Subject: [Harp-L] Rented Vehicles tips for lonesome Harmonica traveller..

[EGS1217@xxxxxxx]

You're very welcome, Billy. What I sent you initially was obtained via the  
internet with Google searches. 
 
Now it's up to someone from the list who lives IN Memphis or its  environs 
to maybe do a little bit of research around Memphis  International airport 
for you - perhaps do a quick scan through their local  Yellow Pages (an 
adjunct to the phone book) - to find Budget Rent a Car, or  other Van Rentals to 
pass on the info to you. 
 
Unfortunately, if you attempt to rent bigger vehicles (such as SUV's or  
minivans) through regular car rentals, the costs will be high, but there  just 
might be something more local someone who lives there could find for you -  
if they're willing to expend a little bit of effort. I've done on-line 
searches  by typing in 'cheap van rentals in Memphis' and nothing is less than a 
total of  considerably over $1,000 for the length of time you're staying in 
the States.  The thing is, all the cars (even vans) are automatics through 
even the low-cost  car rental agencies and most of the vans fall into the 
mini-vans category. 
 
It might work otherwise in Australia and you might be thinking of  
something altogether different, but unless you really need that kind of space  might 
be better off with an economical and small compact car (they're the least  
expensive to rent and will give you the best gas mileage for your travels  
here - keeping a tank filled isn't inexpensive either). 
 
Good luck to you. Hope your trip is fruitful and you have a really good  
experience here in the States and with Adam. He's one of the good guys.
 
Elizabeth
PS: I'd only suggest giving the exact dates when you're arriving and then  
continuing on so people will know if they'll be free for whatever times 
you'll  be here.
 
PPS: I'm not sure if the same rules apply for overseas visitors,  but one 
does NOT have to buy the 'extra' insurance for a rental vehicle if  you have 
adequate car insurance on your own vehicle here.
 
"Message: 13
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:35:01 +1000
From: "Billy  James" <billyjames@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Rented Vehicles tips  for lonesome Harmonica
traveller..
To:  <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>

Are there are any up and coming ' harmonica  geniuses' out there who can 
possibly give me a really good tip on on who is  probably best to contact for 
a cheap rented 'economy' car or basic delivery  van,or anything about 
touring down there, accomodation etc, I really appreciate  your feedback? I'll be 
flying in early to Memphis for Adam Gussows Hill Country  Harmonica 
Homecoming and trekking beyond into the Mississippi region.Thankyou  sincerely 
Elizabeth for all your help and those friendly harpl members who  kindly have 
responded to my posts previously. Anyone going who is into sharing  with a non 
smoking, laidback coffee drinker is welcome to ride along  side.