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European road trips rise among Brits ahead of May bank holidays
KAYAK’s tool helps travellers estimate the cost of some of Europe’s most scenic drivesLONDON, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With spring in full swing and the May bank holiday weekends ahead, UK holidaymakers are looking for more ways to travel during peak periods. New data from the travel search engine KAYAK shows that UK car hire searches increased by 10% year-on-year in March and early April. Romania (+44%), Norway (+29%), Austria (+23%), Germany (+23%) and France (+10%) saw two digit gro
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