Car rental in Scotland?

Old Feb 22nd, 2002, 04:36 AM
  #1  
Tim Stark
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Car rental in Scotland?

Does anyone have any tips on renting a car for an 11 day trip through Scotland? We will be flying into Glasgow (Renfrewshire not Prestwick) and I wish to know if there are any firms that I should avoid or any that are recommended. We have never driven in the UK so it looks to be an adventure, but I wanted to be certain that at least the renting part was non-worrisome. Thanks for any tips!
 
Old Feb 22nd, 2002, 04:52 AM
  #2  
Keith Legg
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Tim, most of the big multinationals (Hertz, Avis, Sixt, etc) have rental desks at Glasgow airport so you should be OK there.

You might also want a look at easyCar. This is owned by the same firm as EasyJet and operated on the same principles - the earlier you book, the cheaper it is. They only offer Mercedes A Classes (smallish) but they start at around £7 per day. www.easyrentacar.com
 
Old Feb 22nd, 2002, 05:05 AM
  #3  
Maxie
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Make sure you rent an automatic. Driving on the left is quite an adjustment; a stick shift will make it worse. We had a reservation in Edinburgh with Avis but when we arrived, the only automatic was under repair. Long story short, we rented from a LOCAL company and received a much better rate and a newer car. So IMHO, make a reservation with a big firm but check with local agencies for a better deal. Might try the Glasgow internet site.
 
Old Feb 22nd, 2002, 08:01 AM
  #4  
Keith Legg
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Good point, Maxie. Local firms include Melvilles and (I think they're still going!) Mitchells Self Drive - also Arnold Clark, one of the big car dealers, do car rentals. Try a search on the UK Yellow Pages site www.yell.co.uk
 
Old Feb 22nd, 2002, 09:21 AM
  #5  
JOdy
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
I knew that 7 GBP was too good to be true!! first 75 miles are free then it 0.20 GBP per mile . On a long trip that could really add up..DARN!!!!!!

 
Old Feb 22nd, 2002, 10:07 AM
  #6  
Tim Stark
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Thanks for all of your tips! You have given me a good start

Tim
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -