To ditch or not to ditch “free” car hire through TUI

[Guest]

TUI have quoted £571for the insurance package that includes CDW etc but with Alamo when we arrive it’s coming out at $434 for the same insurance package to pay when we collect the car on arrival at Sanford

Originally Posted by BevS97

What do you mean?

d I have priced up what this will be and it’s coming our about £434 to pay on collection

TUI should give you a price to upgrade your insurance before you travel. Do not arrive at the airport with anything to pay. Make sure you have a fully prepaid deal beforehand.

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[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by Maep

TUI have quoted £571for the insurance package that includes CDW etc but with Alamo when we arrive it’s coming out at $434 for the same insurance package to pay when we collect the car on arrival at Sanford

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That makes sense. However on top of the 'local' price you will have to add State Tax at 6%. A 10% airport user fee, enviromental disposal fee ref tires & batteries. Plus is SLI/EP included or just CDW?
In the end I bet both prices come very close.

We can help you ref this if you give your travel dates and desired size car.

[Guest]

We are arriving on the 28th April and come home on 12th May. It says we will be allocated a standard car on arrival suggesting a Ford Fusion or similar.

I was surprised they didn’t try to upsell last time they just went through the motions and took us to our car...

Edited to say we would like a suv like the Hyundai Santa Fe size

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow

OP. The first time you took the car out you had the State minimum insurance which is $30 or $35K I think

As you say massive risk as one big bump and you will be bankrupt. I'm amazed they let you have it mind.

However moving on. What are your dates please? Standard SUV I assume or full size saloon?

Every few months I see a thread on here where people have got a very good insurance quote with Tui that is unbeatable. Always worth asking them first but dont hold your breath

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[Guest]

We've been given a "free" car with TUI for our trip in May. 3 adults 1 child.

Apparently it's an Economy i.e Chevrolet Aveo which is tiny, I've been on the phone for 2 hours and 3 different calls trying to upgrade my car to one that fits more than 1 suitcase.

I finally got them to agree to a Ford Fusion (Mondeo) or Ford Escape (SUV), couldn't get it in writing and they wouldn't give me an Alamo ref no.

To upgrade the insurance with TUI costs about £400-£500! , so I shall just buy the insurance via Money Maxim for £45 instead.

I was originally going to scrap the free car and hire separately, but will just get the insurance separately now.

Feel exhausted, but happy that I won't be ripped off.

[BevS97]

I’m not familiar with Money Maxim but if you have independent insurance be prepared to leave a large deposit.

[BevS97]

Look at usrentacar

A standard car

Or an SUV

The silver insurance is perfectly fine for your needs.

[Guest]

Thank you for that I will have a look this evening! I will try TUI aswell to see what they have to say about the insurance quote

[99plums]

STD SUV is £359 with Alamo on Netflights. 1 driver all insurances included.

[Guest]

It’s such a mine field isn’t it? Like you I don’t want to pay over the odds for insurance but on the other hand we wnat to be covered for all potential issues!

I wouldn’t feel comfortable getting insurance from the company you have mentioned because this is all completely alien to us and we are obviously clueless 😄 makes me wonder how many people turn up at Alamo and have a massive shock at the cost

Originally Posted by MuranDisney

We've been given a "free" car with TUI for our trip in May. 3 adults 1 child.

Apparently it's an Economy i.e Chevrolet Aveo which is tiny, I've been on the phone for 2 hours and 3 different calls trying to upgrade my car to one that fits more than 1 suitcase.

I finally got them to agree to a Ford Fusion (Mondeo) or Ford Escape (SUV), couldn't get it in writing and they wouldn't give me an Alamo ref no.

To upgrade the insurance with TUI costs about £400-£500! , so I shall just buy the insurance via Money Maxim for £45 instead.

I was originally going to scrap the free car and hire separately, but will just get the insurance separately now.

Feel exhausted, but happy that I won't be ripped off.

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[Guest]

Originally Posted by 99plums

STD SUV is £359 with Alamo on Netflights. 1 driver all insurances included.

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Thank you 99plums will look tonight when I have time