Thrifty car rental in Rome - too good to be true??
Sep 7th, 2005, 07:26 PM
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Thrifty car rental in Rome - too good to be true??
We just booked an economy car (Lancia Y) from Thrify.com that we will be picking up in Rome (Termini) this Sunday (Sept 11). The base rate was EUR 8.00 per day so with damage waivers, road tax, theft protection, VAT, etc. we were quoted about EUR 130.00 for 4 days.
The thing is that the next car up is smaller and up a grade further it is only the same size yet almost DOUBLE the price for the same period. Can we expect some bait and switch or is there some other catch awaiting us when we arrive ?????
The thing is that the next car up is smaller and up a grade further it is only the same size yet almost DOUBLE the price for the same period. Can we expect some bait and switch or is there some other catch awaiting us when we arrive ?????
Sep 8th, 2005, 03:00 AM
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You can expect exactly what the offer states, however, be aware of the usual "or similar" wording in these car rental deals. You may, or may not, get a Lancia, but you should get the rate as quoted regardless of the car...unless insurance, etc., varies by car type.
Sep 8th, 2005, 04:17 AM
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If you just made the reservation for this coming Sunday, they may have an excess of cars and are offering a special.
With a printed contract and price, I think you are o.k.
Just double check the fine print. Oh, and take a copy of the quote with you.
With a printed contract and price, I think you are o.k.
Just double check the fine print. Oh, and take a copy of the quote with you.
Sep 8th, 2005, 05:58 AM
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I just checked a rate for the week I'll be driving in Tuscany - November 12-19, picking up in downtown Florence. Their quote was EUR 45 for the week (less than EUR 7 a day), and including damage waiver, road tax, theft protection, and VAT is EUR 215. The next best quote I found was Hertz at EUR 235 (AutoEurope was even more).
Does anyone have experience with Thrifty?
What about experience with this car - the Lancia Y?
Does anyone have experience with Thrifty?
What about experience with this car - the Lancia Y?
Sep 8th, 2005, 06:58 AM
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In Italy the rates for a standard shift
car are much cheaper than an automatic.
So if you want an automatic car, make
sure the rate quoted you is for an automatic and not a shift.
The last time we were in Italy, we
ordered the cheapest automatic Hertz had, which was a Ford Fiesta 1.4 which
we had had before & was adequate. This time they gave us an upgrade to a Mercedes, which was very comfortable, and was also very economical on gas (diesel).
Good luck!
car are much cheaper than an automatic.
So if you want an automatic car, make
sure the rate quoted you is for an automatic and not a shift.
The last time we were in Italy, we
ordered the cheapest automatic Hertz had, which was a Ford Fiesta 1.4 which
we had had before & was adequate. This time they gave us an upgrade to a Mercedes, which was very comfortable, and was also very economical on gas (diesel).
Good luck!
Sep 8th, 2005, 05:29 PM
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I just checked for a weeks rental when we will be gong to Rome in Oct., and the 45E weekly rental Lancia comes to over 246E when CDW, theft protection, and taxes are added. I got a much better rate from www.argusrental.com.
Sep 8th, 2005, 05:47 PM
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oops, that's www.argusrentals.com
