xtrail Posted February 8, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2018 we are renting a car at Miami airport and will be spending 2 days precruise in Miami area. Plan to drop the car off at the downntown location which they say have a cruise port shuttle available (Avis) anyone been there done that, anu issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted February 8, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Other than being swamped with cruisers, no issues. If you miss the shuttle and don't wan to wait for the next run a taxi will be about $12 or you can Uber for about $8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrail Posted February 8, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted February 8, 2018 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeneas3 Posted February 11, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I am doing the opposite - getting a car post-cruise. I figure uber to get in and out will be worth the expense instead of waiting for a shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted February 11, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Post cruise delay in picking up cars is the most likely issue -- you might price out picking up the car at MIA compared to downtown. You are less likely to have any issues/delays when using a car rental agency at the airport. Good luck! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeeshaNZ Posted February 20, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 20, 2018 We are also wanting to pick up a car after our cruise. Does anyone recommend any particular car hire company? I've read bad reviews about Avis shuttles and then expensive toll passes with Dollar and Thrifty. (We will be picking up in Miami and dropping the car at Orlando early the next day). Also, we are undecided if we should do a self assisted disembarkation at 7am or wait until our allocated time (10am). Would we have more luck with getting a car quickly if we disembark earlier? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted February 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Your best bet for an easy rental is to pick up the car at the MIA airport -- either shuttle (free), taxi ($27) or Uber/Lyft (about $16). Use your favorite travel web site to compare rates among many agencies - I like www dot carrentals dot com. If you choose to rent from a downtown location (Avis, Hertz, etc.) I would get off the ship as early as possible. National, Alamo, Thrifty & Enterprise offer free shuttles between POM and their MIA airport location -- show the driver your reservation paperwork to board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ileys Posted February 21, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I have used Alamo several times - renting at MIA for a few days before the cruise, dropping off there and taking their free shuttle to the port. It is very easy and not chaotic, which is not what I hear about the port locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firsttimecruiser2016 Posted March 1, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I have used Alamo several times - renting at MIA for a few days before the cruise, dropping off there and taking their free shuttle to the port. It is very easy and not chaotic, which is not what I hear about the port locations. How early do they start the shuttle from MIS to POM? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted March 1, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2018 It should be running in the morning - they will be picking up passengers at POM and bringing them to MIA, so no reason you can't get a ride to POM. You likely can't check in for your cruise until after about 10:00 -- how early did you want to arrive? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firsttimecruiser2016 Posted March 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 2, 2018 It should be running in the morning - they will be picking up passengers at POM and bringing them to MIA, so no reason you can't get a ride to POM. You likely can't check in for your cruise until after about 10:00 -- how early did you want to arrive? :confused: Around 1030ish Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateWes Posted April 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I have used Alamo several times - renting at MIA for a few days before the cruise, dropping off there and taking their free shuttle to the port. It is very easy and not chaotic, which is not what I hear about the port locations. Good to hear! We are doing this in Miami as well with Alamo. Wasn’t aware they did shuttles! My husband was going to drop my mum and I at the port then go drop the car and Uber back to us! Would you recommend we all just drop off the car and take the Alamo shuttle with luggage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted April 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Would you recommend we all just drop off the car and take the Alamo shuttle with luggage? Yes - otherwise to drive to MIA, find gas, drop the car, wait for the shuttle and then return to POM on the shuttle can easily take 45-60+ min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateWes Posted April 8, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Don’t think we need to go near MIA as we are booked for a drop off beside the POM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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