rental car

[DevilGirl]

So I just made the reservation for a rental car while in Orlando in March... Went through Enterprise. What I found weird is that the "economy" class listed a Chevy Aveo or similar. And the "compact" class listed the Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, or similar... Wouldn't it be funny if we ended up with a Yaris while on vacation??!! But actually I'd like to have the Versa for the stay. Reminds me of a scene in "Hereos", I think season 1, where the one character, Hero Nakamura, goes up to the rental car counter and requests a Versa, accent and all, and it had to be a blue one, to match the comic book of the future. (Thank my boyfriend for getting me hooked on that show.)

[Shroomster]

if you get the versa make sure you sit square in the driver seat of passenger seat, the door panel sits flush against it, no joke.

[bronsin]

The Versa is interesting but I dont think I would be at all happy with that cars MPG. I hear car rentals are getting pricey.

[DevilGirl]

I hear car rentals are getting pricey.

Bout $200 for a week (Mar 12am - 17noon). And that's the cheapest I found it. Other places had their low end starting at around $250-$300 for the same time frame... I was surprised by the price from Enterprise...

[Sabretooth]

Just dont take the car outside of FL, they rape you with extra fees and added mileage rates if you cross the state line... They track via GPS.

[DevilGirl]

Just dont take the car outside of FL, they rape you with extra fees and added mileage rates if you cross the state line... They track via GPS.

Thanks for the tip. We plan on staying in and around Orlando, with maybe a day trip to Tampa to go to Busch Gardens.

[nemelek]

When I rented a car out of Miami they gave us a high lighted safe route out of town.

Whatever you get, drive it like you stoled it.

[yaris-me]

Bout $200 for a week (Mar 12am - 17noon). And that's the cheapest I found it. Other places had their low end starting at around $250-$300 for the same time frame... I was surprised by the price from Enterprise...

Try to find a car rental that's in the terminal. It's very convenient. Car rentals outside the terminal can be aggravating when you return. It might be wise to pay a little extra. Just a thought.

[TheRealEnth]

i wanna drive a stock yaris to see the difference, i dont remember how they drive

[CtrlAltDefeat]

if you get the versa make sure you sit square in the driver seat of passenger seat, the door panel sits flush against it, no joke.

uhh wat?

[daf62757]

I was in Phoenix a month ago and got a Yaris from Enterprise. What a disappointment. The car came with nothing on it except a speedometer. I have power windows and cruise and not having it on the rental was a real let down. I don't know how people cope without those creature comforts.

[bronsin]

I have power windows and cruise and not having it on the rental was a real let down. I don't know how people cope without those creature comforts.

I view things like that as boat anchors around my neck. In a few years theyre going to break and cost $$$$ to fix. Except I have YarisWorlds CC which cost like $8!

[Shroomster]

uhh wat?

there is no gap between the door panel and the seat cushion for the two front seats. if you're not sitting directly in the middle of the seat when you close the door you will get hit. that is why the whole door panel is padded (just about)


TO DevilGirl try calling L&M car rental here in Orlando. they have a GREAT HABIT of meeting and then beating any quote you get.


I work for Avis/budget by the way and honestly yeah car rentals are getting expensive. I've seen receipts in the cars for a few days range from $65-350 not even a whole week!!!:eek:

[DevilGirl]

Try to find a car rental that's in the terminal. It's very convenient. Car rentals outside the terminal can be aggravating when you return. It might be wise to pay a little extra. Just a thought.

Thankfully the Enterprise rentals are in the main terminal at Orlando Intl. I made sure of that fact. Though my dad (who travels every week for his company), frequently rents from places that are not at the airports (usually finds a shuttle to get back and forth). And that's in both large and small cities...

[DevilGirl]

TO DevilGirl try calling L&M car rental here in Orlando. they have a GREAT HABIT of meeting and then beating any quote you get.

Got a number for them? Do they do pick-up/returns to the airport? While I don't have much of an issue with shuttles, my boyfriend hates them...

[Shroomster]

Got a number for them? Do they do pick-up/returns to the airport? While I don't have much of an issue with shuttles, my boyfriend hates them...

here is the website (http://www.lmcarrental.net/) <<<<CLICK


1-800-277-5171 it says pick up drop off at OIA and I'm pretty sure they have the cars there at the terminal. I drive by their maint facility everyday.

[MUSKOKA800]

I view things like that as boat anchors around my neck. In a few years theyre going to break and cost $$$$ to fix. Except I have YarisWorlds CC which cost like $8!


Perhaps in the 80's or if you own a VW.
Today your window crank is as likely to fail as the electronic gear.

[DevilGirl]

here is the website (http://www.lmcarrental.net/) <<<<CLICK


1-800-277-5171 it says pick up drop off at OIA and I'm pretty sure they have the cars there at the terminal. I drive by their maint facility everyday.

Checked out their pricing on their website... Bout $150 more for the week than Enterprise... Called to ask bout meeting/beating Enterprise's pricing, was informed that could only be done at the counter with a confirmation in hand. Guess I can try it when we get there. Worse case scenario, I have to cancel the Enterprise rental that day. Though I suppose I should see if there are any charges for cancelling on short notice... A lotta places do.

Thanks for the tip though!

EDIT: Booked directly through Enterprise, there is no cancellation surcharge. Yay!

[DevilGirl]

Anyone in or around the Orlando area have suggestions of good places to eat that are not expensive, but still have good food? Preferrably NOT seafood (neither of us like seafood). :smile:

[CtrlAltDefeat]

there is no gap between the door panel and the seat cushion for the two front seats. if you're not sitting directly in the middle of the seat when you close the door you will get hit. that is why the whole door panel is padded (just about)
Ahh ok lol was a bit confused (no Versa experiance)

[MadMax]

I was in Tampa a little over a year ago and had a rental through Alamo. They told me I could have any car in the compact class, and when I walked out to the lot there was a lone maroon Yaris sedan in the corner. Obviously I took it. I ended up buying one less than a month later...

Cheers! M2

[Shroomster]

I'm all about the help :biggrin:


YELP (http://www.yelp.com/orlando-fl)<<<Check out Yelp they have reviews from locals and tourists definitely a good start for researching your food and shopping....


if you're into trying new things definitely see if you can take the cooking class @ Roy's Hawaiian Fusion restaurant on Sandlake it's WORTH IT!


BLue Man Group if you're into the main stay touristy things (if you don't care where you sit and you want a deal on tickets take a student ID and you'll get into the show for like $35/person for two people If I remember correctly.

shopping on the ritzy side means going to Mall @ Millenia, also swing by the Exotic Car gallery down there too.

[DevilGirl]

I'm all about the help :biggrin:


YELP (http://www.yelp.com/orlando-fl)<<<Check out Yelp they have reviews from locals and tourists definitely a good start for researching your food and shopping....


if you're into trying new things definitely see if you can take the cooking class @ Roy's Hawaiian Fusion restaurant on Sandlake it's WORTH IT!


BLue Man Group if you're into the main stay touristy things (if you don't care where you sit and you want a deal on tickets take a student ID and you'll get into the show for like $35/person for two people If I remember correctly.

shopping on the ritzy side means going to Mall @ Millenia, also swing by the Exotic Car gallery down there too.

Thanks for the tip! While the chains are nice, as you know what to expect, I like finding the off-the-beaten-path places, usually family run, that offer great food, wonderful service, and a terific atmostphere... I think the last time we traveled (in March), it was the middle of nowhere, I asked the person at the front desk if they could recommend a nice place to eat, and after answering a few questions on cuisine likes, atmostsphere, etc, they recommended a nearby, quaint, wonderfully-run place... Some of the best food I've had! And really good on the wallet too!! :biggrin::thumbup:

[Shroomster]

where exactly are you staying east orlando, west orlando, south kissimmee area?

there is some good places in all of them.