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6/16/11 at 10:44pm
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Looking for Members with experience renting cars in London. I'm making a trip down to London in July and I'd like to go up to both Bicester Village and Northampton. After much consideration (although initially I was against renting a car), it looks like it'll be best for me to rent a car - Barker's Factory outlet is one of my must-go destinations. Personally I don't enjoy dealing with car rental companies but looks like I've no other choice so would appreciate any advice on getting a small affordable car (with GPS/Navigation) from a easy-to-deal-with rental company. Thanks guys! EDIT >> Ah, and while I'm at this, any other input on good and affordable accommodation in London would be much appreciated as well!
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6/17/11 at 12:17am
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Originally Posted by rickimky View Post
Looking for Members with experience renting cars in London.

I'm making a trip down to London in July and I'd like to go up to both Bicester Village and Northampton. After much consideration (although initially I was against renting a car), it looks like it'll be best for me to rent a car - Barker's Factory outlet is one of my must-go destinations.

Personally I don't enjoy dealing with car rental companies but looks like I've no other choice so would appreciate any advice on getting a small affordable car (with GPS/Navigation) from a easy-to-deal-with rental company.

Thanks guys!

EDIT >> Ah, and while I'm at this, any other input on good and affordable accommodation in London would be much appreciated as well!

Honestly I wouldn't bother. You can get a train from Marelbone direct to Bicester 2-3 times an hour for about 12quid off peak. There is then a free shuttlebus from the station to the retail village. I am pretty sure you can then get a direct train up to Northhampton from Bicester - probs anopther hour or so.

Renting a car - even a small one - will set you back about 50-80quid a day I think.

On the other hand if you do drive up to Bicester you can then go cross country to Northampton on some very nice b-roads. Lots of pretty viallages in the area.

For Cheap accommodation in London head to Bayswater if your budget is very low.
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