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A friend arriving on the 17th asked this question: can you get a better rental car deal if you book it before you arrive and pick it up at the airport.............. vs......... renting one once you get here.
Anyone have the straight scoop on this quesiton?
Posted : December 7, 2004 12:10 am
I always book online before I get to St. Croix. I have seen Budget turn people away many times who walk up to the counter after getting off of the plane. Sometimes I have to wait to get my car, but generally it's no problem. As far as deals, check on their web site and see what's available. This summer I got the $196 a week summer rate.
Posted : December 7, 2004 10:56 am
Budget and Avis have great online specials I hear.
Ronnie
Posted : December 7, 2004 11:20 am
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Rental price before vs once on the island - STT. Any known difference? The once on the island part, may be a day or so AFTER arriving by plane.
Posted : December 7, 2004 11:33 am
so far budget says they charge twenty dollars more per day if it is done on the island...whether or not you get it at the airport or later at another location
i will call a few more to see
this will be good info for others ...will post more when i know
Posted : December 7, 2004 8:39 pm
Dependable Car Rental has worked for us they will pick you up at airport ,very nice people family run. you can leave car at airport when done .
Posted : December 8, 2004 12:22 am
Deals can be had on STT depending on any affiliations you may have (AARP, AAA, etc.). I found that Discount Rental will rent a small, 2 door (or 4), w/ A/C , to anyone, for $225/wk, if you prove you have Insurance in the States. If you are an RCI (timeshare) member, I think Avis has a great deal at about $150/wk. $144.79 was the best deal I got with my Leisure Path membership (Thrifty).
~Marty
Posted : December 8, 2004 8:12 pm