Tropic has nothing available 10/22-30

*Andrea J.* · 09-28-2008, 05:26 PM

OMGosh
Hans at Tropic emailed me and feels terrible that he does not have any car for us to rent for this visit in 3 weeks.

We have rented from him 24 times and have never been disappointed or worried.

Suggestions for rental?

We just want a vehicle that runs and has good air conditioning.
Anyone like OPTIMA?

Hans may be getting a few more cars at the end of the week and said he would be in touch.
Disappointing that we cannot rent from hans at Tropic

Andrea

Randi · 09-28-2008, 05:47 PM

We had been renting for years with Hertz and had such a bad experience last December we decided to give Royal a try on our visitin Feb. We were pretty satisfied so we are going to give them another try this December.

Arubagirl90 · 09-28-2008, 06:27 PM

Once before we needed a car for 21 days family vacation for 11 and friends for 10 and another car for an overlap of 2 days for friends. Hans did the 21 days and then sent us to another company for the 2 days since he did not have any other cars. Ask him and he will tell you who to use.

In the future I would recommend emailing Hans as soon as you have your airfare or timeshare booked. He books up fast because he give such great service to all.

Good luck,
Jill

gretch · 09-28-2008, 06:41 PM

We ran into the same problem, no cars left. We are using Alamo instead, got a great rate using code:
Rate/Product Code YQ
and coupon code AD3784BSH
It was the same price we got from Arbua Royal only with the convenience of picking up at the airport. Good luck!!

confused1 · 09-28-2008, 07:15 PM

Try Carribean car rental

Randi · 09-28-2008, 08:23 PM

The airport is convenient but the car rentals at the airport have to charge an additional tax. As a result, the rates may be the same but you will get "dinged" with the airport tax. Ask them about...

*Arubalisa* · 09-28-2008, 09:00 PM

ArubaAmy uses Optima. We've used Royal and Amigo with no problems. Royal usually has good bargains.

*Andrea J.* · 09-28-2008, 09:34 PM

i am waiting to hear back from hans.
he may set us up with another company
AND
if not we'll go with optima

i usually book with hans as soon as we know our dates..............but this time we only had 28 days notice

we have been dealing with Hans for a long time and that is why i am freaked at having to use a different company

andrea

Arubagirl90Once before we needed a car for 21 days family vacation for 11 and friends for 10 and another car for an overlap of 2 days for friends. Hans did the 21 days and then sent us to another company for the 2 days since he did not have any other cars. Ask him and he will tell you who to use.

In the future I would recommend emailing Hans as soon as you have your airfare or timeshare booked. He books up fast because he give such great service to all.

Good luck,
Jill

gretch · 09-29-2008, 01:14 PM

We ran into the same problem, no cars left. We are using Alamo instead, got a great rate using code:
Rate/Product Code: YQ
and coupon code: AD3784BSH
(I forgot to include the ID#...430710)
It was the same price we got from Arbua Royal only with the convenience of picking up at the airport. Good luck!!

Also, my total price includes the 11% airport tax plus the 3% reg tax. It was a great deal. Only draw back is the price changes by the 1/2 hour on the day of return. Does anyone know if there is a "grace period" on returning at Alamo? Some places charge if you are late by minutes, other give you 1/2 - 1hr grace.

*Andrea J.* · 09-29-2008, 09:46 PM

Hans from tropic and ~amy~ recommended Optima.
We made contact and the reservation is set and price is good.

Andrea

09-28-2008, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,081 Images: 40	Tropic has nothing available 10/22-30 OMGosh Hans at Tropic emailed me and feels terrible that he does not have any car for us to rent for this visit in 3 weeks. We have rented from him 24 times and have never been disappointed or worried. Suggestions for rental? We just want a vehicle that runs and has good air conditioning. Anyone like OPTIMA? Hans may be getting a few more cars at the end of the week and said he would be in touch. Disappointing that we cannot rent from hans at Tropic Andrea __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!

09-28-2008, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,030 Images: 9	We had been renting for years with Hertz and had such a bad experience last December we decided to give Royal a try on our visitin Feb. We were pretty satisfied so we are going to give them another try this December. __________________ *Randi* *HOPING AVIS IS TRUE TO ITS WORD! SEE POSTINGS!* http://www.aruba.com/forum/f38/avis-deals-read-own-risk-if-sounds-too-good-true-38383/index6.html http://www.aruba.com/forum/f38/who-has-received-avis-rental-car-special-39053/#post141559 Next Aruba trip in

09-28-2008, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
gretch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eagle Beach, Sopranos Piano Bar, Happy Hour at LaCabana Age: 38 Posts: 152 Images: 22	We ran into the same problem, no cars left. We are using Alamo instead, got a great rate using code: Rate/Product Code YQ and coupon code AD3784BSH It was the same price we got from Arbua Royal only with the convenience of picking up at the airport. Good luck!! __________________

09-28-2008, 07:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
confused1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 128	Try Carribean car rental __________________ confused1

09-28-2008, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Randi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,030 Images: 9	The airport is convenient but the car rentals at the airport have to charge an additional tax. As a result, the rates may be the same but you will get "dinged" with the airport tax. Ask them about... __________________ *Randi* *HOPING AVIS IS TRUE TO ITS WORD! SEE POSTINGS!* http://www.aruba.com/forum/f38/avis-deals-read-own-risk-if-sounds-too-good-true-38383/index6.html http://www.aruba.com/forum/f38/who-has-received-avis-rental-car-special-39053/#post141559 Next Aruba trip in

09-28-2008, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arubagirl90 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baby Beach -just to be lazy and float on my raft and snorkle too Posts: 55	Once before we needed a car for 21 days family vacation for 11 and friends for 10 and another car for an overlap of 2 days for friends. Hans did the 21 days and then sent us to another company for the 2 days since he did not have any other cars. Ask him and he will tell you who to use. In the future I would recommend emailing Hans as soon as you have your airfare or timeshare booked. He books up fast because he give such great service to all. Good luck, Jill

09-28-2008, 09:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,466 Images: 66	ArubaAmy uses Optima. We've used Royal and Amigo with no problems. Royal usually has good bargains. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

09-28-2008, 09:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,081 Images: 40	i am waiting to hear back from hans. he may set us up with another company AND if not we'll go with optima i usually book with hans as soon as we know our dates..............but this time we only had 28 days notice we have been dealing with Hans for a long time and that is why i am freaked at having to use a different company andrea Arubagirl90Once before we needed a car for 21 days family vacation for 11 and friends for 10 and another car for an overlap of 2 days for friends. Hans did the 21 days and then sent us to another company for the 2 days since he did not have any other cars. Ask him and he will tell you who to use. In the future I would recommend emailing Hans as soon as you have your airfare or timeshare booked. He books up fast because he give such great service to all. Good luck, Jill __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!

09-29-2008, 01:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
gretch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eagle Beach, Sopranos Piano Bar, Happy Hour at LaCabana Age: 38 Posts: 152 Images: 22	We ran into the same problem, no cars left. We are using Alamo instead, got a great rate using code: Rate/Product Code: YQ and coupon code: AD3784BSH (I forgot to include the ID#...430710) It was the same price we got from Arbua Royal only with the convenience of picking up at the airport. Good luck!! Also, my total price includes the 11% airport tax plus the 3% reg tax. It was a great deal. Only draw back is the price changes by the 1/2 hour on the day of return. Does anyone know if there is a "grace period" on returning at Alamo? Some places charge if you are late by minutes, other give you 1/2 - 1hr grace. __________________

09-29-2008, 09:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,081 Images: 40	Hans from tropic and ~amy~ recommended Optima. We made contact and the reservation is set and price is good. Andrea __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!