Should we wait to rent car until we are onsite at Disney?

[WDWorld2003]

Last year we went to Disney and by the time all of the fees were paid we spent over $370.00 on our car. We did use it to go to Sea World, Typhoon Lagoon, Hoop Dee Doo, grocery store and a couple of resorts - probably a total of 40 miles.

My question is, are we better off taking a shuttle to Disney and just renting a car for a couple of days from a location on site?
There are four of us and we do want to make a grocery store stop on the way as we are staying at BWV..... Has anyone just rented a car for a few days? We did love the convenience of having a car when we wanted.

Thanks for any info....

 

[DebbieB]

I would watch for deals. I rented a fullsize car from National in October & December and paid around $120 for a week incl taxes. Try mousesavers for special deals. You usually have to check often but I've always found something reasonable (under $140).

 

[safetymom]

I agree. Watch the websites for deals. You will get a better deal by arranging for the car ahead of time.

 

[WDWorld2003]

Did you rent your car at the airport and if so, did those rates include airport taxes? Seems we were taxed many $ on our rental from Alamo last March. Thanks for any info....

 

[mrsboz]

I would rent a car if you need one at all because by the time you pay transfers to and from the hotel you could get a rent a car for not that much more. That is what we always do. Have a great trip!.