Thrifty at MCO ?'s

[TinkOhio]

Now tht we have found several deals for our dates from Thrifty, we are hoping that our Dis friends might help us decide which option to choose. We have three ressies: one is for a Pacifica, the second is for a Jeep Liberty. Both cost pretty much the same for our 12 days. The third is for a full-sized SUV, but costs around $8 a day more. We will need seating for 4, plus luggage, groceries and beach gear, and will be travelling to several citeis in S. Fla and Orlando with kids, so comfort is a factor.

Any suggestions which rental to go with and why? Also, is it worth our while to sign up for Blue Chip? And is it hard to find the way from the Thrifty rental center to the turnpike?

TIA for any help!

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi,

Can't give you advice on the room of your SUV, but I can tell you, that thrifty has a free shuttle from the airport. Just call them on the phone down stairs in the airport, & they will pick you up in there Thrifty bus.

I have used them many times.

Hope someone can help you out on the SUV size.

Have a great trip.

Patricia

 

[siobhan1997]

I can tell you from test driving the Liberty I felt very clastrophobic in it. Even I found the back seat not much leg room, I say this from driving a minivan all the time. As far as the if the large SUV is a Durango, my DD has one and she has tons of room. Especially when she puts down the third row seat. Beast on gas though!!

I have seen the Pacifica, really nice vehicle, it looks like the third row seat also folds down , but I don't think you would have as much room as the larger SUV. Go to your nearest Chrysler dealership, test drive them and then decide.

Have a great trip.

We have Caliber on reserve for our 20 day vacation in Feb/March also through Thrifty. For the 3 of us room shouldn't be a problem. Looks like a nice vehicle.

PURITYPAT1 Thanks so much for your tidbit on the shuttle, I wasn't really sure where to pick it up as we usually rent from an on site car renter.

 

[Disneyjosh229]

If comfort is the most important factor, take the Full Size SUV, Dodge Durango. It is fairly hard on gas (18 hwy) but will be the most spacious and comfy of them. The Liberty is not very big at all. The Pacifica is like most normal SUV's (Trailblazer, Explorer, 4 Runner) as far as room goes, which should be just fine for 4 people, and also gets pretty good gas mileage (23 hwy).