Can I rent a honda in Europe?

[99CivicSiBrian]

Good day!
I'm planning a bit of a road trip through western Europe this summer (2010). Any way I can rent a Honda instead of a VW or some other car? Anything I should be aware of?
Brian

 

[mahalo]

probably look up the website for the airport your landing at they might have a list of cars or call them that would probably be better

 

[99CivicSiBrian]

probably look up the website for the airport your landing at they might have a list of cars or call them that would probably be better

I've looked on a few sites and they're all for European cars. . .
B

 

[tonyM]

if youre in Europe, what the hell would it matter what car you are driving? Thats the last thing I'd be worried about.

 

[NOFX]

Visit some websites and make some calls or write some emails. You're only going to be sure if you start asking about inventory and i they can get you certain cars.

 

[hooked_on4]

if youre in Europe, what the hell would it matter what car you are driving? Thats the last thing I'd be worried about.

unless you're going to the Ring and even so WTF you want w/a Honda?

I'd be happy driving anything that ws diff than what they have here otherwise.

 

[NOFX]

There are plenty of Honda models sold in Europe that weren't sold in Europe, but I'm not so sure many or any of those would be available for rent.

 

[hooked_on4]

My point WAS anything different would get me just as excited......

But like Tony said, you're in Europe who gives a s**t?

 

[NOFX]

My point WAS anything different would get me just as excited......

But like Tony said, you're in Europe who gives a s**t?

And MY point to the OP was that any different Honda model that's not sold in the US is unlikely to be able to be rented. He'd probably be looking at something around a base model Fit or Civic in the event he found a place that rented Hondas.

 

[hooked_on4]

And MY point to the OP was that any different Honda model that's not sold in the US is unlikely to be able to be rented. He'd probably be looking at something around a base model Fit or Civic in the event he found a place that rented Hondas.

even a euro Civic IS different than USDM for the most part, and why wouldn't he be allowed to rent something not sold in the US?

I've never heard of that.....

 

[Matt.]

Brian Spilner?

 

[NOFX]

even a euro Civic IS different than USDM for the most part, and why wouldn't he be allowed to rent something not sold in the US?

I've never heard of that.....

You misunderstood my post.

It's not that he's NOT ALLOWED, it's that he'd only be able to rent the cars made available by the company.

Not all companies will be renting out all models in a car maker's line-up.

So he might be able to find Fits and Civics (the models most renters might be interested in and able to afford), but not a TL or NSX.

 

[hooked_on4]

I see I thought that was just common knowledge

 

[99CivicSiBrian]

unless you're going to the Ring and even so WTF you want w/a Honda?

I'd be happy driving anything that ws diff than what they have here otherwise.

Agreed. And I am thrilled to be going to Europe-
but I'm 6'4, and I can't just jump in any car and drive it 2000 miles. Hell I can't even drive an Integra comfortably.
The price is like 25% lower if you rent from home before you arrive at the rental company office, so I have to pick the car from home without 'testfitting' it. . . unless one of you guys is 6'4ish and can vouch for the size of a car.
Also, I'd like the predictability of a Honda and if getting one of the hatches was possible I'd love to do it.

As of right now, I'm looking at getting a VW Golf TDi because we have the Golf here and I can test fit it.
B