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Title: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: Spurs on June 18, 2015, 18:06.: Can't believe it just booked a week in July with Ryanair then went to centauro and most of others to look at car hire it was about €150 which I thought was ok

Then went back to Ryanair and they were offering a small car for €12.71 yes €12.71 for the week I thought this must be a mistake that's less than the day rate for all the others so I booked it never used them before for car hire and expected it to come up as an error but no it went through and even sent me an email to confirm the price you have to buy a tank of petrol and don't get a refund but I'll just syphon out what I don't need and give it to a mate

Be interesting to see what happens at pick up of car surely it must a mistake that will get picked up then but here hoping

Still bargains out there or mistakes !!!!!

Amazing
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: Tony Gillam on June 19, 2015, 08:15.: The wheels, seats and engine will be at extra cost.
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: puddy-woo on June 19, 2015, 08:20.: V funny Tony (but worrying!!)!!

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Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: Aficionado on June 19, 2015, 08:28.: What hire company did Ryanair book you with? That in itself might tell you what to expect.
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: bertdove on June 19, 2015, 09:30.: They generally use Hertz!

Bert
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: Spurs on June 19, 2015, 19:12.: It's firefly never used them before will let you know how it turns out
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: euroland on June 19, 2015, 19:16.: Have used them before, they were a nightmare if you don't take there extra insurance out.

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Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: Spurs on June 19, 2015, 19:42.: Il be prepared for a good row at the desk then as I won't be doing that
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: Corporal Jones on June 19, 2015, 22:04.: I remember using firefly when they first opened, they insisted i take out breakdown insurance on their car as it was only covered within 10miles of the airport and if it broke down outsude this area i would be charged €50 recovery for there vehicle, as said they were a nightmare and we haven't been back since.
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: bertdove on June 19, 2015, 22:31.: According to Wikepedia Firefly Car Rental is a low cost car rental brand owned by Hertz.

Bert
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: Spurs on June 19, 2015, 23:14.: Looking forward to the challenge now !!!! It might be a good row and if all else fails I'll walk over centauro and hire one there
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: Aficionado on June 20, 2015, 00:57.: Friend of mine used Firefly 2 years back, had to leave deposit having refused insurance extra, never saw it again - and yes, the car was returned spotless
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: euroland on June 20, 2015, 22:59.: It's like all the Spanish car hire companies they all try to put the frigheners on you to make you take the extra insurance out.

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Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: Spurs on July 21, 2015, 16:54.: Well looks like it was all okay picked car up last Tuesday there was a bit of pointing at the price I paid and a manager looked at the booking shook his shoulders and left us to it then came the hard sell . You need extra insurance breakdown cover etc etc I declined it all they then insisted on blocking €1650 euros on my card ..... Lots more than centauro ever do and I left with a fiat panda 4 door which is actually an up grade!!! Took photos all round checked oil etc

Took it back this morning with a full tank of petrol good system they had a guy who checked it all over and gave me a form to give into office with keys saying it was all ok . Lady behind desk said they would remove block and charge me €25 for the fuel handling which is normal with all firms ....

Overall a weeks car hire in summer for less than £40. Result
Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: John H on July 21, 2015, 17:36.: Bargain, nice one🏼

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Title: Re: Car hire via Ryanair crazy
Post by: Tony Gillam on July 22, 2015, 06:54.: Last time I used Firefly, they gave a load of guff about not operating a breakdown recovery unless I took their insurance. Not particularly keen on them.