It s far easier to come out of Shannon airport than Dublin. Take your time and find an empty parking

To me, that sounds like an opportunity for customers wyndham garden hotel rtp rdu airport like you and me to share our ideas and influence the direction of the car hire industry in Ireland . Don t you think the companies who listen wyndham garden hotel rtp rdu airport to us and become more customer-focused, just might be the ones who gain the advantage and save their butts during this economic downturn?
Here s what I d like you to do. Post your questions, concerns and suggestions below. As I talk with the car rental folks, I ll make sure and pass along the messages and update you on their reactions.
I thought I did everything right by booking my car with insurance, but when I got to the desk, they started telling me that I needed more insurance. I told them I booked the insurance, but they told me there was more and it was really expensive. I was tired and confused and mad they didn t tell me this before.
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I am in the process of planning a trip for 10 days in Ireland. Of all the things that confuse me at this point in the process, it s the car rental. Why does it have to be so darned expensive and complicated. We rent cars in the US all the time for trips or business and never this much trouble. wyndham garden hotel rtp rdu airport It would be great if the process was a lot more user and economically friendly! Help. I still don t know what I m going to do.
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The high deductibles they were charging last time we went to Ireland, especially on theft. As credit card companies won t cover rentals in Ireland, insurance is a BIG issue. We almost went to Italy instead of Ireland because of the insurance and then we got a great Hertz deal through Aer Lingus. It is pretty bad when the deductibles on rental car insurance can cause you to drastically change plans.
A BIG +1 on all-inclusive insurance pricing none of this 15 €/day here and 15 €/day there business. One price no excess, tires and windscreen included. AND make it all available on the website when the car is booked!
Jeff Hertz s website is among the clearest when it comes to pricing you just need to click the View Optional Items optional items in the quote and it s all there. Dooley and Carhire.ie also lay it out pretty well. Argus does too (but their fine print shows fees in pounds rather than the currency the customer selects).
So far, I have been battling with Kemwel and SixT for two months to try to resolve my problem. Being charged the same amount in taxes and fees as I paid for the actual rental is bordering on criminal.
While I m very excited about an upcoming trip to Ireland, car rental has been the biggest headache and something that would make me think twice about returning to Ireland. The insurance complexities make folks anxious and I feel like the system is set to rip me off. The prices are very high
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Phoebe Winter is normally a cheaper time to rent a car. However, right around Christmas the prices shoot up. Same is often true around Saint Patrick s Day and the months of July and August. It s good old supply and demand at work.
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