Enterprise Car Rental - Calgary
Jul 23rd, 2005, 08:02 AM
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Enterprise Car Rental - Calgary
OK my turn now to ask for advice.
In checking rental car prices in Calgary, those at the airport are much higher than the contract I was offered by Enterprise at an off airport location.
Anybody out there familiar with Enterprise?
I have heard the cars aren't so great and that you get pressured to take the CDW.
In checking rental car prices in Calgary, those at the airport are much higher than the contract I was offered by Enterprise at an off airport location.
Anybody out there familiar with Enterprise?
I have heard the cars aren't so great and that you get pressured to take the CDW.
Jul 23rd, 2005, 11:43 AM
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The information above is very helpful, particularly if I find out that Enterprise might be a problem. Right now, it is offering me the best price.
Farther question: is there a way with Hotline to find out in advance which agency will be the actual provider? I don't react too quickly to an anymous deal at the start, make a pledge, and then find out the rental is with some company I don't want to deal with.
Priceline offered Alamo, and that runs up a red flag with me.
Farther question: is there a way with Hotline to find out in advance which agency will be the actual provider? I don't react too quickly to an anymous deal at the start, make a pledge, and then find out the rental is with some company I don't want to deal with.
Priceline offered Alamo, and that runs up a red flag with me.
Jul 23rd, 2005, 12:39 PM
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I am curious why you think there is a problem with Alamo. We have used them many times without a problem and have booked them through the Costco travel website as well as using Priceline. Have you had a bad experience?
Jul 23rd, 2005, 09:04 PM
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I've only used Enterprise here in BC-never any probs of any kind and never any pressure to buy any insurance I didn't need/want when I used my CC to rent/cover myself.
In fact the staff are nothing but polite friendly and professional.
The low end cars are dogs-that's why they're cheap-from any company
In fact the staff are nothing but polite friendly and professional.
The low end cars are dogs-that's why they're cheap-from any company
Jul 24th, 2005, 10:03 AM
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Thanks Sam. The rate I have is very good. I think I will stick with it.
The only hang-up is that if I drive the car into Montana, I have to agree to a kilometer limit with extra charges for going over the limit. As long as I stay within Alberta and the adjacent mountain parks, I am ok with the distance limit.
The only company that gave me a pressure job was Snappy. First it did not have the car I wanted (a Ford) and issued me a Cadillac Seville. I did not like the car or the reception I got. I am a Toyota mentality guy, and I was not prepared for the Cadillac reception I got where I went!
In retrospect, I thought one incident amusing. I drove up to register at the Paradise Lodge on the flank of Mt. Ranier. A couple of cars were ahead of me unloading. The bellhops with the luggage carts were semi helping. Then I drove up and they came running over, luggage carts at the ready.
I am sure they expected a rich guy with a big tip. Sorry, just a Ford guy who had to take what he could get.
Also in retrospect, I should have declined the car, but we wanted to get on with the trip.
The only hang-up is that if I drive the car into Montana, I have to agree to a kilometer limit with extra charges for going over the limit. As long as I stay within Alberta and the adjacent mountain parks, I am ok with the distance limit.
The only company that gave me a pressure job was Snappy. First it did not have the car I wanted (a Ford) and issued me a Cadillac Seville. I did not like the car or the reception I got. I am a Toyota mentality guy, and I was not prepared for the Cadillac reception I got where I went!
In retrospect, I thought one incident amusing. I drove up to register at the Paradise Lodge on the flank of Mt. Ranier. A couple of cars were ahead of me unloading. The bellhops with the luggage carts were semi helping. Then I drove up and they came running over, luggage carts at the ready.
I am sure they expected a rich guy with a big tip. Sorry, just a Ford guy who had to take what he could get.
Also in retrospect, I should have declined the car, but we wanted to get on with the trip.
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Hi Bob.
I just used Enterprise near the Calgary airport about a month ago. Car was fine, rate was the best I could find on the Net, and the staff was great. They have free shuttle service from the airport terminal. They gave me a free bottle of cold water on the shuttle ride. They even dropped me off at the train station going to downtown Calgary free of charge after I returned the car.
Have a great time in Alberta. The Rockies are INCREDIBLE!!!
Ross
I just used Enterprise near the Calgary airport about a month ago. Car was fine, rate was the best I could find on the Net, and the staff was great. They have free shuttle service from the airport terminal. They gave me a free bottle of cold water on the shuttle ride. They even dropped me off at the train station going to downtown Calgary free of charge after I returned the car.
Have a great time in Alberta. The Rockies are INCREDIBLE!!!
Ross
