Englishmum

Has anyone found any good deals with renting a car at Heathrow airport recently?

I'll need a car for at least a fortnight, but I'm a little wary of paying upfront for a rental car (eg. with a third party such as Expedia, Travelocity etc.) in case I decide to return it earlier if my plans change once I'm in the UK.

(I need to check with Amex but AFAIK they still provide insurance coverage if one pays with a US Gold card? Hopefully that will bring the cost down a bit).

S Folinsky

If renting from the US I have had good experience with AutoEurope and Kemwel. However, you have to pay in advance in the US. Not that much in the way of flexibility. However, it is the cheapest way. [Note -- the two companies use the same software so their websites look pretty much the same -- but they are independent of each other].

Make sure to check with American Express to see if your Gold Card includes that coverage. The last time I looked, the platinum card does, but the gold card does not unless you pay extra for the coverage in advance. The last time I rented a car, it turned out my particular VISA card had the coverage.

Poppy girl

Yes Priceline or www.121carrental.com

Most if not all CCards cover the initial insurance forget what they call it in the UK it does not have to be a gold card.

ChocolateBabz

Try Carhire3000.com, we have used them the past few trips, although Aberdeen not Heathrow.

Poppy girl

I paid from Norwich airport for a VW Jetta £138 for 10 days incl tax.
with 121carrental.