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11-15-2007, 07:16 PM
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Traveling around, rent or taxi?
Im flying out to Phoenix again in December but would like to know, would I be better off renting a car (Im 21) or having a taxi? Most companies rent out to 21 year olds, however they charge extra per day.
Thanks!
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11-15-2007, 07:19 PM
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How long will you be out here?
Actually, I would say rent a car in any situation, even if you are out here for only one day. Taxis are expensive since the city is so sprawled out and a rental will be more convenient.
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11-15-2007, 07:24 PM
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4 days...going to be expensive either way, but have to do it!
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11-15-2007, 08:19 PM
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Dallas Cowboys!!!
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Rent. The only time you should use a taxi while you are here is if you have been drinking.
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11-15-2007, 09:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ibarrio
Rent. The only time you should use a taxi while you are here is if you have been drinking.
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Haha, isn't that the truth!  |
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11-15-2007, 09:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BurtsBees
Im flying out to Phoenix again in December but would like to know, would I be better off renting a car (Im 21) or having a taxi? Most companies rent out to 21 year olds, however they charge extra per day.
Thanks!
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Definitely rent, BurtsBees
You may want to try "shopping" on the internet for specials. |
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11-16-2007, 06:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bummer
Definitely rent, BurtsBees
You may want to try "shopping" on the internet for specials.
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Rent, but if you can, try to rent on a Thursday, rather than Friday. I've found that sometimes they offer deals if it's not a weekend day. I've usually rented from Enterprise and have been happy with their prices and service. |
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11-16-2007, 07:25 AM
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Renting a car is definitely the better choice.
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11-16-2007, 01:12 PM
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Another vote for renting. When I arrived in September (relocated out here) I figured "just take a cab from the airport". To north Phoenix (near Kierland): nearly $60! Of course my employer covered it but... Distance: Maybe 20 or so miles if that....
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11-16-2007, 02:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ivanabacowboy
Another vote for renting. When I arrived in September (relocated out here) I figured "just take a cab from the airport". To north Phoenix (near Kierland): nearly $60! Of course my employer covered it but... Distance: Maybe 20 or so miles if that....
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Great point, ivanabacowboy . . . that 60 bucks would cover at least one day, possibly more, of a rental bill. |
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