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Thinking of booking car from firefly
Are they any good decent
Do they hard sell the extra insurance or are they ok with paying a deposit instead
Are they actually on the airport site itself
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 7:22am
Most car hire companies are on site, I have used Firefl;y once and found them a bit more expensive.
Mostly I use Centauro as seem to have lest problems with them compared to others.
All will try and sell you insurance, Firefly are no different.
You could take out a policy that covers this; however, you will have to leave a deposit that covers the excess should the car be returned damaged. The likes of the below cover the excess if you need to recover it
https://www.reducemyexcess.co.uk/
Car Hire Excess Insurance Frequently Asked Questions | RME
If you go without the full insurance, be prepared for scratches, missing hi-vis vests etc to be picked up. The main thing is photograph and point out any additional damage BEFORE you drive the car away from the airport.
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:32am
I have used firefly on numerous occasions. I have my own excess insurance, I have not experienced any hard sell for extras, and I have never had an issue when I have returned a car. Quick Look round it and signed off.
Yes we have used Centauro mostly in the past too. They do seem to grumble if you dont take insurance but nothing too awkward and no problems with deposit being returned however they now have double prices and only include full insurance. Firefly was cheapest but have decided to try Flamenca cars. Includes full insurance but still very good price
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:48pm
sjfother wrote on Wed Oct 23, 2024 9:16pm:
Thinking of booking car from firefly
Are they any good decent
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Do they hard sell the extra insurance or are they ok with paying a deposit instead
Are they actually on the airport site itself
I haven't used Firefly at Alicante, but I can recommend Drivalia, which I usually book online through Zest or Booking.com. I have never had a problem with them thus far. I also I have private Car Hire Excess insurance. Zest is an award-winning agency, offering good rates, free second driver, free cancellation and other benefits. Note that Drivalia don't have an office at the terminal (as Centauro do), but collect you by bus for a 10 minute drive to their nearby depot.
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SteveeX wrote on Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:48pm:
I haven't used Firefly at Alicante, but I can recommend Drivalia, which I usually book online through Zest or Booking.com. I have never had a problem with them thus far. I also I have private Car Hire Excess insurance. Zest is an award-winning agency, offering good rates, free second driver,...
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... free cancellation and other benefits. Note that Drivalia don't have an office at the terminal (as Centauro do), but collect you by bus for a 10 minute drive to their nearby depot.
Thanks it is good to use smaller local companies I think.
Decided on Flamenca cars as they deliver the car to the airport for you
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:35am
We’re using Flamenca Cars today, when we arrive at Alicante Airport. So far all paperwork completed on line and no extra cost. Will report back later
Rayza wrote on Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:35am:
We’re using Flamenca Cars today, when we arrive at Alicante Airport. So far all paperwork completed on line and no extra cost. Will report back later
They offer a much better friendlier service so prob who we will use from now on
Posted: Sat Nov 2, 2024 1:28pm
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SteveeX wrote on Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:48pm:
I haven't used Firefly at Alicante, but I can recommend Drivalia, which I usually book online through Zest or Booking.com. I have never had a problem with them thus far. I also I have private Car Hire Excess insurance. Zest is an award-winning agency, offering good rates, free second driver,...
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... free cancellation and other benefits. Note that Drivalia don't have an office at the terminal (as Centauro do), but collect you by bus for a 10 minute drive to their nearby depot.
We have just used drivilla and the service was brilliant yes we did use there insurance 😀 but compared to all the other car hire companies that we have used..I will definitely be going back to drivilla in April 2025 when we out again....
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