Rental Car Questions

[poohs_hunny]

I am considering a summer trip to DLR (July probably). I do not need a rental for the entire trip because I'll be spending about half at DLR and staying on Harbor. I would like to take day trips to Universal and the beach. Here are my questions:
1. Is my best option a rental car? I know there are tours (buses) that go to Universal, but that won't help with the beach.

2. Is there a rental location nearby where I could pick up a car for the last couple of days?

3. Is it possible to then return the cat to the airport (SNA) so I wouldn't have to get a shuttle back to the airport?

4. How much does a 2-3 day rental typically cost?

Sorry for so many questions - I am a WDW veteran and never rent a car there, so this is new to me. Thanks for any help you can give!

 

[paape04]

We are renting a car from Alamo which is located right in Downtown Disney on our trip in March so we can take a day trip to Legoland.

You will have to check their website to answer your other questions about drop off at SNA and prices.

 

[Golfing Goofy]

I can't help you with all of your questions, but I do know that there is a Alamo Car Rental in Downtown Disney. I have used them many times. Normally, I take a taxi from John Wayne Airport, just rent the car for the days that I need it and return it at the same location. Then, I take a taxi back to the airport. They have been very accommodating. I am able to rent the type of vehicle that I want/need. I always call and reserve it in advance.

The cost depends on the type of vehicle you need. The larger (and/or nicer) the vehicle, the more expensive.

Hope that helps. I am sure others on the boards can help you with the other questions.

Have a great trip!!

 

[DahliaRW]

It's probably going to cost a lot more to drop a car at a different location then it would to just pay a taxi back to the airport. Usually the "one way" rental fee is at least $100.

There is an Alamo in DTD right across from the DL hotel. I believe there is another rental place down on Katella as well.

 

[skiingfast]

Depending on where you stay you have other options closer than the Alamo in DTD. Not that DTD is far away but the other's might be cheaper.

There is a Dollar in the Anaheim Plaza Inn which is at the corner of Harbor and Disney Way.

There is an Avis I think in the Park Vue Inn which is almost next to the Esplanade crosswalk. Though I'm not positive I saw it in the PVI it may of been next door.


Also down near the convention center there is Hertz and Enterprise.

 

[bluegrizzlies1]

Try hotwire to see what it will cost ya from airport and dtd.

It will cost you more picking up one place and dropping it @ another

 

[briangl]

I just rent a car for the whole week. No need for a $50 taxi ride to and from the airport. We are going in 2 weeks and rented an small SUV for $160 from Alamo.