Comments on: Selecting your hire car is simpler than A, B, C

By: Paul Dunbar

Paul Dunbar — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:47:41 +0000

I have arranged the hire of a car from Avis late August and September 2010. I am advised it is an IDMREB Vauvhall Vectra or similar Intermediate Class , Manual with A/C. What does this equate to in your new simplified system please?

By: Michael O'Donnell- Reservations, UK

Michael O'Donnell- Reservations, UK — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:33:48 +0000

Hello Brian,

I have driven a Ford Focus a number of times and found the boot space sufficient for two medium bags and some extra bits and pieces. If you planned to carry a bit more I would suggest the group G Focus or similar estate group, which will more than hold all the luggage plus it has a pull screen to cover any things put in the back to deter thieves,

I hope this helps,

Michael

By: Michael O'Donnell- Reservations, UK

Michael O'Donnell- Reservations, UK — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:59:05 +0000

Hi Vicky,

You would need a people carrier for two child seats and a booster seat. With smaller cars you can put 2 child seats in the back, any more and you won’t have enough space even though you would have 3 seat belts.

Hope this helps,

Michael

By: Brian Goodwin

Brian Goodwin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:25:27 +0000

I have arranged to hire a Ford Focus while in the UK in June 2010. I asked our travel agent to book a car with enough luggage space so that 2 medium and 2 carry-on bags would be hidden from view while parked. Is the Focus large enough? From the photo on your UK website it doesn’t appear to be. Please advise. Thanks.

By: Vicky Todd

Vicky Todd — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:59:22 +0000

I need a car that can fit two child seats and a booster seat across the back. Keen to avoid a people carrier if possible. Would we be able to fit into any of your slightly smaller models?

By: Vicki Wilson - Marketing, Avis UK

Vicki Wilson - Marketing, Avis UK — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:00:12 +0000

Hi Richard,

Thank you for your comment.

Our prices vary depending on length of rental, car group, location, demand vs. supply and more. This is all explained in the blog posts ‘Our Pricing Explained – Part 1’ and ‘Our Pricing Explained – Part 2’.

To get an exact price you can go to our website http://www.avis.co.uk or call our reservation team on 08445 818181.

I hope this helps

Vicki

By: Richard Green

Richard Green — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:48:49 +0000

So:- “At Avis, our car categories are now broken down differently, as part of our initiative to drive out jargon that I mentioned in one of my first posts. We offer cars by size (small, medium, large), type (eg economy, estates and people carriers) and whether you want to drive a manual or automatic” etc.

BUT NO PRICES ARE QUOTED, which is part of the decision. You are now on the web, takes a couple of minutes to change a price that is then visble for all to see. No excuse for hiding the costs!

Please make prices available for the groups!

By: Chris Cox - Reservations, Avis UK

Chris Cox - Reservations, Avis UK — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:58:57 +0000

Hi Patricia,

The economy car in Pisa is something like a Fiat Punto or similar. To obtain a quote for 95 days you will need to call our reservations team on 08445 81 81 81 who will gladly provide you with a quote.
I hope that helps

Chris

By: Patricia Booth

Patricia Booth — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:44:11 +0000

Can you tell me what an economy car would be at Pisa airport this April? Also I have had some difficultyobtaing a quote for 95 days car hire on your web site.

By: Charlotte Lowry- Partnerships, Avis Europe

Charlotte Lowry- Partnerships, Avis Europe — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:06:22 +0000

Hi Matt,

Yes, Amex Platinum cardholders are entitled to a free upgrade with Avis (subject to availability).

The best method of booking is through the Amex Membership Travel Services call centre on 0845 608 0845. They will ensure that your car is booked to reflect your upgrade entitlement.

Charlotte