Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2013

ferf1223

StuieUK34 wrote: »

u cant buy excess insurance through a UK agent....

I didn't suggest that you could, but you can buy car hire excess insurance.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-car-hire#stepfour

It could be that Martin's guide is out of date but it does seem something to at least keep an eye out for.

nvh

StuieUK34 wrote: »

holiday autos charge extra , or call it total damage waiver, etc, that means it covers the keys, windows and tyres.......
So same as the other UK agents, no excess

you've misunderstood - they also charge for Standard Damage Excess Waiver - check the website for a US pickup, it defaults to the 'total damage' (windscreen etc), but you can downgrade to standard, or select none at all - its classed as a chargable extra:

StuieUK34 wrote: »

holidayautos owned by lastmin group, and generally charge more for US hire, as there market is euro.....

but lastminute.com have their HQ in london http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lastminute.com (They have American 'parents', however that's no different to Dollar (etc))

StuieUK34 wrote: »

on UK sites, it usually states no excess... if it doesnt, your on the wrong site!

so we're agreed that you should just check for yourself then

Sorry Stuie, i'm not arguing, I just dont want people to think its clear-cut, but if they're old enough to book a holiday to Vegas, I'm hoping they're old enough to know how to read up on car insurance

Anyways, I shan't say anymore on it cos car hire T&C's are a bit boring compared to Vegas

StuieUK34

and your right, i just assumed peeps knew it was easier/safer to book with the companies listed above

and DE works in vegas, go straight to the mini booth in garage, and depending who u book with, u just email them and ask they link your booking to your DE account..
I did, it works, but on your DE account, it shows the bookings, you just cant click on them...

MK55

secretmachines wrote: »

I presume that's £1k per person..?

it most certainly is!

StuieUK34

back on car hire stuff...
Alamo today is showing normal prices..... (with full CDW )
As in all the cars, the prices you expect to see per the norm, etc...
The convertable is now £223 + £30 if u go for the fuel option!

So i guess yesterday was a super stroke of luck then, or they had a quiet super deal on or something ?! or there computers broke!!
Glad i booked and paid yesterday now!!

Info from my booking:

Description
Collision Damage Waiver Full
Extended Protection
Fuel Service Option
Consolidated Facility Chg 3.75 Per Day
Concession Recovery Fee 10%
Clark County Tax 2%
Vehicle License Fee 1.90 Per Day
Sales Tax
Nv Gov Surchg
Unlimited Mileage
3 Additional Drivers
1 Tank Of Fuel *except When Picking Up At Manhattan Locations*

traveller

I've just got off the phone from USrentacar-they've linked my booking They have done this before for me, but last year, was the 1st time i've been upgraded.

TBH, I'm more than happy, to just bypass lines. I don't want a monster tank-I could barely see over the steering wheel of the traverse,lol.

For those that have also driven in Orlando-how does the driving compare and how does the
I-15 or whatever it's called compare to the I-4?

Thanks.

StuieUK34

its the same as driving on motorways here, everyone drives like there in there own world!!!

secretmachines

MK55 wrote: »

it most certainly is!

phew! thought i might be missing out there!
hmm 2 weeks, sounds perfect... good deal!

traveller

StuieUK34 wrote: »

its the same as driving on motorways here, everyone drives like there in there own world!!!

Thanks. We arrive at 2:10pm on a sunday. What should I expect around that time on the roads? Assuming i'm driving off around 4ish? Will it be jam packed getting anywhere? We are staying at the signature. Thanks. I'm slightly apprehensive-and I've got a drive to the GC south rim a few days after :eek:

Wizbit82

traveller wrote: »

Thanks. We arrive at 2:10pm on a sunday. What should I expect around that time on the roads? Assuming i'm driving off around 4ish? Will it be jam packed getting anywhere? We are staying at the signature. Thanks. I'm slightly apprehensive-and I've got a drive to the GC south rim a few days after :eek:

I drive all the time in Vegas because OH has generally had a drink either during the day or the night before and I won't risk it. I had never driven abroad before we went to Vegas the first time 4 years ago (where I drove the vast majority of a road trip from San Fran to Vegas via LA with it's million-lane highways in rush hour!!!ahhhhhhhh!!!) and I can honestly say I believe it is alot easier than driving over here.

I'm always cautious of speed limits and observing other road users (nearly ran a pedestrian over in Monterey after failing to see a pedestrian crossing at a junction!oops).

I personally use Frank Sinatra Drive/Dean Martin drive to aoid the Strip (but thats just hand for us when we stay off-strip). I'm sure others on here will be able to advise as many go more than once a year and drive.

Once you get used to the automatic you'll be fine (presuming you drive a manual in the UK). I nearly put my mother-in-law-to-be through th windscreen by slamming on the break by accident when attempting to accelarate (night before the wedding too so don't think she was too impressed!!):rotfl:

Don't panic!!!