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Returning car before ferry in Normandy logistics

Old Oct 9th, 2018, 06:37 AM
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Returning car before ferry in Normandy logistics

I know i can't be the first person to want to rent a car in Normandy, then get back on the ferry to the UK as a foot passenger. However, I am having trouble with logistics. I can't find a car rental place open on Sundays in Caen or Le Havre, even at the airport. If I did a Monday morning ferry from Caen, the rental car agencies still wouldn't be open before the ferry departs. There are 5 people in our party, so car travel is really the most economical vs the train. Anyone have suggestions as to how they've done this? I looked for information about after hours drop boxes but didn't really find anything.
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Old Oct 9th, 2018, 07:09 AM
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Could you go to Cherbourg? We've returned a car (Avis) before opening hours using a drop-box.

You could also inquire directly with a rental company like Avis about the drop-box option at other locations.
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Old Oct 9th, 2018, 07:27 AM
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I'd look at auto-europe (a broker) and ask them your problem (email or telephone) they will sort you something out if there is something out there for you.
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Old Oct 9th, 2018, 07:41 AM
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Some agencies have drop offs while closed. Check with them.
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Old Oct 9th, 2018, 08:04 AM
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Enterprise Rentals at the Caen train station allows after hours drops on their website. Avis did both times i returned cars in Caen there as well in 2011 and 2016. The Train station drop lots are ALL just east of the locations in the same general area.
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Old Oct 10th, 2018, 12:11 PM
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They did have buses to take us to ferry from car rental place. We actually dropped ours off the day before and spent a nice evening in Ouistreham. If they give you a good price on a cabin I suggest one of you take it for naps, bathroom, luggage storage.
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Old Oct 11th, 2018, 08:26 AM
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I dont' really understand what you want to know. Do you want to get the car on a SUnday or just return it? Big difference.

Europcar is open Sunday afternoons at the Caen train station, 2 pm and later, for example, although there may be a fee for that. IF you want ti fetch a car, that would work.

You can return cars 24/7 to Sixt at the Caen train station as well as at their facility t the Le Havre port.
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Old Oct 15th, 2018, 10:17 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions. We found an Enterprise rental.
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