Car rental question

[captaind & Linston]

Cap I have driven in Jamaica, we have just never rented before and we do not have a car anymore. I don't mind driving-except for the potholes-
but I would rather not and my husband will be doing a lot of driving back and forth from Sav (daily) so we figure this will be the best option.

When I first started coming to Jamaica I had the best driver, but he's in Heaven now....RIP Alfred-

Sorry I misread your OP

Cap

[Lapurr]

MBJ- its a low interest card called- Rate Advantage RBC Visa

I need a low interest card because I always carry a balance =(

[MBJ]

Gotcha...the cards that I have exclude JA

[HerbyArthur]

I think you can consult to AMEX Car RENTAL service provider?

[HerbyArthur]

The secret to saving money on car hire is to buy the basic package only. Use online agents such as holidayautos.co.uk, argushire.com, auto-europe.co.uk to check hire prices first, but also look on the sites of the major players, such as Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar and Sixt and AMEX Car RENTAL.

[sammyb]

Citibank World is also worldwide I believe, I know it covers me while in Jamaica

[JitterBug]

the thing is, if you have an accident (god forbid) the car rental company will charge everything to your credit card company and you will have to hash it out with them. if you pay the deposit and buy extra insurance, the rental car company only takes the deposit. so your choice . . .

[newfiegirl59]

I had a brand spanking new vehicle last yr. less than 200 km upon del. because we stayed 64 days we had to split it up on 2 CC so when we brought the car back at day 32 to do the new contract on the other cc they found a bunch of scratches on the car. They do put a $750 hold on the cc for the car but they never charged us or withheld deposit when everything was said and done. so I have to disagree with you Jitterbug. I am requesting a older car ( 1-2 yrs) so i don't have to feel so bad about scratching up a brand new vehicle. One yr we had a car where the mirrors fold in and the sec. guard at our hotel pushed them in to allow more room for other cars to park in the small lot I come out and the mirror is hanging talk about having a freak out. we Jerry rigged it. So now i examine the car with a fine tooth comb take pictures and everything and i ask the person going over the check list to push in the mirrors before i leave the lot

[JitterBug]

I had a brand spanking new vehicle last yr. less than 200 km upon del. because we stayed 64 days we had to split it up on 2 CC so when we brought the car back at day 32 to do the new contract on the other cc they found a bunch of scratches on the car. They do put a $750 hold on the cc for the car but they never charged us or withheld deposit when everything was said and done. so I have to disagree with you Jitterbug. I am requesting a older car ( 1-2 yrs) so i don't have to feel so bad about scratching up a brand new vehicle. One yr we had a car where the mirrors fold in and the sec. guard at our hotel pushed them in to allow more room for other cars to park in the small lot I come out and the mirror is hanging talk about having a freak out. we Jerry rigged it. So now i examine the car with a fine tooth comb take pictures and everything and i ask the person going over the check list to push in the mirrors before i leave the lot

you got lucky . . .

i also would prefer my own ride than a driver . . . always much, much cheaper.

[newfiegirl59]

Oh one more thing they may keep the deposit (hold) which they charge you anyway even if you have CC coverage if you have a major kerfuffle, but i believe if the card covers it they should refund it back after all is said and done, that may take a while, just be careful.