Ok so here goes: I was looking for a cheap car deal and couldn't believe it when I found this!! £41.15 for one weeks car rental in Edinburgh. (which was a mini although I went for the Corsa at £42.15)
I have not had a chance to check it all out but it seems to work in the 1st and 2 weeks of January. Eg I Got a Corsa for 1 week from 1-8th Jan for £42.15!!
Do let us know if you find other dates etc!
(I don't need any of the excess cover etc as I bought a years excess insurance for £30. Go via here http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-car-hire for links and discount codes)
At first I thought it must be a mistake and I got an email stating it would be confirmed within 48 hours but after just 5 minutes I got my confirmation!!!
Please note it seems you MUST go via carrentals.co.uk to get the best price (eg going direct to www.atlas.co.uk is about £10 more for some reason)
No idea if this works at other airports as its now 2am and I must sleep but incase the offer gets pulled I thought I would make the effort and post now.
9 comments
mans0987
13 Jan 16#9
I just booked a car in London via carrentals.co.uk for 46.00 for 4 days. It is for mod feb so I can cancel it if I think it is a bad deal. Where can I read reviews about this company and also Green Motion?
OP: What was your experience? Did you find any major problem? My contract says no mileage limit. Should I be worried about cleanses?
It says that I should pick up the car on time, what that means? If I try to pick it up say 1-2 hours later, an they refuse to give to me?
Any suggestion/information is very appreciated.
Kulaak
27 Dec 15#8
Clearly we have had different experiences. During my rental I had to go back a couple of weeks later to sign some new paper work. The car was dirty so I (cheekily) asked if they could clean the car. If it was not so late in the day they would've done so but the valeter had gone home.
The few times I have used them they have always picked me up within the slotted time I asked.
I do agree there is a mileage limit & if you go over then it's X pence per mile. However I don't think most people will be doing a couple of thousand miles or so/week. Afterall these vehicles have to be sellable after a period of time.
fullmoon
27 Dec 15#6
I got quoted something like £70 a week for 1 week car rental in London by small firms via price comparision site but ended up leaving it at last minute as some of the reviews are quite scary. I called a few companies CS telephone number, it rings and rings. no anwer. They are a bit like EasyJet of the car rental business. Super low prices but they will take every opportunity to charge when you return the car. If anyone experienced pleasant experience, i would like to know.
Kulaak
27 Dec 15#5
WOW. I know car rental places vary their prices throughout the year but a few years ago I had to rent a car for about a month as my (company) car broke down. I managed to get a Hyundai i30 for a little over £18/week from Enterprise & they pick you up!
seanjames to Kulaak
27 Dec 15#7
and my experience moan about the mileage you do and say the car is dirty and pick you up ......... eventually
geeadamg
27 Dec 15#4
Use Direct Car Excess to bring your insurance to zero (they cover the £1k excess which you claim back in the event of an incident). http://www.direct-carexcess.co.uk/
note: they used to be on quidco but their listing has disappeared :-/ Shame - was always worth an extra £10 off that always tracked.
foxyuk
27 Dec 15#3
I'm away to Tenerife these two weeks from edinburgh and parking my Corsa up there at edinburgh ---- u sure they not nicking cars. ?? Pmsl
plunet
27 Dec 15#2
If you stopped for a moment and searched some online reviews for Green Motion car rental you may realise that this probably won't end up being a good deal and you may wish up had never had the misfortune to ever consider using this outfit.
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I have not had a chance to check it all out but it seems to work in the 1st and 2 weeks of January. Eg I Got a Corsa for 1 week from 1-8th Jan for £42.15!!
Do let us know if you find other dates etc!
(I don't need any of the excess cover etc as I bought a years excess insurance for £30. Go via here http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-car-hire for links and discount codes)
At first I thought it must be a mistake and I got an email stating it would be confirmed within 48 hours but after just 5 minutes I got my confirmation!!!
Please note it seems you MUST go via carrentals.co.uk to get the best price (eg going direct to www.atlas.co.uk is about £10 more for some reason)
Lots of different cars to choose from. The company they are using for this deal is https://greenmotion.co.uk/#book
No idea if this works at other airports as its now 2am and I must sleep but incase the offer gets pulled I thought I would make the effort and post now.
9 comments
OP: What was your experience? Did you find any major problem? My contract says no mileage limit. Should I be worried about cleanses?
It says that I should pick up the car on time, what that means? If I try to pick it up say 1-2 hours later, an they refuse to give to me?
Any suggestion/information is very appreciated.
The few times I have used them they have always picked me up within the slotted time I asked.
I do agree there is a mileage limit & if you go over then it's X pence per mile. However I don't think most people will be doing a couple of thousand miles or so/week. Afterall these vehicles have to be sellable after a period of time.
note: they used to be on quidco but their listing has disappeared :-/ Shame - was always worth an extra £10 off that always tracked.