Renting a smart car
I saw a rented smart car in London marked "£5 per day including 75 miles of travel". Since this is less than I typically spend on petrol for my car in a day, it would be cheaper to hire one of these and leave my car sitting in the drive, and I would presumably be able to go in the Kengestion Charging area. But I can't remember the company name. Any clues? |
Renting a smart car
"John Rowland" wrote in message ... I saw a rented smart car in London marked "£5 per day including 75 miles of travel". Since this is less than I typically spend on petrol for my car in a As you are expected to pay for the petrol that you use from the car I don't see how this comparison is valid. Other points: 1) the 5 pound charge is almost certainly a yield managed price which will be unobtainable for 98% of hires. 2) it will not include insurance. 3) There will probably be an addirional charge for cleaning. day, it would be cheaper to hire one of these and leave my car sitting in the drive, and I would presumably be able to go in the Kengestion Charging Why do you presume this area. But I can't remember the company name. Any clues? could it be this http://www.e-sixt.co.uk/common/all/d...ntal/sixti.php tim |
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"John Rowland" wrote in
: ... and I would presumably be able to go in the Kengestion Charging area. Of course you could. But it would cost you £8.00 (unless you had managed to rent an electric car). |
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John Rowland ) gurgled happily,
sounding much like they were saying : I saw a rented smart car in London marked "£5 per day including 75 miles of travel". Which means they charge you for mileage over 75 miles per day, on top of the rental price. Since this is less than I typically spend on petrol for my car in a day .... and you'll need to return it full of juice, as with any other rental. and I would presumably be able to go in the Kengestion Charging area. Indeed. Under exactly the same terms as in your car - by paying the £8 or the penalty charge if you forget (plus the hire company premium for "handling" the fine payment for you) But I can't remember the company name. Any clues? Think I've seen 'em signwritten for Sixt. |
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tim..... wrote:
"John Rowland" wrote in message ... I saw a rented smart car in London marked "£5 per day including 75 miles of travel". Since this is less than I typically spend on petrol for my car in a As you are expected to pay for the petrol that you use from the car I don't see how this comparison is valid. Okay. The "5 pounds for 75 miles" bit fooled me. If they expect you to pay for petrol, I don't see why they charge you extra for more than 75 miles per day. day, it would be cheaper to hire one of these and leave my car sitting in the drive, and I would presumably be able to go in the Kengestion Charging Why do you presume this Because I thought Smart Cars were exempt, but it seems they are not. area. But I can't remember the company name. Any clues? could it be this http://www.e-sixt.co.uk/common/all/d...ntal/sixti.php That's the one. Thanks, and thanks to the other people who replied. |
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On 15 Apr, 05:45, "John Rowland"
wrote: tim..... wrote: Okay. The "5 pounds for 75 miles" bit fooled me. If they expect you to pay for petrol, I don't see why they charge you extra for more than 75 miles per day. It's becoming more and more common for hire cars to have tighter mileage limits - for example, it allows lower prices to be posted, winning customers via comparison sites before they spot the limit... Sam |
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I've used this company and their cars a few times; they do what it
says on the tin. The price does include insurance, but only third party cover - should you wish to insure it comprehensively that is extra. For a fiver I think that's fair enough. There are no extra charges for cleaning etc. The 75 miles refers to the mileage limit per day; you are expected to pay for the petrol you use! Additional miles attract a per-mile charge. The £5 per day price is only ever made available on a single-day rental - renting for longer attracts a higher price per day. |
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In article . com, Keith
Raeburn writes The £5 per day price is only ever made available on a single-day rental - renting for longer attracts a higher price per day. I was thinking about hiring one to pick up a potential ebay purchase in London in the next week or so, but the car's too small to hold what I want to buy. -- congokid Eating out in London? Read my tips... http://congokid.com |
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"congokid" wrote in message
... I was thinking about hiring one to pick up a potential ebay purchase in London in the next week or so, but the car's too small to hold what I want to buy. I'm a member of a car club (Streetcar) which is absolutely brilliant. It has some limitations (no good for long journeys) but in general, for short trips, is terrific value for money. Ian |
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John Rowland wrote [...] As you are expected to pay for the petrol that you use from the car I don't see how this comparison is valid. Okay. The "5 pounds for 75 miles" bit fooled me. If they expect you to pay for petrol, I don't see why they charge you extra for more than 75 miles per day. Pay for mileage or excess mileage has been a option on car rental since the year dot (except on very small islands where petrol may be included too). I take it that the higher the mileage the lower the price when they sell on their cars. -- Mike D |
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In article , Ian F.
writes I'm a member of a car club (Streetcar) which is absolutely brilliant. It has some limitations (no good for long journeys) but in general, for short trips, is terrific value for money. I was thinking of registering with Streetcar as they have two vehicles parked near me, but I didn't fancy coughing up a UKP150 deposit for the pleasure. And they're not as cheap as others for weekend use. -- congokid Eating out in London? Read my tips... http://congokid.com |
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On 15 Apr, 21:42, "Michael R N Dolbear" wrote:
John Rowland wrote [...] As you are expected to pay for the petrol that you use from the car I don't see how this comparison is valid. Okay. The "5 pounds for 75 miles" bit fooled me. If they expect you to pay for petrol, I don't see why they charge you extra for more than 75 miles per day. Pay for mileage or excess mileage has been a option on car rental since the year dot (except on very small islands where petrol may be included too). I take it that the higher the mileage the lower the price when they sell on their cars. -- Mike D Sixti have particularly keen pricing anyhow. And even better if you drive the Smart for a fiver. Of course you have to be a little organised and book in advance or choose quiet days to get the cheap deal. Don't expect bank holiday weekends to be a fiver. But even when prices are higher it's hard to beat. "Most" hire places (large chains or small outfits) will charge upwards of £40 plus for a small car. (Smarts may be less). Downside are the limited locations I found the streetcar idea great. Having lots of locations is it's plus point. Plus you can use it by the hour. But put off slightly by the upfront £150 deposit before driving anything. Couldn't they just take a credit card number to guarantee it? |
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On Apr 15, 5:45 am, "John Rowland"
wrote: I would presumably be able to go in the Kengestion Charging Why do you presume this Because I thought Smart Cars were exempt, but it seems they are not. No specific exemption for Smarts as yet, but keep an eye on the 'emissions influcenced charging' proposals. Link in the middle of www.cclondon.com "It is also suggested that the 100% discount for the least polluting cars (Bands A & B meeting Euro IV) would be introduced in 2008, with the higher charges for cars emitting in excess of 225g/km of CO2 to commence subsequently. Customers with cars that are eligible for the discount would not receive it automatically but would need to register their car with Transport for London (TfL). These proposals would replace the existing Congestion Charging Alternative Fuel Discount. " Remember these are only proposals, and it doesn't say how much the registration fee is gonna be. Forget band A it doesn't currently exist. List of band Bs here http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/inf...les.asp#petrol Alternatively I suppose you could just vote Ken out and drive into the zone with your current car :D ;) |
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On 15 Apr 2007 20:42:27 GMT, "Michael R N Dolbear"
wrote: Pay for mileage or excess mileage has been a option on car rental since the year dot 25+ years ago I think paying for mileage was the norm. In the 1980s and 1990s the car hire companies seemed to favour simple pricing approaches, and usually offered unlimited mileage. Now, with demand pricing, mileage charges seem to be back. (except on very small islands where petrol may be included too). I take it that the higher the mileage the lower the price when they sell on their cars. Also it's a question of what the market can bear: if you can charge somebody who's driving a car 400 miles in a day more than somebody who's just driving it 10 miles, you might as well do so Martin |
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