Cheaper to hire a helicopter than rent a vehicle
Leitrim man reveals astonishing price quoted for car rental
Former Leitrim councillor, John McCartin highlighted the astonishing prices being quoted for car rental in Ireland noting it would be cheaper to hire a helicopter instead.
In a twitter post last week, Mr McCartin said that his brother-in-law had been quoted $51,000 for just 9 days vehicle rental.
He posted a picture of the quote for a premium van capable of carrying 9 passengers (Ford Transit or similar).
The total price quoted was $51,353.51 when paid up front. This works out at an incredible $5,706 per day.
The dates booked were from June 27 through to July 6 with collection from Dublin Airport.
In his twitter post Mr McCartin noted: “Brother-in-law quoted over €51,000 for 9 days car rental for his family holiday to Ireland this summer.”
He then posted a picture of a quote for hiring a helicopter instead with the note: “Presuming he’ll do €150km per day, a helicopter would be a lot cheaper.