By robert cowan (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 12:38 pm: |
Hi, I would appreciate it if any one can advise me whether $ 380.00 for a pick up truck rental from a Sunday to a Sunday in July which includes all taxes and INSURANCE is a reasonable rate to pay for the double cab truck. Thanks for any advice as to this.
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By Richard (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #167) on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 12:49 pm: |
That's a bit high based on my experience there. Don't know whose rental rate that is, but you might try Budget or Total.
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By Bill LaBarge (BonaireTalker - Post #71) on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 1:35 pm: |
AB gave me the best rates. I would also check with you credit card company... it is not ALWAYS necessary to purchase insurance. But this is a personal preference.
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By Ron Gould (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1537) on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 2:14 pm: |
Robert, that's what we pay for 2 weeks!
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By robert cowan (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 2:37 pm: |
Thanks for the info everybody. Ron could I ask what company you rent through and if your rate is half what I was quoted is it because you are a continueing customer or is it the standard rate to your knowledge?
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By marge karalis (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #782) on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 9:06 pm: |
We just booked with Poppy for two weeks @ $200 a week for February.
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By robert cowan (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 7:11 am: |
Hi,
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By Cecil (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6275) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 7:57 am: |
I was thinking it was about right when you throw in taxes and CDW (which I would never decline). I think I just paid $320 at Budget.
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By chris keen (BonaireTalker - Post #96) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 9:29 am: |
Bob:
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By Ron Gould (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1539) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 10:35 am: |
When dealing with rental companies it is necessary to use the words "All In", which means all taxes and insurance. We use Amex CDW, with no deductable, and we have collected with it! You also get a $2500 personal property coverage if something becomes missing out of your truck with no deductable. Can't beat that!!! Ron
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By Kelley McDaneld (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 3:50 pm: |
I would be careful using AMEX's premium car rental program internationally. Their program does not cover liability. If renting a vehicle in the U.S. you would be covered with your auto insurance plan. However, if you are abroad the liability from your auto policy will not apply. Homeowner's liability does not apply either. At least this is the case with State Farm, and I believe it is the case with most major companies. In order to get any liability protection in Bonaire it appears you must buy the rental company's CDW--they don't seem to offer liability separately for you to purchase. Also, your AMEX account must be current and have a zero balance or their rental insurance will not be effective. I've done a lot of research on this and it seems like the AMEX premium car rental program is great to do if you are renting in the U.S., however abroad it is a bit risky.
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By Ron Gould (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1540) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 4:30 pm: |
Yes, your account has to be open(current) and you have to charge your rental(truck)to your Amex card. Don't know what your talking about when you say zero balance? Liability is not covered. The standard CDW with the rental companies on Bonaire doesn't incude Liability. That coverage is avalible, but my rental company told me that Bonaire is a no fault country. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I will never use this service in the US as my insurance covers me not my vehical... Ron
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By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1412) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 5:48 pm: |
Kelley.. CDW as nothing to do with liability coverage. It's referred to as physical damage coverage; i.e. damage caused by a collision to the rental car. Analogous to collision coverage on your car in the US. Except if you purchase this from the rental car company the deductible will be waived for you. If you have with AMEX your covered with no ded. by AMEX who will reimburse you.
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By Kelley McDaneld (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 8:50 pm: |
I never thought CDW had anything to do with liability. No rental company I communicated with in Bonaire indicated that basic liability was included with the basic rental rate. Perhaps it is, but they aren't disclosing this? With State Farm, our homeowner's policy liability coverage does not include vehicle coverage. I spoke with a few people regarding this at State Farm--perhaps every insurance company is different.
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By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos ) (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1413) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 5:36 am: |
Kelley, regarding coverage on insurance policies in the states, all must use what is referred to as standard ISO forms. Various coverages are then modified by exclusions & endorsements.
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By Bill LaBarge (BonaireTalker - Post #73) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 8:24 am: |
You folks got me going. So I called Citibank regarding our coverage. Found out two interesting things. Citi covers our liability while out of country. That's good. What I didn' know is that they tack on 3% for the bill. Any transaction you use the card for gets hit with 3% for having to deal with the currency. Interesting yes? So now I have to decide where I get hit least. Using my Debit card to get guilders or using the credit card. You also get hit with charges in the bank for using Travelers Checks.... I feel like I'm a small merchant paying for "protection" sheeeesh
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By chris keen (BonaireTalker - Post #98) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 9:34 am: |
Bill,
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By Danny D (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 11:33 am: |
Bill,
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By Danny D (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 11:49 am: |
Bill:
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By Sparty (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #131) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 12:20 pm: |
In the past, I have used Visa Travel checks with no problem exchanging them at the bank.
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By Bill LaBarge (BonaireTalker - Post #75) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 5:43 pm: |
You guys are the best.... what great information. I'm headed out on the red-eye Continental tomorrow evening.... one last question and I'll check tonight and tomorrow AM... is there a best place to exchange US dollars for Guilders??? Oh please, I can't wait... this is year 36 and I NEVER tire of Bonaire.... blessings on this island..
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By Danny D (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 5:55 pm: |
Go to the bank next to Chat & Browse.
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By Bill LaBarge (BonaireTalker - Post #78) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 6:20 pm: |
Thanks Danny... I used to dive for Lobster off Gloucester and Marble Head... boy do I miss being able to get a MA license...Cat Island was the best...
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