Has anyone used Europe by Car for a car rental in Spain or elsewhere? How does it compare with AutoEurope? Any bad/good experiences?

I cannot give you any comparison information because my two rentals were with Avis, arranged by AutoEurope. <BR>The two rentals I had with Avis in Switzerland were good experiences. <BR>Good cars, good service, no hangups or arguments. Get car, drive car, return car, pay for rental with Visa, go home. <BR>

We've used Auto Europe a number of times with success. Only one minor problem when we were delayed in picking up a car in Florence on a Sunday morning until the rental agency opened. Last year, using the internet, we did a direct comparison of the two firms and Auto Europe was cheaper.

We used AutoEurope to rent two cars in France, and got exactly what we ordered, including a free upgrade to a larger car. It was through Avis - easy pickup and dropoff. The rates were the cheapest of all I looked at (including corporate discounts, etc.)

I just returned from Rome and used Auto Europe, I got a better car and a cheaper rate than I got thru Avis. However, may car was with Avis. Avis could not gtd me a auto shift and AutoEurope could. Our Car was great. Good luck <BR>Connie

Gail <BR> <BR>We used Europe by Car 2 years ago in Scotland. When we went to pick up the car at Glasgow's airport (at the Avis counter -- I think) we discovered they had reserved a "mini" for us. So there we were at 7:30 am (their time) my husband, myself, two teenagers, our lugguge - including son's golf clubs. I refused to accept it and finally after a lot of back and forth and checking with the manager there -- we were given a larger car. "Given" not the right word as we were charged an additional 100 and something pounds. <BR> <BR>When we returned home, I called and wrote to Europe by Car -- eventually (months later) it was straightened out -- but I'm not sure I'd use them again.

We used Euopecar for a two week trip to Spain earlier this year. Best rates we could find on the upscale side (we had reserved a Mercedes, ended up with a Peugot 605 which was even nicer). Only problem was finding their return position at the train station in Barcelona. While looking for their place, we ran in and out of a number of other rental shops and the stories were just about the same all over: "I reserved a ----- and all they have is this ------." "What was this charge for?" "What do you mean you can't find our reservation?" <BR> <BR>Good luck