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Renting Car vs Cab - Vacay Related
Does anyone have arguments for either way?
We're going to FL (as posted) for a wedding in Oct. The plan is to go Wed night - Sun. We could get cheaper flights if we flew into Ft Lauderdale and rented a car for the hour drive to West Palm Beach instead of flying there directly. To rent a car for the time w/unlimited miles is $145 (according to Priceline, who I'm thinking of booking with). But that doesn't include gas or insurance
If we flew into Palm Beach on the other hand, our flights would be a little higher (although we'd save the 2+ hr driving time), but cabs from the airport to the hotel we'll stay at is $55 one way, without tip. So I'm guessing at least $130 r/t.
IMO, doesn't it make sense to rent the car and then we can have more "freedom" there for non-wedding stuff? For example, beach to hotel isn't walkable according to the bride and it's a 10 minute drive, so that's one guranteed r/t. DH thinks we shouldn't rent a car...and I'm trying to see if from both points of view.
Re: Renting Car vs Cab - Vacay Related
I would rent a car. I hate the feeling of being "trapped" so even if you didnt get a chance to use it much you would at least have the option. Does that make any sense?
For example when we go to CO to Mikes grandma we always rent a car even though we are within walking distance of just about everything. It gives us more freedom to get out and about and that in itself is totally worth the money.
Haha, you girls are definitely on the same page as me.
Especially since DH is sometimes shy, I can't imagine him wanted to carpool w/other H's/BM dates to the rehearsal and ceremony. I figure if he wants to, then he could drive himself to those things, at least the ceremony and then drive back to the hotel b/c there's transportation from the hotel to the reception provided by br/gm.
And since I've never been in the area before, it'd be nice to have the option to explore, drive to the beach, etc. Hmmf! Hopefully DH comes around!
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Hadn't thought of this...thanks!
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I know that BJ's members get a discount on Enterprise rentals as well. I'd definitely say rent the car, especially since you'll be there for more than just the wedding.
Are you both over 25? I can't remember (sorry!), but only ask because there's typically a ridiculous surcharge for rental cars if you aren't, so be sure to factor that in if that's the case.
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And if not, check the cardholder agreement for whichever credit card you'll be using for the rental. Most of them have clauses covering damage to rental cars, roughly the equivalent of the basic insurance coverage offered by a car rental company.
Nice call on car insurance and CC's. I'll have to look into that. Thanks
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