Tickets, Car Hire, Insurance
Attraction Tickets
A number of companies offer low price disney world attraction tickets. We have found that Kissimmee Guest Services offer some of the lowest prices around, provide an excellent service and with the Discount Code include delivery to your vacation home as well as other perks.
Be aware that some very low-cost ticket offerings will require you to sit through a “short” promotion - there are many timeshares!
Car Hire
Unless you are traveling to Orlando in your own car, hiring a car is the best way to fully explore the Orlando area. There is so much more to Florida than just the main theme parks of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.
Hiring a car gives you the flexibility to go where you want to, when you want to. You don’t need to rely on public transport routes and timetables.
Car rental rates vary greatly and it is worth spending some time shopping around. Here are some things that you may want to consider when hiring a car.
Car Hire Considerations
- If you are flying into the area, do you want to pick up your car at the terminal or at an off-airport site?
- If you are traveling with young children, will you need to hire car seats or will you bring your own with you? Your airline may transport your own car seats free of charge.
- How big a vehicle will you need? Don’t forget to factor in how much luggage you will be bringing with you, as well as other items such as strollers.
- Are you already insured under your own car insurance for a rental car?
- How many drivers will be driving the car and what are the ages of the drivers? Often drivers under 25 incur a premium to hire the car.
- If you are flying into the USA from abroad, it is often a good option to pre-buy a package which includes all the car insurance and additional drivers you will need. If you hold a driving license from a county other than the USA and can obtain an English translation - USCarHire is one of the best sites we have found.
- Look around for special offers and don’t forget to check out if you belong to any clubs where you can obtain a discount on car rental (such as Costco).
Travel Insurance
It is always recommended to be covered by travel insurance if you are going on vacation. In the event that you are unable to travel due to unforeseen circumstances, such as ill health or severe weather conditions, then some compensation can be sought. Contact your insurance broker for details on travel insurance or one of the many travel insurance companies that operate online.
Travel both domestic (within the USA) or to foreign lands can benefit from travel (or trip) insurance. You never know when you may need to cancel your carefully planned vacation.
You should look for your travel insurance at the same time as you are booking your vacation. Some insurers offer extra benefits when the insurance is booked within 10 days of placing your initial deposit. It also shows good faith in the event that you need to make a claim. Always keep a paper trail of receipts and invoices - it all helps in the unlikely event that you need to claim on the insurance.
If you are traveling to the USA from overseas it is also vitally important to have adequate health insurance - healthcare costs within the United States are high. Even a small wound could end up costing you hundreds of dollars in medical bills.
