Car Rentals in St Martin

Old Jun 15th, 2010, 04:27 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car Rentals in St Martin

We are going to be in St. Martin from July 13-23 and would like to rent a car. Any suggestions and tips. Thanks
iwasham is offline  
Old Jun 16th, 2010, 09:33 AM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 528
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
We went with Unity and were happy with them. Will you have small kids with you? If so, Island Nannies is good to rent a car seat from. Enjoy! Where are you staying?
kellybeaches is offline  
Old Jun 16th, 2010, 11:57 AM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Go to traveltalkonline.com. You will find a huge amount of info on the topic of St. Martin.
Quark is offline  
Old Jun 18th, 2010, 05:43 AM
  #4  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
We are staying at Sonesta Bay Resort and Casino. Thanks for responses.
iwasham is offline  
Old Jun 18th, 2010, 05:55 AM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 528
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Have a great time! I just wrote a trip report w/lots of pictures if you're looking for recommendations on things to do
http://www.fodors.com/community/cari...-7-15-long.cfm
kellybeaches is offline  
Old Jun 21st, 2010, 02:53 PM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 839
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
We vacation every year in St Maarten and have always found Thrifty Car Rental to be good. Their cars are better than most rental places in St Maarten (for dollar vs. car) and they are right down the street from the airport. Also, their transfer buses are quick. We used to use other places (Dollar, for one) but found the cars could be pretty shabby. Thrifty has always given us nice cars.
Dejais is offline  
Old Jul 8th, 2010, 10:59 AM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The cheapest rate I've found so far is with Budget- even though I have accounts at Hertz and Avis. I've rented from Budget several times years ago in my hometown and never had a problem. Would anybody happen to know if they are a reputable company on this island? I would like to save money but I would also like to feel comfortable and safe.
LadyVirgo is offline  
Old Jul 8th, 2010, 11:43 AM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 433
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
All three of the franchises you have mentioned are well run, though the privately owned local island firms are usually less expensive - but the insurance (which is essential and costs extra from ALL companies)- is usually with a higher accidental damage excess/franchise/deductible (call it what you will) when renting from the independent operations.

No matter who you rent from, be sure to go right round the the vehicle very carefully with the Agent when checking it out, and make sure that any existing damage, scratched paintwork or deficient items etc. is noted before you acept the car, otherwise you could have (possibly expensive) additional charges when you check it back in.
DavidSXM is offline  
Old Jul 8th, 2010, 02:52 PM
  #9  
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 476
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I rent with Vic at Thrifty! He's always very straight forward w/me.
BellaClaire is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mollykathryn722
Caribbean Islands
4
Sep 17th, 2011 06:37 AM
maiko1
Caribbean Islands
8
Aug 6th, 2010 03:30 AM
mckkev
Caribbean Islands
5
Dec 19th, 2009 04:25 AM
Angler973
Caribbean Islands
14
Dec 4th, 2006 05:02 PM
thit_cho
Caribbean Islands
4
Feb 8th, 2005 01:57 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -