Inexpensive Rental Car?

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Mon 6 Feb 2006 03:00
Inexpensive Rental Car? - JanetS
I'm travelling from Canada to England next month with my husband and children for a family gathering.

I'm trying to make this as inexpensive as is possible.

We will likely be renting a car. I fear if we just book something at the airport, we would likely pay a premium rate. Is it possible to pick up a car at the airport (likely arriving Heathrow, departing Gatwick) that is not from the more major expensive agencies?

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Mon 6 Feb 2006 05:48
Inexpensive Rental Car? - Armitage Shanks {p}
This link might get you started

www.carrentals.co.uk/car-hire/heathrow-getting.htm...#

It is possible to get from Heathrow to Gatwick by coach which might suit you if you don't have too much luggage.
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Mon 6 Feb 2006 06:10
Inexpensive Rental Car? - Armitage Shanks {p}
Here is a link to a hypothetical quote for a Ford Mondeo for 7 days, 2 Canadian drivers = £167, Heathrow pick up and drop off

tinyurl.com/7osnl
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Mon 6 Feb 2006 06:11
Inexpensive Rental Car? - Thommo
Janet,

Do not pick up a car from the majors at the airport they will charge you an arm and a leg.

There are many cheaper firms out there and most will delver/pick up from Heathrow/Gatwick.

I would highly recommend Kendall's.

www.kendallcars.com/

You might also want to check out car hire firms in Staines which is the town closest to the airport.

Love,

Thommo.
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Mon 6 Feb 2006 07:13
Inexpensive Rental Car? - mrmender
Hi Janet
I use a internet baised broker arguscarhire or fourmotion.com Always found them to be reasnoble
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Tue 7 Feb 2006 02:50
Inexpensive Rental Car? - JanetS
Thank you very much. I will definately check out all of these options.
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