Tourists ‘are choosing to drink rather than drive’

Research among more than 1,000 adults revealed that one in three will not even consider hiring a car on their next trip abroad.

The study by price comparison website Kelkoo showed that one in five people hired a car on their last holiday, with twice as many using public transport and 19 per cent opting for organised tours. More than two-thirds of those questioned said they drank alcohol every day on their last holiday abroad.

Chris Nixon, managing director of Kelkoo Travel, said: “With car hire prices dropping for the first time in four years, holidaymakers who are looking closely at their budgets may find that they can pocket some significant savings by choosing this option rather than relying on organised tours or taxis when they next go abroad.”