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03/27/2015 12:26 PM
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So Kenny is booked for the week that we are in SXM. We are on the phone with Empress now and they have a Hyundai Accent for $136 for Sat - Weds rental. Is this a reasonable amount and are they decent to deal with? I saw the previous comments to make sure to take pics. Would love any other insight. Also, is it true they don't offer a discount to TTOL folks? Thanks!
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Sorry you couldn't hook up with LESLEY - aka KENNYS - as he is a nice guy to do business with and no need to take photos with him, for sure. Per diem rentals are usually a little higher than weekly rates so the Empress rate doesn't sound bad to me. I haven't used them myself but friends of friends did recently and were happy. Sorry I don't have more details for you, but they were pleased with Empresses cars, service and price. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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OK, once again, people, the OP did not ask for other recommendations. They want to know about Empress. As far as no discount for TTOL members, I actually am not aware of any car rental place in SXM that offers a discount for TTOL members. And, as Pat said, partial week rentals are much higher per day than a weekly rental.
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We rented for the month of February and their price ($235 per week in high season)included liability insurance and taxes. Pick up was easy- place is really close to the airport. Car was in great shape. No problems. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
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We've used Empress 2 or 3 times and they were reasonable on rates and very pleasant to deal with. Would definitely use them again.
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They were good to us on a 2-week rental in Feb. First time we rented from them. Very close to the airport, decent pricing, no issues anywhere. Your quote sounds about right.
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I have different friends who have used Empress and they were satisfied
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I have used Empress several times and are satisfied with them.
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Used Empress last year. Zero problems and had the best prices.
There's a small fortune to be made in racing; just start with a large one.
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We've used Empress the last two times to SXM. Elias is a good man and his rates are among the best and include liability. We will continue renting from him from now on.They even fixed a flat last time without any hassle. It was a three inch nail!
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Once again folks, opinions regarding Empress only..
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Used them three times with zero issues! Will use them again for our June vacation.
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I have used Empress since 2008 with no problems what so ever. I think that their prices are the best around, but then again, I haven't checked lately since I only use them.
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Empress is fabulous. We have used them for years
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Used Empress and they were very nice and helpful.
Good price also.
They rented us an umbrella too!
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Empress is fine. And if you have any issues with your car, they will change it out with no questions asked - we even went in one year and asked if they could do anything about squeaky brakes because we like to ride around with the windows down and the squeaks were annoying - they gave us another, newer, nicer car without blinking an eye. Flat tire one year = they came to Grand Case and changed it for us because there was no tire tool in the trunk.
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Marvin will do what it takes to keep you happy, and keep you coming back. We think Empress is great.
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So relieved to hear good reviews on them. We are booked with them. Thanks everyone!
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