As far as doing things early and as far as major car rentals I completely agree. I also want to add that if you book your rental car in advance make sure that it's free cancellation so that way you can constantly monitor the prices and cancel if you find something better for a car that you want.
Was just in PR last October-November. Used National and only paid 500 including taxes and tolls. Was there 7 days and they gave me an upgrade on size for free. Was definitely worth it. Coming back to the island for 4th of July.
I booked my flights to PR for May 5th to May 18th.. and i am currently struggling to choose a decent one but not so expensive.. For 13 days, so you think National is best and not Alamo?
Nikki so National was great. When I booked this time (which was about a week ago) Enterprise actually gave me the cheapest rate for a standard SUV. All the other companies were like 800-1000 but i locked in a reservation with Enterprise for 4 something with insurance. Just gotta shop around
@@kennys3376 .... Wow ok makes sense, I see. And yes that’s what I’ve been doing too, researching and shopping around to find the best cheap rate. Thank you so much. I’m looking into is Alamo and Enterprise and see what else I find too. Thank you 🙏🏻
Im going to Puerto Rico in a month and looking into Alamo. Between the add-ons they have, which one should I take? There’s Damage waiver, personal accident insurance, roadside assistance plus, supplemental liability protection. Or can I add my own insurance and that will cover all those add-ons.
Great video! What do you suggest I do for renting a car under 25, I am 21 and the girlfriend and I are looking to go to San Juan the end of May? Is there any way we can avoid under 25 fees? How much do they average a day? Thanks!
The one recommendation I can make is book your car as far in advance as possible. Under 25 always get a higher rate. But booking far out you have the chance to research and find a deal.
Thank you for the great tips, however, I disagree about not getting insurance. Seventy years ago I was in the biggest pothole didn't see it. It was a big problem.
Muchas gracias de verdad! Yo voy a visitar la isla en unos meses y estaba buscando recomendaciones sobre la renta de carro. Los que estaba considerando eran Enterprise y Alamo y me alegra saber que tienen sus oficinas en el aeropuerto. :)
Just got back from PR. Got to travel all over the island. Used Route/Allied. Total mess. Car had major body damage and had the check engine light on. Very inefficient. Total toll fees came to about another $86. Total for three days including the tolls and fees was $286.
Do you need a major credit card to rent? I have one but my deposit will go over the limit I currently have. I have a visa debit card though, is that okay? They won’t answer their phones and nothing mentions it on the website
Thanks for the tips Is the price quoted from Alamo the same when you actually show up? Last time I was charged from another "big" chain an extra almost $300. Peace ✌
I agree Alamo is the best in pr and we are there a lot. Did budget once because Alamo wasn’t available and no pre check in and wanted in line for a half hour and line never moved. Walked across to Alamo no cars went to enterprise and bing had our car in minutes. No budget : Avis IMHO.
what do you suggest is the best way to get a rental car for someone under 25 because im 21 and I’ve been searching but I want to get the best for my money lol 😂
Hello! I booked my flights to PR for May 5th to May 18th.. and i am currently struggling to choose a decent one but not so expensive.. For 13 days... Someone please help me :( Thank you
@@jessica82882 … Hi, I end up using Alamo rental. This was around mid month of May when I traveled to PR and rented for 2 weeks. So I reserved it probably end of April or beginning of May.. I would suggest to check with them immediately and reserved it because I don’t think they charge for cancellation.
@@jessica82882 … Since we rented for about two weeks, I think it’s a reasonable amount for what we paid for. I’ll need to find the receipt. And Alamo was the cheapest I could find at that time too.. I paid a deposit fee at the time of pickup too but it was later reimbursed. I was stressing to find a good price so I know I remember that Alamo was the cheapest to rent.
@@nikkinick6762 I’m seeing 1,300 for 13 days. Seems expensive. I paid 400 in Costa Rica for 10 days. I’m panicking like you were bc I haven’t booked anything yet and I supposed to go April 6
@@jessica82882 …omg! Thats high! We didn’t pay that much. I think we paid about 700 for 14-15 days.. my goodness. I wonder with everything going on today and gas prices etc.. that everything is going up. Because for sure we didn’t pay that much. I still gotta find the receipt. But like one week was like about 400 so x two.. 14-15 days. 1300 is way too high. Which month is the trip? Let me check the other ones I’ve had in my top list. So sorry you’re experiencing this.
Thanks for watching. First thing don’t stress. Yes I choose Alamo because I can cancel reservations without penalty. Personally, I used to book and rebook every time I would see the price lower. Our best advice: Do your research, read fine print of these car rentals. If your trip is planned in May, you still have time to sort out the details.
@@ChasingCoquis ... ...Thank you so much! I found Alamo with low rates compare to others and they won’t charge me if I cancel it and find better rates. Trip is on May so there’s plenty of time to shop and compare. Thank you 😊
You can still rent a car. Keep in mind most Car rental companies charge more to rent to individuals under 25. But search around, never know when you will come across a good deal.
As far as doing things early and as far as major car rentals I completely agree. I also want to add that if you book your rental car in advance make sure that it's free cancellation so that way you can constantly monitor the prices and cancel if you find something better for a car that you want.
Was just in PR last October-November. Used National and only paid 500 including taxes and tolls. Was there 7 days and they gave me an upgrade on size for free. Was definitely worth it. Coming back to the island for 4th of July.
I'll be there for July 4th too! Hope you have a great time.
Fantastic! Glad to hear you had a great experience.
I booked my flights to PR for May 5th to May 18th.. and i am currently struggling to choose a decent one but not so expensive.. For 13 days, so you think National is best and not Alamo?
Nikki so National was great. When I booked this time (which was about a week ago) Enterprise actually gave me the cheapest rate for a standard SUV. All the other companies were like 800-1000 but i locked in a reservation with Enterprise for 4 something with insurance. Just gotta shop around
@@kennys3376 .... Wow ok makes sense, I see.
And yes that’s what I’ve been doing too, researching and shopping around to find the best cheap rate. Thank you so much.
I’m looking into is Alamo and Enterprise and see what else I find too. Thank you 🙏🏻
wow ok so Alamo no money down and no penalty for canceling reservation with Alamo, wow these are good information to know
Saw this video right before visiting Vieques, got the car with alamo 2 hours before the ferry left. you’re a life saver ily
Totally agree on Alamo! Simply the best, I don't even consider others now.
Im going to Puerto Rico in a month and looking into Alamo. Between the add-ons they have, which one should I take? There’s Damage waiver, personal accident insurance, roadside assistance plus, supplemental liability protection. Or can I add my own insurance and that will cover all those add-ons.
Great video! What do you suggest I do for renting a car under 25, I am 21 and the girlfriend and I are looking to go to San Juan the end of May? Is there any way we can avoid under 25 fees? How much do they average a day? Thanks!
The one recommendation I can make is book your car as far in advance as possible. Under 25 always get a higher rate. But booking far out you have the chance to research and find a deal.
Were you able to get it? If yes how??
hey bro did u ended up renting ? I'm in the same place
Get AAA, they waive the young driver fee if you book with hertz
If your credit card has car rental Benefits you can use that as well for the car insurance.
This is true. And a good way to score some good deals.
I wonder why is so expensive to rent a car in PR. It’s twice as much than in the States.
Thanks so much for these helpful insider tips!🙌🏽
Thank you for the great tips, however, I disagree about not getting insurance. Seventy years ago I was in the biggest pothole didn't see it. It was a big problem.
I see lots of people saying you should rent a suv with AWD only, is this true?
hi guys!! does anyone knows about popular auto? is it good?
Is a credit card 💳 only way to pay Alamo? Debit 💳 Or Cash in person?
Do they allow booking for 19-20 year olds I’m going for my birthday towards the end of may
Muchas gracias de verdad! Yo voy a visitar la isla en unos meses y estaba buscando recomendaciones sobre la renta de carro. Los que estaba considerando eran Enterprise y Alamo y me alegra saber que tienen sus oficinas en el aeropuerto. :)
Just got back from PR. Got to travel all over the island. Used Route/Allied. Total mess. Car had major body damage and had the check engine light on. Very inefficient. Total toll fees came to about another $86. Total for three days including the tolls and fees was $286.
I’m sorry to here about your experience. I hope you enjoy your time on the island!
Do you need a major credit card to rent? I have one but my deposit will go over the limit I currently have. I have a visa debit card though, is that okay? They won’t answer their phones and nothing mentions it on the website
The last time I rented with Alamo i used a Visa Debit card. I had to put down an additional $50 deposit on top of the cost.
@@ChasingCoquis ok thank you so much 😊
Thanks for the tips
Is the price quoted from Alamo the same when you actually show up? Last time I was charged from another "big" chain an extra almost $300.
Peace ✌
Price was exactly as I’ve were quoted. You may have a deposit, not sure how they determine that though.
I agree Alamo is the best in pr and we are there a lot. Did budget once because Alamo wasn’t available and no pre check in and wanted in line for a half hour and line never moved. Walked across to Alamo no cars went to enterprise and bing had our car in minutes. No budget : Avis IMHO.
Yea most of these places sell out very quickly.
You got a car from Alamo with no reservation?
I have a trip.coming next week.. is it possible.to get a car when you arrive? Alamo or enterprise are sold.out :(
It is possible. But could be tough if places are already sold out. Just start calling around.
Very helpful ty I'm going in November so doing the research now
My brother, are you guys still on the island. If so hoes it going out there?
Does $215 for 1 day sound normal to you from Avis? I honestly can't find anything under $200 for first weekend of April
Hello. That seems a bit high. But with your trip only a few weeks and the surge of people coming to the island recently. I am not surprised.
Thank you Andrés and Gaby really good tips I'll be visiting with my family and need a car so muchas gracias por el consejo
Thanks for watching! I hope you and your family enjoy your time on the island.
what do you suggest is the best way to get a rental car for someone under 25 because im 21 and I’ve been searching but I want to get the best for my money lol 😂
Thank you you are very informative
Very helpful!!! Going for my honeymoon in a few weeks
Can you tell me how to get from San Juan to Fajardo without renting a car
Hello! I booked my flights to PR for May 5th to May 18th.. and i am currently struggling to choose a decent one but not so expensive.. For 13 days... Someone please help me :( Thank you
Hi Nikki. I’m am currently planning but can’t find anything cheap. Any tips?
@@jessica82882 … Hi, I end up using Alamo rental. This was around mid month of May when I traveled to PR and rented for 2 weeks. So I reserved it probably end of April or beginning of May.. I would suggest to check with them immediately and reserved it because I don’t think they charge for cancellation.
@@jessica82882 … Since we rented for about two weeks, I think it’s a reasonable amount for what we paid for. I’ll need to find the receipt. And Alamo was the cheapest I could find at that time too..
I paid a deposit fee at the time of pickup too but it was later reimbursed.
I was stressing to find a good price so I know I remember that Alamo was the cheapest to rent.
@@nikkinick6762 I’m seeing 1,300 for 13 days. Seems expensive. I paid 400 in Costa Rica for 10 days. I’m panicking like you were bc I haven’t booked anything yet and I supposed to go April 6
@@jessica82882 …omg! Thats high! We didn’t pay that much. I think we paid about 700 for 14-15 days.. my goodness. I wonder with everything going on today and gas prices etc.. that everything is going up. Because for sure we didn’t pay that much. I still gotta find the receipt. But like one week was like about 400 so x two.. 14-15 days. 1300 is way too high. Which month is the trip?
Let me check the other ones I’ve had in my top list. So sorry you’re experiencing this.
You need a car. Ive seen about videos on getting around in PR and everyone says you should rent one.
What do you think about TURO in PR?
I think Turo could be very beneficial, as long they can provide the correct insurance for the cars being rented.
Does TURO really work in PR ? I tired booking one but it said not available?
Do you think we could find someone that would just drive us around?
We have heard of people being able to find drivers. I would look at some of the Facebook Puerto Rico travel pages. I sometimes see ads for drivers.
@@ChasingCoquis great tip thx you
Yes please, i need help in renting car, I am stressing and freaking out lol
Thanks for watching. First thing don’t stress. Yes I choose Alamo because I can cancel reservations without penalty. Personally, I used to book and rebook every time I would see the price lower. Our best advice: Do your research, read fine print of these car rentals. If your trip is planned in May, you still have time to sort out the details.
@@ChasingCoquis ... ...Thank you so much! I found Alamo with low rates compare to others and they won’t charge me if I cancel it and find better rates. Trip is on May so there’s plenty of time to shop and compare. Thank you 😊
@@nikkinick6762 you are so welcome. We know your trip is going to be wonderful!!
Very helpful
Do you have any tips for people under 25?
Book as far in advance as possible. And do your research. Deals come along you just have to find them.
Very helpful! Thank you
Thank you!!
Me and my friends are all under 21 are we able to still get a rental car somehow
You can still rent a car. Keep in mind most Car rental companies charge more to rent to individuals under 25. But search around, never know when you will come across a good deal.
Did you ever find somewhere?
Any update on this?