By ralph kiracofe (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 1:32 pm: |
Has anyone recently rented a dble cab pick up from AB car rental in bonaire? Do you know if the trucks are in good shape? Also will be using American Express card for insurance and they have told me that the rental agency needs to have liability insurance and AB has it.
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By Susan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1396) on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 5:20 pm: |
Ralph,
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By Michael Stanfield (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Sunday, July 3, 2005 - 3:33 pm: |
Ralph,
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By Barry Gibbs (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Thursday, July 14, 2005 - 11:20 pm: |
Where is the best place to rent a car/truck? I am staying at the Divi. Should I rent at the airport or wait until I get to Divi? Is a cab the best transfer from the airport?
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By Julia Graves (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #651) on Friday, July 15, 2005 - 3:28 am: |
Hi Barry, I think it is best to book a car/ truck before you come. There are not usually any problems but there are a finite number of vehicles and if you come at a busy time your choice may be limited. Most people get a truck if they are shore diving and want to visit Washington Park. If you go to infobonaire you will find a list of car hire firms.
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By Susan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1404) on Friday, July 15, 2005 - 8:16 am: |
One thing: if you aren't in a big rush to do shore diving, and you've had a long flight in, I recommend taking the taxi to where you're staying, get settled in and a get a bit of rest, then making the arrangements to pick up the car/truck a bit later. Standing in a looooooong line at the airport in the hot sun (the rental places are booths set up across the parking lot from the airport) after a tiring trip can be a bit hard.
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By Josie (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1086) on Friday, July 15, 2005 - 1:49 pm: |
I'd recommend Everts -- it's a small operation, I've never encountered a line, and the people are just great.
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By Belinda Z (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #358) on Friday, July 15, 2005 - 11:40 pm: |
My warning about Budget:
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By Marcus L. Barnes (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #370) on Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 11:00 am: |
OK, that's good to know. We damaged one of Budget's trucks last April and had to pay the $300.00 deductible out of pocket upon departure from the island. After that, I signed up for the AMEX card assuming it would cover the damage should we use packages in the future that include a vehicle from Budget. We've always used AB prior to this and have now made the decision to go back to AB; for one thing, the deductible is lower than Budgets should you be forced to pay the deductible due to vehicle damage. Additionally, I'm fairly comfortable from reading posts on Bonaire Talk that AB will honor the AMEX insurance. I guess we'll find out in September.
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By Ron Gould (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #175) on Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 11:50 pm: |
Amex will take care of any charges made to you as long as you use the Amex card to pay with..... No questions asked.. Police report stating what happend is needed and proof that the keys were in your possession when you returned the vehical. Ron
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By Belinda Z (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #359) on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 11:17 am: |
Ron,
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By James Reilly (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 8:31 am: |
Hello All:
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By Marcus L. Barnes (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #379) on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 11:50 am: |
James: As I understand it the deductible at AB is $169.00 with full coverage after that versus Budget's deductible of $300.00 with full coverage after that; additionally, the AMEX Card and its insurance is accepted at AB; therefore, I don't see how you would pay more at AB unless you have knowledge that they won't accept the AMEX Card which would force you to pay what I agree is very high insurance fees.
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By Francesca & Paola (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 10:58 pm: |
we rented a dbl cab by Rento Fun. the truck was new, in perfect conditions. Prices with insurance and all taxes at 42,00USD. they picked up at lodge and they drived to the airport. very kind people. we suggest Rento Fun.
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