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Winter is here - and we want to know: are you chasing the sun or heading for the snow?

Our new Hot or Cold giveaway lets you show off your favorite winter destination, join your team, and get a chance to win a free car rental!

 

How to Join

Throughout the campaign, we’ll be posting weekly challenges on our Instagram account @economybookingscom. Each post will invite you to pick your side - #TeamHot or #TeamCold - and will include instructions on how to cast your vote.

Here’s how to take part:

  1. Follow @economybookingscom on Instagram.

  2. Watch out for posts containing #TeamHot and #TeamCold.

  3. Follow the instructions in the post to cast your vote with your chosen hashtag.

  4. Keep an eye on our blog and posts tagged #GIVEAWAY where winners will be announced.

That’s it - you’re in the running!

 

Weekly Winners

Each week, we’ll randomly select winners from all valid participants who have created content using #TeamHot or #TeamCold.

Winners will be announced every Monday by 18:00 EET in our blog post titled:

“Week {Week dates} winner is on #TeamHot!”

The announcement will tag the winner’s Instagram profile, so keep an eye out!

 

Campaign Terms and Conditions

1. Eligibility

  • New users: Must be between 20 and 65 years of age.

  • Existing clients: If you’ve already booked a car rental and win, you’ll receive a refund equivalent to the giveaway amount.

  • Contestants can enter the giveaway before 12.01.2026.

2. Rental Criteria

  • The free rental will be covered for 500 EUR in value.

  • Applies to bookings made between 1 December 2025 and 12 February 2026.

  • Only applies to rentals made with a valid voucher.

  • Voucher does not apply to rental fees paid on arrival at pick-up.

3. What’s Not Included In The Rental

The following will not be covered in the rental::

  • Additional fees or charges (child seats, winter tires, young driver fees, etc.)

4. Claiming Your Reward

Once announced, winners must contact us at [email protected] within 7 days to claim their reward or DM us directly on Instagram. If the reward is not claimed within this period, it will no longer be valid.

5. Voucher Conditions

  • A voucher will be issued for the amount of 500 EUR.

  • Voucher is valid for bookings made from 1 December 2025 to 12 February 2026.

  • Applies to all car rentals except selected suppliers in which case the discounted amount will not be applied during checkout and before payment.

  • Only one voucher per booking; vouchers are non-transferable and single-use.

  • If a booking made with a voucher is cancelled, the voucher will not be reissued or applied to a new rental.

Additional Notes

  • Winners may be required to confirm eligibility (e.g., age or booking verification).

  • Economybookings.com reserves the right to disqualify entries that are incomplete, fraudulent, or do not comply with campaign terms.

  • By participating, you agree that your content may be shared or reposted by Economybookings.com for promotional purposes in social media, with credit given to your Instagram handle.

  • By participating, you agree that Economybookings.com may reach out to you via Instagram for consent to use your content for other promotional purposes outside of sharing or reposting.

Ready to Pick Your Side?

Are you warming up with #TeamHot or embracing the chill with #TeamCold? Follow us on Instagram and join the fun - your next trip might just be free!

 

*updated on December 1st, 2025 19:00 EET

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