MLA - how to deal with unknown return date?
Jun 22, 2015, 4:51 pm
#1
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MLA - how to deal with unknown return date?
I'm looking to book a rental at MLA for November (dirt cheap rates, since there is nowhere to go). Trouble is, my return date is unknown right now because the mode of transportation (container carrier) doesn't exactly operate to a fixed schedule.
I should know before I pick up the car when the ship will depart Malta (and thus my return date). I can't find anything on early or late return pricing/penaltes. Should I just book a number of car rentals and cancel the ones I don't want before pick up?
I should know before I pick up the car when the ship will depart Malta (and thus my return date). I can't find anything on early or late return pricing/penaltes. Should I just book a number of car rentals and cancel the ones I don't want before pick up?
Jun 30, 2015, 9:06 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,979
Some stations are quite flexible and if you book the maximum time window let you return the car earlier refunding the "unused" days/bill just the really rented days. You might not get the cheapest rate do in so, same like with booking flexible hotels or airfare.
Best call the reservations center and make sure to have no prepaid rate.
Best call the reservations center and make sure to have no prepaid rate.
Jul 8, 2015, 4:22 am
#3
Company Representative, Sixt Customer Service
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 469
Hi There,
If you would like to discuss your options further if you would like ot contact our reservations team on 0844 499 33 99 we will be more than happy to assist you.
Best Regards
Pete - Customer Services Team
If you would like to discuss your options further if you would like ot contact our reservations team on 0844 499 33 99 we will be more than happy to assist you.
Best Regards
Pete - Customer Services Team
I'm looking to book a rental at MLA for November (dirt cheap rates, since there is nowhere to go). Trouble is, my return date is unknown right now because the mode of transportation (container carrier) doesn't exactly operate to a fixed schedule.
I should know before I pick up the car when the ship will depart Malta (and thus my return date). I can't find anything on early or late return pricing/penaltes. Should I just book a number of car rentals and cancel the ones I don't want before pick up?
I should know before I pick up the car when the ship will depart Malta (and thus my return date). I can't find anything on early or late return pricing/penaltes. Should I just book a number of car rentals and cancel the ones I don't want before pick up?