A.C. Rent a car for one day - do it from the states, or wait 'till I get there?
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A.C. Rent a car for one day - do it from the states, or wait 'till I get there?
Hello Hello.
My wife and I will be in the Amalfi Coast for two weeks in September. We'll be relying on public transport for most of our touring, but will probably want to rent a car for two individual days, once in the first week, and once in the 2nd week.
Should I try to arrange for a car ahead of time with one of the large web rentals, or simply wait until I get there and go with a local rentor?
Thanx
My wife and I will be in the Amalfi Coast for two weeks in September. We'll be relying on public transport for most of our touring, but will probably want to rent a car for two individual days, once in the first week, and once in the 2nd week.
Should I try to arrange for a car ahead of time with one of the large web rentals, or simply wait until I get there and go with a local rentor?
Thanx
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It is always best to book here before you go.
I have returned a rental car in Sorrento with no problems. I sure renting one wont be a problem either.
I sure there are several locations to choose from.
Good luck.
I have returned a rental car in Sorrento with no problems. I sure renting one wont be a problem either.
I sure there are several locations to choose from.
Good luck.
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Conventional wisdom is that it is very, very difficult (translation: impossible) to get a good deal on a one-day rental. Costs the same as a three-day rental. One possible angle is to get a Rail'n'Drive package from RailEurope.com
Like getting the train travel free if you can use it, and if you plan to rent two one-day rentals.
Best wishes,
Rex
Like getting the train travel free if you can use it, and if you plan to rent two one-day rentals.
Best wishes,
Rex
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Joe - Bear in mind that the main rental locations are in Sorrento and Salerno.
Not very convenient if you're staying somewhere in the middle ...
In Positano there is a local rental company which rents Smart cars.
As Rex says, a one-day rental can be expensive.
Steve
Not very convenient if you're staying somewhere in the middle ...
In Positano there is a local rental company which rents Smart cars.
As Rex says, a one-day rental can be expensive.
Steve
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Hi joe,
Not only are one-day rentals expensive, it is very difficult to arrange.
Call Autoeurope, 1-888-223-5555, and see what they can do for you.
Where are you planning to go that you will want a car?
Not only are one-day rentals expensive, it is very difficult to arrange.
Call Autoeurope, 1-888-223-5555, and see what they can do for you.
Where are you planning to go that you will want a car?
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joe, we did a one day rental out of Sorrento this past November. I arranged the rental ahead of time. The smart car we drove made driving the coastal roads great fun. Our cost to rent the car was about 75 USD. Deborah
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Joe, let me try to find if for you, it was with AutoEurope but I didn't arrange it through them. I'll have to look back in my notes and get back to you. Our 1 day rental cost 72 USD and it included all necessary insurance. Remember for Italy you will need an international driving permit which is good for one year. Deborah
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Joe, right now I can't find the company through which I secured the one day rental. Yes, we did pick it up and drop it in Sorrento. I did google Sorrento car rental and got www.argusrentals.com They will do a 1 day rental from Sorrento. I just put in a date and came up with prices of 45 and 50 USD per day for an economy car, maybe this will help you. I will post the rental company we used as soon as I find it. Sorry, I can't recall it right now. Deborah
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joe, I can do better I found the link we used to rent the car. Hope this works for you http://www.sorrento.it/english_versi...index_auto.asp This should take you to a rental through autoeurope. It was a very smooth one day rental for us. Have a great trip. Deborah