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local car rentals #111949
11/10/2016 12:02 PM
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I find that the Big Name Auto rentals are very high priced. Can you recommend several local auto rental sites ( email addresses)
I am looking to rent for 3 weeks & my partner is looking to rent for 5 weeks

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Re: local car rentals [Re: leo] #111950
11/10/2016 12:16 PM
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You will get the best price from Empress Car Rentals on Airport Road. There is no charge for a second driver and liability insurance is included if renting for 2 weeks or more. They are also a supporter of TTOL and you can find them in the listing at the top of the main page of this forum under TTOL sponsors.




Re: local car rentals [Re: leo] #111951
11/10/2016 12:21 PM
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Just go to the TTOL sponsors list and check with several of them. They are all locally operated.


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Re: local car rentals [Re: leo] #111952
11/10/2016 01:01 PM
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I have used Empress several times but I used Ace in October and the price and service were superior.

Re: local car rentals [Re: leo] #111953
11/10/2016 01:11 PM
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Don't forget to ask for an all in price, tax and any extra's you might need ie liabilty

J&B

Re: local car rentals [Re: leo] #111954
11/10/2016 02:10 PM
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I have used Empress for the last 4 years. Excellent cars,price and service. Using them again this year. No need for email. Just reserve online and car will be there. Print reservation for backup, but I have never needed it. My name was on list at airport.

Re: local car rentals [Re: leo] #111955
11/10/2016 06:02 PM
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Even though Sxm hertz is a big name it is locally owned and operated. Been using them for over 15 years without a problem. Competitivly priced and their quote includes all tax airport fees and liabilitythey also include a free GPS and window heat deflector to use.

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Re: local car rentals [Re: leo] #111956
11/11/2016 11:21 AM
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Over the 20 years of visits we've used both Big Name and local companies. The best service has been from the small independent ones. This year we tried Kenny's since they are a sponsor and have had great reviews posted here. We've had the car for a week and it's been the best one ever! It has a great ride and excellent brakes! Pickup was direct at the airport and in just a few minutes we were on our way. The drop off should be just as easy too!

Re: local car rentals [Re: marcy] #111957
11/12/2016 04:43 AM
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Yes. Lesley with Kennys is the best for us too!! Completely hassle free!!!

Re: local car rentals [Re: blackmercedes] #111958
11/12/2016 10:44 AM
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Empress had a great selection of cars, but we reserved with Unity because they were $200 less. Does anyone have any experience with this company? We needed a van, there aren't too many out there

Re: local car rentals [Re: islandgem] #111959
11/12/2016 12:32 PM
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Islandgem, curious why you mention free liability insurance and second driver when Empress website lists charges for those items. WE were thinking of renting from them this January, so would like to know how to get free items.
Peter

Re: local car rentals [Re: sxmpete] #111960
11/12/2016 12:40 PM
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She did say this was for rentals of two weeks or longer so perhaps that's the reason? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

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Re: local car rentals [Re: sxmpete] #111961
11/12/2016 01:28 PM
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Yes, Pat is correct. As I stated, it is for rentals of two weeks or more. We have been staying a month or more and have contacted all the sponsors and Empress has always had the best price for us.We had rented from others in the past and never had any real problems, but always had to pay more for a smaller car and no liability included.I always recommend you choose the company that makes you happy as we are all different.




Re: local car rentals [Re: pat] #111962
11/12/2016 01:29 PM
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Contact Lesley at Kenny's - we used his services last week and it was great. He greets you outside the terminal and you leave the car at the terminal with $3 for him to pay the parking fee. Doesn't get any better than that!


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Re: local car rentals [Re: crmoores] #111963
11/12/2016 10:31 PM
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Is liability included with Leslie.

Re: local car rentals [Re: Marshalls1963] #111964
11/13/2016 07:53 AM
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We've used Unity for the past 15 years or more. They are reliable and competitively priced. Most importantly they have provided fine service whenever we had any problems.

Re: local car rentals [Re: Tom] #111965
11/14/2016 09:07 PM
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We have used Unity many times over the years. Its been awhile since we used them but just booked them for next year. Hope they are good as they have been in the past.


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Re: local car rentals [Re: Caribbean5] #111966
11/15/2016 10:32 AM
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We have been using Unity, for many visits. They are a great group to deal with. Michael is always available, if we ever need him. Will see him, very soon !

Re: local car rentals [Re: islandgem] #111967
11/15/2016 10:34 AM
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island gem,,,,do you know if they have vehicles that would accomodate 5 adults with luggage....i guess I can also check their site if I can find it. Obviously you have been happy with their service,,,did you get airport pick up?


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Re: local car rentals [Re: megamania] #111968
11/15/2016 12:38 PM
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If you look at the top of this page, there is a link for 'TTOL Sponsors.' Click on it, then scroll down the page to 'SXM Sponsors' and there will be a link for 'Empress Rent A Car.' Click on that link.

Empress' site has a list of the cars they rent and a number are listed as 5 passenger cars, although for some of those vehicles, that may be a squeeze.


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Re: local car rentals [Re: megamania] #111969
11/15/2016 03:22 PM
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They do have larger vehicles and some definitely will accommodate 5 passengers with luggage. They have a booth at the airport for check-in and they pick you up often in the car you will be renting and take you back to the office to sign the papers and then you are on your way. It is nice not to have to transfer your luggage from one vehicle to the other.We have been very happy with the service Empress provides.




Re: local car rentals [Re: megamania] #111970
11/15/2016 04:20 PM
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Have to preface my thoughts with the comment I love a good car reantal thread!

For 5 adults and luggage, I would use Wilfred Brooks [TTOL sponsor], pre book an airport pick up, lots of room in his van
I would have the rental car delivered the next morning where you are staying [or later in the day if an am arrival]

That is our approach we normally land 4 ish, makes arrival day relaxing and we get to catch up with Wilfred

My other comment is - instead of one large car for 5 why not 2 small cars, you can split up if you want to or drive "convoy" - smaller cars easier to park for sure
Have fun
J&B

Re: local car rentals [Re: Margie] #111971
11/15/2016 04:26 PM
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We will see him or his designated stand in on 12/31/16 (God, weather, and Delta willing). Good way to end the year.
Hope we get in early enough to do Grande Marche for provisions (coffee/1/2&1/2, sugar, Crown Royal, Vodka, Rum, Ceres Fruit juices)knowing that everything is closed 1/1/17.
Don't really care since Belair Mini Mart (used to be "Jody's Place") will allow us to survive.

Re: local car rentals [Re: Tom] #111972
11/18/2016 10:34 AM
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Does Unity do airport pickup like Kenny's or it is off-site pickup?


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Re: local car rentals [Re: DandM29212] #111973
11/18/2016 10:48 AM
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Unity picks up from the airport in a van and transports to their office near-by.


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Re: local car rentals [Re: ChiTownHarry] #111974
11/18/2016 11:18 AM
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Sometimes when we are the only ones coming in, Unity picks us up, in the car we are renting.

Re: local car rentals [Re: Margie] #111975
11/18/2016 12:21 PM
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Thanks, Harry!


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Re: local car rentals [Re: SXMScubaman] #111976
11/18/2016 03:52 PM
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Where do you get the car? I see 3 locations, none on Dutch side???

Re: local car rentals [Re: singbeach] #111977
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Tiple AAA with Alain Arnell...no comments? Used before, was satisfied. Did have to go from airport to his place right near Beach Side Villas...price was right! But, I do like the FREE Liability and FREE GPS!

Re: local car rentals [Re: singbeach] #111978
11/18/2016 04:26 PM
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It was suggested earlier in the thread to look at SXM sponsors for an appropriate rental company since all are good companies.

I use Alain at Triple A all the time but don't see the need to chime in to every "Which car rental agency is best" post. I could rattle off 5-6 decent companies BUT they are ALL in the list of sponsors..just pick one.

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Re: local car rentals [Re: boucharda] #111979
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Dear Bouchard, I was also stating my experience and opinion for the OP who was asking. While I was at it, I had questions, as I like to compare, find the best fit, etc. I do not think my "chime-in" was out of line. Sorry to have caused you any inconvenience.

Re: local car rentals [Re: singbeach] #111980
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Sorry for upsetting you. I just thought the original suggestion to just pick a sponsor was appropriate...EVERYONE has their favorite and I bet not all the same company..I like Kenny's and Triple A...but they ALL give good service.

Re: local car rentals [Re: islandgem] #111981
11/18/2016 05:36 PM
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Was wondering if you could point me in the direction of the free liability insurance if renting for more than 2 weeks, and I cannot locate it on the TTOL site or on the Empress Site. TIA!!!



Re: local car rentals [Re: SXMSAMMY] #111982
11/18/2016 06:23 PM
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Sammy--I couldn't find it either, but I asked them and they confirmed in the last time I rented from them. You might have to call them... or you could e-mail them: info@empressrentacar.com

Last edited by ChiTownHarry; 11/18/2016 06:25 PM.

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Re: local car rentals [Re: SXMSAMMY] #111983
11/18/2016 07:56 PM
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It used to be on their Web site. If it is not there now, just mention it in your comments to them and it will be included. Have you rented from them previously?




Re: local car rentals [Re: islandgem] #111984
11/19/2016 08:16 AM
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I rent from them every year, including just this past month for over 2 weeks and was charged the liability coverage as I asked for it. I will go back to them and see what they say. I remember seeing it on their advertisement here on TTOL, but it is no longer on here. Thanks for the info.



Re: local car rentals [Re: islandgem] #111985
11/19/2016 02:44 PM
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Just got a quote from them which included separate charge for liability.
Asked them about free liability and they replied they no longer offer it.

Re: local car rentals [Re: sxmpete] #111986
11/20/2016 01:20 AM
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If renting with them for more than two weeks, we have always had it included. It has never been included for shorter term rentals.




Re: local car rentals [Re: islandgem] #111987
11/20/2016 11:15 AM
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I remember it being on their website, but it is no longer there and I just had a 18 day rental with them and was charged the $5/day rental and you see the response I received from them yesterday.




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