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Car Hire in US

kamoha
kamoha Posts: 42 Forumite
in Overseas holidays & travel planning
hi I guess there may already be a thread on this, I am looknig for car hire in the US (JFK pickup and drop off). Seems like such a minefield.
Can I anyone tell me the cheapest, I have done lots of comparison searches I am a female and my co driver is female 30+. Hiring for 11 days. can anyonee help please? We arrive 19:00 hours ish.
Thank You Kay

Comments

  • jayne26
    jayne26 Posts: 181 Forumite
    i found autoeurope car hire the cheapest , i get the gold cover up to 3 drivers fully comp and a tank full of gas , take it back empty , they seen to be the cheapest and email your voucher to you or send it . never had any problems with them or the car ,just hand over voucher and get going , will use them again
  • jayne26
    jayne26 Posts: 181 Forumite
    never driven in new york area but in other states it easy , any problems with the directions we just pull in to petro station and get advice ,
  • youngatheart_2
    youngatheart_2 Posts: 116 Forumite
    We have used carhire3000 a few times, admittedly not in New York, and found them to be the cheapest and best.
  • skintscotsman
    skintscotsman Posts: 671 Forumite
    500 Posts
    DO NOT USE ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR!!!!

    Have a look at https://www.failingenterprise.com to have a look at the horror stories!!!
    A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain.
  • kazd
    kazd Posts: 1,127 Forumite
    We use dollar and have not had any problems with them.
    £2.00 Savers Club = £34.00 So Far

    + however may £2 coins I have saved in my Terramundi since 2000.

    Terramundi weighs 8lb 5oz
  • jayne26
    jayne26 Posts: 181 Forumite
    major problems in new york with snow check the airports flights ect
  • tobago22
    tobago22 Posts: 78 Forumite
    Just had a big problem with Dollar
  • chudies
    chudies Posts: 262 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    NEVER GOING TO USE AUTOEUROPE AGAIN!!!
    found them helpful when i booked
    NOT helpful when the rental company they booked me with messed up the car
    will never use again! plus the autoeurope person i was speaking to put the phone down on me! phoned her back, no customer services!!!
    :grouphug: Lets hug!! :grouphug:
  • littlereddevil
    littlereddevil Posts: 4,752 Forumite
    We always book with https://www.airline-network.co.uk before we go and they always work out cheaper than booking in US
    travelover
  • kamoha
    kamoha Posts: 42 Forumite
    Thank you all, in the end my friend booked it with Opodo. I just hope it works out OK.
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