That excess is really more like Stateside deductible (I was posting too fast and didn't say it exact

I have a chance to spend 8 to 10 weeks on England's south coast but I'll need to hire a car. Does anyone know of long term deals on rentals, or short term leases. I'll be there from Feb 1 through the middle of April. the best rate I've found is $1300, not bad but I'm sure there's better.
Thanks janisj, when I looked online, fare Rye to London was 50 pounds. My host tells me there's a fast train from Ashford that makes it in 30 minutes, can't beat it. Re car, I'll check on the insurance, but what's CDW. I don't quite get all the shortcuts used on Fodor forums.
Now here's a twist. I decided that flying to Paris and staying there for a week before taking the Eurostar to Ashford, would save all kinds of hassle. It would still be 6 weeks of car rental but I could pick it up in Ashford, as long as it's not too expensive to drop a car At Heathrow. Good idea to rewrite the contract or turn in the car for another!
As you start to research, CDW will be mentioned on every rental site. It stands for Collision Damage Waiver -- essentially the same as the 'deductible' in the States. If your cc doesn't cover you, you'll have to buy very expensive insurance from the hire firm.
Another option you might want to think about: You could take the Eurostar to St Pancras and stay in the city for a few days. It is much easier to tour London travel guide australia from IN London than from 75 miles away on the south coast. Then after a few nights in London, take the train to Gatwick, collect a rental car and on to your base in Rye. And finally drop the car at Heathrow.
That excess is really more like Stateside deductible (I was posting too fast and didn't say it exactly like I intended). CDW is the main collision coverage. That is why it is really important to have coverage by your credit card -- since it would cover everything.
Thanks Janisj, I believe my cc covers insurance but I'll ensure that it does before I leave. travel guide australia I agree it's easier to see London from London, but I have free lodging down in Kent, which easily pays for the train fare for day trips on the fast train from Ashford.
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