🚗 Car Rental Helpers

Compare car rental prices and find the best deals for your Orlando vacation

Use comparison sites to save 20-50% on your rental car!

💡 Pro Tip: Always use a comparison site first (like Discover Cars or Auto Europe) to see ALL options, then check individual company sites for loyalty discounts or coupon codes!

🔍 Comparison Sites

These search ALL major rental companies at once - best way to find deals!

Discover Cars

Compare 500+ suppliers

Searches Hertz, Avis, Enterprise & more
Best price guarantee
Free cancellation on most bookings
Full coverage insurance options

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Rentalcars.com

Part of Booking Holdings

60,000+ locations worldwide
Customer reviews for each supplier
24/7 customer support

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Auto Europe

30+ years of service

Best rate guarantee
Free cancel up to 48 hours
No hidden fees

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KAYAK

Price tracking & alerts

See price trends
Set price alerts
Compare all major sites

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VIP Cars

800+ suppliers globally

Transparent pricing
Flexible booking options
24/7 support

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Costco Travel

Members only - great deals!

Exclusive member rates
Second driver free
Extra driver fee waived

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🏢 Major Rental Companies

Book direct for loyalty points or check for company-specific deals

Enterprise

We'll Pick You Up

Hertz

Gold Plus Rewards

Avis

Avis Preferred

Budget

Budget-friendly

National

Emerald Club

Alamo

Great for leisure

Dollar

Value rentals

Thrifty

Budget-friendly

Sixt

Premium options

Fox

Off-airport value

Payless

Budget option

ACE

Off-airport deals

✈️ Orlando Airport Pickup Tips

🛬 MCO - Orlando International Airport

The main airport for Disney & Universal. Car rental center is a short train ride from the terminal.

On-site companies: Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty
Off-site (shuttle): Sixt, Fox, Payless, ACE - usually cheaper!
Peak times: Expect 30-60 min wait Sat/Sun mornings

🛩️ SFB - Orlando Sanford Airport

Smaller airport ~45 min north. Used by Allegiant, some international charters.

Fewer options: Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, National
Pros: Less crowded, faster pickup
Cons: Longer drive to Disney (~1 hour)

💰 Car Rental Money-Saving Tips

📅 Booking Strategy

• Book early, but don't prepay - rates often drop closer to date
• Use comparison sites first to see all options
• Book a smaller car - you might get a free upgrade
• Check weekly rates vs daily (often cheaper for 5+ days)

💳 Insurance & Fees

• Check your credit card - many include rental coverage
• Your auto insurance often covers rentals too
• Decline the gas option - fill up yourself before return
• Avoid airport fees by renting off-site (save 10-15%)

🏷️ Discount Codes

• AAA members: Discounts at Hertz, Avis, Budget
• Costco members: Great rates + perks
• Corporate codes: Check your employer benefits
• BJ's/Sam's Club: Member rental discounts

🚗 Orlando-Specific Tips

• Disney stays: You might not need a car! Free buses to parks
• Universal stays: Walking distance to parks, car optional
• Rent mid-trip: Get car only for days you leave the resort
• Avoid tolls: Use US-192 instead of SR-417 to Disney

🤔 Do You Even Need a Rental Car?

✅ You DON'T need a car if:

• Staying at a Disney resort (free buses to all parks)
• Staying at a Universal resort (walk to parks)
• Only visiting theme parks + Disney Springs
• Using Uber/Lyft occasionally is fine for you
• Budget is tight (parking is $25-30/day at parks)

🚗 You SHOULD rent a car if:

• Staying off-site without shuttles
• Visiting multiple parks in different areas
• Planning trips outside Orlando (beaches, KSC)
• Large family (Uber adds up quickly)
• Want flexibility to explore restaurants/shops

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