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Subject: flying to Europe and renting a car (CHEAPLY)
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Date: Wed, 14-Mar-84 16:39:15 EST
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Posted: Wed Mar 14 16:39:15 1984
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X	... there must be a nest here somwhere

source:	INTERNATIONAL LIVING, Vol 3 # 11, March 84, PAGE 14

	SPANISH WHEELS RANK HIGH -  Best for European car rental is
        "Europcar" in Spain.  Get a confirmation slip wherever you go,
        and be sure the word "Superdrive" is on your contract.  This
        means unlimited mileage for $84/week plus 4% tax.  A surplus
        of cars in Spain has kept rentals supplied with the latest
        models.  Contact: Europcar, Calle Orense 29, Madrid, Spain;
        tel. (011341) 455-9930.

[ Well, I've been on the phone to find out more details - this is
  what I have learned so far:

  Gotfried Davis represents Europcar 1-800-343-7184.  when I mentioned
	my interest in this "cheap" program, they refered me to
  National Car Rentals, Intl. Division 1-800-CAR-RENT, who did not know
	the program, but offered the following:
	with minimum 7 days advance reservation, 7 days rental, unlimited
	mileage, basic insurance included: "European Passport Rates"
		Fiat Panda		$101
		Renault 5		$113
		Opel Corsa		$126
		Renault 18 stationwagon	$260
		VW Minibus		$800
	prices are rough conversions from Pesetas.

  Iberia, the Spanish airline was next on my list at 1-800-221-9741
	and they were "very glad I called" as they had some "very special
	offer" when flying Iberia both ways.  You can get a car for $1 the
	first week, and $12 additional days, $79 additional weeks, unlimited
	mileage. car is Fiat Panda (a 2-door hatch) or a Mini.  Your travel
	agents has to make the arrangements for you AFTER you have purchased
	the ticket by contacting Camwell Carrental.  Iberia will send me a
	brochure and will provide you with the 800-number for Camwell,
	depending on your area code.  BTW, Iberia flies out of NY, Boston,
	and Miami. No idea about their prices.
  People Express was next, and what did I find?  They are flying out of
	Houston via Newark to London for $436 RT !!!! No car-rental
	connections, but HEYYYY , what a price.  Now to find a good car
	rental deal in England.  Maybe BWI gets a call from me or the
	British tourist agency.  For now, I've had it.
  Icelandic flying to Luxembourg might also be a good deal, in combination
	with Auto-Europe at $129/week (says my travel agent)