Originally Posted by
Stewie Mac
Perhaps I should have made clear that I don't understand how/why the rental companies can hire out a vehicle without winter tyres as standard, given that there is a legal requirement to adjust the car for the prevailing conditions. I realise of course that nothing is free, but for the rentals that I've been looking at (typically mid-size from airport locations) I find Austria to be cheaper than Germany, even with the 'obligatory' winter tyres.
I actually find that Avis make no mention of winter tyres at all out of FRA... will they be included as standard, or not available ? Any ideas..
Let me tell you what I do with Sixt: I generally rent a car without winter tyres. As soon as I got the keys (and we have got winterly conditions) at the counter all I do is a quick check whether or not there is "M&S" written on the key ring (in most cases there is). If so, I got my winter tyres for free. If not, I simply turn around and tell them I made uo my mind and would prefer a car with winter tyres. If have paid for winter tyres only once in my life....
Avis: At least on their German language website their are pretty clear:
Wintertaugliche Bereifung
33,60 EUR Menge
Maximale Berechnung 140,00 Euro, zuzüglich Flughafen-/Bahnhofgebühr. Bei einer Vorausbuchung von 24 Std. ist die wintertaugliche Bereifung garantiert, ansonsten gilt sie als angefragt. An Flughafen- und Bahnhofstationen wird der Preis inklusive der Flughafen-/Bahnhofgebühr ausgewiesen.
Für eine Reservierung jetzt verfügbar
16,80 EUR pro Tag