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1 Sep 18, 09:13 PM |
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Very Serious Dibber
Join Date: Apr 16
Location: Hertfordshire
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Used them twice so far, in conjunction with BA packages (flight+hotel+car). Registered for Avis Preferred prior to the first time, as per standard had to go to the kiosk in the garage first time - a doddle, took a couple of minutes.
Both times we booked a full size car. First time we got a Chevy Malibu, very new (a couple of thousand on the odometer I think), nice car. Second time we had a preallocated slot, and to our surprise we were given a Chevy Camaro V6. Now that was a great car (and also very new). We were not charged any extra. In both cases the outstanding balance was $0 when we returned the car and we were only charged the tolls (and toll admin fee) a couple of weeks after returning, as expected. I'd use them again for sure (as a matter of fact, we are on our next trip this November/December - though for our trip next spring I booked the flight and hotel with Virgin Atlantic, so I'm looking around for the car at the moment.
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1 Sep 18, 10:18 PM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: Apr 12
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We’ve had 3 good experiences with Avis at MCO, LAX and Miami. Have been upgraded all 3 times and haven’t been charged any extra.
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2 Sep 18, 06:45 AM |
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Thread Starter
Being a bit Goofy
Join Date: Jul 09
Location: Scone, Scotland
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thanks everyone.
Just nerves i think, first time using MCO in 8 years - used Tampa for previous couple of visits, that and the thought of a battle with a hire company after a 10 hr flight with 3 kids under 5. thanks again |
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2 Sep 18, 07:30 AM |
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Getting Excited
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We had no issue at all with them last year. Quick service and car was nice and clean.
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2 Sep 18, 08:56 AM |
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Relaxing at the Grand Floridian
Join Date: May 08
Location: United Kingdom
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We have used BA and Avis Preferred via Tampa for the last 6 trips and had no issues at all.
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2 Sep 18, 10:48 AM |
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Imagineer
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I’ve used them several times and no issues at all
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3 Sep 18, 04:32 PM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: Feb 08
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Used them in Montreal last year - no issues.
This trip (back today), the car was great but the pickup was not. The preferred board had my name but said go to kiosk. So I had to wait 10 minutes for an agent. All processed fairly quickly and told the agreement would be printed at the gate. Sure enough, it said I had to pay $800 on return. Gate-guy couldn't do anything so returned to kiosk - now a 20 minute wait just to speak to someone, then a further 30 minutes whilst they sorted it out - had to get a manager over to make phone calls and all sorts. I'd use them again but will insist on the agreement being printed at the kiosk first.
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6 Sep 18, 05:31 PM |
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Apprentice Imagineer
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Used Avis & been a preferred customer for the last 10years, always been friendly, cars new (we always have the Chrysler Town & Country or equivalent) we have prepaid fuel the last 2/3 years to save filling up tank to take back
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7 Sep 18, 12:10 AM |
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Trading Disney Pins
Join Date: May 17
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Using them next year great to read some positive experiences
Do they get annoyed if you ask for something American rather than something I could drive at home? |
7 Sep 18, 07:26 AM |
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Imagineer
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We never got charged after our May trip either and the final account showed a credit, contacted BA who refunded £50 ... Win, win for us
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