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27 Jun 21, 12:44 PM |
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I hope this doesn't carry on next year.
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27 Jun 21, 12:49 PM |
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This does not sound good. Sounds like car hire is going to get a lot more expensive.
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27 Jun 21, 03:10 PM |
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I am really worried about this for mid September. Our first week is in a villa with BA and we won't know where it is until we get there. Could be 35 mins away from parks. We can't be doing uber for that all the time. Do we think it will improve by
September?
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27 Jun 21, 03:23 PM |
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Join Date: Mar 21
Location: Yorkshire
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27 Jun 21, 09:37 PM |
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Join Date: Jul 06
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I’d like to think it will ease from mid august onwards as we move out of high summer season and American schools go back and Disney quietens down etc.
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27 Jun 21, 10:25 PM |
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Next couple of weeks will be similar stories with 1.5 million travellers going through MCO for the 4th July holidays... Hopefully after that we'll start to see more rental vehicles coming online and less delays.
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27 Jun 21, 11:18 PM |
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Join Date: Nov 10
Location: Durham
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Hi Sully - unfortunately nobody knows as there's more than one factor at play, apparently the vehicle shortage issue is worldwide, not just the US.
With travel ramping up suppliers simply haven't been able to replace [sold] inventory due to microchip issues for new motors - in turn suppliers have substantially increased rates, I assume to capitalise against losses knowing many will pay the increases. A friend in Fort Myers ordered a new Caddy last Oct, in Dec he popped into the dealership for an update, they advised they didn't even know when they'd be able to place, let alone fulfill, his order! Unfortunately the current situation has shown with/without contracts there's no guarantee a hirer will receive a motor upon arrival at the desk. As Andy said, hopefully there'll be a change after the 4th July, in the meantime if you need to hire a car I highly recommend contacting Andy direct (andy@discountfloridacarhire.co.uk) as he also has access to offline prices and is doing all he can to assist Dibbers.
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27 Jun 21, 11:28 PM |
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ChrisS I’ve moved my back up plan for July to November re car hire our friends are picking me up and my Budget car with BA I’m picking up in Winter Haven the next day and I don’t care if it’s a pickup or humugness sUV that’s always on there yard
It’s apparently not great even buying a new car friendhad to keep her lease car 6 months more it’s a rolling lease took 9months from picking her new car to delivery last week |
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28 Jun 21, 12:38 AM |
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Join Date: Nov 10
Location: Durham
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Aye, it's a bit sticky at the moment Helen, our Ft Myers friend wasn't prepared to wait and cancelled his Caddy order.
For us the car hire situation is too hit 'n miss, hence why RSW is our better option as a friend collects us, that said I found a coach, RedCoach, that runs from Miami Airport to Naples, Fort Myers and on to Tallahassee. If push came to shove and we have to change Mia is one to bear in mind - RedCoach also run up the East coast, Miami to Orlando and on to Tallahassee. I'm relieved we have our Fl vehicle awaiting our return Helen, just hope the begger isn't too temperamental as he's been in, outdoor, storage since last April with our mechanic pal - luckily he'll service/fix Tank up and have him ready to rock 'n roll for our arrival.
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28 Jun 21, 12:48 AM |
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Oh ChrisS for pity sake don’t let Ian in on the car hire crisis
My little town car is just 2 years old paid off and done 4727 miles today so we’ve had It’s the accountant in him you know we could buy a new Mustang insure it and store it for not much more than you were paying if we keep the Aygo Yes I do but will 3 car seats fit in the back No but my golf clubs just might but we could look at something a bit bigger An on going discussion shall we say |
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