documents for car hire? - Disney World

snapdragon · #1 December 23rd, 2004, 09:54

Hi. We're not planning on hiring a car while we're at WDW but want to be ready if we change our minds when we get there. So, do we need anything other than the 2 parts of our UK driving licenses??

Many thanks.

Dawn · December 23rd, 2004, 09:58

Nothing else. Just remember to take both parts of the licenses. Oh and you'll need a credit card for the rental deposit.

Slowhand · December 23rd, 2004, 10:45

You are advised to take both parts of your licence as Dawn said. However we have never been asked to produce the "paper" part. They accepted the photo ID part with no problem.
Best to take both parts with you though just in case.

Isafari · December 23rd, 2004, 11:04

I 'ditto' Slowhands response

snapdragon · December 23rd, 2004, 13:39

Thanks all

pluto · December 28th, 2004, 19:52

I dont know if you have hired in the US before but becarefull not to be sold any insurances that you dont need and they try to hire you more car than you need
Just be aware that's all

american idol · December 28th, 2004, 23:25

but also make sure you have adequate insurance!

pluto · December 29th, 2004, 01:39

yes of course, better safe than sorry but dont get taken for a ride

neil@disney · December 31st, 2004, 15:32

Totally agree with Pluto. I have friends that paid for every insurance going as they didn't know better and the price of the car almost tripled!

When we went in 2003 we paid for the hire car when we booked our holiday here. When we arrived at the check in desk we were offered an upgrade to a larger car. As there was only my wife and myself we declined and were given the one we had paid for. We expected something like a Ford Fiesta but no, it was huge. The upgrade must have been to mini-bus!

I would give some serious thought to booking your car here before you go. The clerks at the check in desk are very persuasive and unless you can stick to your guns, you may get ripped off.

Just a small note about the driving. I was really nervous about it as I had never driven anywhere abroad before but I got on fine. The lanes are all clearly marked and the signposts are great - not like Britain's roads! The cars are mostly automatic so that helps a lot too.

Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide.

December 23rd, 2004, 09:58	#2
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December 23rd, 2004, 11:04	#4
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December 23rd, 2004, 13:39	#5
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December 28th, 2004, 19:52	#6
pluto Super Cast Member Last Online: August 23rd, 2007 15:50 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 609	Re: documents for car hire? I dont know if you have hired in the US before but becarefull not to be sold any insurances that you dont need and they try to hire you more car than you need Just be aware that's all __________________ Baby born 1st June 2006... Already planning his/hers first DisneyWorld visit for 2007...... Disneyland 1984 WDW - Orange Lakes 2002 DLP - Santa Fe 2003 WDW - C.Springs - Honeymoon 2004 P.O Riverside - Sept 2005 Silver Lakes September 07

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December 29th, 2004, 01:39	#8
pluto Super Cast Member Last Online: August 23rd, 2007 15:50 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 609	Re: documents for car hire? yes of course, better safe than sorry but dont get taken for a ride __________________ Baby born 1st June 2006... Already planning his/hers first DisneyWorld visit for 2007...... Disneyland 1984 WDW - Orange Lakes 2002 DLP - Santa Fe 2003 WDW - C.Springs - Honeymoon 2004 P.O Riverside - Sept 2005 Silver Lakes September 07

December 31st, 2004, 15:32	#9
neil@disney Bouncin Is What Tiggers Do Best You Know Last Online: Yesterday 16:54 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 4184 miles from MK. Scotland, UK Posts: 1,164	Re: documents for car hire? Totally agree with Pluto. I have friends that paid for every insurance going as they didn't know better and the price of the car almost tripled! When we went in 2003 we paid for the hire car when we booked our holiday here. When we arrived at the check in desk we were offered an upgrade to a larger car. As there was only my wife and myself we declined and were given the one we had paid for. We expected something like a Ford Fiesta but no, it was huge. The upgrade must have been to mini-bus! I would give some serious thought to booking your car here before you go. The clerks at the check in desk are very persuasive and unless you can stick to your guns, you may get ripped off. Just a small note about the driving. I was really nervous about it as I had never driven anywhere abroad before but I got on fine. The lanes are all clearly marked and the signposts are great - not like Britain's roads! The cars are mostly automatic so that helps a lot too. Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide. __________________ 2003 - Private Villa at Hamilton's Reserve - Our Honeymoon 2005/06 - Private Villa at Crescent Lakes 2007/08 - Private Villa at Chatham Park 2009 - Private Villa at Crescent Lakes 2010 - Private Villa - Destination Unknown! Please click on my name badge to view my photo albums

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