When my car went to repair, and there's no courtesy car as I like saving my pennies, my hubby moaned 'there's no rent a banger service'. Rent a banger, what the hell is that? Shouting on top of my voice as I struggle to reason with my insurance company. It meant rent an old car.
so whipcar = rent a banger, except the cars are no older than 7 years old, they sort out your insurance, you do it online, there's a choice of locally available cars (if you are lucky), and is cheap
I found a small car, around 5 years old just 5 mins around my home. Booked it online, it really depends how long the car owner get back to you, give it a bit time if you are in hurry, say 2 hours, then they can confirm the booking.
You need to have a UK licence, no international, and bring your paper copy to show you have no convictions. Drive it and if you need to extend it, just give them a call, it all depends on the owner and the insurance company really
Much prefer whipcar to zipcar, simply because I rather pay my neighbours than to a company. I know their cats get a treat today because I rent their car.
There's a good choice, even 7 seater car in reasonable price. Next time when my parents arrive, will rent something marvellous (BMW) to do airport pick up, read more