Fussy bastard when it comes to buying things. Usually research it thoroughly, before thinking about...
Fussy bastard when it comes to buying things. Usually research it thoroughly, before thinking about it for several months until it has been superceded anyway.
Member since:18.07.2000
Reviews:19
Members who trust:1
I recently rented a class 'C' car at Nimes airport in the south of France for a weekend. This was supposed to be a Renault Megane or similar. Hmmm. A crappy Vauxhall Meriva (a really poor man's mini-MPV) is what I got.
I'm not sure what is was I did in a past life but I'm always getting punished for it now as every time I rent a car from anyone I walays get Vauxhalls/Opels, despite special requests not to - they are crap cars.
Anyway, advice: if you are flying Ryanair to Nimes, use any but Hertz, as everybody uses Hertz and the queues are huge. National, Avis and Europar all operate franchises - and probably don't have Vauxhalls (Opels).
I was also stung for extra fuel at the end. They aske me if I wanted to return it empty. Under pressure from the huge queue I agreed and they charged me a full tank (fine) at 30% above the fuel pump rate (rip-off).
Which slightly begs the question, why do petrol cars in France? Diesels are so much cheaper to run.
All in all OK but I would expect much better, especially as I was a #1 club member.
Pictures of Hertz
Opel Meriva
How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines
NH Hotels, the hotel chain leader in Europe, with more than 300 hotels in 20 countries in Europe, Latin America and Africa. Enter into our web site and find the best available tariff at all times
Record Rent a Car is present in the main spanish airports and has a very wide fleet. We offer: exceptional discounts, free additional drivers,
unlimited mileage... subscribe to our Club Record and take advantage of special offers.
Advantages: Excellent prepaid rates, nice car, helpful staff Disadvantages: Confusion over discount rates, high excess if you don't pay the waiver charge
sue.51 30.12.2004 (31.12.2004)
·
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of Hertz
helpful by (33%):
somewhat helpful by (67%):
