Jamie H.
Islamophobic or won't hire to US / CA / AU / NZ etc?!
Very disappointing, dishonest and possibly Islamophobic experience. I read the car hire Ts & Cs very carefully as I knew my UK licence had recently expired and DVLA had told me they were 'experiencing difficulties' issuing new ones. I also have a current licence from Saudi Arabia which clearly shows my name, date of birth and a future expiry date in English (as well as Arabic). I could've used my travel buddy's details but went ahead and booked in my name. Despite my passport, Saudi and UK licences and credit card all matching, the desk clerk said they only hire cars on UK or EU driver licences - this is ludicrous and was not mentioned until this point. I called Easyjet car hire / car trawlers who said nice words, apologising that there was nothing they could do but explaining a simple refund policy for which they'd send a link. I then weighed up the relative benefits of another hire contract in my buddy's name or taking taxis. (We chose the latter to attend a friend's wedding.) On returning from my holiday I was met with resistance to refund my wasted booking. Nothing would be repaid. Stone wall, except to say they are sorry if I am disappointed.



