One way car hire UK to Spain?

[sunny sunshine]

Originally Posted by baldilocks

I agree on the driving down, one can, if one wishes see a bit of the French and Spanish landscapes.

Have you considered the options of LWB van via the freight service and send the animals by car via the car service and meet up in Calais and the car going back to UK. The round trip with the car could be done on a day-return so not too expensive, maybe a friend or neighbour would be willing to do you the favour with the option of a bit of duty-free shopping on the side.

It's only a thought but may provide the solution - you would have to work out the logistics though but they shouldn't be too difficult. The whole thing is definitely cheaper than using a third party removal service and great fun(?) and a great start to the new adventure, too!

Thanks Baldilocks, that is a great idea actually.

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by baldilocks

I agree on the driving down, one can, if one wishes see a bit of the French and Spanish landscapes.

Have you considered the options of LWB van via the freight service and send the animals by car via the car service and meet up in Calais and the car going back to UK. The round trip with the car could be done on a day-return so not too expensive, maybe a friend or neighbour would be willing to do you the favour with the option of a bit of duty-free shopping on the side.

It's only a thought but may provide the solution - you would have to work out the logistics though but they shouldn't be too difficult. The whole thing is definitely cheaper than using a third party removal service and great fun(?) and a great start to the new adventure, too!

Cant you travel as a foot passenger on the eurotunnel?

[mustlovedogz]

Originally Posted by sunny sunshine

Thanks Baldilocks, that is a great idea actually.

Sunny Sunshine, Dover to Calais allow "walk on" dog passengers so you wouldn't need someone to drive on really. We did it a few years ago. Where does the tunnel come out though? Is it miles away from Calais?

We leave at the weekend for the Portsmouth to Bilbao crossing with a Pet Friendly Cabin. Great eh? I just know my wee boy is going to take up all of the bed!!!!
Thats if the van turns up, doesn't break down, if the snow doesn't come and we get snowed in, if the gales don't stop the ferries from running... if if if if if if if if... arghhh...

[sunny sunshine]

Originally Posted by mustlovedogz

Sunny Sunshine, Dover to Calais allow "walk on" dog passengers so you wouldn't need someone to drive on really. We did it a few years ago. Where does the tunnel come out though? Is it miles away from Calais?

We leave at the weekend for the Portsmouth to Bilbao crossing with a Pet Friendly Cabin. Great eh? I just know my wee boy is going to take up all of the bed!!!!
Thats if the van turns up, doesn't break down, if the snow doesn't come and we get snowed in, if the gales don't stop the ferries from running... if if if if if if if if... arghhh...

Thank you, I could not find anything about that actually and the lady I spoke to said no.

I have now booked a LWB van from Way2Go Hire and taking my stuff and animals and my son on ferry from Portsmouth to Santander, then driving from there.

This seems cheapest way and probably most fun

Enjoy your trip

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by sunny sunshine

Thank you, I could not find anything about that actually and the lady I spoke to said no.

I have now booked a LWB van from Way2Go Hire and taking my stuff and animals and my son on ferry from Portsmouth to Santander, then driving from there.

This seems cheapest way and probably most fun

Enjoy your trip

Ask Ann to book the ferry for you, I think they get better rates than you will

[sunny sunshine]

Originally Posted by Stravinsky

Ask Ann to book the ferry for you, I think they get better rates than you will

Thanks, yes they gave me their membership to book and saved 15%. Both really helpful.

[lhb9879]

Just to let you all know, we used way2go van hire and had a really bad experience with them so beware! we had hired the van for 5 days (very expensive) and on the 4th day they were calling me a thief, saying I had to give it back already. Even after phone calls and messages we managed to sort it out, they still took 100GBP off of my credit card without my permission once I'd returned the van with a full tank of petrol. Trust me, keep well away.

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by lhb9879

Just to let you all know, we used way2go van hire and had a really bad experience with them so beware! we had hired the van for 5 days (very expensive) and on the 4th day they were calling me a thief, saying I had to give it back already. Even after phone calls and messages we managed to sort it out, they still took 100GBP off of my credit card without my permission once I'd returned the van with a full tank of petrol. Trust me, keep well away.

Seems very strange. Ive recommended them to loads of people who have been very happy. I used them myself last month with no problem

Having known them for 6 years what you describe it totally out of character and if they treated all (or even a few) of their customers like that they wouldnt have a business would they

As I know them I wont remove the name and shame thread myself

[lhb9879]

I don't want to do harm to anybody, just wanted to share my experience so that maybe somebody else won't fall into to same problems that I did.