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QUICK PLEASE: How big of a car shoudl I rent? I'd like to make reservations tonight. Thanks - space-time - 07-29-2007
I need to rent a car for a trip to the airport and back. parking is too expensive (it would be $15 per day x 31 days), and also my Civic is too small
We need to haul 2 adults (not obese), one toddler + car seat, 1 large + 3 medium pieces of luggage (which we check in), 2 carryon, 1 diaper bag and 1 medium stroller (not quite an umbrella stroller, but pretty small), and 1 laptop bag.
I am thinking of a large sedan, but perhaps I should get an SUV? minivan?
Thanks
Re: QUICK PLEASE: How big of a car shoudl I rent? I'd like to make reservations tonight. Thanks - Z - 07-29-2007
Unclear why a cab wouldn't work. How far away is the airport?
Re: QUICK PLEASE: How big of a car shoudl I rent? I'd like to make reservations tonight. Thanks - space-time - 07-29-2007
65 miles.
Re: QUICK PLEASE: How big of a car shoudl I rent? I'd like to make reservations tonight. Thanks - Todd's keyboard - 07-29-2007
Have you considered calling a taxi and explaining what you need? Hiring a minivan cab may be more cost effective and convenient.
To answer your question: Most sedans have split rear seats. It sounds to me like an SUV or minivan is not needed.
Todd's keyboard
Re: QUICK PLEASE: How big of a car shoudl I rent? I'd like to make reservations tonight. Thanks - dmann - 07-29-2007
Another thought- most cities have an airport van service which is less expensive than a cab and the only downside is they sometimes need to make additional stops to pick up/drop off other passengers. They are equipped to take many people and many bags.
DM
Re: QUICK PLEASE: How big of a car shoudl I rent? I'd like to make reservations tonight. Thanks - Z - 07-29-2007
Friends/family/neighbors who might help out in exchange for a meal?
Minivan or large sedan should suffice. Second the check on a airport shuttle service, if available.
Re: QUICK PLEASE: How big of a car shoudl I rent? I'd like to make reservations tonight. Thanks - Todd's keyboard - 07-29-2007
65 miles.
Hire a limo.
Enjoy your trip to and from the airport.
Get treated like a celebrity.
The hassle of picking up and dropping off a rental car seems like a big negative.
Todd's keyboard
Re: QUICK PLEASE: How big of a car shoudl I rent? I'd like to make reservations tonight. Thanks - space-time - 07-29-2007
Thanks all for the advice, but I think it's more convenient with our "own" transportation, you know, with a toddler, you have to change the diaper at the last minute, and I don't want the shuttle honking outside... beep beep
And it's not that short of a trip, 65 miles, I am not sure what a cab will charge, but I guess more than 2 bucks a mile, so it's not that bad to rent a large car for one day for about 100 bucks or so.
I plan to rent it the day before, install the car seat that evening, and then next day AM carry the suitcases to the car one a a time as soon as we finish packing them, since I don't want 4-5 suitcases sitting in the middle of the living room and my son running around.
Re: QUICK PLEASE: How big of a car shoudl I rent? I'd like to make reservations tonight. Thanks - davester - 07-29-2007
Sounds pretty crazy, expensive and stressful to me, even with a kid. I always take the airporter shuttle van. There's gotta be a better solution than renting a car.
Re: QUICK PLEASE: How big of a car shoudl I rent? I'd like to make reservations tonight. Thanks - BigGuynRusty - 07-29-2007
The Airport Shuttle to LAX is only $40 to my door which is 60 miles away.
BGnR