Need car info

[Freyja]

I´m looking for a rental car for our upcoming trip. Will pick it up in NYC and return it in Orlando.

I need a car that will hold 6 people, a stroller and quite some luggage. Any car or rental ideas?

 

[Patch'sD]

Be Wary of One Way drop off fees and Extra Miles charges, Could be as high as $.40 or more per mile. I would look for at least a Mini Van. 7 Passenger and some room for luggage.

 

[wdwmom2]

6 people, a stroller, and luggage?!?! I don't think a car is going to cut it. Sounds like you may need either a full size van or a large SUV!!!!

 

[ducklite]

You'll probably want a mini-van.

Use caution! A lot of car rental places in NYC and northern NJ expressly forbid you to take the car outside of the tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT) and will not cover you if you are involved in an accident, even if you take their insurance.

Anne

 

[Freyja]

LOL. By car I actually meant a Van or SUV. I´m just wondering which type would be best and most economical? I think a regular Caravan will be to small. However a Grand Caravan might do.

 

[Freyja]

Be Wary of One Way drop off fees and Extra Miles charges, Could be as high as $.40 or more per mile. I would look for at least a Mini Van. 7 Passenger and some room for luggage.

I´ve been checking a few places and the One Way drop off fee is usually around $350.

 

[ducklite]

LOL. By car I actually meant a Van or SUV. I´m just wondering which type would be best and most economical? I think a regular Caravan will be to small. However a Grand Caravan might do.

A Grand Caravan will get better milage than an SUV, and will be a smoother ride.

Anne

 

[Freyja]

We used to own a Grand Caravan so we know it will fit us and be a great ride. I just can´t seem to find rentals with Grand Caravans, they always just show regular Caravans.

 

[Patch'sD]

Why not try Amtrac. Penn Station to Orlando. 24 hours and you are there. They do have a rental car locations also.

 

[Freyja]

Why not try Amtrac. Penn Station to Orlando. 24 hours and you are there. They do have a rental car locations also.

We really want to do the drive by car. We´re going to be staying in Washington DC for 2 nights and 2 additional nights somewhere on the way.

 

[tar heel]

Will you have car seats with you? Several of the states you're driving through require them.

 

[Freyja]

Will you have car seats with you? Several of the states you're driving through require them.

Yes we will. A child seat for the 2 year old and a booster for the 5 year old. Is that o.k?

 

[tar heel]

I don't remember your children's ages, but I think you're fine. In North Carolina, they're supposed to be in a carseat of some sort until they're 8.

 

[crazyme5kids]

Have you decided where you want to spend the other 2 nights. ducklite is right about not being able to get a rental in NY for driving out of the tri-state area (I looked into once for a Florida trip). Maybe take a train to DC and get a rental from that area.

 

[Freyja]

Have you decided where you want to spend the other 2 nights. ducklite is right about not being able to get a rental in NY for driving out of the tri-state area (I looked into once for a Florida trip). Maybe take a train to DC and get a rental from that area.

Are you serious? I have gotten quotes from both Dollar and Budget and they dídn´t mention any problems. Wouldn´t they have said, if it wasn´t possible?

 

[diznygirl]

A Caravan would be good if it has the stow n go storage. Many rental companies also have Chevy Uplanders, which has room for 7 and then storage in the back.

 

[Freyja]

A Caravan would be good if it has the stow n go storage. Many rental companies also have Chevy Uplanders, which has room for 7 and then storage in the back.

I look into that. Thanks!

 

[crazyme5kids]

Are you serious? I have gotten quotes from both Dollar and Budget and they dídn´t mention any problems. Wouldn´t they have said, if it wasn´t possible?

Were the quotes from places in NY or NJ? If so what area, or was it a main number? Did you say you were going to Florida? If it was a main number, they might not know the right information.

 

[Freyja]

Were the quotes from places in NY or NJ? If so what area, or was it a main number? Did you say you were going to Florida? If it was a main number, they might not know the right information.

It was through their web pages. I put in JFK airport in NY as pick-up location and Orlando International Airport in Florida as drop-off location.

 

[crazyme5kids]

If you want, pm me the rental place name and if you have a phone number, I'd be happy to call them to ask a live person for the correct information.