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car rental?

sarahb
sarahb
edited November -1 in Prospect Heights
i need to rent a car for a day trip on saturday. any suggestions for rental places? looking to avoid excessive hassle and excessive cost.

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  • jaha127
    jaha127
    I usually use Enterprise... and they are pretty easy to deal with.

    I wanted to check out AllCar Rental... on Warren Street (tehy have numerous locations throughout Brooklyn)....


    http://www.carrentalexpress.com/agency_profiles/crx_profile_930.html
  • stacey
    stacey
    I think there is an Enterprise on Nevins and Atlantic and I think there is a Hertz on St. Marks bet. Underhill and Washington (Armchair am I correct?)
  • livetotravel
    livetotravel
    Two things to keep in mind . . .

    1. You might be required to take the car from Sat morning until Monday morning.

    2. You might have to be 25 or older.

    For future reference, join Zip Car www.zipcar.com - it's easier.
  • mc
    mc
    I've always used Speedy on Union below 7th. But since it's a vacation wkend, they (and many places) may only rent for the whole wkend.
    #718-783-0800
    If this is the case, try zipcar. There is a thread on this board with many rave reviews.
    Whatever method, I'd book it ASAP. Good luck.
  • steveo
    steveo
    I don't like Enterprise. I've had multiple problems in the past with them adding insurance charges for coverage I didn't want and refusing to take it off.

    I haven't really found anywhere in Brooklyn that I like. When I'm not using Zipcar, I usually rent from Alamo/National in Manhattan. Not that convenient, but cheapest I've found for a chain. (Always check the "deals" section on their web site.)

    There's also a new Avis at Atlantic & Court, but I haven't tried them. Avis is a little pricier than Alamo/National anyway.

    I've tried some non-chain type rental places, and I find them shady and unreliable.
  • pitu
    pitu
    mc wrote: I've always used Speedy on Union below 7th. But since it's a vacation wkend, they (and many places) may only rent for the whole wkend.
    #718-783-0800
    If this is the case, try zipcar. There is a thread on this board with many rave reviews.
    Whatever method, I'd book it ASAP. Good luck.
    Speedy's is waaaay cheaper than Zipcar for long weekends, and for whole weeks too.