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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 15 2011, 07:13:46 PM (282 Views) | |
ohippy
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Feb 15 2011, 07:13:46 PM Post #1 |
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I did a bit of a quote around a while ago and found Thrifty to be the cheapest from Heathrow in July. Now I'm ready to book it and the prices have risen :she: but the product reviews for Thrifty are atrocious. Alamo seems to be a reasonable-ish cost with reasonable-ish reviews .. has anyone used them ? Or would anyone recommend anyone else I don't need to take a mortgage out for ? |
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catgirl
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Feb 15 2011, 10:30:31 PM Post #2 |
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Courageous Cuddly Kitty
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sorry only ever used Avis and Hertz can ask for you as I have a friend who works at Heathrow and they may be able to recommend |
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ohippy
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Feb 15 2011, 10:34:54 PM Post #3 |
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Original Opulent Optimist
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that would be ace thanks cg :thumbsup: |
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| Tiredwithtwins | Feb 16 2011, 08:19:57 AM Post #4 |
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uk car rental is a total rip off ... I wouldnt be able to afford it ever!! i would say try a rental company out of the heathrow area and im sure the price would come down. |
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Lynnj
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Feb 16 2011, 11:41:19 AM Post #5 |
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I've used Alamo lots, but in the US so probably not a lot of good to you. Thrifty or sixt used to be the cheapest, or there were "tour operatort" type companies who used to offer deals, the one which springs to mind was The Apple Booking Company, no idea if they still exist. The last couple of hires I had in the Uk were with Easyjet who were way cheaper than anyone else, but only had depots at easyjet hubs, not sure how that works now. Do you have RAC membership? as that can usually offer you a discount. |
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| Pommygirl | Feb 16 2011, 05:40:22 PM Post #6 |
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Check your Entertainment book to see if it includes international car hire. When I went back, I hired from Avis. Thought it was quite cheap for 5 day hire for 70 pounds. I increased the insurance though so ended up paying 120 pounds for the 5 days. |
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