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Sardinia - car hire problems

Replies: 8 - Last Post: Mar 4, 2013 10:48 AM Last Post By: thespocat

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thespocat

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Feb 24, 2013 3:04 AM
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Sardinia - car hire problems

Hello,

I want to book a car for my trip in Sardinia but every company I come across only accept drivers who've passed their test for a year or more. Unfortunately, at the time of travel it will be 11 months which is annoying. Please note I have a clean license and aged over 25 years. Does anybody know of a car hire company that will accept me? I am looking to hire one from Olbia airport for 14 nights.

Any help would be deeply appreciated...

Thanks!

PS a small car is enough for me. I'm not looking for anything fancy...just a little run round that will accept a responsible driver who has only had a license for 11 months.

regards

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Feb 24, 2013 3:42 AM
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I can see only three solutions for you as the rental and insurance companies would not change their rules just for you. 1) Try to rent a Vespa, 2) Use public transportation, 3) Go one month later.

thespocat

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Feb 24, 2013 3:52 AM
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Hello!

Yes I was thinking a vespa may be the best option. However, do the same rule apply hiring one?

Unfortunately, I cannot move the dates so will need to find an alternative if I can't hire a car.

Thank you,

regards

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Feb 24, 2013 3:54 AM
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One more idea, you can rent a car not needing a license in 4 places on the island http://www.aixam.com/fr/reseau/voiture-sans-permis-italie

thespocat

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Feb 24, 2013 4:12 AM
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You are a STAR! Thank you for your help. I'll look into it and keep you posted..... many thanks again....

regards

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Feb 24, 2013 4:21 AM
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You are welcome

thespocat

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Mar 2, 2013 8:33 AM
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Hiya, unfortunately I never heard back from them. I don't suppose you know of any good motorbike hires? Everything I have come across has been quite expensive.

regards

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Mar 3, 2013 2:16 AM
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There are some. If you look at Google you will see miore than this one http://www.cicloexpress.com/eng/

thespocat

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Mar 4, 2013 10:48 AM
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Oh ok, I didn't see that. Will have a look. Thank you x
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