gottaluvcruises12 Posted May 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Is it worth renting a car? My husband has never been to Miami and we talked about driving down to MIA for a little while and coming back up to Fort Lauderdale. I am also thinking about getting around to go various places while we are there. Walking isn't a problem but how close are the areas to walk and carry stuff. Comparing it to have to get a taxi or lyft/uber to go to a store and come right back out. Also who do you rent cars with? Who doesn't require a large hold. Large being $300 or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2017 We usually rent a car with Avis at the FLL airport and return it to Avis at the Hyatt Pier 66. They have a free shuttle to the cruise terminals at the Avis at the Hyatt. Cost for one day full size is usually around $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottaluvcruises12 Posted May 18, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted May 18, 2017 We usually rent a car with Avis at the FLL airport and return it to Avis at the Hyatt Pier 66. They have a free shuttle to the cruise terminals at the Avis at the Hyatt. Cost for one day full size is usually around $50. Do you know how much the "deposit/hold" is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted May 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2017 You will need to do some research on your own; I don't think anyone here can speak to every car rental agency in Fort Lauderdale about their policies with cash deposits or holds on credit cards. :) Having said that, we always rent a car through the "big box store" (if you're a member) and get a great rate. Keep checking daily and you might find it goes even lower (happens to us all the time). Fort Lauderdale is a great city for walking and taking the water taxi, but we love to drive up the coast a ways and enjoy the scenery and trying new restaurants. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Do you know how much the "deposit/hold" is? We used a credit card and I did not see any hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppmanusa Posted May 18, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2017 If I was looking to do that much scooting around id get a car rental. I cant remember seeing a hold on my cc statements you'd have to call and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterCruise Posted May 18, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Is it worth renting a car? My husband has never been to Miami and we talked about driving down to MIA for a little while and coming back up to Fort Lauderdale. I am also thinking about getting around to go various places while we are there. Walking isn't a problem but how close are the areas to walk and carry stuff. Comparing it to have to get a taxi or lyft/uber to go to a store and come right back out. Also who do you rent cars with? Who doesn't require a large hold. Large being $300 or more. Most rental car companies do a $200 deposit, plus the cost of the rental which drops off (except for the cost of the rental) when you return the car. Beware Sixt, though. The will place a $999 hold if you are given a "free" upgrade to a BMW. My personal opinion...There's a lot more to do in Ft Lauderdale than there is Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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