[pauld315]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

that means NEVER leaving the Villages community. You definitely need a car here. Hospitals, restaurants, stores, airport, ANYTHING of interest to you. No guests from out of state? friends coming sown in the winter? Grandchildren visiting? Seriously, a golf cart alone will not cut it, Jebartle

I guess you would be surprised to learn of the anount of people here with only a golf cart for transportation. If they need to go someplace, they rent a car for a day.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Drakeswood

Check “touro” online. Specify pickup point or delivery as an option…. then check references

Never rent from Turo. I have a horror story when I rented from them in Phoenix my first and last time.

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Ever think of doing an internet search?

Oh so sassy!

SNAP!!

[Goldenrule480]

I use Turo. It is a service that rents individual peoples cars for a fee. It’s just a fraction of major car rental companies. I rented a car back home for a month at $15 a day.

[Luggage]

But I would call the local rental agency direct instead of the 800 number

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by bern916

Seriously?! What a disrespectful reply! I'm sure OP has done an internet search but is interested in the opinions of those from this group - maybe someone has done something similar. I, for one, am glad OP asked the question - and I'm interested in the responses.

[KsJayhawkers]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

that means NEVER leaving the Villages community. You definitely need a car here. Hospitals, restaurants, stores, airport, ANYTHING of interest to you. No guests from out of state? friends coming sown in the winter? Grandchildren visiting? Seriously, a golf cart alone will not cut it, Jebartle

There are many residents here that only have a golf car to get around. Everything you list above is accessible by golf car depending on where you go, with the exception of the airport and there are multiple companies offering that service.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by pauld315

Never rent from Turo. I have a horror story when I rented from them in Phoenix my first and last time.

I have friends who have used Turo 3-4 times with zero problems...

https://turo.com

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by loufromnewjersey

Hi. I have an older Lexus RX350 that I’m not using and you can rent it for that time. The car is always serviced by Lexus and runs great. My name is Lou and you can call me on my cell 973-452-4753
I have pictures I can send you

Lou, be sure you check your insurance, I am guessing you will not have coverage in case of an accident.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by Lgorry1054

Been here for many winters with nothing but a golf cart, don’t miss or need a car one bit!

Good first post...

[itsaly]

Kind of like an airbnb, there's car sharing. My daughter & her husband used Turo car sharing to book their rental for a week in Colorado. I don't really know how it works or if there's time limits, etc. I'm sure there's other websites out there. Maybe something to consider.

[Sensei]

I traveled that way ONCE....it was far too many times! Cramped space...uncomfortable bunk beds....School cafeteria quality food. NOPE!

[Sensei]

Originally Posted by ONTAP15

Rather than driving down to my house in The Villages, I am planning on flying and will be staying thru mid November. Does anyone know of a company (not the big name ones) that rents cars long term for a reasonable price?

cost is about $500 to ship a vehicle from New York to Florida one way

[sallyg]

Depending on where you are located in the Villages, you might be able to manage with just a golf cart. I have known a few people who get everywhere they need on their golf cart.

[Annie66]

Originally Posted by jebartle

Or rent a golf cart, everything you need is golf cart accessible unless you have a need to see the mouse house!

Then in 5 years or so, you'll be able to go see Mickey with the way TVs is expanding south.