O.K. I found good deal on a rental car for my time in France, picking up in Avignon and returning to Paris 3 weeks later. I just want to get some feedback (good or bad) based on personal experience with the following: Carrentals.com (agent) or Budget Car Rental in Europe. I have always had good luck with Budget in the US but not sure if they are good for Europe. Please, any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all.
Posted by
Ann Arbor, Mi
3696 posts
I have used Budget numerous times in Europe with absolutely no problems. I have also used Hertz or Avis...also Sixt... I will rent from whoever is cheapest. I do not use the agents... I don't see any need to. I would rather deal directly with the rental company and I guess I feel better with a familiar name. But, do keep checking right up until the time you go to see if the rates change. Then, just make a new booking and cancel your current reservation. I never prepay for the car for exactly that reason. I also want to be able to cancel if I need to. (The Budget office is many times either Hertz or Avis in Europe)
Posted by
Bend, OR, United States
1167 posts
Since you are going to be renting for 3 weeks you should absolutely look into a short term lease rather than a rental. Both Renault and Pugeot do them. http://www.autofrance.net/
Posted by
OP
Corvallis OR
7161 posts
Jeff, I have already researched both Renault and Pugeot for leased car and cost is about $400 more than the rental. The only advantage I could see was that you get a new car, your choice of gas vs. diesel, and total insurance coverage. Since I don't need the CDW coverage, the rental is much cheaper. I know I'll probably end up with a gasoline engine car with the rental vs a diesel with the lease, but I don't think the fuel cost difference would be as high as $400. Maybe I'm wrong. I'll see what others have to say. I'm not locked into the rental, I can cancel if I have to.