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[Wizwars]

So my girlfriend and I are coming out for the weekend of Shizz Prom next month and were discussing the possibility of renting a car once we're there, that way we don't have to fuck with cabs and such. The problem is that both of us are under 25, which I've heard is usually the required age for renting a car, but I've also heard that it's 21 in some places. The couple of internet searches I just did for info on the subject pretty much just said the same thing.

So does anyone have any experience with renting a car under the age of 25 in Phoenix? Any info about what places will do this and what the requirements are would be greatly appreciated.

[hexaclopsclopsclops]

When I was under 25, I seem to recall Enterprise and maybe Alamo renting cars with little headache. Also, I remember getting a lot less shit for not taking their insurance in Phx than I did in other cities. They will try to sell you separate insurance for the windshield, which is kinda weird.....

[bunnyeyes]

http://www.rentawreck.com/ This place seems to have some flexibility. I would check them with the BBB first though.

[Tony]

if you get a hotel on the light rail, the only time you'll need to get a cab is to/from prom, and depending where you stay it might not be very expensive. could be cheaper than a rental. just sayin.

prom is at the ice house tavern, which is 3855 E. Thomas. there are several hotels down near the airport which are pretty close by, like this hampton inn. i'm not endorsing hampton or anything, but that's the general area i'm talking about. PLUS there's a light rail stop very close to that hotel and you could take that to tempe or into downtown.

of course, i'd rather have a car to do whatever i wanted at any time and not be at the mercy of the light rail. but if you are screwed with renting a car, i'd suggest a location that is near the rail and the prom venue.

[donald]

what tony said

[Wizwars]

if you get a hotel on the light rail, the only time you'll need to get a cab is to/from prom, and depending where you stay it might not be very expensive. could be cheaper than a rental. just sayin.

We're staying at the Quality Inn near Central & McDowell, so plans for just going out and doing random shit are definitely based around the light rail. It seems like it would be less bullshit to just take a cab to the places we can't get to by light rail, and I'd assume less expensive.

[Tony]

if you get a hotel on the light rail, the only time you'll need to get a cab is to/from prom, and depending where you stay it might not be very expensive. could be cheaper than a rental. just sayin.

We're staying at the Quality Inn near Central & McDowell, so plans for just going out and doing random shit are definitely based around the light rail. It seems like it would be less bullshit to just take a cab to the places we can't get to by light rail, and I'd assume less expensive.

i'd agree. you're probably going to pay at least $40 or $50 per day for the car after all is said and done. that's a shitload of cab rides.