Renting a Prius in Germany?

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Dear list members,Do any of you know where I can rent a Prius or other mid-size hybridin Berlin next month?Hertz, which offers a 'green collection' does not seem to have anyavailable for the period that I need.Thank you in advance.Best,Colin Rowat

mrv · Accepted Answer

You might want to try asking on a more local group: if you can read German:

EdV · Answer

why not rent those european diesel cars that get more mpg than a prius?

Michael Pardee · Answer

The selection is slim and not very attractive. The SMART car wouldn't be a bad choice on the highways but it has poorer economy in town and much poorer throttle response. On a rental basis the poor reliability might not matter. The VW Lupo 3L gets better economy city and highway, but the city driving gets the wrong sort of raves.

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If you want air conditioning and efficiency, the Prius is still king. OTOH, diesel is likely to be more widely available and lower priced.

Mike

c.rowat · Answer

Thank you MRV, EdV and Mike: your replies have helped a lot.

I have put the question to both

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If I have noluck with these, I'll look for a diesel. The SMART car and the Lupo3L are probably too small for us (two adults, two children and a bitof luggage).

Thank you again!

Colin

Jeff · Answer

You might contact Toyota in Germany. They might be able to arrange for a Prius.

And it wouldn't hurt to ring Hertz and the other auto rental companies that have offices in Germany. They might be able to arrange something.

Jeff

bob · Answer

because they're filthy?bob

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