th ODI v Australia, Sydney

Feb 6: 7th ODI v Australia, Perth

Malta Driving Advice

Drive on the left hand side
Give way to buses that are exiting bus stops.
Only use the horn to alert drivers about immediate or extreme danger.
There are many speed traps to enforce strict speed limits.
Headlights must be used at all times by law.
The use of mobile phones whilst driving is prohibited even with hands free.
Seats belts are to be worn by all occupants of the car.
Caution should be taken as some roads are in a bad state of repair.

Fuel

Very similar to the UK, all pumps are self service and petrol stations are generally open 24 hours. One thing to consider is that credit cards are not accepted at petrol stations.

Parking

Do not park on double yellow lines at any time and look out for timed parking zones where parking is restricted to one hour. Any fines that are incurred whilst in Malta must be settled before departure.

Speed Limits are 50 kph in built up areas and 80 kph on open roads.

If you require car hire for Malta then our sister website comparisoncarhire.com has some excellent offers for this coming Spring and Summer. To book a sat nav for use in Malta select our Sat Nav Hire (Europe) product.

With the World Cup less than 100 days away accommodation is becoming scarce in all the areas where games are being played, especially in Cape Town where England are likely to be playing twice (if they progress through the group stage).

One of our travel partners have the ideal property available for rent for the duration of the World Cup. The house is situated on the spectacular Erinvale Golf and Country Club in Somerset West just 35 minutes from the Green Point stadium in Cape Town. When games are not being played this is the perfect location if you enjoy playing golf, visiting the many wineries, shopping or just relaxing.

The house is a 3 bedroom property that has been recently refurbished in January 2010. There are 2 bathrooms, new fitted kitchen, open plan dining and lounge area and excellent outdoor living including a swimming pool. The house enjoys views on to the championship golf course (home to the SA Open in 2003 and 2004) and is surrounded by the Helderberg mountains.

To find out more information and rates on renting this property during the World Cup South Africa 2010 then please contact Zintech on 01202 741212 and ask for Andy.

If you are travelling to the World Cup and require car hire we recommend checking the best deals on Comparison Car Hire which compares the best deals from all the suppliers end offers the best rates. To check the best car hire prices from South Africa click on the link below.

Compare Car Hire

We have recently added a Zintech profile to Facebook with all our latest news and offers and we will also be tweeting on Twitter at twitter.com/satnavhire. By joining our Facebook page you will be the first to see all our latest offers and products. All of our Facebook friends will also receive a 5% discount code of all of our products. To follow us on Facebook or Twitter you can click on the logo below.

Sat Nav Hire for Morocco Coming Soon

TomTom has recently launched mapping for Morocco and Western Sahara which is the nearest mainland to the Canary Islands. The mapping boasts 55% detailed street network coverage with all the main routes throughout the country covered enabling easy navigation around the entire region. There are 19,000 points of interest included and 66,998 roads covered in total. We will shortly be adding Morocco maps to our product range which will start from just £30.19 for one week. If you also book a car through our Car Rental Comparison website you will receive a further £10 off a 2 week hire.

World Cup Sat Nav Hire Update

We are already getting low on units available for the World Cup in South Africa in June. With many Car Hire companies unable to guarantee a device we are recommending ordering in the next few weeks to avoid disppointment. To see more information on hiring a sat nav for the World Cup in South Africa click below.

Sat Nav Hire South Africa

TomTom state that the coverage is as follows, street network coverage Bahrain 99%, Kuwait 99%, Qatar 99%, Oman 80%, Saudi Arabia 82%, UAE 99%. There are 183,620 Kms of roads covered through the entire region with 90,794 points of interest. House number coverage in Kuwait is 99% and in UAE is 36%. As well as being able to navigate from house to house you can also travel from country to country across border.

Although driving laws in Dubai are very similar to many other countries with so many people driving high powered cars on highways with up to 10 lanes accidents are inevitable and the statistics show Dubai to have one of the highest road death rates in the world. A few years ago traffic was unheard of in Dubai, but now growth has overtaken the development of the road network so at peak times there are jams that would not be out of place in London.

The TomTom device we will be supplying for hire in the Middle East will contain seamless mapping for the whole area. Prices for Sat Nav Hire Middle East start from £31.02 for the first week and just £63.33 for one month.

Hire a Sat Nav for The Middle East

Dubai

Our TomTom South Africa units contain recent mapping with 1000′s of point of interest making navigation very easy. There are a few places that are worth a visit which can often be off the beaten track with no precise address. Fortunately, this does not pose a problem when using the TomTom. There is an excellent feature when plotting your route that allows you to enter your GPS coordinates. How do I know the coordinates? you may ask. Most of the places that are in the middle of nowhere such as some game reserves and vineyards display their GPS coordinates on their website. If not, you can visit www.itouchmap.com where you can pinpoint a location on a map and it will give you the precise coordinates. Even better, if you email us your destinations after placing your order we will pre-program the places for you free of charge.

We can also provide you with car hire for South Africa and many other travel extras.