Rental Cars
Hi all!
We're booked for our visit in February but have not been since 2012. On previous trips, I've rented a car at the airport. Never a bad experience; but, last trip, the rental agent at my return tried to nickel and dime me on non-existent scratches. So......my question is, do any of the airport car rental companies stand out as more reliable and trustworthy than the others? Or, would the recommendation be to rent in Zihua (assuming there's a car rental place in town these days)? Thank you in advance!
Taxi's
by Talley Ho 
, Playa la Ropa, Thursday, December 03, 2015, 17:29 (3994 days ago) @ Pete and Wendy
When family came down two years ago, we did a rental car from the airport. Great rate, but they REQUIRED the insurance, which made it ridiculously expensive. That was Alamo, and US corporate refused to step in.
Last year, we used taxi's and were very happy, and money ahead.
This year, with the US dollar being stronger, at least today, we'll taxi and be way ahead, and help the local economy more. Besides, it's easy!
When it's just us for five months, we use both the buses and the taxi's, but are finding ourselves this year using taxi's more. Seriously, 16p on the combi versus 40p in a taxi? Really??? If we can afford to be here, we can afford a taxi, right?
I already hear the comments coming in.....
Rental Cars
by frostbite , Hamilton MT, Thursday, December 03, 2015, 17:34 (3994 days ago) @ Pete and Wendy
We used to have a car in Zihua, but got rid of it for a number of reasons. We now use our manager, who has a van, for local transportation, as well as farther afield. His prices are reasonable and I like to sit back and enjoy the view, rather than worry about other drivers. E-mail me directly for his contact info, if you're interested.
Car and Driver
by Talley Ho , Playa la Ropa, Thursday, December 03, 2015, 17:39 (3994 days ago) @ frostbite
He is so right. Even if you are accustomed to driving in Mexico (we drive down in a moho) it's much more fun to be a passenger. It doesn't have to limit you in any way, and in the end, it's less expensive and more enjoyable. This from a couple who have over 200,000 miles logged driving in this country.
Rental Cars
by Surftex , steamboat springs, colorado, Friday, December 04, 2015, 12:36 (3993 days ago) @ Pete and Wendy
I use Alamo at the airport several times a year. I always get their insurance and I've never had any issues. I take photos of the car bumper to bumper when I pick the car up. A little propina for the crew is always appreciated. Brad
