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CAR HIRE AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT
CAR HIRE AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT
by DAVEW » Sat Oct 15, 2016 1:08 pm
Can anyone pls recommend a cheap reliable car hire company at Bham airport?
Thanks
Dave
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Dave
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Re: CAR HIRE AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT
by marcliff » Sat Oct 15, 2016 1:21 pm
Hmm. I used a "cheap" one but wasn't too happy with it. It's quite a walk to the car hire area which is uncovered so, if it's raining, it might not be very nice. I went with rental cars online and was allocated a car with Interrent which is the budget one of Europa. The insurance was quite cheap as well. However, Inter rent told me it was with rental cars, not them, and they tried to make me take out their insurance which I didn't. It was then I found out (should have read the small print first) that I was limited to 90 miles a day which was a nuisance as I was driving down to Cardiff. A week after I got a further charge of £50 for "admin charges" and I couldn't find out why. The mileage was under the amount I was allowed and all I got was a "you picked up a fine and we gave your details. You will get notification by post".
That was nearly 6 months ago and haven't heard a thing. I also waited over 3/4 hour for the car to be ready and reading their sign "quick pick up and go" many times before the car arrived.
I always went with Enterprise before. No hassle, no mileage, never quibble over the annual car hire excess policy and they allow window chips, small scratches and so on and even show you the size they allow which is quite generous. I'll continue to stay with them. Not that much more expensive.
Also be aware that, if you have to take the car back full, it's quite a way to the nearest filling station. Also the approach to the car drop off area can be choc-a-bloc with traffic and take some time to get there from the main road (M42 or wherever).
That was nearly 6 months ago and haven't heard a thing. I also waited over 3/4 hour for the car to be ready and reading their sign "quick pick up and go" many times before the car arrived.
I always went with Enterprise before. No hassle, no mileage, never quibble over the annual car hire excess policy and they allow window chips, small scratches and so on and even show you the size they allow which is quite generous. I'll continue to stay with them. Not that much more expensive.
Also be aware that, if you have to take the car back full, it's quite a way to the nearest filling station. Also the approach to the car drop off area can be choc-a-bloc with traffic and take some time to get there from the main road (M42 or wherever).
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Re: CAR HIRE AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT
by freddo » Sat Oct 15, 2016 1:37 pm
Enterprise all the time for me
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Re: CAR HIRE AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT
by Whiskybob » Sat Oct 15, 2016 1:51 pm
thats quite a story marcliff, i think the fella is after a name thats all
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Re: CAR HIRE AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT
by glosman » Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:56 pm
I would recommend Green Motion very good look at Zest car Rentals they have some very good deals incl. Green Motion at the moment.
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Re: CAR HIRE AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT
by Whiskybob » Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:13 pm
try inter-rent or easirent
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Re: CAR HIRE AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT
by mrchips » Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:30 am
I have used Green Motion several times but have now given up on them. Every time I have picked up my car I have been downgraded, I booked a Focus/Golf "or similar "and each time I was given a Honda Jazz, when I complained I was informed
that the Jazz is in the same group as the Golf, sorry but the Honda Civic is in the same group as the Golf not the Jazz. Goodbye Green Motion you may be cheap but definitely not cheerful.
that the Jazz is in the same group as the Golf, sorry but the Honda Civic is in the same group as the Golf not the Jazz. Goodbye Green Motion you may be cheap but definitely not cheerful.
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Re: CAR HIRE AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT
by marcliff » Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:48 am
Whiskybob wrote:try inter-rent or easirent
I think I just explained why not inter-rent. Budget arm of Europa.
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Re: CAR HIRE AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT
by Whiskybob » Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:50 am
we don't all have the same experiences, i found them to be okay
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