Car Hire...Any recommendations?

pope6


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 12:03

I've found 2 companies (Arizona rent a car & Abant rent a car) that offer cheaper rates than the big better known companies (from £15 a day). Has anyone used them or know of a good company for around that same price....

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 13:34

After using many companies here, I've found there is no difference in service or quality of car whether you pay £12 a day or £20 a day. The only exception is if you want to rent a "high end range" vehicle, such as a BMW or Mercedes then cost does come into it. The cheaper models tend to be older, but for tourist "get me around town, and into the countryside" cars most companies operate fleets that are very close in age, so no difference.



Since hire car companies really took off 4 years ago, many are still operating on their original fleets. They do not "turn them over" like in the UK.

ARABA


Joined: 13/09/2007
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 13:40

Try Green car hire Alsancak just paid £12 per day

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 17:44

I can highly recomend http://www.birdrentaar.com excellent staff, prices are very reasonable, I have used them for the past 4 years.

stevie-d

Blackie


Joined: 20/12/2007
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 19:33

I will also endorse bird I have been using them for the last two years. I have been paying £12.00 per day for a 1.4 Ford Focus.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
21/04/2008 16:12

hi pope6 , welcome to the forum , we use sur , based in famagusta if you want hakans no , let me know

regards , simbas

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
21/04/2008 17:41

Sun rent a car have always provided a clean fairly young vehicle. They have always been on time. When I said I was buying a house in TRNC they gave me a 25% discount. This is obviously the cut given to holiday companies.

panhandler


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
23/04/2008 23:13

Hi all

http://www.pe-to.com

Speak with Pearl



Excellent car hire service, for an extra fee she will pick you up at the airport (ercan) and take you and your hire car to your destination, like wise for the return leg



Regards

Pan

HarryHornet



Joined: 18/07/2007
Posts: 291

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 09:21

agree with panhandler

pe-to car hire never let down used pearl for 2 years, always well maintained cars.already booked for next 2 visits

harry

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 09:47

Green Valley are very good I have booked for my Dad on several occasions.

They have just opened a kiosk in the car park of Seytanpir Plaza in Alsancak (where the DVD shop is) They are also offering money exchange, saves driving into town!!!

jokers2theright


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 12:17

Başpinar Rent a Car come recommended having 1 office in Kyrenia 1 in Karakum and 1 in Essentepe. Safat 0542 851 3655

Pools



Joined: 22/04/2008
Posts: 164

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 14:11

try also riverside rent a car. http://www.riverside.com

bramblehead


Joined: 21/02/2008
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 15:54

Coming over in a couple of weeks. Have been quoted £20.00 per day with Sun and £15.00 per day with Bird. Would not use Green - when we hired from them a couple of years ago, the car was a very old Renault with dodgy brakes!



Richard

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 16:04

As I said before http://www.birdrentacar.com are very reliable and a pleasure to do buisness with I can`t praise them enough.

stevie-d

bramblehead


Joined: 21/02/2008
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
24/04/2008 19:47

Thanks - I've now booked with Bird. Can't wait to escape the rain!



Richard

patara2


Joined: 24/08/2008
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
24/08/2008 18:53

Definitly Gunray car hire-Ozgur is very reliable and we have used him for 4 years with no problems at all. Will also do transfers.