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Orlando Car Hire

grayejectbutton

2007-01-24 21:08:50

I would imagine that Platinum insurance is full coverage, therefore you would be covered even if an accident was deemed to be your fault. However, I don't know what the limits would be in terms of what the insurance pays out for medical bills and so on, since those limits vary from state to state and, obviously, from one insurance package to another. You should call Virgin to double check with them.

Regarding sat nav, what kind of car (in terms of size etc) do you have booked? It's possible some of the more expensive options come with sat nav (e.g. Cadillac Escalade, possibly) or you could call Virgin and tell them you want sat nav as an optional extra. However, it is likely they will charge you for this and, hey, you can always just buy a map.

grayejectbutton

2007-01-24 21:09:53

Dodge Neon isn't so great, though. lol :wink:

terrynewpack

2007-01-25 00:09:24

grayejectbutton saidI would imagine that Platinum insurance is full coverage, therefore you would be covered even if an accident was deemed to be your fault.

No thats not the case. Its just a marketing ploy where you pay extra and get a tank of fuel and are allowed more drivers. The insurance is exactly the same as the standard package.

Terry

sunnygirl

2007-01-25 17:25:05

is that really true because I'm just about to book our car hire for may with airline network and I was going to pay the extra!! :shock:

sunnygirl

2007-01-25 17:29:34

actually,it doesn't matter as the difference is only £12 :oops:

grayejectbutton

2007-01-25 18:47:35

No thats not the case. Its just a marketing ploy where you pay extra and get a tank of fuel and are allowed more drivers. The insurance is exactly the same as the standard package.

Terry

That's why I said "I imagine" and also recommended contacting Virgin to check what the Platinum package covers.

terrynewpack

2007-01-25 19:47:00

Thats why I replied. You were 'imagining' wrongly.

doe

2007-01-25 19:50:11

Hi sunny girl

You might find these "platinum" packages offered by car hire companies vary.

You need to work out what you get for your 12 quid. If it's a tank of petrol, kids car seats, drivers under age 25 cover and a second named driver. It might be a bit of a bargain.
If it's just a tank of petrol it might not be. (Although I dont know how much petrol costs in the US).

I know it's boring, but to be honest there is no substitute for 'reading the small print' on these documents. (or the web-sites you are booking it through).

sunnygirl

2007-01-26 17:40:06

hi doepsmc,the car is with airline network,7 seater with all the usual stuff.the £12 extra gets you a full tank of petrol and all additional drivers over 25(which is me!!!)this is quite good as dollar ripped us off a few years ago for exactly the same extras to the tune of £80 on our credit card when we got home.the last thing you need after a long flight is to be reading the small print and they probably knew that!! :wink:

grayejectbutton

2007-01-26 19:35:51

Terry, just let it go. Really.

Pippy

2007-01-26 21:53:36

I'd be grateful if you both would, please :wink:

Pippy

doe

2007-01-26 23:27:55

Hi sunnygirl
Sounds like you have a much better deal this time round. Enjoy.

sunnygirl

2007-01-30 18:27:03

sunnygirl

2007-04-27 16:04:25

car hire....best service at mco

hi all

i need to book car hire for in 3 weeks time at orlando airport.can any one recommend a hire company that doesnt leave you standing in a que for an hour?or am i asking too much?any help appreciated... only 3 weeks to go :hyper

Aileen-D

2007-04-27 18:30:23

I don't know about MCO but we have used Alamo and Dollar at Sanford. Queued at Alamo of over an hour, dut dollar was alot more efficient, in and out in no time. Don't know if this was also because Sanford is not as big an airport.

sunnygirl

2007-04-28 18:36:39

ok thanks aileen...i've never been to sanford so i don't know what its like.my in laws are in florida at the moment and they say that the que to get a car with national was a nightmare,so i'm avoiding them..any more info would be appreciated

ps....who do airline network get their cars with?

ozpants1

2008-06-26 17:54:03

Car Hire Insurance

Hi
it's been 10 years since I last visited Orlando and I need some one to help refresh my brain.
I will be hiring a 12 seater van and need to know what if extra insurance I need, I remember and have read about CDW but I am certain you can have a level higher however do I need ?
Thanks
Paul

busdriver

2008-06-27 12:10:14

Re: Orlando Car Hire

Best to get an all inclusive deal from HolidayAutos, UsRentacar or the like.

Sandie Shore

2008-07-03 18:29:17

Re: Orlando Car Hire

Try this site click on Florida Car Hire http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/

Sandie

nowton

2008-07-07 13:24:29

Re: Orlando Car Hire

Sunnygirl,

Airline-network use dollar car for the US cars. We've used them lots of times, no problems at all and airline-network are usually the cheapest (up with usrentacar).

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