Originally Posted by
Firstboss
Hertz wasn't mentioned here.
It was, but all the way in the end
. Their website isn't super user-friendly and I have never been able to find an actual quote on it - most "fun" cars have "request for quote" buttons on them. I know they used to have a Focus ST in the Netherlands some time ago, but it was far from cheap.
Don't forget to check the insurance value of a car, if you use your credit card for protection: those policies exclude the cars with MSRP over $50K (and $75K-100K for premium protection plans). In the European countries with insanely high anti-car taxes you can pass that limit with something as simple as a Mercedes E-class.
Yeah, that's actually a very good point.
Also, pay attention to driving restrictions - the high-end models aren't allowed to be driven across the border - any insurance will be void if you do.
I'm not sure that's necessarily accurate. The Alfa 4C (which I finally got confirmed) is OK to drive in most Western European countries, at least per Sixt's policy.