Cheapest rent car in iceland
Apr 18, 2018, 9:49 am
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Cheapest rent car in iceland
Prices are super high, I would like to rent a 4x4 at least it is very expensive. I will use my platinum amex for the insurance.
Please advice.
Please advice.
Apr 18, 2018, 10:50 am
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We used Blue cars and were very happy with them. If you intend to use CC coverage make sure they will cover for absolutely everything. Wind and sand/ash are a big issue in Iceland.
Also if you intend to go on F roads make sure 100% that you are covered for travel through water/fords etc. Many tourists end up basically paying for replacement cars after making uninsured crossings. FLooded engines are no joke.
Bear in mind cars in Iceland, and spare parts, are very expensive.
Apr 18, 2018, 4:55 pm
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Cheap car rental companies in Iceland rent pieces of garbage. Read Trip Advisor, especially the threads about SAD Cars and another one (I think it's Cheap Jeep or similar). SO many folks renting from these places end up stranded waiting for hours for assistance.
TA is a great place to see tons of reviews and threads about the various rental car options. THOROUGHLY documenting the condition of your vehicle when you rent it and when you return it can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in surprise charges.
TA is a great place to see tons of reviews and threads about the various rental car options. THOROUGHLY documenting the condition of your vehicle when you rent it and when you return it can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in surprise charges.
Apr 21, 2018, 6:55 am
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What size and what time of year are you going?
Make sure it includes Unlimited Miles. Most, but not all, do
Make sure it includes Unlimited Miles. Most, but not all, do
Apr 21, 2018, 11:02 am
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Apr 22, 2018, 5:38 pm
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I do not, I'm sure it would be in your rental info or Hertz could tell you.
Don't be surprised if your deal becomes not a good one with the extra fees
Don't be surprised if your deal becomes not a good one with the extra fees
SAD Cars
Jun 3, 2018, 8:20 am
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DO NOT USE SAD CARS!!
There is a many dozen page long thread on TripAdvisor recounting so many stories of breakdowns and ruined vacations due to that company!!
And every now and then a 1st time poster (like this?) comes on and talks of a great rental with a not so bad car at a cheap price, but they never say where they went and they never review anything else!
There is a many dozen page long thread on TripAdvisor recounting so many stories of breakdowns and ruined vacations due to that company!!
And every now and then a 1st time poster (like this?) comes on and talks of a great rental with a not so bad car at a cheap price, but they never say where they went and they never review anything else!
Jun 3, 2018, 3:47 pm
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Insurance is not the place to save money.
Rental car agencies that are less expensive also may not have replacements if something break down along your route. I agree with the suggestion that you should check the Iceland forum on Tripadvisor for information on any agency you consider.