Car rental each way vs. town car.

[sanilacjack]

Hi everyone!
I have been pondering the following:
We will be arriving mco on 11/28/03 and depart on 12/06/03
The 1st night we will be staying off site @ HIFS.
The next day we going home to BWV for the rest of our stay.
As of right know there are no codes or specials for this time (at least that I can find).
I was thinking I could rent a car for one day from National, do HDDR that 1st night. Do a grocery run and disney outlet the next morning, check in to BWV and return the car to the Dolphin. Than do the same the night before we fly out. I really hate to rent a car for the week and have it sit there, when we have no desire to do anything else off property.
BTY, the cost would be 51.23 x 2 = 102.46 vs. 8 day rental @ 186.00. The 2 one way rentals would be about 20.00 more than a town car but I can close my stops and the time frame.
Maybe.........
I should wait abit and see if any specials pop up.
Mnay thanks-
Kim

 

[sanilacjack]

Originally posted by sanilacjack
Hi everyone!
I have been pondering the following:
We will be arriving mco on 11/28/03 and depart on 12/06/03
The 1st night we will be staying off site @ HIFS.
The next day we will be going home to BWV for the rest of our stay.
As of right know there are no codes or specials for this time (at least that I can find).
I was thinking I could rent a car for one day from National, do HDDR that 1st night. Do a grocery run and disney outlet the next morning, check into BWV and return the car to the Dolphin. Than do the same the night before we fly out. I really hate to rent a car for the week and have it sit there when we have no desire to do anything else off property.
BTY, the cost would be 51.23 x 2 = 102.46 vs. 8 day rental @ 186.00. The 2 one way rentals would be about 20.00 more than a town car but I can chose my stops and the time frame.
Maybe.........
I should wait abit and see if any specials pop up.
Mnay thanks-
Kim

 

[sanilacjack]

not sure how two messages came up but I guess its twice as nice........LOL
Kim

 

[disobsessed]

We did exactly that on our last visit, and it was great. I loved having the freedom the first and last days, and we were able to make that last stop at the World of Disney and not have to lug around souveniers on the bus.

I think you can get a cheaper car than $51. We only paid around 40 each way - which is pretty much the same as the town car. I think it's a great idea. This year we are keeping the car because of side trip to US/IOA but I would do it again!

 

[beattyfamily]

Well, since you have lots of time I'd keep checking.

My rate for one week Full size at National is $111 total including all taxes and fees! I used the Disney Club discount and coupon though.

There is certainly a lot of freedom with a car.

Good luck!

 

[prncess674]

it is too early to get the "really good deals" but I would go ahead and reserve the car as long as there no cancellation penalty. You can always change your mind closer to your trip.

 

[kylie&haley'smom]

i had the same idea. my travel agent thinks i'm nuts. she calls me a penny pincher. how much do full size cars run a day? i see no reason for the car to sit in the parking lot either. what a waste.

 

[candleonwater]

What are the hours of the counter at the Dolphin?