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http://www.uscarhire.co.uk/Faq.aspx
If you still have an unanswered question then feel free to post on the forum. We update our FAQ frequently, so any new questions answered on the forum are usually added to the FAQ.
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orlandodaze
08-04-2007, 22:43
We generally rent a 7 seater from here , this year however for the first ten days there are only three of us and more of the family will join us for the last ten days, would it be better value to get a 4 seater and change after 10 days or should we go with the 7 seater for the whole holiday ? Is it still impossible to rent a sat nav if you live in the Irish Republic or could it be forwarded to the US villa address. We dont need it for all the holiday just when we venture to St Augustine and places like that . I know Dollar sometimes have them but there is a chance they may have none .
ShirleyD
09-04-2007, 13:25
You can do quotes for this on the car hire website http://www.floridahire.com/ but remember that you get best value for whole weeks (blocks of 7 days) and you are also paying for a tank of fuel when you hire the car, whether included with the gold option or extra with the silver option, so make sure you take that into account
mizloz07
24-03-2008, 15:27
hello i posted a a question on another topic yesterday but it seems to have disappeared!! i was enquired about your rates for 21 year old drivers where can you choose another company in their gold package as USave are no longer trading and pay a £50 extra per week surcharge for the young persons drivers package is this still available? thank you [msnsmile2]
Question for Rodger.
On the Dollar website they guarantee the lowest rate available & if lower rate found elsewhere then they will give you for 10% less that the lower rate found elsewhere.
Assuming this to be the case isn't USCarHire.co.uk by default then more expensive?
Explanation?
This relates to Dollars rental-only rates. Even if they sold at our rates minus 10% then when you get there they would load on the taxes, insurances and surcharges, so overall you'd pay around double our rates.<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by TForde
Question for Rodger.
On the Dollar website they guarantee the lowest rate available & if lower rate found elsewhere then they will give you for 10% less that the lower rate found elsewhere.
Assuming this to be the case isn't USCarHire.co.uk by default then more expensive?
Explanation?[/quote]
P Grocott
31-10-2008, 01:03
Hi Roger
I usually book our car direct with Dollar, but the last time we got a car from them it was terrible. So this time i decided to try uscar hire and to my surprise uscar hire were a £125.00 cheaper than dollar direct and uscar were fully loaded and no extras.
But give them their due so were Dollar. It was so easy and quick, paperwork came on the e-mail and very strait forward at the MCO airport. No messing about what so ever.
So guess what i will be booking again with Uscar hire.[msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
Pat Grocott
Ben Jorell
30-10-2009, 00:35
I and my family have been travelling to the US for nearly 30 years. I sometimes trawl the net to compare car hire deals, but always end up using UScarhire. I go with Dollar as an express card holder, even though this year they were a few pounds dearer than Alamo. The express card is a must, and this Feb our family (2 adults + 3 children) made it from touchdown to freeway @ Orlando Intl. in 45 minutes - a record for us!
[msnsmile2]
Travelling to Florida in May.
Looking to hire a SUV but would prefer to get LWB 8 seater. This doesn't appear to be an option on USCARHIRE.
Will I be safe in going for a 7 seater SUV considering there are 7 of us to include a 7YO a 5YO and 2YO. Just a tad worried about luggage.
Also will I get hassle regarding child seats? The plan is to avoid renting car seats and more or less drive to the nearest Walmart and buy them.
Any advice appreciated.
Hi Roger
can you advise as to what the position is regarding car hire and the delays due to the 'volcano'
I have a guest travelling tomorrow we hope
letournerie
13-05-2010, 19:38
Hi Roger,
I couldn't find an answer on the FAQ page.
We are going to Orlando again in Feb 2012. When is the earliest we can book the car?
Thanks, Renee
I would say usually around a year in advance.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by letournerie
Hi Roger,
I couldn't find an answer on the FAQ page.
We are going to Orlando again in Feb 2012. When is the earliest we can book the car?
Thanks, Renee
[/quote]
Can I hire if I dont have a credit card? I have a Visa Debit card...[8D]
nordictat2
14-12-2010, 21:33
Piggo...
It shouldn't be a problem...I found some info for you here [edited out] from one car hire company but IF you know the car hire company you are going with...contact them as they know best but it's becoming more comoon to use a debit card specially in the US because of the economy so most likely they would take a anywhere from $100-300 deposit.
Florida2009
29-10-2011, 08:01
Hi we have booked with uscarhire and just wanted to ask if there is alamo online check in at tampa and can we use it while booking through this site?
Yes there are kiosks. See this link for details
http://www.uscarhire.co.uk/alamo-kiosks-express-pickup.aspx
Hi we have booked with uscarhire and just wanted to ask if there is alamo online check in at tampa and can we use it while booking through this site?
Florida2009
29-10-2011, 18:34
Yes there are kiosks. See this link for details
http://www.uscarhire.co.uk/alamo-kiosks-express-pickup.aspx
Thanks Roger but have just read that we cannot use this as we have booked an intermediate car. Thanks anyway.
Try it anyhow, as from feedback we have received it works for all car types, but as long as you understand there is no guarantee it will work on that car type.
Thanks Roger but have just read that we cannot use this as we have booked an intermediate car. Thanks anyway.
Hi Roger.
I’ve messaged the carhire email as I have a slow leak on a tyre.
The enhanced roadside seems to only cover flat tyres.
What do I do about a leak?
The car loses about 6 psi per day.
Hi Neil & Kay, sorry to hear about this. ERA will cover this although Alamo may not charge you anyhow. I recommend you call Alamo (number on your voucher and in documentation received when you collected your car) and see what they recommend. They might have you swap the car or they might suggest you call roadside assistance. Either way, keep any receipts for repair if they charge you then we can arrange the refund upon your return. I will email you back also with this info.