Car Rental...Ahhhhhhhh!!!!

[KC78]

Ok, I have never rented a car before and I am totally in Car Rental Anxiety mode!!!!!!! There are so many car rental companies and codes to choose from and I am so OVERWHELMED!!!! Don't know where to pick it up or drop it off (at airport or near/on Disney property) I only need it for 3 or 4 days but looks like it may be cheaper to do a whole week. Codes? OMG there are soooooo many!!!!! I could spend days entering codes to figure out best deal!!! Do I need insurance if I already have car insurance at home? *sigh*
Can anyone help me?

 

[ratlenhum]

We rented from Dollar despite some bad reviews. I found a code online. Just google Dollar Car rental code, or any company you want.

Price out 3 or 4 companies. No you do not need the insurance. They will push it on you and say you must have in FL but you don't. They get a commission and will try to scare you into buying it.

I liked Dollar because it was right there outside of where you pick up the luggage. Just walk across the street and get your car.

 

[pipervali]

Try carrentalsavers.com

They automatically put in codes for you to try and get you the cheapest rate possible with a variety of different companies.

Personally I prefer Alamo out of Orlando. I like the option of reserving a specific class and being able to actually pick out your car from that class row on the lot.

 

[dudspizza]

First of all... breathe......

There are tons of car rental agencies out there and honestly they are all fine. My first car rental was through a package deal and I had to go with what they offered me. Alamo was off site and we did just fine.

Mousesavers.com has some very good info about discounts specific to Florida. Do some reading on the rental car pages and soak in what Mary has there.

Personally, I like National and their Emerald Aisle service. You can read more about it at Mousesavers. I will rent from whoever has the cheapest rates, and for my March trip that is currently Budget. I am hoping National or Alamo come down, but will make it work.

As far as insurance, you don't need insurance if your home car insurance policy covers a rental car. Many credit cards also offer rental insurance. I have never purchased the insurance as I already have coverage.

Take your time and do enter as many codes as you can to find the best rates. Over the years I have found the best ones that work for me and I always enter those codes. If you have an Entertainment book, they have some nice coupons and codes. I also always find a good rate with National using the Continental Code of 5007160. You have to be a frequent flier member, but it is free. Costcotravel.com also has some nice discounts if you are a member....

Best of luck.....

Duds