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Siddhartha · Jan 24th, 2007, 11:58 PM

I'll be stopping in the UK May 20-23 and would like to hire a MINI for the duration. Can anyone direct me to an agency that rents MINIs?

Cheers,
Sid

Scrogg · Jan 24th, 2007, 11:59 PM

Where in the UK? It really isn't as small as you guys think!

Siddhartha · Jan 25th, 2007, 12:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Where in the UK? It really isn't as small as you guys think!

Sorry. Into LHR 20 May. Exit LHR 23 May for MONACO, BABY!!

Scrogg · Jan 25th, 2007, 12:12 AM

Generally, when hiring a car in the UK, you can't specify a model of car but only a size; so the big names (Hertz, Enterprise, Alamo etc) are probably a waste of time.

A friend from Buffalo hired a MINI Convertible from these guys last summer and was happy with them.

Siddhartha · Jan 25th, 2007, 12:56 AM

Right! Thanks mate. I've requested a quote from them.

Sejanus · Jan 25th, 2007, 05:45 AM

Actually Hertz does have MINIs at some of their locations, but limited in numbers/availability.

KPKalle · Jan 25th, 2007, 05:57 AM

I've used Guy Salmon Luxury executive car hire in the past. They're located near all major UK airports.

KillerByte · Jan 25th, 2007, 07:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original)

I've used Guy Salmon Luxury executive car hire in the past. They're located near all major UK airports.

I second that. My insurance company provided me with a hire car from Guy Salmon while mine was in the garage being repaired after I was rear-ended in December. I drive a MINI Cooper normally and they provided me with a Cooper S.

Couldn't fault the service so I have no hesitation recommending them.

minigolf · Jan 25th, 2007, 07:32 AM

C'mon you guys, a bit slack the OP needs to get advice from 16,000kms away.

Avis Prestige rental cars - luxury cars to hire from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Mini, Volkswagen and Porsche

Have fun!

Cheers Liam

Dealmaker · Jan 25th, 2007, 10:40 AM

Both Avis and National/Alamo rent Mini's, however they are considerd a 'specialist' vehicle, so need arranging much in advance to ensure they can get one to your location. However you will prob have less problem with LHR than other airports etc!

Incidently the going rate last time I looked was £80 per day for a MCS from National/Alamo

Curry23 · Jan 25th, 2007, 10:50 AM

If you contact a Mini showroom in the area they will probably be able to hire one out to you

bubblegoose · Jan 25th, 2007, 10:56 AM

why don't you ring a local dealer to give you a quote for the few days that you are here...
I know that Derek Woodmans MINI hire rental rates are quite competitive...
£65.00 per day for Rental of an R56 Cooper. That price is inclusive of VAT.
I know its quite far away from London but, it might be worth a phone call to a dealer down there

Siddhartha · Jan 28th, 2007, 06:33 PM

Wow! Thanks all for the tips. I have started to followup and concur that the going rate seems to be GBP 80/day. I'll try the big guys next, but their level of service and availablity can't compare with the specialists. I plan to tour the Oxford plant and run down to East Preston to see the lads at JCW Motorsports.

Jan 24th, 2007, 11:58 PM	#1
Siddhartha MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bizzerkly Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Hiring a MINI whilst in UK I'll be stopping in the UK May 20-23 and would like to hire a MINI for the duration. Can anyone direct me to an agency that rents MINIs? Cheers, Sid

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Scrogg Home Alone Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 16,600 Offline	Where in the UK? It really isn't as small as you guys think! 27

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Jan 25th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Siddhartha MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bizzerkly Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Where in the UK? It really isn't as small as you guys think! Sorry. Into LHR 20 May. Exit LHR 23 May for MONACO, BABY!!

Jan 25th, 2007, 12:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Siddhartha MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bizzerkly Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Right! Thanks mate. I've requested a quote from them.

Jan 25th, 2007, 05:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sejanus MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 4,380 Offline	Actually Hertz does have MINIs at some of their locations, but limited in numbers/availability.

Jan 25th, 2007, 07:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 01:12 PM Posts: 13,849 Offline	C'mon you guys, a bit slack the OP needs to get advice from 16,000kms away. Avis Prestige rental cars - luxury cars to hire from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Mini, Volkswagen and Porsche Have fun! Cheers Liam Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jan 25th, 2007, 10:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dealmaker MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol & Birmingham Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Both Avis and National/Alamo rent Mini's, however they are considerd a 'specialist' vehicle, so need arranging much in advance to ensure they can get one to your location. However you will prob have less problem with LHR than other airports etc! Incidently the going rate last time I looked was £80 per day for a MCS from National/Alamo

Jan 25th, 2007, 10:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
Curry23 RIP Bella :( Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 1,402 Offline	If you contact a Mini showroom in the area they will probably be able to hire one out to you macdaddy_237@hotmail.com

Jan 25th, 2007, 10:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
bubblegoose Nervous.. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the Office! Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 3,648 Offline	why don't you ring a local dealer to give you a quote for the few days that you are here... I know that Derek Woodmans MINI hire rental rates are quite competitive... £65.00 per day for Rental of an R56 Cooper. That price is inclusive of VAT. I know its quite far away from London but, it might be worth a phone call to a dealer down there MINI2's Loveable Goose NW Minis - Pub Meets & Banter

Jan 28th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Siddhartha MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bizzerkly Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Wow! Thanks all for the tips. I have started to followup and concur that the going rate seems to be GBP 80/day. I'll try the big guys next, but their level of service and availablity can't compare with the specialists. I plan to tour the Oxford plant and run down to East Preston to see the lads at JCW Motorsports.

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