First time hiring a car

[OCDean87]

Also, another question (sorry), we land at MCO at 15:50, what sort of time should we put down to collect the car?

Our return flight is at 19:00, what time should we put down to return the car?


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[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by OCDean87

Also, another question (sorry), we land at MCO at 15:50, what sort of time should we put down to collect the car?

Our return flight is at 19:00, what time should we put down to return the car?


You can tell we are car hire newbies...

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As you are picking up at an airport location they are used to ealy/late/very very late arrivals!
I would put collect at 16.45hrs and drop off at 16.30.
If you pick it up early then that's fine. Or if you are late that's also fine.
But! Ensure you get it back on time.
The key is the time you exit the barrier. For example if you exit at 16.10hrs then make sure you are back by 16.05.

Edit. Alamo allow you 30 mins grace for being late returning. After that they charge by the hour for 2 hours, after that they hit you for an extra day. That extra day is charged at the prevailing rate to hire as a 'walk in' so will be a lot more than you paid per day to originally hire.

[PPM]

Hi Tom
I notice your timings above will push over 24 hrs if you know what I mean
If you booked 1630 to 1630 would it not be cheaper than 1630 to 1645?
I always look at the time I exit the barrier as you say and note that I have to be back by that time on day of return. I bow to your knowledge I’m most probably getting it wrong...I do more often as the years progress

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by PPM

Hi Tom
I notice your timings above will push over 24 hrs if you know what I mean
If you booked 1630 to 1630 would it not be cheaper than 1630 to 1645?
I always look at the time I exit the barrier as you say and note that I have to be back by that time on day of return. I bow to your knowledge I’m most probably getting it wrong...I do more often as the years progress

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Oop! Must slow down typing. Been to the Dentist so haven't had a nap - overtired!
Good spotting, changed it now.

[OCDean87]

Well the cost of hire has jumped up £100 overnight on alamo brits :/

[99plums]

Originally Posted by OCDean87

Well the cost of hire has jumped up £100 overnight on alamo brits :/

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Have you tried Netflights?

[JP81]

Originally Posted by OCDean87

Hi all, sorry for the confusion. We are paying for the car this week when we book online.

I'm the driver so technically I'll be renting the vehicle as I'm the only one who drives, however, it's my partner's card we were hoping to use as she is the one with the credit card.

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More over, A debit card in US is considered a CC, as long as it carries the MasterCard or VISA logo. So you can book with your card and use it as verification at the counter.

I never use a CC abroad and hope to never need to.