[LakeCleElum]

Radcon: Have done a rental car 3 times in Europe.....I agree with comparing the Hertz, National, Avis, etc. AsK for a diesel, as it will be a turbo diesel. They are fast, fun and get 45-48 mpg. Diesel is available, but be careful. In some countries, it's the black pump handle and green is the gasoline. On my first trip, I compared rental prices in several countries and found the prices vary a lot. I ended up flying in and out of Geneva, as it was the cheapest for the car. Insurance - my credit card has a perk where they pay the difference of whatever your personal car insurance won't pay. Since my insurance co. won't cover a rental out of the country, the credit card policy took care of the insurance at no cost. The only claim I ever filed is when I cut a tire in the Netherlands and a shop nicked me $180 US for a new tire. The policy reimbursed me after the fact. Also, I thought the Opel Vectra was great car, but whatever you rent, pull over as soon as you can and learn all the controls, gas cap release and all that.....It will be all different and it's a ***** not knowing how to roll down the window to pay to get out of the parking garage.....Enjoy your trip........Bob S>