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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Jan 23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,229
Posted By berneslai
Does anyone have any codes for other operators...

Does anyone have any codes for other operators (Maple? Purple? etc) at Gatwick?

Trying to book for February but prices are > £200 for 8 days Meet and Greet
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Aug 22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 892
Posted By berneslai
I've used them twice through US Car Hire, though...

I've used them twice through US Car Hire, though not MCO. Both times were sign at desk with printout of charges, receipt on return of car (if you wait around that long).

I didn't have any...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Aug 22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,299,642
Posted By berneslai
Final car rental of the trip. Standard SUV...

Final car rental of the trip. Standard SUV ($366) from Thrifty from Santa Ana airport (15 miles away from Disneyland) for 7 days.

Great service again from Thrifty, despite the scare stories on...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Aug 22, 05:15 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,299,642
Posted By berneslai
Honolulu Airport. Booked Intermediate SUV with...

Honolulu Airport. Booked Intermediate SUV with Avis ($481.56) through VIP Cars for 7 days. The booking couldn’t be added to my Avis Preferred account due to it being a US booking made in Sweden...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Jul 22, 04:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 929
Posted By berneslai
Just as an extra permutation, have you considered...

Just as an extra permutation, have you considered the United flight out of Santa Ana (John Wayne airport)? I’m flying SFO-HNL-SNA next week.

I booked my outbound through Skyscanner (Hawaiian) but...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jul 22, 12:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,011
Posted By berneslai
I’ve rebooked both cars at least a dozen times. ...

I’ve rebooked both cars at least a dozen times. I always rebook before cancelling and I always email the info@uscarhire address to cancel rather than use the comments form on the website.

Where...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jul 22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,011
Posted By berneslai
No problem. First weeks hire was $348.20 (£290)...

No problem. First weeks hire was $348.20 (£290) for Standard SUV (Chevy Equinox). Next weeks hire will be $366.86 (£305) for another Standard SUV. Prices were at their cheapest around two weeks...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jul 22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,299,642
Posted By berneslai
Standard SUV hire from Thrifty at San Jose (SJC)...

Standard SUV hire from Thrifty at San Jose (SJC). Booked through US Car Hire (Silver inclusive) for $348.20 (£290) for 7 days.

Given a Chevy Equinox with 25k miles on clock. Boot space a bit of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Jul 22, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,011
Posted By berneslai
Totally fine. Easy to book and easy to cancel. ...

Totally fine. Easy to book and easy to cancel.

My cheapest price was with Thrifty through US Car Hire for a Standard SUV. Picked it up yesterday (Chevy Equinox) with no problems or hard sell.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Jul 22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,358
Posted By berneslai
That’s why I flew into San Jose yesterday - I...

That’s why I flew into San Jose yesterday - I couldn’t face LAX or SFO again. It took 20 minutes from the plane hitting the tarmac to being in the hire car.

Unfortunately, the late afternoon...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jul 22, 10:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By berneslai
Don't all car rental companies have horrendous...

Don't all car rental companies have horrendous reviews? Have you tried Avis/Alamo/Hertz reviews for the same site?

I've never used Thrifty before but will be using them twice on my upcoming...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Jul 22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,569
Posted By berneslai
It's difficult but I suspect you are comparing to...

It's difficult but I suspect you are comparing to previous Florida holiday costs rather than current ones?

It's hard to keep costs down in California other than skipping eating out, skipping...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jul 22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,726
Posted By berneslai
"Requires" was the wrong word. And I don't want...

"Requires" was the wrong word. And I don't want to open a can of worms regarding tipping in the US.
Forum: General Chat 6 Jul 22, 12:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,726
Posted By berneslai
It's always worthwhile assuming parity in...

It's always worthwhile assuming parity in restaurants or anywhere that requires a 20% tip.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jul 22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,455
Views: 115,681
Posted By berneslai
Many thanks stanleycamel. I feel better about...

Many thanks stanleycamel. I feel better about the flight out now, industrial action permitting!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jul 22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1,455
Views: 115,681
Posted By berneslai
Evening stanleycamel, would you mind checking the...

Evening stanleycamel, would you mind checking the following flights please?

BA0279 LHR to SJC on 24th July 14.55
BA0280 LAX to LHR on 14th August 16.55

I've got a horrible feeling that the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Jun 22, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 848
Posted By berneslai
We might need a bit more information. I assume...

We might need a bit more information. I assume you are driving? You'll see plenty of similar advice on other itinerary threads. Do you like to stay by the coast? Go inland? Vineyards?!

Off...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 20 Jun 22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,268
Posted By berneslai
Happy to share with you if you want to see it. ...

Happy to share with you if you want to see it. I'm not sure how I started planning it as it was done in 2019 and cancelled in 2020 and 2021! Drop me a PM with the details that you need to know.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Jun 22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By berneslai
You'll probably be directed to a pool of cars...

You'll probably be directed to a pool of cars that you can choose from - just choose one with Sat Nav or Android/Apple compatibility.

You'll be pretty unlucky to find one without either. It would...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 17 Jun 22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,626
Posted By berneslai
I've seen a small drop in car rental prices (or a...

I've seen a small drop in car rental prices (or a better deal for the same money).

US Car Hire seem to be showing the biggest change in prices but I'm really struggling cancelling my existing...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Jun 22, 03:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,423
Posted By berneslai
Thanks I thought that would be the case but great...

Thanks I thought that would be the case but great to have confirmation. Cheers!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Jun 22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,423
Posted By berneslai
How do you cancel a rental with US Car Hire? ...

How do you cancel a rental with US Car Hire? I've just had a £100 price drop in the original booking so looking to take advantage.

There's absolutely nothing in the FAQ and no details on the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Jun 22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 919
Posted By berneslai
Later is better - check the Crowd Calendars -...

Later is better - check the Crowd Calendars - usually mid-August onwards works well. US kids will have gone back to school by then so you just need to avoid the public holidays and special events. ...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Jun 22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 829
Posted By berneslai
Eating out - vouchers and coupons?

Are these still a thing?

I can't say I've ever used anything like a coupon or a Kids Eat Free card in any of my US visits but I wouldn't mind some way to try and reduce eating out costs for my...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Jun 22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,268
Posted By berneslai
Alaska are totally fine for domestic flights, in...

Alaska are totally fine for domestic flights, in fact they are one of the better internal carriers in my experience. Alaska are part of the oneworld alliance (with BA)

US flight prices almost...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Jun 22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,790
Posted By berneslai
It's not a mad idea at all, it's a great idea. ...

It's not a mad idea at all, it's a great idea. The only downside is that you might want to spend longer in these places once you visit them.

I'm sure others can give a better idea of the best...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 1 Jun 22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,893
Posted By berneslai
I'm going for the first time in August (6 days...

I'm going for the first time in August (6 days duration also) so I can't personally recommend anything but will let you know what others have recommended for us (!)

- Diamond Head
- Makua...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 17 May 22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,121
Posted By berneslai
Nice itinerary and absolutely doable if you don't...

Nice itinerary and absolutely doable if you don't mind the driving.

If it were my vacation, the only thing I would change is not to stay in Hollywood but stay somewhere else and travel in for...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 May 22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By berneslai
General rule of thumb with City passes are: ...

General rule of thumb with City passes are:

1) Does it contain all the attractions that you want to do?
2) Will you have to change your routine to get your “monies worth”
3) Have you checked...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 May 22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 658
Posted By berneslai
Sunflower lanyard - West Coast airports

Hi all,

Can anyone advise on the recognition of the "hidden disability" sunflower lanyard in Californian aiports? There's very limited information on each airports website.

I'll be using SFO,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Apr 22, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By berneslai
I can only talk about my experience at Alamo LAX...

I can only talk about my experience at Alamo LAX back in 2017 but there was only one line that was a mix of intermediates and standards.

I had the same issue as you, not wanting to take an...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Apr 22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,363
Posted By berneslai
It's a 45 minute journey plus whatever slack you...

It's a 45 minute journey plus whatever slack you need to put in to allow for rush hour traffic. I'd be giving myself an additional 30-45 minutes at peak times.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 12 Apr 22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 393
Posted By berneslai
Disneyland DAS - Genie

I know that there have been a few DAS questions on here in recent months (so apologies for another one).

We haven't been to Anaheim since 2019 so haven't had exposure to the DAS capability of the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Feb 22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 795
Posted By berneslai
Is the supplier Fox Rent-A-Car for this deal?

Is the supplier Fox Rent-A-Car for this deal?
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Jan 22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By berneslai
Reminds me of my first trip to California -...

Reminds me of my first trip to California - ploughing up the PCH between hotel check-out and check-in times without stopping.

I'd leave Vegas/Tahoe for another holiday. If she enjoys the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Sep 21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,684
Posted By berneslai
Great news about the flights opening up. Bad...

Great news about the flights opening up. Bad news is that the US’ bar on international travellers is playing well politically. These articles seems to suggest another year (speculation, I know)...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Aug 21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 848
Posted By berneslai
Always worthwhile checking this: ...

Always worthwhile checking this:

https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/north_hollywood/?arriving=202108130800&leaving=202108131000
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Aug 21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By berneslai
You don't say how many days you will be in...

You don't say how many days you will be in Anaheim but, personally, I would keep the car in Anaheim (often free/cheap parking) and ditch the car after your drive to San Diego (expensive parking)...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Aug 21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,887
Posted By berneslai
It's a totally personal decision but, if you are...

It's a totally personal decision but, if you are driving, I would probably do an East-West Trip (e.g. fly into Las Vegas, work your way to Santa Monica and fly out of LAX) and then a North-South trip...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Aug 21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,887
Posted By berneslai
Itinerary looks great. My only comment would be...

Itinerary looks great. My only comment would be that it'd be better to do it across two trips - that's a lot of distance covered.
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