Is this car hire quote really inclusive, please?

[Rachandgarry]

Hi,

Question for those of you in the know... how does this quote seem both price-wise but also with whats included; all the terms sound very alike so is it really inclusive of everything we need?

We are a party of 6, 4 adults (all over 35 and all would like to drive) and 2 children. Will take our own car seats for the children.

This is the blurb from the Alamo quote:

Booking Summary

Pick up
Orlando Intl Arpt
16 Mar 2013 16:00

Drop off
Orlando Intl Arpt
03 Apr 2013 16:00

Rental Period
18 Days

Vehicle
7-Passenger Minivan 5-Door/Automatic/Air

Package
Show package inclusions:
Collision Damage Waiver Full
Extended Protection
Customer Facility Charge 2.50 Per Day
Airport Access Fee 10%
Tire/battery Fee .02 Per Day
Florida Surcharge 2.00 Per Day
Vehicle License Fee .62 Per Day
Sales Tax
Unlimited Mileage
3 Additional drivers

Package Price
(Pay now)
£515.97
approx. $803.74
Estimated Total £515.97
approx. $803.74

Thanks in advance,
Rachel

 

[wayneg]

Its the same price as a quote I just got via the Brits deal so I assume thats the site you got the price from.
If it is then yes its everything you need, they quote fully inclusive with additional drivers.

Personally I would expect a better deal to come up at sometime between now and March but just looked at T&C's and looks like you can cancel upto 7 days before collection without fee so you have nothing to lose.

 

[Rachandgarry]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sooo annoyed with myself that I didn't get round to doing this - exact same thing is now £551.97 :-(

Is Alamo onsite at Orlando Intl? We don't have to get a bus to get the car do we?

I just called Alamo to ask them this and a few other things and the guy didn't know and said his info file just gave him the 'address' which he didn't know anything more about.

The rate doesn't seem to include a tank of fuel and my in-laws suggested a rental that does would be better value - what do you think?

Thanks,
Rachel x

 

[wayneg]

I wouldn't worry about it too much, it wasn't a bargain price, wait for better deals in the new year. Best prices for car rental are usually 1-3 months before you go.
For example if I look at your 18 nights, 7 seater with extra driver & tank of gas thru the link I use it would be £ 670.10 less 6% Quidco = £629
Book for 18 nights in Nov (2 months from now) and the price is only £501.65 less 6% = £471. (If Quidco is paid)

£158 more for your dates. I go in 61 days and still not booked, car is last thing I book to get best prices.

 

[paulh]

http://www.orlandoairports.net/transport/rental_cars.htm
list of all onsite airports
Paul

 

[Rachandgarry]

I wouldn't worry about it too much, it wasn't a bargain price, wait for better deals in the new year. Best prices for car rental are usually 1-3 months before you go.
For example if I look at your 18 nights, 7 seater with extra driver & tank of gas thru the link I use it would be £ 670.10 less 6% Quidco = £629
Book for 18 nights in Nov (2 months from now) and the price is only £501.65 less 6% = £471. (If Quidco is paid)

£158 more for your dates. I go in 61 days and still not booked, car is last thing I book to get best prices.

Thanks again Wayne.. I'm a little concerned that availability will be low, we want a 7-seater mini-van over Easter

http://www.orlandoairports.net/transport/rental_cars.htm
list of all onsite airports
Paul

Thank you, that is perfect!

 

[wayneg]

Thanks again Wayne.. I'm a little concerned that availability will be low, we want a 7-seater mini-van over Easter

Rented a few times over Easter never a problem for availability although never needed 7 seater at that time of year, keep a watch on prices, if you do book make sure you can cancel for no fee unless its a really good deal (to me that would be under £500 with extra driver & tank of gas)

 

[Rachandgarry]

Rented a few times over Easter never a problem for availability although never needed 7 seater at that time of year, keep a watch on prices, if you do book make sure you can cancel for no fee unless its a really good deal (to me that would be under £500 with extra driver & tank of gas)

Cool, will do. Thanks again