Author Topic: Uefa 1st round car hire thread (Read 6788 times)

Roger · « **on:** September 2, 2003, 07:36:03 pm »

cos it appears to be a hot topic

Roddysul · « **Reply #1 on:** September 2, 2003, 07:48:26 pm »

still looking for a company that definitely let you drive into slovenia $:-\$

Rushian · « **Reply #2 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:03:02 pm »

From LeeJ:

Be advised that many car hire companies have restictions on East European travel from Italy.

The one I have booked with is Europcar East (using www.auto-europe.co.uk) but not cheap. Cheapest I have seen from Trieste was £40 with ebookers but not sure about their restrictions.

And I have also seen that you need to advise of travelling into Eastern Europe to get a stamp which will allow you across the border. If you do manage to get through without one, then insurance would be invalid.

So anyone wanting to share a car from Venice-Treviso on the Tuesday morning around 8:30am (that's the earliest the rental desk opens), making it back to Venice-Treviso for around 8pm on the Thursday, there are a couple of seats available.

Rushian · « **Reply #3 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:03:56 pm »

From Tetti:

http://www.holidayautos.co.uk/cgi-bin/liveweb.sh/QSearch.w#klagenfurt%20airport

Roger, minivan seats 9 but has a restriction...

general restrictions
Cars may be taken out of the country to Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovak and Slovenia only. There is a surcharge of EUR 12 per day. This is charged for the full rental duration. You are not permitted to take minivans out of Austria. We must be notified prior to your rental. if you wish to take a car into an eastern european country then you must request this at the time of rental as it is on request and you may be refused.

Rushian · « **Reply #4 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:10:17 pm »

From me:

tried ebookers and apart from being put through to a call centre in outer mongolia it appears Alamo/Avis don't allow eastern european adventures with their cars

Bob Kurac · « **Reply #5 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:15:18 pm »

Very odd all this car nonesense. I took several hire vehicles through Slovenia in the mid 90s when there was some kind of war within a couple of leagues. If the hassle is with insurance, you can buy green card insurance at the border (pricey) or in advance - slovenian consulate has a list of uk brokers.

Aidan_B · « **Reply #6 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:16:04 pm »

This is the policy of

http://www.fastcarhire.co.uk/

Can collect from most of the airports it seems, but there also appear to be a minimum of three day hire for some places.

Cars may be driven free of charge into Austria , Belgium, Denmark, France , Germany Italy, Portugal, Leichtenstein, Luxembourg, Spain, Netherlands, Scandanavia, Switzerland Portugal, UK, Rep of Ireland, and Denmark.
Cars CAN be driven into these former Eastern Europe countries, Hungary, Slovak & Czech Republic, Slovenia & Croatia, but local surcharge of €10/day + VAT applied for full duration of car hire rental, and not for days spent in Eastern Europe.
Car CANNOT be driven into Russia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey and former Yugoslavia. Please advise if paln to visit other countries as this is not a definitive list

Tetti · « **Reply #7 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:21:52 pm »

Holiday autos does, just has the poxy surcharge. I have used them in California and they were fine.

Bob Kurac · « **Reply #8 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:22:28 pm »

Quote from: Aidan_B on September 2, 2003, 08:16:04 pm

Cars CAN be driven into these former Eastern Europe countries <SNIP> Slovenia & Croatia

Car CANNOT be driven into <SNIP> former Yugoslavia.

What are they on about ? Make yer mind up !

Aidan_B · « **Reply #9 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:27:40 pm »

haha Bob, didn't read the countries you couldnt take it to once I saw you could take it into Slovenia.

Roger · « **Reply #10 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:28:08 pm »

Quote from: Rushian on September 2, 2003, 08:03:56 pm

From Tetti:

http://www.holidayautos.co.uk/cgi-bin/liveweb.sh/QSearch.w#klagenfurt%20airport

Roger, minivan seats 9 but has a restriction...

general restrictions
Cars may be taken out of the country to Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovak and Slovenia only. There is a surcharge of EUR 12 per day. This is charged for the full rental duration. You are not permitted to take minivans out of Austria. We must be notified prior to your rental. if you wish to take a car into an eastern european country then you must request this at the time of rental as it is on request and you may be refused.

Terri. Lets go with that. I suggest intermediate which is about £58. Plus excess into Slovenia and petrol and additional driver. Would want to be assured tho that the 'request' is accepted. Maybe a phone call to a real person is involved.

And I suggest we sort this quick. Obviously squaring up the dosh is no problem.

Tetti · « **Reply #11 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:37:24 pm »

Can you Im me the additional driver details I am happy to put myself down as first driver, just need to go and get my licence right now

Rushian · « **Reply #12 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:40:06 pm »

http://www.holidayautos.co.uk/cgi-bin/liveweb.sh/webpage.w?table=consumer&aff=&ctryref=GBR&currcode=&lang=EN&etqjdAiifjSdWkdl=&wfnGffgjNZadgbUQ=&pageid=17

and they'll ring you back - they're open from 7am to 10pm. It's a ten pount discount for booking on the web but not by phone BUT there doesnt seem to be any way of informing them you want to go into slovenia online .... might be a haggle for the ten quid.

Tetti · « **Reply #13 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:41:23 pm »

its on the booking form page 3

But you have to click on the confirm button, before you get there. have put a call into them anyway, they apparently call back

Bob Kurac · « **Reply #14 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:43:10 pm »

don't book a hotel, squat at Metelkova ...

Roger · « **Reply #15 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:48:57 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on September 2, 2003, 08:41:23 pm

its on the booking form page 3

But you have to click on the confirm button, before you get there. have put a call into them anyway, they apparently call back

have sent my details and driver licence number

Tetti · « **Reply #16 on:** September 2, 2003, 08:58:35 pm »

All confirmed by phone at web offer price, email confirmation including confirmation of approval to drive into Slovenia on its way (name and number taken in case of any problem!). Extra payments to be taken at Budget desk. Phew!

Roger · « **Reply #17 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:00:29 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on September 2, 2003, 08:58:35 pm

All confirmed by phone at web offer price, email confirmation including confirmation of approval to drive into Slovenia on its way (name and number taken in case of any problem!). Extra payments to be taken at Budget desk. Phew!

I owe you a drink. and suggest others follow this route.

Tetti · « **Reply #18 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:01:57 pm »

Tut, Tut, not if Im driving!!

I'll let you sort out the parking, as no woman is capable of that

Roger · « **Reply #19 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:07:15 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on September 2, 2003, 09:01:57 pm

Tut, Tut, not if Im driving!!

I'll let you sort out the parking, as no woman is capable of that

we'll argue about the driving at our convenience!

But ta for sorting that one out.

Tetti · « **Reply #20 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:09:57 pm »

Quote from: roger on September 2, 2003, 09:07:15 pm

we'll argue about the driving at our convenience!

Ooh Id better sit in the back seat then. Whatever you do, don't let me near a map or we'll end up in Munich.

Roger · « **Reply #21 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:14:24 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on September 2, 2003, 09:09:57 pm

Ooh Id better sit in the back seat then. Whatever you do, don't let me near a map or we'll end up in Munich.

glad its all sorted.

Jimbo. · « **Reply #22 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:15:49 pm »

Any places spare in the van Rog/Terri?

Roger · « **Reply #23 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:22:37 pm »

Quote from: Jimbo Red on September 2, 2003, 09:15:49 pm

Any places spare in the van Rog/Terri?

going- i think yes. but coming back i think no. we had to get this sorted quick.

Jimbo. · « **Reply #24 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:45:17 pm »

Just hired my own to be on the safe side.

Fucking hell, hope we get Newcastle in the 2nd round!

Roger · « **Reply #25 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:49:40 pm »

Quote from: Jimbo Red on September 2, 2003, 09:45:17 pm

Just hired my own to be on the safe side.

Fucking hell, hope we get Newcastle in the 2nd round!

dont mention Newcastle to me. Long story.....

Canvass for other travellers to share costs.

Jimbo. · « **Reply #26 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:54:36 pm »

Spoke to a few earlier today discussing car sharing
(Terri being one of the first!!

)

Cheers Rog

Roger · « **Reply #27 on:** September 2, 2003, 09:57:08 pm »

terri and me know each other as friends. sorry. just known each other longer. sorry.

you will no doubt fill yer car.

Jimbo. · « **Reply #28 on:** September 2, 2003, 11:02:22 pm »

Quote from: roger on September 2, 2003, 09:57:08 pm

terri and me know each other as friends. sorry. just known each other longer. sorry.

you will no doubt fill yer car.

I know mate, no worries only joking

Just glad I got it all sorted

See you all on the 20th now!!

I got 2 car places going if anyone's interested.

Leaving Klagenfurt on the 24th.
Returning to Klagenfurt for the Stansted flight on the 25th.

SRH · « **Reply #29 on:** September 2, 2003, 11:09:35 pm »

Jimbo

Take it you won't be needing a lift then.

For info - I spoke to the guy at holiday autos this morning - no probs with slovenia - just 12 euros / per day and a 50 % increase in the CD and theft protection excess with the end renter - but holiday autos cover you for that anyway.

Jimbo. · « **Reply #30 on:** September 2, 2003, 11:13:34 pm »

Yeah, I sorted it now mate, thanks a lot anyway.
We're not the smallest of blokes so 5 in a compact might have ended in tears anyway

Tetti · « **Reply #31 on:** September 2, 2003, 11:27:15 pm »

Quote from: Jimbo Red on September 2, 2003, 11:13:34 pm

Yeah, I sorted it now mate, thanks a lot anyway.
We're not the smallest of blokes so 5 in a compact might have ended in tears anyway

Think i would have offered to drive you then to get an inch to myself

Jimbo. · « **Reply #32 on:** September 3, 2003, 02:22:27 pm »

Go to this website for the route planner from Klagenfurt to Ljubljana.

www.viamichelin.com

Olly · « **Reply #33 on:** September 3, 2003, 02:33:06 pm »

Quote from: roger on September 2, 2003, 09:00:29 pm

I owe you a drink. and suggest others follow this route.

What, owe Tetti a drink? Are you trying to get her drunk?

Olly · « **Reply #34 on:** September 3, 2003, 02:35:33 pm »

Flying into Trieste on the Tuesday, and flying back on the Thursday. Anyone doing the same thing, and hiring a car, as I may well ask for a lift?

Sarah Deane · « **Reply #35 on:** September 8, 2003, 10:59:03 am »

Christine and I are hiring a car from Venice Marco Polo airport, Wednesday 25th-Thursday 26th. Anyone want to share?

Olly · « **Reply #36 on:** September 8, 2003, 11:40:57 am »

Think you've got the dates wrong sair. Its Wed 24th and Thurs 25th. Scared the shit out of me, when I saw that - thought I'd changed my flights for the wrong dates!!!

Roger · « **Reply #37 on:** September 8, 2003, 12:15:35 pm »

There is still a space in our car- one way from Kragenfurt to the match.

Sarah Deane · « **Reply #38 on:** September 8, 2003, 01:00:11 pm »

Whoops! Sorry olly, didn't mean to scare yer...

Roger · « **Reply #39 on:** September 17, 2003, 10:42:38 pm »

FAO Terri

You are in the front! No probs.

Author Topic: Uefa 1st round car hire thread (Read 6788 times)

Roddysul