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And that answer is both “yes” and “no”…. maybe !
Undoubtedly, not everyone wants to drive on vacation, and for those that fall into
this category, there are of course taxi cabs available, as well as limited bus services
to get you around. However, although it can be done, the bus / taxi combo is not in
any way the most cost effective or convenient way to travel.
Of course, if you are just visiting Florida to soak up the sunshine from the pool deck
of your rented luxury villa, then you may be content to forgo the car and just utilise
taxi cabs for the odd time that you do venture away from your vacation home.
However, there is such a vast world of excitement out there, that to do so would
surely be selling yourself short.
And whilst Disney does provide free park to park transport once you are on Disney
property, getting there initially can be a time consuming and often expensive
experience.
So, to my mind, if you want the convenience of being able to go where you want,
when you want, there is no better way to achieve this than by renting a car for the
duration of your vacation. Amazingly, with the incredible all inclusive and fully
insured rates that a select few on line car hire companies provide, I feel sure that
you will be pleasantly surprised how economical it is to have the freedom and luxury
that you really deserve.
However, a word of warning is advisable at this point, as not all car rental deals are
as clear cut as they first appear. Many travel agents or charter airline companies, will
offer you a “free” rental car as an incentive to get you to book with them. In reality,
these “fly drive” deals as they are commonly known, can often work out many times
more expensive than if you had booked the car hire and flights separately, as they
often involve many hidden extras and required insurances to be paid when you pick
up your car at your arrival airport.
Of course by that stage, you are thousands of miles away from home, and literally
stuck between a rock and a hard place. As a result, you have no option but to pay
the hefty extra fees, and very quickly, the “free” car rental doesn’t seem such a good
deal anymore.
I would therefore always advise that you do a little research and check on line which
car rental companies offer a guarantee of fully inclusive, fully insured prices, and
also allow you the opportunity to select the size and class of vehicle that is best
suited to your travelling party. You will be amazed at how much money you can save
by cutting out the middle man and making a simple on line reservation.
So, in conclusion, I would reiterate that whilst it is possible to “do” Florida without a
car, the benefits of renting one far outweigh the other options available. After all,
for most folks, a trip to Florida is a long anticipated vacation of a lifetime, and once
you discover how much there is to experience and enjoy, you’ll be glad that you
took my advice.
Chris Neilson is a professional writer and private Villa Owner who has an extensive
knowledge of the Florida Travel Industry. He is also the senior copywriter for the well
known Florida Car Hire web site US Car Hire – http://www.uscarhire.co.uk
© Copyright Chris Neilson 2005 All Rights Reserved
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