Everything you want to know about Renting ECVs and Wheelchairs (in the Parks and from Off-Site)
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**Eeyore Tattoo** · 07-09-2008, 09:37 AM

I just learned something very interesting while checking prices & check in times with many different ECV rental companies..
I wanted a ECV for 4 days. Starting on a Friday & using it through Monday
(I check out Tuesday AM)
I learned that while some places let you keep it all Monday dropping it off at Bell Services no later than Tuesday 9 AM others want it returned by 4:30 PM Monday leaving you stranded the rest of the day & evening, But you are still paying for a full day.
If you are leaving Monday, No prob, But if you are leaving Tuesday.. Not so good.
Also, Though you book these on line, It never hurts to give them a call & ask about a discount (I did & got one) & ask if they charge your credit card at the time on reserving the ECV. (Most do)
Hope these tips help you

Deb

CinderAbby · 07-09-2008, 10:02 AM

That's good to know. If I wanted to be nice, I'd pass this info along to mom's friend Paula, but Paula won't listen to me anyway so I'll let her find out on her own. She and mom leave in 23 days and she has yet to rent a scooter for herself. She keeps telling us she can only do it 14 days in advance. That doesn't sound right to me, but hey, the scooters not for me so it's not my problem if she doesn't get one.

karlamaria · 07-30-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eeyore Tattoo

I just learned something very interesting while checking prices & check in times with many different ECV rental companies..
I wanted a ECV for 4 days. Starting on a Friday & using it through Monday
(I check out Tuesday AM)
I learned that while some places let you keep it all Monday dropping it off at Bell Services no later than Tuesday 9 AM others want it returned by 4:30 PM Monday leaving you stranded the rest of the day & evening, But you are still paying for a full day.
If you are leaving Monday, No prob, But if you are leaving Tuesday.. Not so good.
Also, Though you book these on line, It never hurts to give them a call & ask about a discount (I did & got one) & ask if they charge your credit card at the time on reserving the ECV. (Most do)
Hope these tips help you

Deb

So can you share which one lets you keep them longer and does nto charge for the day you leave? this would help us decide to

I would love one that will not charge me the extra day!!!

**w-steele** · 07-31-2008, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlamaria

So can you share which one lets you keep them longer and does nto charge for the day you leave? this would help us decide to

I would love one that will not charge me the extra day!!!

I'd love to know this information as well.

**Eeyore Tattoo** · 07-31-2008, 09:49 AM

The one I use is https://www.scootarama.com/index.aspx
I have used them for the past 5 years. I am renting from Friday to Monday & the scooter gets turned in Tuesday morning. I am paying for 4 days.
They will charge your credit card at the time of your reservation. But if you cancel you will get a total refund.
I also asked for & got a $10.00 discount.
Hope that info is helpful..
Deb

**Eeyore Tattoo** · 07-31-2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CinderAbby

That's good to know. If I wanted to be nice, I'd pass this info along to mom's friend Paula, but Paula won't listen to me anyway so I'll let her find out on her own. She and mom leave in 23 days and she has yet to rent a scooter for herself. She keeps telling us she can only do it 14 days in advance. That doesn't sound right to me, but hey, the scooters not for me so it's not my problem if she doesn't get one.

I am going in December & rented my scooter a few weeks ago.. You can reserve a year in advance

Deb

karlamaria · 07-31-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristen C.

I printed one of the "stroller tags" that says "this magic carpet belongs to:" and then filled in my name and resort and august 2008 so I have it when I come home. I figure my scooter should be magical as well...lol

where could I find such a neat tag to ?? thanks

karlamaria · 07-31-2008, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eeyore Tattoo

The one I use is https://www.scootarama.com/index.aspx
I have used them for the past 5 years. I am renting from Friday to Monday & the scooter gets turned in Tuesday morning. I am paying for 4 days.
They will charge your credit card at the time of your reservation. But if you cancel you will get a total refund.
I also asked for & got a $10.00 discount.
Hope that info is helpful..
Deb

they charge you now? when I make the reservation? I think I like it better when they charge the day or two before I go. thanks

Kristen C. · 07-31-2008, 11:49 AM

i used the one on mouseforless.com and just changed a stroller tag

**Eeyore Tattoo** · 07-31-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlamaria

they charge you now? when I make the reservation? I think I like it better when they charge the day or two before I go. thanks

You will find that a very common practice in renting ECV's..
Deb

karlamaria · 07-31-2008, 06:49 PM

Ok, I am going to have to let them charge now for November trip.... do I also need to pay a large depost to at the time of reservations?

**Eeyore Tattoo** · 08-01-2008, 09:23 AM

All you pay is the rental fee...
Deb

karlamaria · 08-01-2008, 11:52 AM

Just called, beuena vista wants a 500.00 hold on your credit card, and they did charge me already. I canceled them and went with randys as they were 40.00 cheaper for me and no deposit or hold of 500.00 .
Now thats done. on with other plans

thank you all !!

Kristen C. · 08-01-2008, 02:27 PM

what is the site for Randy's?

karlamaria · 08-01-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kristen C.

what is the site for Randy's?

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karlamaria Community Rank: Passenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 27	Ok, I am going to have to let them charge now for November trip.... do I also need to pay a large depost to at the time of reservations?

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karlamaria Community Rank: Passenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 27	Just called, beuena vista wants a 500.00 hold on your credit card, and they did charge me already. I canceled them and went with randys as they were 40.00 cheaper for me and no deposit or hold of 500.00 . Now thats done. on with other plans thank you all !!