upgrade now or later

**dynomike red** · 25-02-2004, 16:50

Hi just a quick question, we have booked to go to orlando in april myself,my wife and my 2 young girls. we have booked a mid size car through expidia(all in one with the flight). but now the mother-inlaw has decided to come with her freind so that will be 6 people alltogether. can u please tell me if u think we should upgrade now through expiedia or wait till we get to the airport and also what do u think we shuold upgrade to
cheers
mike

**chrisj** · 25-02-2004, 16:52

I would say upgrade now as im sure it would be cheaper than doing it when you get
there.

As for size, We have 2 kids and also take my mum, but we always opt for a 7 seater mini van
for all the extra room inside. also means the kids can sit apart when they are tired and
ratty

**hamptonlakes** · 25-02-2004, 16:56

I would upgrade here less hassle.

We normally get a 7 seater mini van and there is 3 of us.

**blott** · 25-02-2004, 16:58

If you've paid for an all-inclusive car rental (ie with insurance, taxes, etc) then upgrading when you get to the car rental desk will mean that you'll have to pay the additional insurances, etc separately as well as the upgrade price.

If you upgrade in the UK, then these will be included within your price.

The other benefit of upgrading in the UK is that you can ensure that the type of vehicle you choose will be available whereas it might not be on the day you arrive.

**dynomike red** · 25-02-2004, 17:11

Thanks 4 the the feedback, can not beleive i said i did'nt mind the outlaw coming[msneek]watch out florida.mind u we have now got a baby sitter

.Will there be enough room in the 7 seater min 4 6 persons and the lugage
cheers
mike

**Ana** · 25-02-2004, 17:45

No - the 7 seater are like Espace / Voyager size. They have very little space for luggage.
We normally get an 8 seat minivan for 6 (3 adults, 3 kids)of us, and still have to rely on friends to take some luggage!

Have you thought of getting 2 cars in case the MIL wants to do something without you (or vice versa!!)

**dynomike red** · 25-02-2004, 18:25

thanks 4 the info Ana.
i am the only who can drive so i think we will have to order an 8 seat mini van, what is the same modle over here and what r thay like to drive
cheers
mike

**chrisj** · 25-02-2004, 18:29

I would have thought they were slightly bigger than the 7 seater ???
Others who have rented one should be able to let you know for sure

As for driving them (7 Seater myself) its great, you are high up and have room and I felt really safe
very pleasant experience

**dynomike red** · 25-02-2004, 18:36

cheers chris
what i wanted to know was- what is the car make and model of the 8 seater(or english version) so i can check them out over here first,as i am booking it before i go
cheers
mike