By Bartek Jankowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 6:37 am: |
hi everyone,
|
By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3360) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 9:51 am: |
I suggest you go back on line and search again...many companies have very attractive rates. Try the larger brand names and you may find a better rate..
|
By ****Boat Chick**** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6654) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 11:34 am: |
Wow, Michael, can you give names? I've never found it cheaper than 340 a week or so...big or small. In fact, Netti had the best rates, but now that she's gone, I haven't found one that has one as cheap as hers was...
|
By RA. no more, no less (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3029) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 11:48 am: |
I ma not affiliated with Budget rental in any way.
|
By Beth (BonaireTalker - Post #57) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 1:36 pm: |
Have you tried emailing the car rental agencies and asking for a rate for a 3 week stay. We go to Bonaire for a month in FEB and we have always been able to negotiate a better rate than what is listed on the web sites.
|
By Bartek Jankowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 1:56 pm: |
thank you all for replies!
|
By Beth (BonaireTalker - Post #58) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 2:09 pm: |
I thought the internet rates were very high as well, especially for an extended stay. I got the best price from Island Car Rental, AB Car Rental gave me the next best price....and I also got a nice price from Bencho (not sure of spelling) and they offered to throw in (2) child seats for free.
|
By RA. no more, no less (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3033) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 2:27 pm: |
I also wanted to mention that there is a new rental agency called Tropical Holland.(again, I am not affiliated with them) They have some very cool vehicles, full size Jeeps and even a new Jaguar! I hear their customer service is outstanding and you may even recognize a familiar face! . I have not rented from them but will check them out for next time since I love driving those jeeps, I feel like I'm on safari!
|
By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3362) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 3:37 pm: |
I vote for the Jaguar...Also, for those who rent and have US gold or Platinum credit cards..lots of them cover the insurance and can save lots of money for you...
|
By ****Boat Chick**** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6663) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 4:37 pm: |
Do you think they would mind me tank schleping in a "Jaguar" [say it with your teeth clenched and pronounce it: soft "j"ag - ooo - ahhh]
|
By Jake Richter - NetTech/Bonaire Insider (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6375) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 5:26 pm: |
With all the travel I do, I find Bonaire's car rental rates to be downright cheap in comparison. You don't even want to speculate at how much it costs per week for a car picked up in Nova Scotia to be rented for drop off in Maine...
|
By *joe brannan* (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #522) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 8:53 pm: |
Cynde
|
By Seb (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3462) on Friday, September 5, 2008 - 11:09 pm: |
Jags are not for tanks. Jags are for chicks, and the men who want them.
|
By Carole B. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6929) on Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 2:09 am: |
Don't forget January is peak/high cost season anywhere in the Caribbean. Might be part of the reason for the higher cost to rent at that time?
|
By Timmmy- Bonairian Bottom Dweller - LIVE (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6005) on Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 9:05 am: |
I saw that Jag Thursday at Tropical Holland - very nice - maybe next time.
|
By ****Boat Chick**** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6668) on Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 11:30 am: |
whaf cheeffy?
|
By Bartek Jankowski (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 2:21 pm: |
thank you Timmmy for suggestion. I've just sent her an e-mail. I hope she can find us something similar :-)
|
By Ron Folds (BonaireTalker - Post #30) on Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 4:39 pm: |
We rented a new truck through Poppy who works at the airport Contentinal and KLM counter. Two weeks truck rental cost 724 US dollars. No magnifying glass when you return the vehicle. Simply park it in the parking lot at the airport and leave the keys in the ash tray. If you can not find Poppy at the airport you can either email her or people at the KLM counter can get you in touch with her f you have any problems.
|
By Timmmy- Bonairian Bottom Dweller - LIVE (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6010) on Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 4:53 pm: |
Cynde - brand new - still has that NTS new truck smell - just over 2000 miles on it. I'm seeing a lot of them around this week at the dive sites.
|
By Ted Johnson (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Sunday, September 7, 2008 - 7:49 am: |
One thing to remember is that he was quoting in Euros. Most of the replies have been in $$. There's a substantial difference between the two these days. Bartek's 220 Euros is about $360 (US). That closes the gap considerably...
|
By Kelly (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5862) on Monday, September 8, 2008 - 10:47 am: |
We rented from Budget last month -- Ann hooked us up, also ! We had a brand new Toyota. I think it had 1,300 miles on it.
|
Visit: The Bonaire WebCams - Current Bonaire images and weather!
The Bonaire Insider - the latest tourism news about Bonaire
The Bonaire Information Site, InfoBonaire
Search Bonaire - Search top Bonaire Web sites