We reserved a Mercedes EQS 450 from Europcar but ended up with a Polestar. This proved to be very disappointing to drive, though Germany’s network of charging stations is greatly improving. My Experience Driving A Polestar in Germany In...
Avis Car Rental: “Sorry, We Are Out Of Cars…”
Waiting until afternoon to pick up my car at a neighborhood Avis car rental office in Germany proved to be a bad idea: I was told there were no cars left. Avis Ran Out Of Cars – Agent Simply...
Renting A Car On The Faroe Islands
Renting a car on the Faroe Islands was a bit old school and quite expensive, but easy enough. Guide To Renting A Car On The Faroe Islands First, you need a car on the Faroe Islands. It is a...
Renting A Car In Kyiv: My Experience With Budget
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My appointment with the art dealer was two hours south of Kyiv, which required a choice: Uber or rent a...
My Chinese Car Rental From Avis
For the first time in my life, I got to test drive a Chinese car, a Haval Jolion, while in South Africa. The verdict? It felt no different than many others SUV crossovers I have driven over the years. Driving...
Denied An Avis Car Rental In Germany By Provincial Clerk!
I was denied an Avis rental in Germany by the same guy I’ve been renting cars from for the better part of a decade when he suddenly decided I needed an international driving permit. Denied Avis Car Rental In...
This Is Why People Hate Rental Car Companies…
There are many reasons why people hate car rental companies, but perhaps most paramount is due to hidden fees and unexpected charges that renters often find in their final invoice. I’ve been victim to that as have countless other...
A $932 “Fee” From Thrifty Car Rental For Returning Car To Wrong Airport Terminal?
Please check out this update to the story. > Read More: This Is Why People Hate Rental Car Companies… A story from consumer advocate Christopher Elliott caught my eye detailing how a man was purportedly charged $932 for returning...
Car Rental Rates To Remain High
Car rental rates have been very high but even as travel demand reduces, rates will remain elevated. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
Car Rental Agencies Don’t Offer Lifetime Status But Should
Airlines and hotel chains offer lifetime elite status in their program for their most loyal customers, yet rental car agencies don’t. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Why Rental Car Companies Hate Debit Cards
If you’ve ever approached a rental car counter with a debit card in hand, you’ll know it can get ugly fast. But there are very good reasons why debit cards are poison for rental car companies. If you are...
Can You Travel Without the Hassle?
If you’ve read my blog, you know I have elite status with a handful of airlines and I’ve played the game long enough to know how to beat the crowd. Even so, I wish flying could be half as...
