Hello all - we are going to be hiring a car in England in October for 11 days. Planning to fly into London, train to Bath, then rent in Bath and return it in York, and train back to London to end up. I’ve been looking at Costco’s website- both US based and UK based, and Enterprise’s. Website. We are looking at a compact car , and the rate vary widely. The US based Costco reservation doesn’t include a CDW charge, but looks like the UK Costco site automatically includes CDW. I guess what I’m asking is- what’s the best way to rent a car? I’m not wanting any post rental charge surprises once back home. Thank you in advance- Brian & Carla
Posted by
S.F Bay Area (Marin)
312 posts
We have used Arnold Clark in England and Scotland several times. Always good service ,good cars, and better prices than most. We declined extra CDW and use our credit card insurance coverage.
Here is the link. https://www.arnoldclarkrental.com/
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🏝️ Hobe Sound, FL⛱️
3493 posts
You might want to check with AutoEurope. They are a consolidator located in Portland, ME. I’ve rented from them often in various countries. Great prices, choice and customer service personnel. Often recommended on this forum. If you are concerned with auto insurance, check on American Express Premium Car Rental Protection. Very reasonable price for great coverage.
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Somerset, UK
69 posts
Unless you are stopping to see particularly remote things there isn't much point in hiring a car to get from Bath to York, you can just get a train between the two.