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Does anyone have a review on using rentalcars.com

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:27pm
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sjfother

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I usually use centauro but have the price using rentalcars.com using the same centauro is this ok to use

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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:06pm

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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:06pm

We always use Rentalcars.  You can cancel on most of the bookings up to 48 hours before. We have been very happy with their service and you pay in sterling if you are from U.K.   

sjfother

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:44pm

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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:44pm

Lynnmcc wrote on Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:06pm:

We always use Rentalcars.  You can cancel on most of the bookings up to 48 hours before. We have been very happy with their service and you pay in sterling if you are from U.K.   

It seems to be similar to ryan air wondersd if it was just as easy to use ryan air

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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:12pm

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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:12pm

sjfother wrote on Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:44pm:

It seems to be similar to ryan air wondersd if it was just as easy to use ryan air

It is a comparison site.  Nothing to do with Ryanair. 

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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:13pm

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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:13pm

sjfother wrote on Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:27pm:

I usually use centauro but have the price using rentalcars.com using the same centauro is this ok to use

They now speak about full comprehensive instead of excess insurance. Is this the same thing to con people out of more money 

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Mrsubby

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:17am

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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:17am

sjfother wrote on Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:27pm:

I usually use centauro but have the price using rentalcars.com using the same centauro is this ok to use

Rentalcars.Com is just a broker just the same as doyouspain.Com

When you take out full insurance it’s just with the brokers policy not direct with the rental car company.

So be aware when you pick up your car they may try to sell you their own insurance.

You can take out your own individual policy for multiple car hire throughout the year which work out a lot cheaper.

I’ve used Centauro (Booked direct) for a number of years and never had a problem with them.

Centauro are now only hiring with premium option, which includes extra driver, full insurance and no excess, there are no quibbles when you take your car back with this option, also return the car back full of fuel so they don’t sting you with fuel costs, but you don’t have to as it comes with flexi fuel as they call it.

To be fair the vehicles are all nearly new with low mileage. 

But they are now pricing themselves out of the market unfortunately.

If you need any further help let me know I will gladly assist.

Stay away from Goldcar is my advice.

sjfother

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 1:38pm

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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 1:38pm

Mrsubby wrote on Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:17am:

Rentalcars.Com is just a broker just the same as doyouspain.Com

When you take out full insurance it’s just with the brokers policy not direct with the rental car company.

So be aware when you pick up your car they may try to sell you their own insurance.

You can take out your own individual policy for multiple car hire throughout the year which work out a lot cheaper.

I’ve used Centauro (Booked direct) for a number of years and never had a problem with them.

Centauro are now only hiring with premium option, which includes extra driver, full insurance and no excess, there are no quibbles when you take your car back with this option, also return the car back full of fuel so they don’t sting you with fuel costs, but you don’t have to as it comes with flexi fuel as they call it.

To be fair the vehicles are all nearly new with low mileage. 

But they are now pricing themselves out of the market unfortunately.

If you need any further help let me know I will gladly assist.

Stay away from Goldcar is my advice.

Yes we went through rental cars as centauro were charging double the price but when we were at there desk they were trying to sell us there insurance.


we bought excess insurance is this the same as fully comprehensive ?

Mrsubby

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:10pm

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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:10pm

sjfother wrote on Mon Feb 20, 2023 1:38pm:

Yes we went through rental cars as centauro were charging double the price but when we were at there desk they were trying to sell us there insurance.


we bought excess insurance is this the same as fully comprehensive ?

Not quite.

Only if you paid extra at the desk for Centauro full insurance.

You will still have to pay Centauro for any damage, towing or punctures etc, up to the maximum of your amount blocked on your credit card by Centauro, you then claim this back off the policy you took out with the third party.

Ensure they give you a receipt.

The difference is, if you use Centauro Premium insurance, you just hand the car back damaged, nothing further to pay.

Unless of course you got a speeding ticket, then they charge administration fee.

Hope that helps to answer your query.

sjfother

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:07pm

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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:07pm

Mrsubby wrote on Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:10pm:

Not quite.

Only if you paid extra at the desk for Centauro full insurance.

You will still have to pay Centauro for any damage, towing or punctures etc, up to the maximum of your amount blocked on your credit card by Centauro, you then claim this back off the policy you took out with the third party.

Ensure they give you a receipt.

The difference is, if you use Centauro Premium insurance, you just hand the car back damaged, nothing further to pay.

Unless of course you got a speeding ticket, then they charge administration fee.

Hope that helps to answer your query.

Yes we didnt pay any extra as we told them we had our own reduce my excess insurance.


like centauro as used them a few times now but this is the first time they spoke about fully comp so glad we didnt get caight put. You really need to be so up to speed with all the tricks.

Mrsubby

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:25pm

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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:25pm

sjfother wrote on Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:07pm:

Yes we didnt pay any extra as we told them we had our own reduce my excess insurance.


like centauro as used them a few times now but this is the first time they spoke about fully comp so glad we didnt get caight put. You really need to be so up to speed with all the tricks.

You certainly do need to know all the tricks.

Always make sure you have your credit card with you (And a back up) because if you only have debit card, you would need to take out their own full insurance.

Bit like Ryanair, if you know the rules, they are not a bad company to use.

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