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08/14/2015 05:12 PM
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Hi there!
I'm cruising into Philipsburg at the end of the month and having a tough time finding out which rental car locations are close to the dock and affordable.
Any recommendations ?? Prefer local companies but open to ideas!
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Try Coastal Car Rental. It is very popular with cruisers.
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Strangely Coastal Car Rental says no cars available on the date I'm coming to visit??
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Could be, if you are there with several other ships. Have you checked to see how many other ships are in when you are??
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Look into Hertz. They have the largest fleet in SXM and have rentals at the dock.
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Not to worry as soon as you get off the ship they will find you before you find them.
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Try www.kangourou-carrental.com. I got a good rate for next month. ![[Linked Image]](http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10765;405/st/20150912/e/Orient+Beach/k/79db/event.png)
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They book up quickly as they are very popular for one day rentals.There must be a few other ships in port that day.
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What are average taxi rates? Like from Philipsburg to grand case, grand case to orient , orient to Philipsburg?
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As I said in the other thread, your best bet is to hire a taxi for the day, if you want to do an ambitious 'around the island' tour.
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And to add to that, Carol, everyone who has used Mr. Brooks service has spoken very highly of him. I believe J.D.'s friend Mr. Bruney also does this, no? Just a thought but I have no contact info for him. <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,
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Here's a page that shows taxi fares. From the port to Orient is $25 for 1 or 2 people. It's $30 to Grand Case. A three hour island tour is $110. Lucia's Taxi Service has a $20 discount coupon valid on the tours only.
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