[optometrist60]

We plan to visit The Villages in July/August. We like to rent a car for part of the time while there, especially during visits by the grandchildren. When I inquired at Enterprise Rent-a-Car at Lake Sumter Landing, the prices were higher than I previously experienced. Can anyone recommend a cheaper option for a rental car during the summer in the area? Thanks in advance.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by optometrist60

We plan to visit The Villages in July/August. We like to rent a car for part of the time while there, especially during visits by the grandchildren. When I inquired at Enterprise Rent-a-Car at Lake Sumter Landing, the prices were higher than I previously experienced. Can anyone recommend a cheaper option for a rental car during the summer in the area? Thanks in advance.

If you want to rent a car in The Villages your other option is Hertz but don't expect them to much different. You pay for convenience. You will find cheaper rates outside TV but then you will need to find transportation to and from their location. If you are a member of Sam's, BJ's, Costco's you can try their travel group, they provide significant savings on rental cars.

[John_W]

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[Stu from NYC]

Wonder why so much

[FG111]

Originally Posted by optometrist60

We plan to visit The Villages in July/August. We like to rent a car for part of the time while there, especially during visits by the grandchildren. When I inquired at Enterprise Rent-a-Car at Lake Sumter Landing, the prices were higher than I previously experienced. Can anyone recommend a cheaper option for a rental car during the summer in the area? Thanks in advance.

Hello-
To rent a vehicle for a month during summer, you are looking at about $850 a month which also coincides with high season at the parks thus vehicle are in high demand during the summer months in central Florida. Have you looked into the option of Uber for your rides and or Uber Eats for food. Also using a Golf Cart within The Villages is very doable. Good Luck

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by optometrist60

We plan to visit The Villages in July/August. We like to rent a car for part of the time while there, especially during visits by the grandchildren. When I inquired at Enterprise Rent-a-Car at Lake Sumter Landing, the prices were higher than I previously experienced. Can anyone recommend a cheaper option for a rental car during the summer in the area? Thanks in advance.

Uber, Lyft, 4 seat golf cart rental just depends how far you want to go in that car

[Marcojb]

Originally Posted by optometrist60

We plan to visit The Villages in July/August. We like to rent a car for part of the time while there, especially during visits by the grandchildren. When I inquired at Enterprise Rent-a-Car at Lake Sumter Landing, the prices were higher than I previously experienced. Can anyone recommend a cheaper option for a rental car during the summer in the area? Thanks in advance.

When I visit The Villages I usually fly into Orlando and rent from the various rental agencies at the airport since it appears to be less expensive and more convenient. If I drive to The Villages from my home state; I rent a car from my home state and get the unlimited mileage package

[jack.hunter00@yahoo.com]

Shop on line

[writerslife]

If you're planning on staying for two full months here in The Villages I would recommend that you buy yourself a modestly priced used car and then sell it at the end of your visit.

Stan's Used Cars in Leesburg often times buys Villagers' cars. Many are cream puffs that might be older models, but well taken care of.

In fact, why don't you peruse Talk of the Villages and you could likely buy one directly. Rental car prices are absolutely outrageous. Remember, you can get to The Villages from the airport very easily by shuttle for $19 each way. Then you'll have your two months with a car. Good luck with your visit.

[nick demis]

Check out Cheap Car Rentals on line

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by writerslife

If you're planning on staying for two full months here in The Villages I would recommend that you buy yourself a modestly priced used car and then sell it at the end of your visit.

Stan's Used Cars in Leesburg often times buys Villagers' cars. Many are cream puffs that might be older models, but well taken care of.

In fact, why don't you peruse Talk of the Villages and you could likely buy one directly. Rental car prices are absolutely outrageous. Remember, you can get to The Villages from the airport very easily by shuttle for $19 each way. Then you'll have your two months with a car. Good luck with your visit.

Buy a car, get insurance, get it registered for 2 months then hope to find a buyer in 2 months? Id walk before I would think of trying that.

[toddsmig]

Try the app TURO, peer to peer car sharing.

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by writerslife

If you're planning on staying for two full months here in The Villages I would recommend that you buy yourself a modestly priced used car and then sell it at the end of your visit.

Stan's Used Cars in Leesburg often times buys Villagers' cars. Many are cream puffs that might be older models, but well taken care of.

In fact, why don't you peruse Talk of the Villages and you could likely buy one directly. Rental car prices are absolutely outrageous. Remember, you can get to The Villages from the airport very easily by shuttle for $19 each way. Then you'll have your two months with a car. Good luck with your visit.

$19 each way ??? If you’re referring to Groome, that was a “promotional” rate which has been long gone .....

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by writerslife

If you're planning on staying for two full months here in The Villages I would recommend that you buy yourself a modestly priced used car and then sell it at the end of your visit.

Stan's Used Cars in Leesburg often times buys Villagers' cars. Many are cream puffs that might be older models, but well taken care of.

In fact, why don't you peruse Talk of the Villages and you could likely buy one directly. Rental car prices are absolutely outrageous. Remember, you can get to The Villages from the airport very easily by shuttle for $19 each way. Then you'll have your two months with a car. Good luck with your visit.

Buy a car for two months? Has to be a better way.

[airstreamingypsy]

I just checked prices with Kayak, monthly rates are way lower than you were quoted. Check kayak.com, rent in Kissimmee.