Florida Car Hire
24 August 2007, 11:39 AM
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Florida Car Hire
I'm going to florida with a group of mates on the 15th September. We're going to hire cars.
2 of us are going to get a mid sized car between us.
Does anyone know of the best deal available? Or the best way to go about rental??
Best deal i've found so far is $270 for 2 weeks. It seems pretty good. ?
2 of us are going to get a mid sized car between us.
Does anyone know of the best deal available? Or the best way to go about rental??
Best deal i've found so far is $270 for 2 weeks. It seems pretty good. ?
24 August 2007, 11:57 AM
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Car Hire - Car for Rental - Holiday Car Hire | Dollar Rental Cars
Thumbs up from me all the way...
Alternative is Budget
Which airport mate.
Check that really cheap deals include all the required insurances. Best bet it Platinum or "All Inclusive" cover.
Thumbs up from me all the way...
Alternative is Budget
Which airport mate.
Check that really cheap deals include all the required insurances. Best bet it Platinum or "All Inclusive" cover.
24 August 2007, 12:18 PM
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Ive been looking at enterprise... they seem to be the cheapest so far.
$270 + an extra $5 per day for 1 additional driver which is a pain!
$270 + an extra $5 per day for 1 additional driver which is a pain!
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24 August 2007, 12:50 PM
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24 August 2007, 12:58 PM
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OK, MCO is a great airport. But, 2 issues. One, you have to get your bags twice, once before immigration and then afterwards. And depending on when you land, you could have up to 3 hours waiting to pick up your car. I'd get a taxi to your hotel, then return early the next morning to get your car.
24 August 2007, 01:42 PM
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Whe I arrived at Sanford a few weeks ago, we had claimed baggage and cleared immigration within 45 mins.
Get the car sorted there and then, and start enjoying your holiday. Car collection took about 10 mins at the terminal.
Get the car sorted there and then, and start enjoying your holiday. Car collection took about 10 mins at the terminal.
24 August 2007, 01:47 PM
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Of course, it only took me 7 mins and I was in my car.
Anyway, as I'm feeling very helpful today, here's the details of Dollars Kissimmee office.
KISSIMMEE - ISM
Kissimmee
City-wide
5995 W. IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, WEST 192
KISSIMMEE, FL 34746
OSCEOLA
407-397-0611/Fax: 407-397-0154
Location Hours
Open Close
Mon 08:00A 06:00P
Tue 08:00A 06:00P
Wed 08:00A 06:00P
Thu 08:00A 06:00P
Fri 08:00A 06:00P
Sat 08:00A 06:00P
Sun 08:00A 06:00P
Standard Hours of Operation, Holiday Hours May Vary
24 August 2007, 02:10 PM
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Fair play mate, one thing I did find though......
Dollar, being one of the larger car suppliers to fly drive companies.
If you make a booking direct with Dollar, and not with a tour company.... to the front of the queue you go
Dollar, being one of the larger car suppliers to fly drive companies.
If you make a booking direct with Dollar, and not with a tour company.... to the front of the queue you go
24 August 2007, 02:12 PM
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Try the prices on US Rent A Car to see how they compare. You can choose from most of the different rental companies, although I prefer Alamo because you get to choose your own car from within the hire category. The price they quote is the price you pay, no hidden extras at the rental desk.
To avoid waiting at the rental desk, send one of your party down there as soon as you arrive in baggage reclaim, that way they will be at the front of the line.
To avoid waiting at the rental desk, send one of your party down there as soon as you arrive in baggage reclaim, that way they will be at the front of the line.
24 August 2007, 05:23 PM
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having just retunred from Florida today & flying out from MCO we used Alamo {for a change} but have used Dollar a couple of times, TBH not much differs from them, you pay in advance, they ask you if you want to upgrade {the barsts, even offered us cars not on the internet as we had the SUV sorted already} was tempted by the Hummer 
Anyway, we have never q'd very long any time picking up the car most was probably 30mins it all depends on if you are using the most popular renter where every one else is going to be using too.
Oh & as Snazy says SUV's are the way to go in Florida
FYI it was 95 F when we left yesterday evening
& had been in the 100's on and off, 2 lots of 30min rain in a fortnight, was looking forward to seeing some back home but its decided to be sunny today LOL.
That reminds me no sleep in too many hours I should get some.
Anyway, we have never q'd very long any time picking up the car most was probably 30mins it all depends on if you are using the most popular renter where every one else is going to be using too.
Oh & as Snazy says SUV's are the way to go in Florida
FYI it was 95 F when we left yesterday evening
& had been in the 100's on and off, 2 lots of 30min rain in a fortnight, was looking forward to seeing some back home but its decided to be sunny today LOL.That reminds me no sleep in too many hours I should get some.
24 August 2007, 08:57 PM
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From a North London location.
24 August 2007, 10:08 PM
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Listen Clown . . .I am posting from Florida .I've lived here the past 8 months.. . .North London is my UK base . .Believe me . .It's a bit boring and a bit of a sh*t hole here. . .
. . Good day!!
P.S . .AS far as London goes, don't really go South of the river either . . .A bit of a dump imo . .
. .North London is my UK base . .Believe me . .It's a bit boring and a bit of a sh*t hole here. . . . . Good day!!
P.S . .AS far as London goes, don't really go South of the river either . . .A bit of a dump imo . .
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Listen Clown . . .I am posting from Florida .I've lived here the past 8 months.. . .North London is my UK base . .Believe me . .It's a bit boring and a bit of a sh*t hole . . .
. . Good day!!
P.S . .AS far as London goes, don't really go South of the river either . . .A bit of a dump imo . .
. .North London is my UK base . .Believe me . .It's a bit boring and a bit of a sh*t hole . . . . . Good day!!
P.S . .AS far as London goes, don't really go South of the river either . . .A bit of a dump imo . .
We all have opinions, mine is I prefer Florida, Davenport, Apopka, to be precise. You dont like it, thats your opinion.
My other opinion is to mis-quote you on this "North London is my UK base . .Believe me . .It's a bit boring and a bit of a sh*t hole "
As for South London, again, nice of you to have an opinion. As for agreement.... Im not considering leaving cos I love it so much am I
But given the choice of North or South..... I would choose South anyday
Opinions, aint they great
24 August 2007, 10:49 PM
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I am off there in 5 weeks, bring on Mickey & Minne 
Do they do RR's in car hire ? Is so can anyone point me in the direction of a site.
Thanks
Do they do RR's in car hire ? Is so can anyone point me in the direction of a site.
Thanks
24 August 2007, 10:53 PM
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Sorry, Mug I think you have me mixed up with someone of a single figured IQ, who you think you can talk to like a pikey.
We all have opinions, mine is I prefer Florida, Davenport, Apopka, to be precise. You dont like it, thats your opinion.
My other opinion is to mis-quote you on this "North London is my UK base . .Believe me . .It's a bit boring and a bit of a sh*t hole "
As for South London, again, nice of you to have an opinion. As for agreement.... Im not considering leaving cos I love it so much am I
But given the choice of North or South..... I would choose South anyday
Opinions, aint they great
We all have opinions, mine is I prefer Florida, Davenport, Apopka, to be precise. You dont like it, thats your opinion.
My other opinion is to mis-quote you on this "North London is my UK base . .Believe me . .It's a bit boring and a bit of a sh*t hole "
As for South London, again, nice of you to have an opinion. As for agreement.... Im not considering leaving cos I love it so much am I
But given the choice of North or South..... I would choose South anyday
Opinions, aint they great
. .It was nice talking to you!! . . .So lets hope yr IQ matches yr postcode!! . .Good day!!
24 August 2007, 10:58 PM
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Yes indeed mate, there is a place on I-Drive that does Bentley's, Porkers and even SLR's !!
Will try and dig out the photo I took of the place
WRX300MAN
Thank you for your contribution! . .It was nice talking to you!! . . .So lets hope yr IQ matches yr postcode!! . .Good day!!
Thank you for your contribution! . .It was nice talking to you!! . . .So lets hope yr IQ matches yr postcode!! . .Good day!!
Good day
Oh, where in Florida by the way?
24 August 2007, 11:00 PM
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. . . . . . .I matie am in Naples . . .Pretty boring . . 
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Pretty sure they do Rangies too.
Have a look in the window
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The Trailblazer I hired was nice
Going for a Navigator or Suburban next year