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Car rental at Orlando airport
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Nut4Disney
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Yeah, unfortunately we use Alamo the last 2 trips and it is a decent drive from the airport.
Pioneer Hall
Well-Known Member
Hertz isn't really off site. It is half a mile away from the airport, and they have busses leaving there every 10-20 minutes. So I consider it on airport property.
RogueHabit
Well-Known Member
Assuming you mean Orlando International I think Dollar are the most convienent to get to.
hellokitty1
New Member
National rental has emerald isle you walk right up and get in car and drive thru booth in 10 min tops.
neilybealy
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Teamdisney
New Member
Car rental
Unless you plan on driving around while your at WDW. I would suggest the following.
Contact Selective Limousine, Inc. 1-800-730-0211.
They have both sedans, and Strech Limos. They meet you baggage claim and carry your bags to the car. That way you can relax on the way top WDW. They will come back to your resort 2hours before your plan leaves that way you have plenty of time, and again another relaxing trip.
You don't have to worry with the toll booths, or the traffic.
The other way to check out Selective Limousine, Inc. is their web site www.selectivelimo.com
We have been using them for several years now and the service and drivers are the best.
Unless you plan on driving around while your at WDW. I would suggest the following.
Contact Selective Limousine, Inc. 1-800-730-0211.
They have both sedans, and Strech Limos. They meet you baggage claim and carry your bags to the car. That way you can relax on the way top WDW. They will come back to your resort 2hours before your plan leaves that way you have plenty of time, and again another relaxing trip.
You don't have to worry with the toll booths, or the traffic.
The other way to check out Selective Limousine, Inc. is their web site www.selectivelimo.com
We have been using them for several years now and the service and drivers are the best.
Cheryl
Member
Hey HelloKitty1,
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We just became members of the Emerald Club....have you used it and if so, have you had good experiences with it? This is our first time using it in July
But we're also keeping the car for our entire stay since my DH wants to have a car to drive around instead of waiting for buses. He hates buses for some reason.
Just was curious! The discount from the Disney Club card was great...it's just unfortunate that it's going to cost so much b/c of the results of 9/11 and b/c rental agencies didn't buy as many cars this year.
Thanks!!!!
10 days to Disney
Cheryl
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We just became members of the Emerald Club....have you used it and if so, have you had good experiences with it? This is our first time using it in July
But we're also keeping the car for our entire stay since my DH wants to have a car to drive around instead of waiting for buses. He hates buses for some reason.
Just was curious! The discount from the Disney Club card was great...it's just unfortunate that it's going to cost so much b/c of the results of 9/11 and b/c rental agencies didn't buy as many cars this year.
Thanks!!!!
10 days to Disney
Cheryl
1000th_Guest
Member
I always use national now, with emeral isle service. Quite handy to be able to walk up to a car and take it.
***HOWEVER*** If you arrive any time after 2:00pm, be prepared for there to be NO CARS when you arrive. Our last trip we didn't get anything close to the car we reserved. We packed up and traded in at the Car Care Center by MK the next day.
I have found National's prices better than others when the trip lasts longer than (about) 10 days. Although Expedia and Travelocity show the rates to be more expensive, those sites only list *WEEKLY* rates -- they leave it up to you do find out if longer trips yeild better rates. Our three week stay last year cost remarkably little. Do your own homework with each company's phone lines.
***HOWEVER*** If you arrive any time after 2:00pm, be prepared for there to be NO CARS when you arrive. Our last trip we didn't get anything close to the car we reserved. We packed up and traded in at the Car Care Center by MK the next day.
I have found National's prices better than others when the trip lasts longer than (about) 10 days. Although Expedia and Travelocity show the rates to be more expensive, those sites only list *WEEKLY* rates -- they leave it up to you do find out if longer trips yeild better rates. Our three week stay last year cost remarkably little. Do your own homework with each company's phone lines.
Cheryl
Member
I HATE those ***HOWEVER*** things! We're not arriving into the Orlando area until 7:35 p.m. so I guess my chances of getting a car are very slim to none? What options did they give to you? Were you able to get a bigger car or minivan and was it your choice to keep it or to trade it in for something else? I'm just curious so I know what my options will be when I get down there in 9 days!
Thanks much!!!
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Can't wait to get to OKW!
Cheryl:sohappy:
AkiraRaptor
Meega, nala kwishta!
Don't use Enterprise. Made that mistake a few months back on a buisness trip. We didn't know you had to call them from the terminal to get the to pick you up.
Watched 3 of there buss zoom on by us without stopping until we figured it out.
I'd do National if you want one at the airport, or Hertz for an offsite. Never had issues with either.
Watched 3 of there buss zoom on by us without stopping until we figured it out.
I'd do National if you want one at the airport, or Hertz for an offsite. Never had issues with either.
1000th_Guest
Member
I have never arrived that late. Since this is so late, you'll probably be able to select from all the cars that were returned (and cleaned) during the day -- you probably get an early jump on "tomorrow's" cars.
When I went to the CCC, I wan't given any real options. "Here's your new car". It was a nice car with a couple more options that I didn't use (OnStart, e.g.). We had no problems at all with the replacement car.
Cheryl
Member
Hmmm, I do like the idea of being able to walk past that service counter in the airport, especially since our flight down to Orlando is totally booked according to ATA, but I found a mid-size car for about $65 less than National last night. It's with a company inside the airport that I've never used before called L&M. I have both cars reservedl. Has anyone used L&M before? I was hoping to get some feedback from the board before cancelling one of them. Any advice?:lookaroun
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7 days til we leave for Disney!!
Then 9 glorious days for R&R :animwink:
Cheryl
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7 days til we leave for Disney!!
Then 9 glorious days for R&R :animwink:
Cheryl
Kellylynn322
New Member
If you have the Disney Club you get a considerable break on a rental car from National and they are right at the airport. I booked a minivan for November and saved about $90 with the Disney Club. If you have the card make sure you tell them that when you call. Plus when you book in advance they guarntee you a car. If it is not what you requested they uprade you to the next size for the same price as your quoted rate.