Best place to rent a car

[apdomini100max]

I believe that the best place to rent a car in the Dominican Republic is in the STI airport at the dollar rental car office. The people are very friendly and they always have very cheap rates.

[Golfer]

But not the cheapest by far. I would name what I consider better agencies but it would violate the rules of the thread.

[rellosk]

Originally Posted by apdomini100max

I believe that the best place to rent a car in the Dominican Republic is in the STI airport at the dollar rental car office. The people are very friendly and they always have very cheap rates.

How long does it take them to process the paper work. I have never been able to rent a car anywhere in the DR in under 1/2 hour (not including time waiting in line) and that's with an advance reservation.

[L-dzzy]

Originally Posted by apdomini100max

I believe that the best place to rent a car in the Dominican Republic is in the STI airport at the dollar rental car office. The people are very friendly and they always have very cheap rates.

Your 100% right. They allowed me to return a car w/ no additional fees - 8 hours later than the time i rented it. Also, they gave me a free upgrade when they didn't have the car that I reserved available - (that's the one negative). Has anyone tried Alamo or National? I'm thinking of giving one of them a try - just to see if they're good or better.

[rellosk]

Originally Posted by L-dzzy

Your 100% right. They allowed me to return a car w/ no additional fees - 8 hours later than the time i rented it. Also, they gave me a free upgrade when they didn't have the car that I reserved available - (that's the one negative). Has anyone tried Alamo or National? I'm thinking of giving one of them a try - just to see if they're good or better.

I normally rent from National, and except for the amount of time they take to process the paperwork, the experience has been positive. They have always been friendly and the cars have been in good shape (relative to the local standards). Only once in over 30 rentals did I have a problem with the car, and they were able to get someone out to where I was and look at the car in a surprisingly short period of time. If you are going to rent from National, it may pay to join their Emerald Club which gets you a 20% discount for rentals in the DR.

I have also rented from Avis and Hertz. One time Hertz didn't have any cars available, even though I had a reservation. They didn't seem to care and made no effort to try to get me a car. Beacuse of this I advise people not to rent from Hertz.

[duhtree]

Adventure rent a car owned and operated by Gypsy. Great gal. always has good prices. No problem with renting in one area and dropping off at another ( SD-POP, for instance )Has brought the car directly to my hotel at no extra charge. never took more than 1/2 hour for paper work. Cars always in fine shape.

[El Tigre]

I have been using La Frontera Motors since last year. They are right outside of the STI airport on the autopista Duarte. I found their prices to be very descent last Christmas. Everyone was charging 90 a day for a montero sport. They charged me 60.

[Bob K]

What about rental agency in POP. Last time we used hertz and got a car with no headlights. actually had head lights just they pointed straight down. Any other suggestoins for POP

Bob K

[Golfer]

Originally Posted by El Tigre

I have been using La Frontera Motors since last year. They are right outside of the STI airport on the autopista Duarte. I found their prices to be very descent last Christmas. Everyone was charging 90 a day for a montero sport. They charged me 60.

Always searchig for a good Dominican rental agency. A Google search on La Frontera Motors produced nothing. Do you have website, email, or phone info available? Is it a car dealer or a car rental center? Thanks.

[Robert]

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