ashhill Posted December 29, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Staying for 3 day post cruise in Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale. looking to hire a car. any reputable companies near this hotel? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 29, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Staying for 3 day post cruise in Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale. looking to hire a car. any reputable companies near this hotel? Thanks in advance I believe there is both a Budget and Avis on 17th St not far from your hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted December 29, 2014 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Next week we are staying at the Hyatt pre-cruise, and have reserved a car through Enterprise on 2601 S. Federal Highway. They will pick us up at the hotel, and drop us off at the port on the morning of our cruise. Enterprise has numerous rental sites in Ft. Lauderdale, rates to vary, with the airport pick up and drop being the most costly. Darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidel2Cruise Posted December 29, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted December 29, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Thanks for the Enterprise info. I just booked with them in that off airport location. The web site was confusing though when it said something about not going to the port so I will call and confirm that they will drop off there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted December 29, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2014 HI again, I just got off the phone with that local Enterprise office. They will NOT drop off at the port. They said they have taxis on speed dial and depending on traffic it will cost $10-$15 for a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted December 29, 2014 #7 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) My mistake. I just looked at DH's notes on Enterprise and his confirmation indicates they will return us to the hotel - and from there we'll take Hyatt's van to the pier. Final decision will be based on time we drop off the car. Either way, cab rate is still reasonable. darcy Edited December 29, 2014 by WatchHill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted December 29, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 29, 2014 It is always good to check the details. We are staying at Hyatt Place near 17th St. Are you at a different Hyatt? I ask because the van from Hyatt Place will be $7 per person so really the same as a taxi . I have heard that the vans may need to wait to fill up so we may end up using a taxi anyway to be on our own schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted December 29, 2014 #9 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Yes, we're at the Hyatt @ 17th St. - our hotel chain of choice and using our "points" for the last night. We might as well check out early, luggage in the rental, and once we drop the car, grab a cab to PE. We will be at the Hyatt for a few nights, then onto Naples,[another Hyatt], returning to Ft. Lauderdale for one more night. I do enjoy their breakfast offerings and grab a piece of fruit to take with me as a snack. darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted December 29, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 29, 2014 We have been mostly Hilton people this last year or two but this Hyatt seemed to be just right for us so glad it seems like we've picked a good spot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gators84 Posted December 30, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 30, 2014 There is a local branch nearby called Gold Coast Car Rental. They are a smaller family owned company with great service and reasonable rates. We stayed at the Embassy and they offered free shuttle service to pick us up from the hotel to bring us to their location to rent the car, and they also took us straight to the cruise port when we returned our vehicle. If you're interested in saving cab fares and looking for something hassle-free we had a great experience with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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