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Orlando Car Hire

hbrac

2005-06-26 12:51:53

Don't bother with sat nav. Buy a Rand McNally map from somewhere like Walmart. I assure you, driving in Florida is easier than driving here. I was also nervous at first but once you get used to the car and the roads it's a doddle.You do need a car so that you are not tied to hanging around waiting.If you want to go shopping or out to eat you just jump in the car and go. Roads are wide and straight, parking bays are bigger than here and all marked out. You are guided in to your parking area by guides. Don't worry. When you get back you'll wonder what all the fuss is about. Just remember...you will get lost at times, take the wrong road, argue, almost divorce...but that happens even to us old lags!

hbrac

2005-06-26 12:53:36

Parking used to be $8 at the parks. May have gone up by now. Universal free after 6pm...not sure about the other parks though.

colinj

2005-06-27 13:32:04

Parking is $8 per day in Disney and that ticket is valid all day for all the parks. So if for instance you want an early start and then chill out in the afternoon before returning to another park for the fireworks all you have to do is show your ticket at the booth and they wave you through.

ALISONSVILLA

2005-06-27 22:42:55

allow 8-10 hours to get to the keys.

It took us almost 5 hours to get to Miami!

di39

2005-09-19 18:57:58

Do you really need a car in florida

we are going for the first time in October and are wondering do we need a car we don't really fancy the driving but will we still be able to get about or would it make life easier to have a car.

Diane.

markwebster

2005-09-19 19:21:23

hi diane it all depends on where you are staying if you are staying on the international drive there is the tram or shuttle services to all the theme parks if you are staying in a villa you really need a car to get about as everything is far apart ide reccomend a car

di39

2005-09-19 20:15:48

We are staying on international drive in the quality inn international.

UncleLatch

2005-09-19 20:23:23

International Drive is probably the best area to stop if you don't want to drive, fairly central to all the main parks and plenty of choice for eating out in the evenings. I'd still advise having a car though, it adds so much to the holiday and driving in Orlando is pretty easy!

uuf361

2005-09-27 14:50:58

I would never go to Orlando without a car - it just gives you thay much freedom so if you can afford it get one......driving is easy and all the places are relatively easy to find......

di39

2005-09-28 11:57:39

Can you hire a car whilst you are in florida. If we feel we need on for a few days will it be easy enough or will it work out very expensive doing it this way.

Diane.

uuf361

2005-09-28 12:11:19

Fairly cheap, c.$25 a day for the rental, BUT then another $20 for the insurance so depending on what type of deal you could get through your UK travel agent it may be better to take a car for the whole time and only use it when you want to.....

jeff1106uk

2005-09-28 12:47:46

You can book a car for a few days and even collect/drop off on I-Drive at the Holiday Inn Hotel (6515 International Drive) . Booking here is cheaper, in the US you will be hit with CDW, SLI insurance etc. which will greatly increase the costs.

Link to suggested places to book below, both usually MUCH cheaper than using a travel agent or the car that comes "free" with a fly-drive package

http://carhire.airline-network.co.uk/carhire/index.asp

http://www.uscarhire.co.uk

Rough guide for 1 week on a 4 door compact (Mondeo size) £133 with full insurance and a free tank of gas

uuf361

2005-09-29 06:58:25

Sorry Jeff, but a compact 4 door is highly unlikely to be the size of a Mondeo, this would be a standard car. A 4 door compact will almost be the size of Focus but most realistically will be something like a Hyundai Accent 4 door.

jeff1106uk

2005-09-29 17:48:01

Most use Chrysler Neons which are a fair size

wcoyote

2005-09-29 20:59:43

Hi Jeff..............Had a chrysler Neon before, I would compare it more to an Astra or Ford Focus in regard to space. If your looking for a Mondeo sized car then you would have to go for an Intermediate sized...........had one the past two weeks and was given a Dodge Stratos.............which is more in keeping with a Mondeo or a Vectra.

Laters
Wcoyote

brits

2005-09-30 07:49:45

Hi Jo Jo

I know it is a while since you went to Orlando but.....

Did you stay at the Marriott Residence Inn? We have booked to go there in November - the 17th to be exact, cant wait, soooo excited!

This hotel doesent seem to be mentioned very much so if anyone has been there I would appreciate views as we have time to change it if it is a bit "ropey"!!!

many thanks

Jan

Pippy

2005-09-30 11:55:04

Hi Brits

For further discussion regarding the Residence Inn please use THIS TOPIC to avoid Car Hire going off-topic :wink:

Many Thanks.

Pippy

dg1968

2005-10-01 17:55:46

Orlando Car Hire

Going to Orlando in early Novemeber into Orlando International and wondered how mauch car hire would be for 14 days (intermediate car)pick up and drop off at the airport and any recomended companies?

Also, what is best insurance to go with as most i have tried in past worldwide will always try to sell everything?

Any help appreciated...

Pippy

2005-10-01 18:38:47

Hi

If you mean travel insurance then we have a dedicated insurance topic HERE where you'll find recommendations and advice from members.

Pippy

Thongy

2005-10-01 21:19:01

Try dollar and alamos own website for car hire prices, or http://www.airline-network.co.uk

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