We always do this as we usually only have one driver but if more than one then we send all drivers to collect the car whilst we sort out luggage (helps not having young children). Don't tell everyone though dcnurse or the queue will get longer again.
Babblin Boo
We rented a car with Dollar two weeks ago and they were quite sure that only myself had to sign the documents even though my wife could drive. I queried this and the clerk was adamant that only one needed to sign. By the way there was no queue at all at the Dollar desk even though the airport was full and it took us two hours to get through immigration (Sanford)
A way around it is to send the person driving you all initially from the airport down to the car rental whilst the others get the luggage.
Then the driver drives you all to your accommodation.
The next day, all rested, go to another office on the 192 or International Drive and get the other drivers to sign documentation.
Et voila sorted.
Brizzle.
They are wrong and we strongly advise ALL of our customers to sign the rental agreement if they are going to drive the car. This is the official word direct from both Dollar and Alamo. If you want to do otherwise that's up to you but you need to be aware you will be un-insured and thus if you have an accident you could be personally liable to huge legal and other bills. Personally I would not risk it for the sake of a few minutes extra queueing.
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We rented a car with Dollar two weeks ago and they were quite sure that only myself had to sign the documents even though my wife could drive. I queried this and the clerk was adamant that only one needed to sign. By the way there was no queue at all at the Dollar desk even though the airport was full and it took us two hours to get through immigration (Sanford)
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But doing it my way would be OK wouldn't it John?
That way no possibly un-insured driver would be at risk.
Brizzle.
Yes, absolutely - that would be ok.
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But doing it my way would be OK wouldn't it John?
That way no possibly un-insured driver would be at risk.
Brizzle.
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When we arrived at Sanford 2 weeks ago there was a bad storm just after landing which meant the baggage handlers were not allowed to unload the plane. This meant over an hour wait at the baggage carousel, so the drivers in our party thought we would go to the Car Hire desk while the others waited for the luggage, however the customs guys would not let us through because they said each family had to go through together because of the completed customs forms that needed to be handed in.
So I was wondering how others get around this problem to allow some to go to the Car Hire while others wait for luggage.
On the brighter side when we did eventually go through to the Car Hire the Dollar building was completely empty and we were loading 2 vans within 10 minutes so [msnsmile2] !
At Orlando International Airport, it's a completely different system to Sanford airport. Everyone else is talking about Orlando International.
At Orlando International you go through Customs with all your luggage and your entire party. Then the luggage is collected back again whilst you go on the monorail train to the second luggage collection area. It's then that people are collecting their car whilst others in their party are waiting to collect their luggage.
blott
When we were there in June I went to the car hire desk with George and was included as an additional driver. Even though I stood next to him I wasn't asked to sign anything.
Pamela
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by floridadreamvilla.co.uk
They are wrong and we strongly advise ALL of our customers to sign the rental agreement if they are going to drive the car. This is the official word direct from both Dollar and Alamo. If you want to do otherwise that's up to you but you need to be aware you will be un-insured and thus if you have an accident you could be personally liable to huge legal and other bills. Personally I would not risk it for the sake of a few minutes extra queueing.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Badger
We rented a car with Dollar two weeks ago and they were quite sure that only myself had to sign the documents even though my wife could drive. I queried this and the clerk was adamant that only one needed to sign. By the way there was no queue at all at the Dollar desk even though the airport was full and it took us two hours to get through immigration (Sanford)
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Just a quick update, when I arrived at Orlando International on the 3rd September. I and the rest of my party (4 additional drivers) joined the Virgin Holidays line at the Dollar Car Rental desk, and I was advised by the Virgin Rep that the rest of my party need not queue or sign anything, just their driver licences were required.
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