Car Rental

[lukedon]

Hi guys,

I'm off on holidays in March, and I need to transport me, my mate (doesn't drive) snowboard and luggage to Gatwick. My cars clearly aren't for the job. (2 seaters)

I'd rather not do a bus, I hate public transport, and the flight is at 6am.

Ive been looking at car rentals, and a one way drop is just crazy prices.

Anyone got any bright ideas?

[jimbob82]

pay someone in fuel & beer tokens to run you up there?

[WelshBoyo]

Try those taxi companies that do specific airport drop offs as they charge a fixed rate. Sometimes like at that time in the morning they can be quite decent price.

[DHE]

Try Paul at VIP Luxury Travel in Porthcawl 07866 524549. He does airport runs and has a nice new Merc six seater.

[lukedon]

will try that, thanks lads.

[Trev450]

I've just done a one way drop off to Heathrow and it was £56 for a Focus from Alamo.

[andi_p]

I have used Avis in Swansea a fair few times and just asked if they'd waive the one-way fee and the airport drop-off fee and they agreed. Worth asking.

[lukedon]

Thanks lads, will try this now.

[WWESTY]

Trev450 said:

I've just done a one way drop off to Heathrow and it was £56 for a Focus from Alamo.

Alamo "Airport Connect" seems to offer some pretty good prices.