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Old 08-30-2010, 09:24 AM
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Default might also want a car for this one

Just MO, but since this is your first visit, you may want a car (depending on where you live) to help with numerous trips to Home Depot, Lowe's, maybe furniture stores, consignment shops, etc.

I've made a couple of trips down without a car, just using our cart, and it's actually kind of fun, and it forces you to find your way about via cart, and this is all good. But, the first couple of trips, we found ourselves really needing a car for those "off campus" errands.

But, if your time is limited, and you just purchased, you will probably find there are lots of "little things" you want to add your first couple of trips. Maybe easiest to rent a car from Enterprise at the airport, keep it for 2-3 days (if you're one of those organized types) or your whole trip if the price is right. You can turn it into Enterprise at LSL or just keep it for your trip back to the airport if your visit is short enough.

You also might find a much better rate for a weekly or even more cart rental from Jim Followell (as others have mentioned) than $19/day. Ask if he has a shopping bag you can borrow for the cart.