Rental Car at DIS CON???

[perfectmatch300]

We're off site, so we have to have a car. I got a great rate from Alamo that includes a free kids character breakfast for $130/wk & $25/xtra day. I'm going to try to get them to give me something else as the freebie since we don't have kids, but if not I'll be offering that to someone who can use it.

I think if we were just staying on site & going to DIS-CON I wouldn't bother with the car, but since we're off site & will be house hunting for our future retirement home as well it's a necessity for us.

 

[JamesD]

We always rent a car for the duration of our trips to WDW, usually from National. Alamo is going to be the new Official Rental Car agency of WDW, but they're located away from the airport terminal.
We usually drive everywhere, except for the MK, and as DVC members, we take advantage of the free valet parking at the Boardwalk, Beach Club, and Wilderness Lodge Resorts.
Rental car companies treat any rental from 5-7 days as a weekly rental, and charge the same price.
If anybody needs a ride during DIS-CON II, we'd be happy to help out!

 

[Tanya]

I see some of you said you got the car for $145 for the week plus tax... hmmm.. I just did mine over. I saved $30 but my weekly rate is $195.... Oh well - at least I saved some money.

 

[zurgswife]

The to have a car or not....deliema is because we always have a car for each and every trip we have every been....It's hard to give it up...But this trip is a big unexpected extra so...I'm torn about saving $60 or having a car the entire trip...Knowing quite a few people that will have a car is making me lean toward just getting a car for 2 days....and wing it if I need one on one of the other days...

 

[Fantasia Sam]

Originally posted by Barb
I'm going with the Towncrier method of transportation-bum a ride from Towncrier, from RaySharpton, from Dayna, from anyone that will let me.

LOL Barb I think they should all start their own "DISCon Rides" Company

Zurgs Wife - I have to say if I could drive I'd probably get a car for those 2 days as well - I think you're all alot safer on the roads knowing I haven't passed my test yet

 

[4greatboys]

Im thinking of renting from Thrifty. And yes I know I have to take a shuttle from the airport. Has anyone used them before? DId you have pretty good service? Im staying at AKL so I want a car to get to the early meets.