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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: sxmmartini]
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11/17/2023 11:44 AM
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We’ve used Kenny’s car rental for years. Service is excellent and we’ve never had any problems with the car. You can find them in the sponsors section of this site.
Lived most of my life in Massachusetts
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: sxmmartini]
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11/17/2023 08:29 PM
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Unity or Kenny's have both been easy buttons....
"I’m the Dude. So that’s what you call me. You know, that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.”
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: sxmmartini]
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11/18/2023 08:06 AM
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We've rented with a few different companies (Empress, Kenny's and Hertz) and have had good experiences with all of them. When shopping around for our December trip, Hertz didn't seem to have many options available. It was all SUVs, trucks or vans. No actual cars. I assume it's because they are booked up, so making a reservation soon is probably a good idea no matter what company you choose.
Last edited by dvesc; 11/18/2023 08:07 AM.
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: sxmmartini]
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11/20/2023 06:21 PM
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Thanks! What language is the GPS voice in? If French it could be fun. Please PM me the daily rate so I can compare. I would think you would get the rate from the rental company directly not from someone not involved with the company and have only recommend them that probably gets a special rate.
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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11/20/2023 09:39 PM
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Re: Car rental for December trip
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11/20/2023 10:09 PM
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Re: Car rental for December trip
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11/21/2023 12:32 AM
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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11/21/2023 08:34 AM
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Exactly what I meant. Go to the source, the rental company. for your quote. Not second hand from someone that recommended the company. Exactly. I've been getting the same rate from AAA for over fifteen years. I'm rewarded for my loyalty to Alain, and for the many referrals I send to him. I would never quote that rate to anyone.
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: GaKaye]
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11/21/2023 12:21 PM
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Exactly what I meant. Go to the source, the rental company. for your quote. Not second hand from someone that recommended the company. Exactly. I've been getting the same rate from AAA for over fifteen years. I'm rewarded for my loyalty to Alain, and for the many referrals I send to him. I would never quote that rate to anyone. Same here with Hertz. Last trip I had a flat at Mullet Beach. One call and they were there in 15 min with new tire and rim. No extra charge and told me to swing by and they would check rest of tires and wash/vacuum car. Again no charge.
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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11/21/2023 06:33 PM
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I have never paid more than $25. Per day! The last trip was $25. but the rental agency gave us a hard time about the gas not being topped off when we returned it. We fill it just before and returned it with a full tank. Anyway it has become a hassle now.
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: sxmmartini]
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11/21/2023 08:24 PM
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I have used Discount car rentals and have had great service and prices include all insurance. Also have car waiting at airport when you arrive
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: sxmmartini]
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11/22/2023 04:10 AM
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It's a device built into the dashboard. It didn't talk, it beeped LOL!!! the one time when it had to be reset! Here's there website for the rates for all the vehicles they rent. https://www.saxcarrental.com/
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: sxmmartini]
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11/22/2023 05:02 PM
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I have never paid more than $25. Per day! The last trip was $25. but the rental agency gave us a hard time about the gas not being topped off when we returned it. We fill it just before and returned it with a full tank. Anyway it has become a hassle now. . Your price was lower because of your loyalty to the agency. When you're a new client, you'll pay the going rate. I suggest you resolve the issue with the company you've been using.
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: Kennys]
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11/23/2023 07:50 AM
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Thanks and I'm literally tired of people being cheap . But for the food , they know which ones to go too lol. People never change of being who they really are . Keeps happening , sad . Lesley, not everyone has an unlimited budget, and perhaps those who do, choose how to spend their vacation dollars. To say that people who are looking for the best price for something are being cheap, is demeaning.
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: sxmmartini]
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11/23/2023 08:36 AM
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My cost for 9 days is 378.00 (42.00 a day) prices is all-inclusive (taxes insurance etc) I'm happy with that. Plus having used Discount before many times happy with cars and service. I think they are quite a few excellent car rental business in SXM the post on here reflect that. Discount requires a small deposit with CC some don't like to do that since I have used them before I know it is ok (not a ruse or scam) then I pay the rest in cash on arrival. Which works for them since they have my deposit on CC. lets me not have another bill to pay once vacation is over. Bottom line for me is the less I have to pay once I'm back home the better I like it I prefer to front load my budget so I can splurge on dinner once I'm there.
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: GaKaye]
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11/23/2023 09:33 AM
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Georgia--Absolutely. I'm not talking arguing over literal pennies, but if you can get the same thing for $10 at one place and $20 at another and you choose to pay $20, that's just dumb. With regard to car rental prices, you just have to make sure you are comparing apples to apples, as there are a lot of variables there.
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: GaKaye]
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11/23/2023 09:45 AM
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Thanks and I'm literally tired of people being cheap . But for the food , they know which ones to go too lol. People never change of being who they really are . Keeps happening , sad . Lesley, not everyone has an unlimited budget, and perhaps those who do, choose how to spend their vacation dollars. To say that people who are looking for the best price for something are being cheap, is demeaning. I think that is exactly what he is trying to say. (insult) He had to throw in the food again too---he is a very sad man.....
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Re: Car rental for December trip
[Re: sxmmartini]
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11/23/2023 09:57 AM
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Perhaps time to end this one and it has drifted off the topic more than once.
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