Disney World Vacations: Should You Rent a Car?
The Most Miserly Mom likes to help people save money on their Disney World Vacations, and one of the most frequent questions asked of me is "Should we rent a car in Orlando?"
When you take your vacation to Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World & Orlando, and you want to save money, then most likely you WILL rent a car. Yes, it is an added expense, but what you will save in the long run will be worth it!
Here are the reasons why:
- If you have a car you can easily stay at an economical hotel minutes from Disney and the other theme parks as opposed to staying on site at Disney and paying more money.
- If you have a car you can easily drive to economical restaurants to feed your family instead of paying the astronomical prices at restaurants inside Disney, Universal or Sea World.
- If you have a car you can easily head to International Drive to purchase discounted souvenirs as opposed to paying exhorbitant prices within Disney, Universal or Sea World.
The Most Miserly Mom wants to remind you of a few important points when renting a car in Orlando to save money:
Always ask for discounts! AAA, Motor Club discounts, coupons & anything you get your hands on will help with your car rental costs.
- Steer away from purchasing any insurance with the car rental companies - Check with your own insurance company or credit card service to see if you are already covered.
- Do not take an "upgrade" from the car rental company unless they are giving it to you for free.
- Rent an economy car - Keep this expense as low as possible. You won't need anything more for zipping around Orlando to Disney, Universal, or Sea World.
Check out my book: A Mom's Miserly Guide: Orlando, Universal, & Disney on $25 a Day
