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arbroath_abroad May 27th 2007 5:38 am

cheap car hire in UK
 
Has anyone got any promotional codes etc for hiring out a motor when we are back in the UK?

Just after any old vehicle for a weeks rental

Or any advice/tips/experiences

ta v much

jvr20 May 27th 2007 5:54 am

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad (Post 4836220)
Has anyone got any promotional codes etc for hiring out a motor when we are back in the UK?

Just after any old vehicle for a weeks rental

Or any advice/tips/experiences

ta v much

i've used www.airline-network.co.uk in the past and found their rates pretty reasonable.

never tried www.easyrentacar.com but i spose it's worth a shot.

Truth Speak May 27th 2007 6:05 am

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad (Post 4836220)
Has anyone got any promotional codes etc for hiring out a motor when we are back in the UK?

Just after any old vehicle for a weeks rental

Or any advice/tips/experiences

ta v much

Automatic 1 class upgrade with Avis and a BA executive club card

Always book an automatic car in the lowest bracket and you will always get 2 or 3 group upgardes as there are no group A's available.....

arbroath_abroad May 27th 2007 6:24 am

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 
Thanks folks, i feel totally stereotypically tight fisted scottish bloke for asking

'cause i am i suppose

cheers:D

twinkle-star May 27th 2007 6:46 am

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad (Post 4836220)
Has anyone got any promotional codes etc for hiring out a motor when we are back in the UK?

Just after any old vehicle for a weeks rental

Or any advice/tips/experiences

ta v much

I was told Emirates do a fly drive in the Uk and that its not much more expensive than the flight! have not checked this out yet tho :blink:

arbroath_abroad May 27th 2007 6:49 am

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by twinkle-star (Post 4836280)
I was told Emirates do a fly drive in the Uk and that its not much more expensive than the flight! have not checked this out yet tho :blink:

cheers my little twinkle, ill check that out as i am flying EK to Glasgow:)

twinkle-star May 27th 2007 6:53 am

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad (Post 4836286)
cheers my little twinkle, ill check that out as i am flying EK to Glasgow:)

Ok let me know afterwards as when we visit home will need to arrive in Gatwick and then zoom up to Chester, but have been told by a travel agent that we can dump the car and fly out of Manchester for no extra cost ??

arbroath_abroad May 27th 2007 6:55 am

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by twinkle-star (Post 4836296)
Ok let me know afterwards as when we visit home will need to arrive in Gatwick and then zoom up to Chester, but have been told by a travel agent that we can dump the car and fly out of Manchester for no extra cost ??

chester, home of hollyoaks:thumbup:

sunday morning stiffy time

twinkle-star May 27th 2007 7:03 am

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad (Post 4836300)
chester, home of hollyoaks:thumbup:

sunday morning stiffy time

Alas ...sunday morning lay-ins are no more:(

arbroath_abroad May 27th 2007 8:41 am

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by Truth Speak (Post 4836246)
Always book an automatic car in the lowest bracket and you will always get 2 or 3 group upgardes as there are no group A's available.....

i cant find a site that will let me book a group A Automatic:(

Blue Cat May 28th 2007 12:03 pm

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad (Post 4836528)
i cant find a site that will let me book a group A Automatic:(

try www.holidayautos.com (I think that is their site, the owner is a fab guy)

julieaddison May 28th 2007 3:30 pm

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad (Post 4836258)
, i feel totally stereotypically tight fisted scottish bloke for asking


cheers:D

WHAT Scottish people are tight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? Never.
:rofl:

Miss Eck May 28th 2007 3:33 pm

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad (Post 4836258)
Thanks folks, i feel totally stereotypically tight fisted scottish bloke for asking

'cause i am i suppose

cheers:D

I don't blame you .. I resent the prices you get charged for car hire.

Blue Cat May 28th 2007 3:42 pm

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Originally Posted by Miss Eck (Post 4842134)
I don't blame you .. I resent the prices you get charged for car hire.

if you speak to Naz at holiday autos though he will tell which deal is the best around - like including with airfares etc and if you tell him that you a member of the Desert Wives you will get a discount as well - AA get Mrs AA to do it. there is a special rate for us on his web or at least there was.

Madam Medusa May 28th 2007 3:44 pm

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Originally Posted by Miss Eck (Post 4842134)
I don't blame you .. I resent the prices you get charged for car hire.

i don't understand why you resent it...surely it's the same with airfares and any other service etc...supply and demand

MM, xx

Miss Eck May 28th 2007 3:45 pm

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by Madam Medusa (Post 4842179)
i don't understand why you resent it...surely it's the same with airfares and any other service etc...supply and demand

MM, xx

Prices are much better in the UK as there is much more competition but in Eire you get ripped off ... unless of course you hire a tractor :lol:

Madam Medusa May 28th 2007 3:46 pm

Re: cheap car hire in UK
 

Originally Posted by Miss Eck (Post 4842184)
Prices are much better in the UK as there is much more competition but in Eire you get ripped off ... unless of course you hire a tractor :lol:

well there you go...might be a treat :D

MM, xx

Miss Eck May 28th 2007 3:48 pm

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Originally Posted by Madam Medusa (Post 4842191)
well there you go...might be a treat :D

MM, xx

oh no ... all the farmers would think I was well fit if they seen me drive a tractor! :lol:

Madam Medusa May 28th 2007 3:50 pm

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Originally Posted by Miss Eck (Post 4842202)
oh no ... all the farmers would think I was well fit if they seen me drive a tractor! :lol:

they'd think anyone was fit after staring at sheep and cows all day...;)

MM, xx

Miss Eck May 28th 2007 3:52 pm

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Originally Posted by Madam Medusa (Post 4842209)
they'd think anyone was fit after staring at sheep and cows all day...;)

MM, xx

They don't just stare at them!!!!!!

Blue Cat May 28th 2007 3:52 pm

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Originally Posted by Miss Eck (Post 4842222)
They don't just stare at them!!!!!!

jesus what do they do to them!!!!

Miss Eck May 28th 2007 4:24 pm

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Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 4842225)
jesus what do they do to them!!!!

Use your imagination!!!


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