What size vehicle to book ?

Bigbuc1 · 28 Sep 19, 01:36 PM

Last year I booked a 4 door saloon through Alamo Orlando but when we arrived to pick the car up, they said pick any car you want on the left. So as there was quite a few multi seaters we took one of those.

We will be returning to Florida next year in Oct, 2 weeks before half term.

There will be 6 of us this time so we will definitely have to have a multi seater.

So shall I book a multi seater ? Or try my luck and book a standard car and hope for a free upgrade on the day ?

There is quite a difference in price if I book now so I could save a bit if I got lucky again, but what happens if there is no free upgrade ? Will I still have the option to pay extra for a 7 seater ?

Will the extra I pay work out a lot more than just booking one from the UK to begin with ?

What's the most likely outcome in your experiences ?

I may try for Sanford or Tampa this time, will that lower my chances ?

kiwiinabd · 28 Sep 19, 05:05 PM

I guess it depends on your luck ! However with 6 people and luggage a standard saloon is unlikely to be suitable.

If you decide to upgrade when you arrive you may find it more expensive or possible that they do not have any suitable upgrades available.

Sandford and Tampa will definitely lower your chances.

If it was me I would watch the deals and book something that is suitable in advance !

Mickie · 28 Sep 19, 05:17 PM

I wouldn�t ever rely on getting an upgrade especially where you need additional seats. Book what you. Need

Bigbuc1 · 28 Sep 19, 06:32 PM

Yeah if there's a risk of no suitable vehicle then that's a problem.

deek72 · 29 Sep 19, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Bigbuc1

There will be 6 of us this time so we will definitely have to have a multi seater.

So shall I book a multi seater ? Or try my luck and book a standard car and hope for a free upgrade on the day ?

Seriously?

**Kasalic** · 30 Sep 19, 06:20 AM

Ok what you need, we are going in June with 6 adults and I�ve booked a Suburban or similar. A 7 seat minivan would be fine, just be prepared to play Tetris with the luggage.

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	28 Sep 19, 01:36 PM Bigbuc1 Earning More Ears
Bigbuc1 Earning More Ears Join Date: Dec 17	What size vehicle to book ? Last year I booked a 4 door saloon through Alamo Orlando but when we arrived to pick the car up, they said pick any car you want on the left. So as there was quite a few multi seaters we took one of those. We will be returning to Florida next year in Oct, 2 weeks before half term. There will be 6 of us this time so we will definitely have to have a multi seater. So shall I book a multi seater ? Or try my luck and book a standard car and hope for a free upgrade on the day ? There is quite a difference in price if I book now so I could save a bit if I got lucky again, but what happens if there is no free upgrade ? Will I still have the option to pay extra for a 7 seater ? Will the extra I pay work out a lot more than just booking one from the UK to begin with ? What's the most likely outcome in your experiences ? I may try for Sanford or Tampa this time, will that lower my chances ?

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	28 Sep 19, 05:05 PM kiwiinabd Very Serious Dibber
kiwiinabd Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Jan 12	I guess it depends on your luck ! However with 6 people and luggage a standard saloon is unlikely to be suitable. If you decide to upgrade when you arrive you may find it more expensive or possible that they do not have any suitable upgrades available. Sandford and Tampa will definitely lower your chances. If it was me I would watch the deals and book something that is suitable in advance !

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	28 Sep 19, 06:32 PM Bigbuc1 Earning More Ears Thread Starter
Bigbuc1 Thread Starter Earning More Ears Join Date: Dec 17	Yeah if there's a risk of no suitable vehicle then that's a problem.