National Car Rental?

[paulcrsb]

Has anyone used National Car rental from the port to WDW?
Was it difficult to get from DCL to the car rental office?
Thanks!

[trishy]

We used National - it's about a 15 minute cab ride from the port (costs about $11 + tip). They have a drop off at the Dolphin. Truth is, Avis is more convenient since they have the shuttle.

[Dave_from_Marietta]

Of Avis, Hertz, and National (the three companies that offer one-way rentals between Orlando and the Space Coast), National is the least convenient. They do not have a courtesy shuttle, but they do have a negotiated taxi rate of $11 with a specific taxi company. Some DISers have reported that they will deduct $11 from your rental charges if you present a receipt.

For my summary of the rental car options, click here...

www.dcltribute.com/carhire

[paulcrsb]

trishy and Dave thanks for the information!

[prymsu]

I travel lots for work and pleasure, and National always seems to have the highest rates! I would check other company rates before making a reservation. Even with my corporate discount the rates are sometimes twice as much as other companies when I check.

[DOOGIERUNNER]

We've used national from the port to get to Vero Beach and it worked out fine. Yes, it's farther than the Raddison.

[Carol RN]

Budget also offers one way rentals from MCO to Port Canaveral. Their port office is located at 8401 Astronaut Blvd, about a 5 min. ride to the Magic/Wonder.

They also provide a complimentary shuttle to and from the ship.

[Dave_from_Marietta]

Originally posted by prymsu

National always seems to have the highest rates! I would check other company rates before making a reservation.

I agree you should always shop around. National had a better rate than Avis, Hertz, or Budget the last time I shopped rates for one-way rentals from MCO to the Space Coast. But they have the least convenient location at the Space Coast, so I'd be willing to pay a <i><b>little bit</b></i> more for the convenience of Avis.

[Lori1035]

On my 5/18/02 trip, National had the best rate with a Disney Club discount. My husband and I just flagged the first cab we saw in the parking lot across from the terminal. It was about a 10-15 minute ride to National and they did deduct $11 from our total as reimbursement for the cab. I want to say we paid about $60 for a minivan for a 1 day rental.

Lori

[trishy]

Dave, we checked into what you said about the reimbursal - National confirmed that if you pick up a car, the cab fare is reimbursed; if you drop off a car, the cab fare is your own. Thanks for the info. :D

[paulcrsb]

Thanks everyone for your help. We've rented from both Avis and Budget on our previous cruises but this time we thought it would be a little cheaper, since we're going to WDW after the cruise, to rent from National at the Port then return the car at WDW.

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks!