Should I bite the bullet and book ?

[Lovesholidays]

Hi

I asked wether I should book or hold out for car hire for September a few weeks ago, someone said hold out, looking at prices though they are going up and up . Mr Tomorrow, what would you recommend I do

[Mr Tom Morrow]

It has gone crazy out there the last few weeks and it cannot just be the exchange rate albeit that is a bit of an influence.

I know I push Virgin Alamo and NO I'm not employed by them! However their prices haven't risen like other companies.
A non Dibber friend of mine booked with them last night - £200 cheaper than any other half decent company out there.

OP. I would book NOW and ensure you have a booking that can be cancelled with no penalty should you spot a better deal.

Best of luck

[Lovesholidays]

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow

It has gone crazy out there the last few weeks and it cannot just be the exchange rate albeit that is a bit of an influence.

I know I push Virgin Alamo and NO I'm not employed by them! However their prices haven't risen like other companies.
A non Dibber friend of mine booked with them last night - £200 cheaper than any other half decent company out there.

OP. I would book NOW and ensure you have a booking that can be cancelled with no penalty should you spot a better deal.

Best of luck

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Thank you so much for your reply, yep I think I should bite the bullet and go for it, unfortunately everything is left for me to book, Dh doesn't get involved with any of it albeit the paying . So car hire is a bit of a minefield for me, think I will stick with Alamo Brits or as you suggested virgin Alamo, I believe I can cancel with them both if needs be.

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by Lovesholidays

Thank you so much for your reply, yep I think I should bite the bullet and go for it, unfortunately everything is left for me to book, Dh doesn't get involved with any of it albeit the paying . So car hire is a bit of a minefield for me, think I will stick with Alamo Brits or as you suggested virgin Alamo, I believe I can cancel with them both if needs be.

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Yes both allow you to cancel. Loads on here in the last few weeks are finding Virgin Alamo tons cheaper than Brits so check both please
I have cancelled, rebooked, cancelled again and rebooked with both Companies so no problems there.
Both give a free extra driver as well albeit Virgin is a smoother booking system that guarantees you skip the counter. Brits sometimes is a bit twitchy!

[sue97]

So if I book Virgin Holidays I get a second driver free and I can cancel at any time and skip the queue

[EllieP]

I too am thinking of booking with virgin Alamo. Going to check prices again now 😞

Just checked -
Alamo Brits is coming out cheaper for me by £48. It's £730 for a standard car or £756 for full size. We are 2 adults and 2 children so not sure which would be best for us. This is for 28 days hire. Not sure whether to book now or wait. I should have booked back in October! 😞

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by sue97

So if I book Virgin Holidays I get a second driver free and I can cancel at any time and skip the queue

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Yes you can. I actually book via Virgin Atlantic as you get your docs immediately. It's all in their terms ref free cancellations

[EllieP]

Can anyone suggest elsewhere for me to take a look?

[Alien]

hertz.fr is cheaper then Alamo for my date

[EllieP]

Originally Posted by Alien

hertz.fr is cheaper then Alamo for my date

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Never booked with hertz before what are they like?