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Post by Dan_Mol on Apr 18, 2016 21:21:26 GMT
Car hire/rental
Anyone got or seen good deals for this year? I understand the exchange rate is having an effect but they seem extortionate compared to previous trips.
Even when I had to pay under 25yr old excess.
Normally use Hertz, but checking them all Alamo, Dollar, Sixt (but it's not at airport)
If anyone sees a good deal please post / share here.
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Post by Amy on Apr 18, 2016 23:26:29 GMT
We always do Hertz as I get a decent discount through my employer. We've used others that appear cheaper but once they start adding all the hidden fees, it ends up being more expensive than Hertz. Plus we love the Gold Canopy service. My name is up in lights  |
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Post by Scrabbled on Apr 19, 2016 2:25:11 GMT
This will be our first time renting a car in Orlando and we are going with Hertz. We get a discount with AAA and as Amy mentioned, once you start adding in all those extra fees, Hertz comes out on top. I've also signed up for their Gold Plus Rewards program. Still reading up on it so that I know what to expect. |
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Post by Merry McSparkles Grimes on Apr 19, 2016 2:34:34 GMT
Ugh Dan_Mol I did that off site shit once, what a pain in the ass. I don't recommend it unless it's a steal. We often go through DH's work but yes, look into fees. We've used assorted but did get a great deal last visit with Alamo, plus it was first level and first parking area out of the airport terminal. |
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Post by Dan_Mol on Apr 19, 2016 5:36:37 GMT
The gold canopy is the big pull towards Hertz. I know Alamo Insiders and Avis wizards get the same. I refuse to hire a tiny little matchbox on wheels which doesn't help. Scrabbled make sure have all details in your booking, flight number. You will get a text message with car location and car you are getting. It is so quick and easy. |
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Post by Merry McSparkles Grimes on Apr 19, 2016 13:10:13 GMT
Scrabbled Also something to keep in mind, our car insurance covers us with a rental if God forbid somethang happens so we never get insurance. They like to pressure you into getting that and also added extras like letting them filling the tank if you don't want to take the time to fill it before you drop it off. Also look around for a good deal for gas--gas by the airport is ridiculously overpriced. I cannot emphasize enough, either to stay out of the left express lanes, the SunPass is often there on 528. Bring a roll of quarters and some singles for tolls, it's $2.25 or $2.75. Not to scare you Rita but Floridians drive like nuts. 
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Post by Krista on Apr 19, 2016 13:10:47 GMT
Thrifty
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Post by Krista on Apr 19, 2016 13:27:45 GMT
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Post by Dan_Mol on Apr 19, 2016 14:05:57 GMT
Just done a quick check, only offer Sixt at MCO which sadly is the off airport rental requiring a shuttle. I would rather pay extra and use the likes or Hertz gold to get going especially after a 9hr flight. Like the idea though. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 18:44:50 GMT
A girl in my work and her friends are off to Miami (then LA, then New York) next week. They have hired one of these for when they are in Miami!  |
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Post by Dan_Mol on Apr 19, 2016 18:57:38 GMT
@lainie that is awesome.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 19:03:03 GMT
She is braver than me - she has never driven in the States before. She drives a Mazda 2 once a month! That's a big step up! Dunno that that car would have been my first choice - as amazing as it is, Id be terrified I'd crash it! |
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Post by Merry McSparkles Grimes on Apr 19, 2016 19:14:21 GMT
She is braver than me - she has never driven in the States before. She drives a Mazda 2 once a month! That's a big step up! Dunno that that car would have been my first choice - as amazing as it is, Id be terrified I'd crash it! Not to mention it's what we call a "boat" here. Does it come with an anchor? That's a lot of extra car if she is used to driving something small! Also probably will use a lot of gas. I'm a party pooper, apologies. |
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Post by Dan_Mol on Apr 19, 2016 19:18:25 GMT
That could be 3x the length of her Mazda 2 |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 19:40:27 GMT
One of the guys in work is an ex-cop and he keeps saying to her "you're gonna get carjacked in that thing!!"
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