stevie_b Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Looking to hire a car for a trip flying into La Rochelle - any tips on where to go for car hire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Skyscanner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Car hire is a minefield, i've used Avis who aren't the cheapest but i got pretty good service and almost a brand new car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Whatever you hire and from any company take 5 - 10 mins and go round the car before you leave the rental place. Some horror stories of customers being charged for damage that's already on the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysdan Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 As dnk said. Take plenty of pics of the car before you leave As it can be a surprise a few months later when they charge you for (Damages) I genuinely use Avis not cheap but always had a good service.. think it’s pot luck seams to be worse in the summer months.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 There was kerb damage on one wheel on the Audi i rented from Avis and the car hadn't done 1000 miles, i got this noted at the rental desk before i left the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Make sure your pictures are time and date stamped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Make sure your pictures are time and date stamped. If you find damage report it before you leave is my advice and get a copy along with photos Much harder to argue with you if you have this in writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 If you find damage report it before you leave is my advice and get a copy along with photos Much harder to argue with you if you have this in writing Indeed. Date and time stamped images are good at evidencing the extent of any existing damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I have used many car rental companies in France, and had problems with all apart from Avis. Used them the last 3 or 4 times, always new, clean cars, and no made up damage. I also buy damage excess insurance seperately, as it is a fraction of the cost of buying direct from rental company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Agree with getting your own damage excess cover but you will have to pay out then claim back i think if you need to use it. I used Questor for mine https://www.questor-insurance.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 Great tips, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-K1 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 from france you can have good price on hertz.fr but when you rent the car make shure to wright all the curve scratch etc (wheel too) picture or video will help too .That what i do every time i rent a car to avoid any problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) Don't forget to check the interior too Also as i found last time in Spain check you get breakdown cover which seems to vary depending on which level of car hire you take out. Edited November 25, 2019 by Dnk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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