not the bit I'm looking forward to, do they really pester you yo upgrade etc? I already upgraded to platinum to get better insurance and the kids car seats, so will they pester to go to a bigger car?
I'm booked through virgin, who do they use is it Alamo?
Cheers
Platinum is no better insurance, its the same as all inclusive but you get a tank of gas and extra drivers included, its all you need but there are other things like:
Personal liability insurance (covered in your travel insurance)
Sat nav rental,
Roadside assist (you have roadside breakdown but this is for extras like locking you keys in theccar or losing them, or leaving you lights on night etc)
And finally upgrades, if you do discuss an upgrade never take the first offer and make sure you understand the price, it could be per day rather than per week or total price, it could be plus tax etc.
Its all down to the agent you get, some will just process you and get you on your way, others will try sell you everything. MCO I have usually found a quick "no thank you " is enough, other airports like LAX, SFB & BOS I have found a nightmare, right down to them insulting me because I have not bought any extras.
They could try anything form saying the size car you have chosen is not up to UK safety standards, you really need to upgrade for the safety of your family, or no way will those suitcases fit in the car you have chosen. In Boston they were showing people a pic of a Fiat 500 saying you really need to get something bigger, what if you get this? I doubt they had a Fiat 500 on the Lot.
Rented over 50 cars over there now and not upgraded once, just say no.
Finally when you have your contract check the last line says: expected fees on return $0. So many times on forums I read the agent has added something on the sly, its far easier to get it removed before you leave the airport.
