PGD Car rental return to RSW

[BiggPapa22]

Why are car rental prices so expensive at the Punta Gorda airport, even during the off season?? Would I be better to take a taxi & rent from an off site location?

[Romelle]

Reasons on the high car rental prices at the airport I can think of so far:

 

1 - There are some airport specific taxes/fees included.

 

2 - Because they can.  It is like the price of beer at a ball park.  

 

3 - Even in the off season there can be events - big conferences, expos, sports things.  

 

Probably some more ...

 

Are you thinking of bidding via Priceline?  Sometimes one can get really good deals that way.  But it is necessary to first do the homework of finding out the next best price so you don't overbid.  

 

If it is an event situation, sometimes shifting your rental a day can let you miss that peak demand.  I once found one in Florida that changed many dollars if I shifted just a few hours.  

 

Hard to say on the taxi question.  It depends upon just how good a deal you can find off-site + the taxi cost VS what it costs at the airport.  The longer your rental, the more likely the equation could make sense.  And the non-economic cost of the inconvenience and time loss has to be considered.  

 

Any specific numbers you've researched so far?

 

Romelle

[thereuare]

It depends upon just how good a deal you can find off-site + the taxi cost VS what it costs at the airport.

Assuming you know the price of a taxi you can use the CAR RENTALS radio button of our BiddingHelper.com to search and compare rates for the dates you are considering.

As well, keep in mind that if you are considering PRICELINE / HOTWIRE, they may only have availability at the airport locations, as their 'in town' availability may be limited.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.