car hire- one way in europe

[malks222]

anyone have any good search engines or hire companies for decent deals on one way car hire? I had a quick search before booking the flights, was getting quotes of about £4-500 which seemed reasonable (10 days hire, pick up in venice drop off in nice). but now I'm trying to book one they are looking more like £850-£1000+!!

I'm not needing anything particular, all I need is something small/ basic for 2 people. but really struggling to find something reasonable price wise.

[malks222]

I cant remember exactly what search engine/ comparison site it was- i think potentially 'argus hire'?!?! but its now the cheapest at £830.

Looks like £800 is gonna be what it costs me. the price shows '£250- one way fee' which is roughly what i was expecting. just wasnt expecting the hire of a fiat 500 to cost £550 for 11 days.

I cant be bothered looking into trains and dropping the car off in italy, training it to france or whatever. it is what it is, i'll just not tell the mrs!

[malks222]

solved my problem- gonna pick up/ drop off at venice airport (£130 for 7 days hire) then fly venice- nice ( 2 people + 2 bags £75) as we dont really need the car for 3 nights in nice. I'm sure the £600 i'm gonna save will cover a couple of beers in nice.