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Sabrina&Bill 10-03-2022 12:00 PM

Car Rental to Ft.Lauderdale Cruise Terminal
 
My wife and I plan to take a cruise next May, out of Ft. Lauderdale. Our cruise will finish in Southhampton, England.
I would like to rent a car to drive from TV (we live South of 44) to Ft. Lauderdale. I've never rented a car from point A to B and just wonder if there are Rental Car businesses near the Ft. Lauderdale Cruise Terminal and if they offer a shuttle to the ship? Would appreciate an info. I would like to rent the car the day before we make the trip to Ft. Lauderdale and return it that day. Thanks!

RICH1 10-03-2022 12:31 PM

Florida Rental car companies had a rule that no in state drop off charges would be incurred if dropped off at the same Rental companies facility…I’d call directly Uber will drop at Cruise Terminal

dtennent 10-03-2022 01:53 PM

While I know that you inquired about car rentals, did you consider the Yankee Trails bus?

Sabrina&Bill 10-03-2022 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dtennent (Post 2142874)
While I know that you inquired about car rentals, did you consider the Yankee Trails bus?

No, I didn’t but I will check it out! Thanks!

retired guy 10-03-2022 05:51 PM

Have used the site autoslash.c__ many times. They find the best rate close by.
had to pick up in Leesburg from Avis. Have used this site many times in my travel.

Keefelane66 10-03-2022 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabrina&Bill (Post 2142826)
My wife and I plan to take a cruise next May, out of Ft. Lauderdale. Our cruise will finish in Southhampton, England.
I would like to rent a car to drive from TV (we live South of 44) to Ft. Lauderdale. I've never rented a car from point A to B and just wonder if there are Rental Car businesses near the Ft. Lauderdale Cruise Terminal and if they offer a shuttle to the ship? Would appreciate an info. I would like to rent the car the day before we make the trip to Ft. Lauderdale and return it that day. Thanks!

Although rental cars are unique to Florida maybe if you called Enterprise, Hertz... They may give you accurate information. I'm surprised your travel agent didn't provide this information.

2newyorkers 10-03-2022 08:04 PM

I have done this many times prior to COVID. And yes the rental car companies have offices near the port. A shuttle will take you to the pier. When you book just call the office where you are dropping off the car near the port and clarify they still have shuttle service. Enjoy your cruise.

affald 10-03-2022 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by retired guy (Post 2142982)
Have used the site autoslash.c__ many times. They find the best rate close by.
had to pick up in Leesburg from Avis. Have used this site many times in my travel.

Absolutely the best site. Check all the boxes for every credit card and club to see the best rates. Can always research, unchecking boxes.

Also most rentals are free cancelation so reserve if u see something good. Check often as rates change, then reserve again and cancel the previous reservation.

Definitely use leesburg and even clermont in addition to the villages as starting points, if possible.

elevatorman 10-04-2022 04:51 AM

We cruised from Rome to Ft. Lauderdale and rented a Hertz and returned it in Spanish Springs.

spofford 10-04-2022 06:45 AM

Have used Budget and Enterprise from Ft Lauderdale to TV. Both picked me up at terminal.

daranco 10-04-2022 06:47 AM

car rental to Ft Lauderdale
 
Here is what I do: I rent a car 1-way from here and drop it off at the Ft. Lauderdale airport. I usually go the day before and stay at a local hotel. I have the hotel pick me up at the airport just as if I flew in. Some hotels provide transport to the cruiseship terminal for a fee

Lindaws 10-04-2022 07:05 AM

Use Yankee Trails. They bus you to your terminal $99. pp from The Villages.
One way would/be cheaper. You meet on 441 by the Bealls store. Reliable!

Arctic Fox 10-04-2022 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lindaws (Post 2143103)
Use Yankee Trails. They bus you to your terminal $99. pp from The Villages.
One way would/be cheaper. You meet on 441 by the Bealls store. Reliable!

Yes, one way is half price

They are now operating under the name Cruise Express, but same location

Sabrina&Bill 10-04-2022 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retired guy (Post 2142982)
Have used the site autoslash.c__ many times. They find the best rate close by.
had to pick up in Leesburg from Avis. Have used this site many times in my travel.

Thank You!

Sabrina&Bill 10-04-2022 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by spofford (Post 2143084)
Have used Budget and Enterprise from Ft Lauderdale to TV. Both picked me up at terminal.

thanks, but I am leaving from Ft. Lauderdale. I'll be flying home from Heathrow, England and have someone to pick me up at OIC.


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