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“Good value”
★★★★☆
written by 332Doherty on 25/02/2024
Good value, would recomend
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“Good service and value for money”
★★★★☆
written by Algue on 11/12/2023
Good service overall. Just a little unexpected surprise on discovering that the dropping lot was outside the airport instead of the airport parking itself, where I pick the car.
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“Efficient and straightforward service”
★★★★☆
written by myCowan171 on 28/10/2023
Efficient and straightforward service at a competitive price. Vehicle provided exceeded expectation, clean inside and out and matched to our requirements.
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“good service, fast return.”
★★★★☆
written by RyleighLeach on 04/10/2023
Good service, clean car, easy return
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“Everything worked perfectly”
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written by Jendela on 18/07/2023
Thank you, you managed everything perfectly, although we were late and had to catch our flight :-)
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“Günstiges Auto, leider Anmietung ausserhalb von...”
★★★★☆
written by franzi33 on 23/08/2022
Günstiges Auto, leider Anmietung ausserhalb von Flughafen, Shuttletransport hat länger gedauert bis er gekommen ist und der Abholstandort war schwer zu finden. Ansont zufrieden mit dem Auto und Preis Leistungsverhältnis.
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“ITS GOOD TO CHOOSE COMPANIES WITH PROFESSIONALISM”
★★★★☆
written by Stricklandub468 on 29/04/2022
I WAS VERY SATISFIED FROM THE WHOLE PROCEDURE FROM A to Z BY THE COMPANY , THE ONLY PROBLEM I FACED WAS THAT THE CAR DID NOT HAD ENOUGH LAGGAGE ROOM AS I ASKED
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“Great speedy service”
★★★★☆
written by dkryder897 on 23/08/2020
Driver in airport with our names on a sign. Took us to transfer mini bus (v clean) and we were at the office in a matter of minutes. Friendly staff in the office. Speedy and on the road withun about 15 mins. Was concerned pickup wasnt in the airport when booking but price was so good went for it. Its so close to the airport it wasnt a problem.
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“Easy Transfer, Good Service but quality of car not as good”
★★★★☆
written by steviegmorris on 11/08/2020
I have booked a car with these before and will continue to do so. The service is excellent, very smooth pick up at airport and car was ready. However on this occasion the car was quite old and had lots of scratches and bumps. The main reason for my poorer rating is that the air conditioning was very weak and did not function properly during the 3 weeks we had the car - it could not cope with the hot weather and was disappointing. Drop off was very easy, efficient service and transfer back to airport. the process works well - never any problems - just a bad car this time
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“Budget preferred supplier however can be letdown with car”
★★★★☆
written by lqForsyth362 on 30/07/2020
I like using Budget as they are usually pretty efficient however sometimes the car given can be a let down and don’t realise until we are well away from the airport. I would say that it can also be difficult to find a member of staff at the car hire office and for returns. I like to ensure that I check the car out before leaving and when dropping it off again should there be any issues.- sometimes it’s impossible to find a Budget staff member I would like to know exactly what type of car I was getting as some are not to my liking in the same category. There are some staff members that are more Customer Service skills than others.
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“Easy Process”
★★★★☆
written by Nala1504 on 29/10/2019
I would use Argus again to search for a car hire but I would not again select Hertz as our car provider. The car we received had a very loud exhaust like there was a hole in it and the car would violently shake when we reached 100km/ph which at only 60mph is a problem with the car! The Argus website was easy to use and quick to book, the confirmation emails and vouchers also came straight through
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“very polite and helpful staff impossible to access...”
★★★★☆
written by on 07/10/2019
very polite and helpful staff impossible to access the international terminal parking to deliver the car back, due to bad signing at the airport
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“Hassle free”
★★★★☆
written by Myers198 on 26/08/2019
Argus themselves didn’t explain the insurance details even though I purchased additional insurance I was advised at the desk for car collection that this insurance had nothing to do with them felt a little cheated but unsure if this is at the fault of Argus or Gold Car either way easy to arrange online cheap too ... happy days
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“Cheep budget car”
★★★★☆
written by Daveberry1234 on 19/08/2019
Girl at airport not very helpful. Dropping off was very helpful. On checking the car for damages there was a lot more than on the form I was given.
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“always reliable”
★★★★☆
written by on 14/08/2019
I have rented several cars from Argus and have never had any problems
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“Economic car in Corfou”
★★★★☆
written by LauMel on 19/07/2019
A correct economic car for ~ 190€. Debit card accepted at the desk in Corfou. Christos is very convenient even in hight season.
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“Good service pleasant staff, that is all you need.”
★★★★☆
written by Moose01 on 05/07/2019
Good service, pleasant staff,good experience. Need more information how to get back car rental with sign and maybe some travel suggestion.
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“Efficient friendly service”
★★★★☆
written by elizabethmellor on 04/07/2019
We were collected from the airport within 5 minutes of arriving at the pick up point. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The collection and drop off of the car was easy. We would recommend this company to others.The only criticism we had was the air conditioning in the didn't appear to be working very well but we never contacted the company during the holiday to let them know as we managed with the car windows being open. Overall it was a good experience and we had no other complaints
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“Great service”
★★★★☆
written by Hayley332 on 03/07/2019
Very happy overall and with the condition of the car. I had to wait a bit before I was served as there were a number of people ahead of me. There were 3 people at the desk so perhaps they could have more people serving during peak times. I booked the car for 4pm and was probably only served at 4:30 (due to the number of people in the queue ahead of me) and then had to wait about 10 minutes for the car to be ready. I had only booked it that morning so perhaps it was tight timing but would expect the car to be ready by 4pm. The staff were very friendly and efficient which made up for the delays.
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“Landestypisches Fahrzeug”
★★★★☆
written by Sebastian1972 on 24/06/2019
Schnelle Abholung, individueller und persönlicher Service, landestypisches Fahrzeug (Mercedes E-Klsse ;-) ), sauberes Fahrzeug,
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JoeJoska38
on 22nd January 2017
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Is there an extra charge when picking up your rental car at an European airport?
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Netloser
Written on: 24/01/2017
Sometimes. It should tell you in the small-print. I found Argus charged me almost as much as the rental fee but it was still cheap overall. However the company I rented from was dire. They weren't even there to return it and I nearly missed my flight. So much for the convenience fee. Never again
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XOEt
Written on: 24/01/2017
As a regular user of Argus in Europe I can confirm that there is no extra charge when picking up the car, however, be aware that the actual car rental company will make a huge effort to "up-sell" you additional insurance at huge cost. Avis is worst for this sharp practice. Hertz will let you keep the basic insurance included with the Argos booking but will "reserve" €uro 5,000
on you credit card until the car is safely returned.
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potur41
Written on: 25/01/2017
I can't say anything about this subject as i only used argus in USA.
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KenBanbury
Written on: 29/03/2018
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I have never been charged extra for an airport pickup
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exam
on 2nd August 2016
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Has anyone else been ripped of by Argus car hire, if so what did you do about it? It's terrible what they have done to me.
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ibraimsebastian
Written on: 04/08/2016
Yes there is. I insisted with them about 3 months to refund my car reservation in Rome Italy that they refused to me.
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Johan_in_Belgium
Written on: 04/08/2016
No, I hired only 1 time a car in Crete (Greece), but all was OK. Some friends of mine have used Argus to hire a car in France and all was OK too... What have they done to you?
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Simon__H
Written on: 04/08/2016
I rented a car in Crete through Argus in October 2014 and had no real issues. I agree with another comment on this query that Argus is basically the broker and not the actual rental car company (ie Expedia for booking and Hertz for the car).
It therefore very much depends on what has been done to you. Was it a missed booking by Argus or has the local and actual rental car company overcharged you?
In my experience it usually is the car rental company that can miss things or charge you for things you weren't aware of.
Both (broker and the actual company) should have firm complaints procedures in place. So go complain...
Best of luck and happy travels,
S
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EvaLunar
Written on: 04/08/2016
I must say I haven't had any issues renting with them in Spain, a year ago since I last booked. I always take out the extra insurance for gearbox, windows, etc. It is so worth it and you are fully covered.
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Kevndeb
Written on: 04/08/2016
I have never been ripped off by Argus car hire, the car hire I normally use through Argus is Thrifty always very reasonable
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mikegled
Written on: 05/08/2016
I have always found Argus to be an efficient and economical way to book hire cars. Never had any problems with either them or the actual hire company. They the car hire companies will try to get you to take out additional insurance but it is cheaper if you get either a yearly policy or buy it via internet before you get to the hire location (and through another company not the hirer!). Other than that, if you stick to the rules eg full tank on return etc there has never been any problems for me.
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chrisanded
Written on: 05/08/2016
Hi, Sorry to hear you had problems, but I can only speak as I find and the car supplied to me, although five years old with lots of dings in the bodywork was very well maintained mechanically and instead of the corolla I booked was in fact a very comfortable Camry at no extra charge. I found Argus good to deal with and I am sure they will look upon any complaints sympathetically if you go through the correct channels.
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nazul
Written on: 05/08/2016
I had no problem. But I don't see what was the thing they have done.
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Netloser
Written on: 24/01/2017
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You don't say how you were ripped off.
Hire car companies are renowned for adding unnecessary extras. Be one step ahead.
Having said that I wouldn't use Argus again due lack of customer service and also a non-secure website.
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on 15th January 2015
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Are Argus reliable for car hire in Miami Florida?
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mikegled
Written on: 16/01/2015
I have used Argus a couple of times but only for cars in Europe. My experience is that on price they are the cheapest and the process is straightforward. The actual car is down to the hire company at the destination so that choice remains with you. In general I have found no fault with Argus or the hire company used at the destination but only within Europe. Hope my comments help.
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georgedv
Written on: 16/01/2015
Argus are reliable, irrespective of where you want to rent a car, but do not confuse Argus, with the actual car rental company!
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Simon__H
Written on: 16/01/2015
Thanks for your question. Try for yourself on their website.
(... yes, it does come up with Miami, FL )
Happy Renting!
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TommyZulu
Written on: 16/01/2015
As others have said, irrespective of the "broker" which is what Argus are, the final experience is with the hire company you end up with.
The US is notorious for certain practices -- especially at airports -- of which you should be aware.
Basically they will try in several ways to get you to "trade up" when you arrive at the outlet, probably because the reception staff are on commission!
They may offer you a bigger car, or tell you that the car your booked is not available or even show you a picture of a tiny Fiat and tell you that's all they still have in stock.
Don't fall for it!
We had just such an experience!
Also be careful about your personal security at Miami airport... Keep hold of valuables!
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Danny Balloo
Written on: 16/01/2015
Argus Car Hire are generally reliable, broadly speaking. We hired a car in Miami a few years ago and everything went well without a hitch. However recently we hired a car in San Diego and we experienced some problems where the partners they deal with let Argus Car Hire down. I was expecting to pick up my vehicle without any problems as everything was prepaid. It wasn' tbuntil my return home I found that I had been charged an insurance on my Credit card which never agreed to. I took it up with the "providing partner"and Argus Car Hire. Luckily the partner sorted this out whereas Argus Car Hire dragged their feet .
For that reason , Argus Car Hire has gone down in my estimation ,any would only use them as a last resort in future.
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exam
Written on: 02/08/2016
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They ripped me off and wont do anything about it. Don't go near them.
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marion389
on 18th September 2014
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Thank you for your previous assistance.
Do the prices quoted by Argus Car Hire include insurance, as they seem very much cheaper than the big rental companies, or do I have to arrange separate car insurance?
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PollardFamily
Written on: 18/09/2014
It does include insurance (with excess) - they will try and upwell you extra cover to remove the excess.
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Rdongre
Written on: 18/09/2014
It will include basic Insurance (quotations of all other rental agents also include this only). However it is always recommended to take a Bumper to Bumper cover including tyres and glasses as well and reduce the excess to zero. This amount depends on the category of car you rent and is payable at the rental desk at the time of picking up the car.
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JonPlymouth
Written on: 18/09/2014
Yes they include the same insurance as you normally get, it normally has a big excess depends on who the actually hire firm is they will tell you when you pick up; the exact amount; and offer to upgrade this to a lower excess for a price.
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carlosazteca39
Written on: 18/09/2014
You have to pay insurance when you collect the car or pay a deposit refundable 500 or similar (refundable if you dont do any scracht or something wrong ) . I had bad experience but they refundme my money except a fee. Next time l will hire a car with them.
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PAJulian
Written on: 18/09/2014
You can always ask argus hire the question yourself. Depends where you are going. When I went to Spain I upgraded my insurance here in UK for about £30 for the year. Much cheaper than having the company try and get you to pay extra at the desk. When I went to US I made sure before I went that I was covered. It gives you peace of mind.
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Jockdownsouth
Written on: 18/09/2014
I used Argus in Orlando in February and will probably use them again next year, so it all worked out well for me. As already mentioned, the "full" insurance doesn't include wheels, tyres, windscreens, lost keys etc. This is standard industry practice. As also already mentioned, the rental company will try to sell you this insurance at the desk. We get a far cheaper deal by buying annual excess cover through insurance4carhire.
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R1Rider
Written on: 18/09/2014
It does but there's a fair bit that is deemed an 'excess', tyres, glass, under-body damage, etc., as mentioned by others. I did the booking/payment in the UK. The additional insurance cost to reduce/negate (can't quite remember!!!) was £60. Destination was Cyprus on a 4 door saloon/hatchback (4 adults + 1 child)
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Kenucho
Written on: 18/09/2014
Usually Basic insurance is mandatory everywhere you go and for any rental company you hire. The prices shown are from those rental companies. The deal you eventually make is ultimately with the car rental company. Argus is only a broker that helps you find the best fares. I guess those fares are so good because they bring thousands of customers to the car rental companies so they get (and we customers along with them) huge discounts off the standard prices.
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Zorro1950
Written on: 19/09/2014
Hi marion389
Indeed the price does include insurance. The terms in a booking are very clear and explicit. They have a huge search engine which gets you best value. I have used them regularly over the past 7 years and each time it was good experience - not like a German one! I hope you enjoy the whole package. I think its good value, really clear and transparent and all contacts are great.
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comsort
Written on: 24/09/2014
It depends on the company that you eventuality actually hire from. In oz, the co had a $5500 excess! Argus also had it full tank of petrol but this firm gives you whatever is there and you have to return the same or more. Always buy excess car insurance before you go. Buyer beware!
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mikegled
Written on: 16/01/2015
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I have only used Argus within Europe and all mine have included insurance but not collision waiver insurance ie if you have a bump or damage you have to pay around €1500. I have a yearly policy, found on the Internet for under £40,(you can get single trip policies as well) to cover the CDW insurance. Getting your own is a lot cheaper than getting it when you pick up the car. Hope this helps.
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marion389
on 16th September 2014
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Is the Argus car hire office at Birmingham airport on the airport site or do I have to get a transfer for collection please?
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ToscanaM
Written on: 17/09/2014
You will receive a voucher from argus, which would say the company that your car will be rented from! You need to check with this company. I have never been at the Birmingham airport, I rent the cars from Budapest! I am sorry couldn't be a better help!
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Chrisk76
Written on: 17/09/2014
Argus Car hire are agents for car hire companies. In order to pick up a car at Birmingham airport, you must go to their website, and choose a vehicle with an option "Airport Terminal Pickup". then you will get a voucher and with that you go to the car hire company's desk at Birmingham airport, and they will process your rental further.
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Edmax70
Written on: 17/09/2014
Argus do not have an office at BHX, they will give you a voucher which will state the company that you will pick up your car from. Most of the companies are in the airport but occasionally you will have to leave the airport to collect. If you do not like the company they have offered you have the choice to change, but it may cost a little more.
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Kenucho
Written on: 17/09/2014
Argus is a broker for several rental companies. They search best prices and present them for you to select. Once you select and confirm your rent You will receive an email from cartrawler with the details of your rental, including the car rental company, its location, phone numbers, etc.
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TommyZulu
Written on: 19/09/2014
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Argus Car Hire is a booking agent which makes deals with car rental firms on your behalf. They do not have an office at Birmingham Airport but some of the car hire companies which they use do have facilities on the airport itself.
You need to check when you make an initial inquiry through Argus car hire whom they are booking you with and then check with that firm about the precise location of their facilities. As far as I know Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar, National/Alamo and Sixt all have booths in the airport terminal.
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diddyd41
on 2nd August 2014
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I am travelling to the Dominican Republic on 22nd August and I am renting a car from Argus Car Hire.
The policy states that I need an international drivers licence. Is my UK drivers licence sufficient or is the International Drivers licence a separate document?
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wellkind
Written on: 04/08/2014
You will receive the voucher from local service provider (Avis, Hertz etc.) You should write them and check directly. From my experience-I never was asked for the international driving license but I always take it with me in order to be on the safe side.
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georgedv
Written on: 04/08/2014
The international driver's licence is a separate document (you can order it online at the DVLA website). If it can help you, I have never used one, and I travelled in four continents. It's highly unlikely that UK licence would be refused, but I have no experience with the Dominican Republic.
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Rdongre
Written on: 04/08/2014
If it says International Drivers license needed, I would recommend you to take one. Many of these Caribbean countries only recognise their license and USA license. My advise would be not risking it and taking an International License.
Have a safe trip!!
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7886599
Written on: 04/08/2014
Beware that you'll not get any refund from Argus if you driver license will be refused at the desk and no one from Argus will help you. Argus support is useless absolutely - they never pick up the phone, so better to contact with car hire company directly and provide them copy of your current driver license to get confirmation it will be ok.
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TerrySA
Written on: 04/08/2014
I live in South Africa but lived in the UK for 20 years. We had to get International Licences from the UK to be able to drive here. The AA should be able to assist you or the actual service provider as Argus merely act as intermediaries to get the best deals.
I have read a number of ghastly reports about road conditions, abuse of the rules of the road & inablilty of law enforcement to prevent such. Also I hear the police put you in jail if you are involved in an accident in the D.R. Recommend you google for information. Be alert & stay alive.
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davidnam
Written on: 07/08/2014
Your first query has been answered and the person is correct that the UK License may well be refused. I have driven in Europe and a UK License is OK there. I think different countries have different rules and also whether there is a Government to Government agreement for their Driving Licence on a reciprocal basis.
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VicCruttenden
Written on: 07/08/2014
The International Drivers Permit or IDP is a separate document and a bit like a passport. Some countries want them as well as your normal license. You can get them from the Post Office and you will need a passport sized photo and your license to get one.
Hope this helps.
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TheresaandIan
Written on: 07/08/2014
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Yes your UK driving licence will be perfect, I have hired a car with Argus and they will definitely accept your UK Licence, make sue you take the counterpart i.e Paper one with you as well as the photo card
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susannep
on 6th April 2014
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I have read all the reviews on here and the general consensus is that it is a good company to deal with, I am looking at hiring a car in New Zealand for a period of 15 days. My question is has anyone had an accident of broken down and if so was there anything extra as far as expenses other than what is outlined on their website? Any answers would be greatly appreciated.
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ChuckyD
Written on: 07/04/2014
Argus is an aggregator. They search prices across the advertised (and unadvertised prices) from car rental companies. They then offer this to you. They make their cut on facilitating this deal. In terms of doing this they are excellent in my opinion. The rental company you actually deal with on the ground will be whomever you have selected - so that will be where the company you rented from comes into play with breakdown assistance and the like. I don't know if Argus is involved in this area of business. You should write them and check directly.
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Rdongre
Written on: 07/04/2014
I have encountered such an incidence before in UK though with one of my colleague and I was in the car. We had a minor accident that involved few scratches on the bumper. We had purchased full insurance with zero excess so did not have to shell our money for repairs / policy excess. So I will always recommend you to purchase a full insurance cover that will include bumper to bumper.
Also in case of such an event, always take photographs of the accident site on as is basis before moving your car onto the side. In some countries it is mandatory, but it will be advisable to have a police report before you return the car.
Hope it helps.
Cheers!!
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trish.blain
Written on: 07/04/2014
I usually go to spain so not sure about new zealand but I don't take out the extra insurance offered at the time of booking as it's through a third party when I get to Spain i take out the extra insurance at the desk which is around 40 to 50 euros it then covers you for everything with no hassel I usually have to pay for the fuel on arrival which is around 75 euros depending on the car also the cars are usually quite new i've never had any problem with any of them hope this helps
Trish xx
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trish.blain
Written on: 07/04/2014
I usually go to spain so not sure about new zealand but I don't take out the extra insurance offered at the time of booking as it's through a third party when I get to Spain i take out the extra insurance at the desk which is around 40 to 50 euros it then covers you for everything with no hassel I usually have to pay for the fuel on arrival which is around 75 euros depending on the car also the cars are usually quite new i've never had any problem with any of them hope this helps
Trish xx
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trish.blain
Written on: 07/04/2014
I usually go to spain so not sure about new zealand but I don't take out the extra insurance offered at the time of booking as it's through a third party when I get to Spain i take out the extra insurance at the desk which is around 40 to 50 euros it then covers you for everything with no hassel I usually have to pay for the fuel on arrival which is around 75 euros depending on the car also the cars are usually quite new i've never had any problem with any of them hope this helps
Trish xx
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Chelkama
Written on: 07/04/2014
My experience with Argus Car Hire is that the cars given for hire are of such superior quality there will never be an incident of breaking down. However if you have an accident and the fault was not yours I am certain that Argus would stand behind you. If the accident is your fault then the accident insurance you have with Argus together with the travel insurance you take out would cover the costs but there would be an excess to pay. These you would be aware of before beginning your travelling. I made sure car hire and accident was included in our travel insurance and I accepted the access given to me by Argus when we rented the car. We had the car for just over 4 weeks and the experience was terrific. Good luck and you couldn't go to a better Hire Company to make your holiday complete.
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Ayzner
Written on: 09/04/2014
We booked a car in arguscarhire. My friend have broken his rent car. They took the car from Avis. When they gave back the car they paid the franchise (their insurance was with franchise 800 euro).
But for these case we buy additional insurance (for cover franchise) on the site worldwideinsure.
It's name - "car hire Excess insurance".
When my friend paid franchise to Avis, they send all documents about accident to the worldwideinsure, and got money from this insurance company.
All damage was on 6500 EUR. Avis took from our friends 800 EUR (franchise), and then the worldwideinsure company paid to my friends 800 EUR.
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GabbleGob
Written on: 16/04/2014
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I find that the car hires we make with Argus come with insurance as part of the package so should be no problem at all. ~This is one of the benefits, don't have to pay any extras.
Enjoy
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Glabelle
on 22nd March 2014
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How is the service in Croatia with Argus Car Hire and the prices?
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wellkind
Written on: 24/03/2014
Hi, what the answer you are waiting? The prices you can find on Argus's website. You should understand that your deal with Argus (or any other broker) will be almost finished at the moment when you'll get the voucher from your local car provider, for example Hertz, Avis or somebody else. They will provide you the service. You can check the prices at competitors as well, for example economycarrentals.com.
They are also good as well as Argus.
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pbwaltham
Written on: 24/03/2014
Hi Gabrielle I am afraid I can't comment on their service in Croatia as I haven't used them there.
All I can say is that they are very efficient and helpful in other countries. So I would say that it should carry over to Croatia.
Let me know how you get on.
Regards PB Waltham
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TerrySA
Written on: 24/03/2014
Hello
Greetings from South Africa.....
Never been to Croatia but have used Argus on many occasions to provide quotes in South Africa, UK & Europe. They invariably get a better price than if you deal with the car rental company directly. I've also tested other "brokers" but Argus always seem to get the most competitive rates from Avis/Hertz/Europcar etc & I've always found them to be quick & efficient. Good luck & enjoy your trip, I hear it's a beautiful country.
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DeanHolmes
Written on: 24/03/2014
Giabelle, I haven't used the service in Croatia but I can say that if you use the website the prices are readily available. They use all of the top car hire companies and I haven't ever had a problem. I have used them in four different countries. They are simple to book with and as long as you take your voucher, your licence and credit you used to book you will be fine.
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Chrisk76
Written on: 24/03/2014
Prices are ok in Croatia, which means that not as high as in Ireland but not as low as in Turkey. Just right in the sweet middle. Saying that I think that they are very affordable.
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Alsy1
Written on: 24/03/2014
We didn't hire in Croatia but have in other countries and they were completely reliable. I would definitely use them again.
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Rdongre
Written on: 25/03/2014
Hi Glabelle,
I haven't used the service in Croatia per say but Argus is a booking engine and not a car rental agent. They have tie ups with car rental agents in different countries. But i am sure they will offer the best price as per my experience.
Cheers!!
Rahul.
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keligh
Written on: 25/03/2014
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argus car hire is just a search engine.....it gives you options to hire a wide range of cars from a wide range of companies..but you wont know the company until you pay.... your age is a very big factor..in croatia i see you must be over 21y to hire a car with out having a surcharge...if you book with argus and you dont like the car company you get you can cancel the contract 48h before the hire period..if you want one of the main players like hertz or avis or budget then its best to ring argus themselves and ask how much a car with these companies will be...i recommend book with a main player especially in young countries like croatia...you can book it by phone with your credit card.. remember argus is not a car hire company..they only search for the cheapest car available..the cheapest car may not be what you need...for me i put service number 1 on my list...that's why i stick with the main players..you get a cheap car with a Roles Royce service.i hope this helps you
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Kelsofoy
on 13th March 2014
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Myself and 4 friends will be travelling from Sydney up North to Cairns for 3 weeks from the end of April and were looking for a car. As there is 5 of us and 5 cases we were looking for quite a large car. And to collect from Sydney and return in Cairns. We were just wondering is this was possible?
We are ages between 21-23 and 4 out of 5 of us hold full international driving licenses. Thanks.
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justynabilda
Written on: 14/03/2014
Hi,
We rented 2 cars from Argus in Munich. We had luggage's and skis. We had a Peugeot 508 estate, Ford Mondeo estate has a large boot too, this was the car or similar we were going for. Very large boot, plenty space and nice to drive.
Hope that will help you. Good Luck
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Sophiew25
Written on: 14/03/2014
You can hire a camery or Holden commodore - big car that holds 5 people comfortably. Just check their return car policy as you will be leaving the car in a different state. Good luck - exciting drive - can highly recommend Argus Car Hire - great rates
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uobagain
Written on: 14/03/2014
Have used Argus a couple of times in Europe and it was "no hassle" at all. Look to book a car in Italy for September picking up at Brindisi and dropping off at one of the Sicily airports and that looks easy to arrange.
Was in OZ about 5 years ago and used Bayswater Car Hire in both Perth and Sydney. All the cars appeared to be white Toyotas with "no birds" logo on drivers door which we found quite amusing. Know they have other branches but not sure if there is one on Cairns
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barwick19
Written on: 14/03/2014
We did the same journey but in reverse. No problem at all with the hire, but would suggest that you get quite a sturdy car 4WD if possible, as the road, north of Brisbane, which is the only road to Cairns, is not the best, and around the Tully area can flood.
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TerrySA
Written on: 14/03/2014
Notwithstanding the fact that I live on the other side of the world in South Africa I can most certainly attest to is Argus's excellent service in SA & UK.
I recommend the enquirer go onto Argus's website where he can fill in the details with an option to drop off in another location and then he can choose a suitable vehicle, easy peasy. They offer pick up in Sydney & drop off in Cairns but, of course I didn't know exact locations nor dates so price may vary but a Nissan X Trail is offered for 21 days for AUD2033 (through Europcar). Their prices are invariably cheaper than booking directly with the rental car company.
Enjoy your trip!
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DGCRoadguy
Written on: 14/03/2014
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I am not sure about your specific plans, but I should comment about a few things that you should know.
#1 I am not sure where you are from, but driving from Sydney to Cairns and back is not a simple trip. If you are from North America or Europe, you would be expecting large, multi lane roads. They do not exist. The trip to Brisbane alone is 10 - 12 hours on mostly 2 lane road. North of Brisbane, once you are past the sunshine coast is not a great place to drive if you are interested in getting to your destination. Plan a few days to drive so that you are not ruined from the trip and fighting amongst yourselves.
2/ A lot of rental companies have restrictions on people under 25 renting. Check in with them as they will have a separate rate and insurance requirements. You may find it cheaper to fly then rent and you will spend more time up in CAirns and Byron bay. (go there as well as the dantree rainforest)..
If you want more details and better answers, email me, we are world travelers and can offer our version of advice.
All the best and safe travels.
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abundy
on 14th December 2013
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I want to hire a car for 30-35 days in USA. Can I do this with Argus? A friend hired for over 30 days and had to convert to 2 hires. I would like to hire at LAX airport and return to LAX airport; but I could hire a LAX airport and extend the hire at LAS to suit my needs. Is this possible?
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