Kind of a dumb question, but... we're renting a car for our trip around England, and I was wondering if the car jacks are the same as US cars-- can we plug our car jack with usb port into the rental car, to charge up our phones while we drive?
Posted by
Land of La
9266 posts
Which rental company are you using? Best to contact them directly. Last Fall, I had a new rental from Budget in Belfast and don't recall a USB port. FYI this little item is an option to consider. I charge my iPhone and iPad with this when I travel. http://www.myunu.com/enerpak-vault-iphone-5-battery-pack.html Take a small adapter plug as well. Not much weight. Invaluable.
Posted by
Yorkshire
1359 posts
Yes the charger points are same size and voltage.
Posted by
OP
Seattle, WA
11 posts
Thanks! We're renting from Alamo at Gatwick.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
If you're talking about already having a plug that sticks in the lighter socket and has a USB slot or two -- what Richard said. For any car, anywhere in the world, always.
Posted by
Land of La
9266 posts
Ah clarity. The old plug in the lighter option. Now I get it.
Posted by
OP
Seattle, WA
11 posts
Thanks for your help! Yes, we have a couple of the plugs for power outlets in cars that have usb ports in them. Just making sure those work in all cars. Good to know! We will bring ours along, then.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Bring a pigtail splitter if you're going to be using a GPS as well.
Posted by
Land of La
9266 posts
Guess I need a new car. Naw. The 98 Toyota 4 Runner runs just fine. Doesn't beep, whir, or talk to me. Bliss.