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Re: local car rentals
[Re: leo]
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11/10/2016 12:16 PM
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You will get the best price from Empress Car Rentals on Airport Road. There is no charge for a second driver and liability insurance is included if renting for 2 weeks or more. They are also a supporter of TTOL and you can find them in the listing at the top of the main page of this forum under TTOL sponsors.
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: leo]
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11/10/2016 12:21 PM
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Just go to the TTOL sponsors list and check with several of them. They are all locally operated.
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: leo]
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11/10/2016 06:02 PM
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Even though Sxm hertz is a big name it is locally owned and operated. Been using them for over 15 years without a problem. Competitivly priced and their quote includes all tax airport fees and liabilitythey also include a free GPS and window heat deflector to use.
Last edited by SXMScubaman; 11/10/2016 06:04 PM.
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: sxmpete]
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11/12/2016 12:40 PM
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She did say this was for rentals of two weeks or longer so perhaps that's the reason? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: sxmpete]
#111961
11/12/2016 01:28 PM
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Yes, Pat is correct. As I stated, it is for rentals of two weeks or more. We have been staying a month or more and have contacted all the sponsors and Empress has always had the best price for us.We had rented from others in the past and never had any real problems, but always had to pay more for a smaller car and no liability included.I always recommend you choose the company that makes you happy as we are all different.
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: pat]
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11/12/2016 01:29 PM
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Contact Lesley at Kenny's - we used his services last week and it was great. He greets you outside the terminal and you leave the car at the terminal with $3 for him to pay the parking fee. Doesn't get any better than that!
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: Tom]
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11/14/2016 09:07 PM
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We have used Unity many times over the years. Its been awhile since we used them but just booked them for next year. Hope they are good as they have been in the past.
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: islandgem]
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11/15/2016 10:34 AM
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island gem,,,,do you know if they have vehicles that would accomodate 5 adults with luggage....i guess I can also check their site if I can find it. Obviously you have been happy with their service,,,did you get airport pick up?
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: megamania]
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11/15/2016 12:38 PM
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If you look at the top of this page, there is a link for 'TTOL Sponsors.' Click on it, then scroll down the page to 'SXM Sponsors' and there will be a link for 'Empress Rent A Car.' Click on that link.
Empress' site has a list of the cars they rent and a number are listed as 5 passenger cars, although for some of those vehicles, that may be a squeeze.
--ChiTownHarry
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: megamania]
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11/15/2016 03:22 PM
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They do have larger vehicles and some definitely will accommodate 5 passengers with luggage. They have a booth at the airport for check-in and they pick you up often in the car you will be renting and take you back to the office to sign the papers and then you are on your way. It is nice not to have to transfer your luggage from one vehicle to the other.We have been very happy with the service Empress provides.
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: Margie]
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11/15/2016 04:26 PM
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We will see him or his designated stand in on 12/31/16 (God, weather, and Delta willing). Good way to end the year. Hope we get in early enough to do Grande Marche for provisions (coffee/1/2&1/2, sugar, Crown Royal, Vodka, Rum, Ceres Fruit juices)knowing that everything is closed 1/1/17. Don't really care since Belair Mini Mart (used to be "Jody's Place") will allow us to survive.
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: singbeach]
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11/18/2016 04:26 PM
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It was suggested earlier in the thread to look at SXM sponsors for an appropriate rental company since all are good companies.
I use Alain at Triple A all the time but don't see the need to chime in to every "Which car rental agency is best" post. I could rattle off 5-6 decent companies BUT they are ALL in the list of sponsors..just pick one.
Last edited by boucharda; 11/18/2016 04:27 PM.
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: islandgem]
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11/18/2016 05:36 PM
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Was wondering if you could point me in the direction of the free liability insurance if renting for more than 2 weeks, and I cannot locate it on the TTOL site or on the Empress Site. TIA!!!
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: SXMSAMMY]
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11/18/2016 07:56 PM
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It used to be on their Web site. If it is not there now, just mention it in your comments to them and it will be included. Have you rented from them previously?
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: islandgem]
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11/19/2016 08:16 AM
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I rent from them every year, including just this past month for over 2 weeks and was charged the liability coverage as I asked for it. I will go back to them and see what they say. I remember seeing it on their advertisement here on TTOL, but it is no longer on here. Thanks for the info.
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Re: local car rentals
[Re: islandgem]
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11/20/2016 11:15 AM
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I remember it being on their website, but it is no longer there and I just had a 18 day rental with them and was charged the $5/day rental and you see the response I received from them yesterday.
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