Heading to Germany for a fishing competition
Quote from Brobben on April 13, 2026, 9:20 pmI'm heading to Germany in a few weeks. Got invited to this fishing competition over there which is pretty cool. Never done one of these events in Europe before but figured why not give it a shot. Want to see what kind of fish they've got and meet up with people from different countries who are into the same thing. I'm also thinking about driving around Bavaria afterwards, check out the scenery and all that. Can't just fly all the way there and only bring back memories of standing by a lake for three days. Where should I look for a rental car? Are there cheaper local companies or is it all the same international chains like Sixt and Hertz?
I'm heading to Germany in a few weeks. Got invited to this fishing competition over there which is pretty cool. Never done one of these events in Europe before but figured why not give it a shot. Want to see what kind of fish they've got and meet up with people from different countries who are into the same thing. I'm also thinking about driving around Bavaria afterwards, check out the scenery and all that. Can't just fly all the way there and only bring back memories of standing by a lake for three days. Where should I look for a rental car? Are there cheaper local companies or is it all the same international chains like Sixt and Hertz?
Quote from Dascarp on April 13, 2026, 9:24 pmEurope trips are worth milking for everything you can get out of them since you're already spending the money to fly over. Three days at a competition and then straight to the airport is a waste when you've got a whole country sitting right there. Bavaria's got some incredible landscapes once you get away from the cities, roads are smooth and people actually drive like they've got some sense. The big rental chains are everywhere and easy to book but they're pricey because you're paying for the name and the convenience. Smaller local outfits exist but good luck finding them if you don't speak the language, and their fleets tend to be older or limited in what's available.
Europe trips are worth milking for everything you can get out of them since you're already spending the money to fly over. Three days at a competition and then straight to the airport is a waste when you've got a whole country sitting right there. Bavaria's got some incredible landscapes once you get away from the cities, roads are smooth and people actually drive like they've got some sense. The big rental chains are everywhere and easy to book but they're pricey because you're paying for the name and the convenience. Smaller local outfits exist but good luck finding them if you don't speak the language, and their fleets tend to be older or limited in what's available.
