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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 7:18 pm
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B1
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted by Dianne47
B1, you're so right. The regular car rental situation at PHX is a total rip-off. We had friends who rented there one time - in August - and waited an hour in line. Always rent at Enterprise Phoenix East to save tons of money and hassle, too. If it's hot while you're waiting for the shuttle to pick you up, stand by the glass wall inside the a/c on the ground level.
One thing - the city offices of Enterprise (as well as all other brands) are closed by 6 pm weekdays and are closed on Sundays. So if you arrive or depart outside the business hours, you need to have a plan.
Trip report: The Sky Train was almost as much fun as a roller coaster. I called Enterprise before we got on the train and they were there in less than five minutes when we arrived.. I gave the fellow $5. The service at Enterprise was courteous and they gave me upgrades and more discounts. I took the card they had for the cab company they use. On the return, our flight was at 6 am so I had to return the car before 6 pm of the previous day. We spent that night at the La Quinta- Arcadia, which is a five minute walk from Enterprise (there is no other reason to stay there). I used the cab recommended by Enterprise. It cost $10 to be driven to the airport at 4:30 am. Excellent all around experience and thanks again. The total cost for a week's rental of an intermediate car was $160, all in. The airport site was charging more than double that and you would have to ride in that bus that is for all companies and terminals.

Last edited by B1; Mar 20, 2015 at 5:48 pm Reason: Added Trip Report
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