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21 Feb 20, 07:08 PM |
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Car Rental at Sanford, Easy & Affordable
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We are flying into Sanford in July and I am looking to hire an SUV. We have previously booked Alamo through MCO and it was a breeze, no counter, sunpass included. Unfortunately Alamo quotes are a lot more than the likes of budget and dollar. Does anyone know if the toll pass is included with other rental companies and is there a way to bypass the counter with other companies? Any tips on this or how to navigate Sanford is appreciated. |
21 Feb 20, 07:27 PM |
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Alamo prices fluctuate a lot. Are you looking through Alamo Brits or DFCH? I haven't used Budget at Sanford, but many years ago used Dollar, and vowed never to use them again. Alamo is a breeze at Sanford. Just a walk across the road, go to the counter, and you are out within 5 minutes. Usually, a helpful employee will find you a nice car, very often upgraded for a tip.
We usually get DH to drop us off right outside departures on our return with our cases, then he returns the car. I haven't seen how many cars Budget or Dollar have, but if there's nothing you like in the row, for example I wanted a Chrysler Pacifica (which was an upgrade to what I'd paid) if they have one, they'll get for you.
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21 Feb 20, 07:28 PM |
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Sanford is usually nice and quiet... With Alamo, you would still need to visit the rental desk, or use the self service kiosks as you can't go straight to the car park like you can at MCO.
Alamo the rental companies offer an automated tolling system of some sort however their admin fee's vary. Alamo charge $3.95 per usage day, capped at $19.75 plus tolls Budget/Avis charge $29.75 admin fee plus tolls. They also operate e-toll unlimited which is V expensive at $60 per week, including tolls so make sure you don't agree to that. Hertz is $4.95 per usage day plus tolls. All on site, a short walk from the terminal building. Pop me a message if you want me to quote you.. My offline prices in July tend to come back a lot cheaper than the online prices. |
22 Feb 20, 02:21 PM |
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If I decide in my 2 weeks there to ignore the tolls and just drive through what will that cost. In the past I usually keep paying the tolls. Sanford to the villa alone costs around $6 ish.
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22 Feb 20, 08:43 PM |
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22 Feb 20, 08:46 PM |
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Not flown into SFB since 2008 though. Mick
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22 Feb 20, 08:56 PM |
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All Sunpass admin charges explained here and Alamo is the best.
Ignore the figures for Avis. They are out of date and have increased by maybe 50% although I think the fee is charged per USAGE day now (just like Alamo) sunpass/en/tolls/rentalVehicles.shtml Mick
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