Firtree Posted January 8, 2009 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2009 DH and I are flying into FLL two days before cruise out of Port Everglades. Want to rent a car, and I've seen that there is a Thrifty rental at both the airport and near Port Everglades. Which one is easier to rent at, as far as getting the car back on the cruise morning ...(airport traffic vs Port traffic?) If we rented at the off airport site, do they run a shuttle to it? And lastly, could we rent at the airport but drop it off at the Port site? Thanks for any help! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jspirit Posted January 8, 2009 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Just used Thrifty last week from their off airport loction and returned to the airport with no problem. The off airport ( about 1 1/2 miles from the port) does have a shuttle service and they were very efficient. Picked us up at the hotel and brought us to their rental office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillyfish Posted January 8, 2009 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2009 We always rent from Budget at the airport then return it to their Quay Plaza location on 17th, it is just minutes from the port. Last I knew they still offered a shuttle to the port from that location. Renting FROM Quay Plaza location is usually cheaper since you don't have to pay the airport taxes and fees. But getting there from the airport may eat up those savings. Where are staying? Do they offer a complimentary shuttle from the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firtree Posted January 8, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Staying at the Westin Diplomat, and as far as I can find out there aren't any shuttles...darn! I'm glad to hear that we can get a rental at one place and return to another tho...I didn't know if we could do that. Thank you! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madsofa Posted January 9, 2009 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2009 We always rent from Budget at the airport then return it to their Quay Plaza location on 17th, it is just minutes from the port. Last I knew they still offered a shuttle to the port from that location. Renting FROM Quay Plaza location is usually cheaper since you don't have to pay the airport taxes and fees. But getting there from the airport may eat up those savings. Where are staying? Do they offer a complimentary shuttle from the airport? We are staying for three extra nights post cruise. I am interested in the possibility of renting from Quay Plaza and returning to the airport. Would this be an option? Also what would I search on to find this location? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted January 9, 2009 #6 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I am interested in the possibility of renting from Quay Plaza and returning to the airport. What would I search on to find this location? Thanks. Go to the Budget Car Rental website (budget.com) In the location box enter: F07 It will automatically populate the Quay Plaza location for you. ///// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillyfish Posted January 9, 2009 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Go to the Budget Car Rental website (budget.com) In the location box enter: F07 It will automatically populate the Quay Plaza location for you. ///// Also remember to 'uncheck' the 'I'll return car to pickup location' if you want to return it to the airport. You can then insert FLL into the 'return location' box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tuckersmom Posted January 9, 2009 #8 Share Posted January 9, 2009 DH and I are flying into FLL two days before cruise out of Port Everglades. Want to rent a car, and I've seen that there is a Thrifty rental at both the airport and near Port Everglades. Which one is easier to rent at, as far as getting the car back on the cruise morning ...(airport traffic vs Port traffic?) If we rented at the off airport site, do they run a shuttle to it? And lastly, could we rent at the airport but drop it off at the Port site? Thanks for any help! Beth DH and I are renting from Budget next Month for our Freedom Cruise with p/u at Airport and drop off at Quay. From what I have read here on this board this is easly done with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madsofa Posted January 9, 2009 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Also remember to 'uncheck' the 'I'll return car to pickup location' if you want to return it to the airport. You can then insert FLL into the 'return location' box. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbranch Posted January 9, 2009 #10 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Does Budget at Quay have a shuttle to port everglades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firtree Posted January 9, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks for the info, we'll rent at the airport and drop off near port..! Nice to be able to get info from fellow cruisers! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tuckersmom Posted January 10, 2009 #12 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Does Budget at Quay have a shuttle to port everglades?[/quote Yes they have pick up and drop off is my understanding.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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