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[Simba's Mom]

How's Dollar for renting a car? We've never rented from them, always National or Avis. But for this upcoming trip, we found that we can rent from Dollar for $30 cheaper. DH is tempted to stay with National, since we've always had pretty good luck with them. But I'm looking for reviews first. ANyone with any experience with Dollar? Good/Bad?

 

[MulanMom]

How's Dollar for renting a car? We've never rented from them, always National or Avis. But for this upcoming trip, we found that we can rent from Dollar for $30 cheaper. DH is tempted to stay with National, since we've always had pretty good luck with them. But I'm looking for reviews first. ANyone with any experience with Dollar? Good/Bad?

We've always had good experiences with Dollar. Only issue I ever had was a recent trip in November. I had booked a midsize car. Guess they ran out of them! It was the first time I ever waited in line, registered, then waited again for a car assignment. They asked if anyone had a party of four or more; I approached the counter and told them my family was joining me in a few days. I ended up with a really nice minivan for the price of a midsize. I don't know how the other people fared.

This experience seemed to be a fluke. Someone mentioned a few conventions in town that wiped out the inventory, as well as a few other reasons. Probably poor planning on someone's part. But they did right by me, so I can't complain.

Hope this helps!

 

[DisneyConvert]

I think they offer an excellent value-service combination, and that's from several dozen rentals over 10+ years for business and pleasure throughout the country. If/when the price is competitive, I have and would never hesitate.

At one time, they offered mostly Chrysler products and I would occasionally get a Japanese make from them as well (which I am partial to.)

We have rented from them in MCO several times and have no complaints.

Interestingly enough, I have begun to use Avis as well - I think they're service is a cut above.

 

[salmoneous]

I rent from Dollar all the time - never had a problem. You should sign up for their Dollar Express plan - it's free. At many airports it allows you to skip the line and go right to picking out your car. At MCO, it seems like you still have to wait in line - but it's a dedicated line, and if nothing else, you have all your paperwork filled out and don't have to deal with folks trying to upsell our convince you to buy the insurance.

 

[RAD]

Never had a problem with Dollar at MCO. I agree with the prior poster, sign up for their Fastlane service, it will save you a bit of time.

 

[jpmom]

Love Dollar --
Get the Fastlane Service -- it's free

You'll be in your car in less than 15 minutes from the time you reach the counter.

Have fun!

 

[chamonix]

We've always had good experiences with Dollar.

Just wanted to add that the "Fastlane" program mentioned above is now called "Dollar Express". You can sign up for it on the website.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Thanks so much for all the responses. Dollar it is!