Aspect much cheaper than Europcar!
Posted by Jacqui | Posted in Car Hire UK | Posted on 24-09-2010-05-2008
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On occasion we like to compare our car hire rates with the major suppliers, today we’re looking at Europcar for 1 weeks rental starting on the 1st October 2010 and for the mini group with Europcar you have two options, pay now £141 or pay on arrival £162.15.
An additional driver will cost an extra £34.96 and of course if you’re a young driver (21 -23) will cost you considerably more. If you’re a young driver of under 25 but older than 23 (so I’d guess that makes you 24!) you’ll still pay more but not as much as the 21 -23 age group.
So what would you pay for the same group from Aspect? You’d pay an amazing £118, this is from Heathrow Airport and is correct today 24th Sept 2010. Now for just £22.75 you can include Damage Excess Waiver Refund and the price comes to £140.75, this cover is not included in the Europcar offer.
Let’s now look at Alamo (because Alamo is the supplier you would be with if you booked with Aspect) for the exact same car you would pay £120 if you went direct.
An extra driver would cost £4.25 +vat per day to a maximum of 42.50 + vat and young driver (21-24) would cost an extra £11.06 + vat per day.
But here’s another reason to book with a broker like Aspect, the Excess Waiver, book direct with Alamo and for this booking (Oct 1st – Oct 8th 2010) and it will cost you £7 – 10 per day!
Book with Aspect and you pay £22.75 there is a difference in how the two work and that is this, book direct with Alamo and you’ll pay between £49 and £70 on top of your rental and your excess (deductible) will be zero.
Book with Aspect and you’ll pay £22.75 but you will get any excess refunded, just fill in the form and send it in. Now ask yourself this, how many times have you had an accident in a hire car? Not every time I’m sure 
so do the math and you’ll see why it’s better to book with a car hire broker like Aspect than direct.
We’re cheaper than if you go direct AND we compare the suppliers for you so you’ll always get the best rate!
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