I have used Europcar several times. They have never let me down. The only thing is they hard sell the optional insurance. If you refused to buy it they put a hefty hold on your CC ($800 to $1500). But that does not bother me because I am covered on all my cards for insurance. They even give you a discount if you pre-pay before you arrive including all fees and taxes. I would recommend this option, because it keeps the salesman from trying to upsell you. I went on their website and they have cars for June starting at $167 prepay total for one week. Here is their link...
Rent a car with Europcar, Europe's Leading Car Rental Company
Reg
Thanks rubio,
Great wealth of info and easy to take in - so premium CDW or CDW plus as Europcar calls it is our equivalent of fully comprehensive in the UK?
Rio
Reg,
I have just used your link to have a look at some rates for my next trip and they are very competitive. As with all these rental companies they do and don't tell you the extra bits....
What is Collision Damage Waiver Plus at an extra 10.44 $ per day - is this mandatory or is this what you can opt out of if you have cover on your cards?
They say VAT is included but VAT does not exist in the DR per se - are any other taxes added on at pick up - that has happened to me before?
I suppose my bottom line question is Is the price they are quoting fully inclusive?
Rio
Rio, I have rented from Europcar several times and used the prepay route. I have never had to pay anything additional. A couple of times the local person would try and say that the price did not cover a fee or a tax. However, once I show them my print out they back off and honor the prepay (you can't blame them for trying to make a buck or two commission). I am not too sharp on the insurance options, but my friend purchased the CDW and they charged his card a hold of only $300 US vs the $1,500 they originally told him, but just like everything else you can negotiate with the sales people.
Reg