So, some rat fink got hold of my credit card number and charged $700 at the Walmart in Champaign, IL, of all places. I had to cancel the card. They're sending me another one within 10 working days.
However, in 5 working days I'm taking a plane to London for business, after which I'm going to Dublin to visit my 86-year-old aunt.
I very much want to rent a car and take Auntie out, as she is essentially house-bound these days. I've investigated the following:
1. Get added to my husband's seperate card and use his. No help here--the same 10-day mailing period applies.
2. Use my corporate card to reserve the car, then pay at the end with traveler's checks. A couple of card companies have told me this won't work either since I have to pay up front with the credit card.
3. Use my corporate card and suffer the consequences later. Possible, but uncomfortable.
4. Taxis -- MUCH more expensive, as she lives in the 'burbs and I need to take her into the city for some appointments.
5. Fall back on the bus system -- may work in some cases but not all, depending on how close the bus comes to our destination.
Sigh. Any of you frequent travelers out there have any bright ideas? Any and all would be most appreciated.
However, in 5 working days I'm taking a plane to London for business, after which I'm going to Dublin to visit my 86-year-old aunt.
I very much want to rent a car and take Auntie out, as she is essentially house-bound these days. I've investigated the following:
1. Get added to my husband's seperate card and use his. No help here--the same 10-day mailing period applies.
2. Use my corporate card to reserve the car, then pay at the end with traveler's checks. A couple of card companies have told me this won't work either since I have to pay up front with the credit card.
3. Use my corporate card and suffer the consequences later. Possible, but uncomfortable.
4. Taxis -- MUCH more expensive, as she lives in the 'burbs and I need to take her into the city for some appointments.
5. Fall back on the bus system -- may work in some cases but not all, depending on how close the bus comes to our destination.
Sigh. Any of you frequent travelers out there have any bright ideas? Any and all would be most appreciated.