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Renting a car in USA

  • 20-10-2017 11:03pm
    #1
    keano25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,835 ✭✭✭


    Going to Las Vegas soon for a few days but going to carry on and do San Fran to San Diego.

    Looking to drive it all.

    Has anyone rented a car in US for 2 weeks and any tips/recommendations?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    j_mo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭j_mo


    Hiya Keano,

    We rented a car over in Florida a few months ago and there was no issue. Just make sure you have your driving licence and a credit card and you'll be good to go. As for recommendations, what are you looking for? Car hire companies to avoid? Usage on toll roads?


  • #3
    keano25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,835 ✭✭✭keano25


    Whats the story with insurance?


  • #4
    Rubberchikken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,083 ✭✭✭Rubberchikken


    My husband and son did the LAST lad Vegas San Fran trip a few years back and hired with Avid L.A..the car they wanted wasn't available and they ended up with a Mustang. They had a great trip.


  • #5
    keano25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,835 ✭✭✭keano25


    Rubberchikken wrote: »
    My husband and son did the LAST lad Vegas San Fran trip a few years back and hired with Avid L.A..the car they wanted wasn't available and they ended up with a Mustang. They had a great trip.

    Was insurance covered in rental price?


  • #6
    cactusgal
    Registered Users Posts: 830 ✭✭✭cactusgal


    keano25 wrote: »
    Was insurance covered in rental price?

    Insurance is usually extra.


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  • #7
    Hooked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,824 ✭✭✭Hooked


    Economycarrentals.com

    I've driven San Fran to LA/San Diego twice now. 09 and 15.

    Used them 2 years back. Everything included in the price, think I paid 260 bucks for 8 days in a convertible mustang.

    The Pacific Coast highway / 101 / CA1
    Is the ONLY way to go!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE that drive!!!


  • #8
    Hooked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,824 ✭✭✭Hooked


    Hooked wrote: »
    Economycarrentals.com

    I've driven San Fran to LA/San Diego twice now. 09 and 15.

    Used them 2 years back. Everything included in the price, think I paid 260 bucks for 8 days in a convertible mustang.

    The Pacific Coast highway / 101 / CA1
    Is the ONLY way to go!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE that drive!!!

    My advice? Fly from Vegas to SFO
    50 bucks with southwest
    Pick up car in SFO. Head out over Golden Gate Bridge (don't forget the tolls) before you head down the coast!


  • #9
    BailMeOut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,998 ✭✭✭BailMeOut


    pre-pay for the car using Nova.

    I travel to USA a lot (and other counties) and use them every time.

    Just did a check and 2 weeks picking up in Las Vagas and dropping off at San Diego with all insurance is around $500 for two weeks for a mid sized car but there are cheaper options for smaller cars. I tend to book small and then just be really nice to the people at the desk and you usually can get an upgrade.

    https://www.novacarhire.com/

    PS: Nova is an Irish company based in Kerry.


  • #10
    Charles Babbage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,928 ✭✭✭Charles Babbage


    If you book a car in the US as a foreigner then you will get an all inclusive price with insurance (generally no excess) etc. These can be very good rates, away from the peak seasons. Be careful not to get into some US site for locals in which case insurance will not be included.

    If you are doing a one way then rates can vary a bit. A site like autoeurope.ie will give you a good idea and then check the individual companies also.

    Obviously, make sure you have good travel insurance for any general health issues.


  • #11
    fire_man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭fire_man


    I was looking at booking Car in San Francisco and dropping it off in La and it was costing 300 dollars for 3 days with Enterprise car rentals.Does that sound dear?


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  • #12
    Hooked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,824 ✭✭✭Hooked


    fire_man wrote: »
    I was looking at booking Car in San Francisco and dropping it off in La and it was costing 300 dollars for 3 days with Enterprise car rentals.Does that sound dear?

    Sounds pricey.

    I booked San Fran to LA
    8 days
    260 or 280 it was

    With economycarrentals.com
    Back in 2015 that was


  • #13
    fire_man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭fire_man


    Thanks I will check them out.


  • #14
    BailMeOut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,998 ✭✭✭BailMeOut


    fire_man wrote: »
    I was looking at booking Car in San Francisco and dropping it off in La and it was costing 300 dollars for 3 days with Enterprise car rentals.Does that sound dear?

    not if you compare to Nova!

    I can get 2 full weeks for $450-$500


  • #15
    jme2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 974 ✭✭✭jme2010


    Always have a look at http://www.autoeurope.ie

    I've used them for rentals in USA and have the best deal for a free tank of gas + additional driver cost etc.

    Don't forget about GPS. It's super handy and always pre-book it as they will charge a hefty rate if you try pick one up at the counter


  • #16
    KevR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,110 ✭✭✭KevR


    Additional drivers can be added at no extra charge if the rental is starting out in CA.
    In most other states (for example NV), there is an extra charge for additional drivers.
    Taxes also vary state to state.

    When in Las Vegas in September, we rented a car to drive to Los Angeles. We were staying in LA for four more days (and wanted a car during this time also). It turned out that keeping the car which we rented in Vegas for the full 5 days was a couple of hundred dollars more expensive than if we immediately returned the car in LA and then took out a new rental for 4 days. Both rentals were from Avis and both were for the same category car.


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