On Sep 24, 4:11=A0pm, Chris wrote:
> Hi all -
>
> I'm looking to rent a car for a week in downtown Toronto (i.e. not
> from an airport rental location) in October.
>
> Looking at the web, Hertz has quoted me =A3160 (approx $300 CDN) for a
> mid-size, 4-door car which is fine.
>
> Phoning the proposed pickup location, however, I find that the extra
> charges (full CDW =3D $32 / day zero deductable, personal items
> covereage =3D $7 / day and extra driver =3D $11 / day) pretty much double=
s
> the cost of rental. =A0Ouch!
>
> Are these going rates for insurance?
>
> Is there a more economical hire company available (or special offers
> that might be advertised now locally in Toronto?)
>
> We do definitely want to have this level of insurance and sadly our
> credit card does not offer extra coverage.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
Chris: Unfortunately the insurance is pretty much the most expensive
item, next to the actual daily cost. I understand that the cheapest
way for European to rent a car in North America is to work thru your
travel agent. Have you tried that to see what the cost would be? |