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Re: Anegada - taxi or rental car? #36519
01/27/2015 11:03 AM
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If we wanted to go to Cow Wreck Beach and Loblolly Beach would it be better or cheaper to rent a car or taxi (if taxi is available)?

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Re: Anegada - taxi or rental car? [Re: dfrandrup] #36520
01/27/2015 11:18 AM
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This topic has come up before, so you might be able to search for it and get some more immediate responses.

However, to answer your question. It's usually cheaper to rent a car if you have multiple stops (as it appears you do) and more than say four people. A rental costs around $100 or so depending on what you rent. And a cab ride per person, is around $15 a person each way (without tip).

The other added benefit of driving yourself is that you don't have to wait for pickups, and you can visit the stops at your own pace, knowing you are not on as strict a timeline.

Re: Anegada - taxi or rental car? [Re: Murdock] #36521
01/27/2015 11:52 AM
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I don't know of any $100 rentals on Anegada. I think Dean's vehicles are $50 for a Wrangler, $60 for a 4 door, and $75 for a truck with benches that holds 8-10 people. All include insurance.


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Re: Anegada - taxi or rental car? [Re: Murdock] #36522
01/27/2015 11:54 AM
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I think Dean Wheatley (284) 495-9677 charged us about $85 for the day (includes fuel) for his small pick-up with the bench seats in the bed. If you plan to do a beach crawl, this is the better option. If you are only planning to visit one destination and return, a taxi might be a few dollars cheaper.


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Re: Anegada - taxi or rental car? [Re: dfrandrup] #36523
01/27/2015 12:31 PM
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Paid $55 in November for car rental at place which also rents motor bikes. Can't remember name of place or type of vehicle, but it was plenty big enough for 4. Have also rented a vehicle at gift shop just past ARH for about the same price.
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Re: Anegada - taxi or rental car? [Re: Fred] #36524
01/27/2015 12:50 PM
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Yep, we used Dean...black single cab, standard, pick-up with bench seats in the bed for $85 a day, plus $10 for gasoline last June 2014. I didn't negotiate at all, as I just didn't care too this day, but I probably could have...

We had 7 to transport so this was the best and most economical option. We made multiple stops.

Re: Anegada - taxi or rental car? [Re: Murdock] #36525
01/27/2015 01:52 PM
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I just sent a inquiry to: http://www.landsjeeprental.com/

Is this Dean? Is there another way to reach him or should I phone?

Re: Anegada - taxi or rental car? [Re: dfrandrup] #36526
01/27/2015 01:52 PM
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I should add we will have 6 people.

Re: Anegada - taxi or rental car? [Re: dfrandrup] #36527
01/27/2015 02:10 PM
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Boy do I feel dumb...the link I sent is for VG. Ugh...better get more coffee.

Re: Anegada - taxi or rental car? [Re: dfrandrup] #36528
01/27/2015 02:25 PM
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We have also rented from Eric? Wheatley at VNJ's on Anegada, which was an entirely satisfactory experience. His number was (284) 494-1522. I don't remember the rate. I did like Dean better as I could simply tell him where to leave the vehicle with the keys in it, drop by his office on the way down the road and pay for the rental (and last time there was NO paperwork) while heading to Loblolly/Flash of Beauty, and leaving the vehicle at the prearranged spot back at the anchorage.


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