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Important Links and Information For The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
If you’ve ever been to the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, it only took one visit to realize that it really is one of the busiest airports in the world. Because of its central location, it is one of the most common connection airports in the United States and the world. Over 250,000 people per day fly in and out of this airport, and this can make it a very confusing and frustrating experience if you’re not used to going through big airports. Here are some important links and information for you to have when planning your trip to Atlanta.
Flight Information
If you need to track a flight or make sure a flight is on schedule, click here. Flights are delayed and cancelled all the time in Atlanta, so it’s good to be prepared and check your flight or the flight of someone you are picking up before you visit the airport.
TSA Security
You’ll find some quick tips here for getting through security quickly and efficiently, plus there’s a tracker that estimates the wait times at the security checkpoints so you have an idea of how much time you need to allow to get through security and make your flight.
Click here for a list of prohibited carry-on items
Rental Car Center
This newly opened rental car facility is on the airport property, and it’s just a short sky train ride away. Here’s the link for all of the information regarding the new rental car facility where you’ll find discount rental cars from E-Z Rent-A-Car.
Terminal Maps
Go to this page for all of the terminal maps so you can be prepared once you get inside the airport and know where you’re going! All of the maps are downloadable so you can print them out and take them with you.
Wireless Internet
It’s not free in the Atlanta Airport, you’ll have to pay a fee, but you can access it virtually anywhere in the airport. All you do is click on your Wi-Fi network settings and connect to the ATL-WIFI SSID. Then, open up a web browser and a splash page will come up for the airport connection manager. You’ll have five options to connect:
- Boingo
- T-Mobile
- Advanced Wireless Group (AWG)
- AccessAnyplace
- Opti-Fi
Choose which one you want, pre-pay, and you’re ready to go. This may be worth it to a business traveler who has a long layover, which is common when connecting at this airport.
Pet Assistance
To accommodate passengers’ pets and guide dogs, Hartsfield-Jackson has a Poochie Park located on the lower level of Terminal North outside door LN2 to the right of the building. Owners can take animals to this grassy area and allow pets to relieve themselves. Contact your airlines directly for specific directions and guidelines for transporting pets with you.
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E-Z Rent-A-Car Now Awards Delta SkyMiles For Rental Car Purchases
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to create a great partnership with one of the leading airlines in the world, Delta Air Lines. It’s now official, E-Z Rent-A-Car is an official partner with the Delta SkyMiles® Program. Starting January 15th, 2010, we will begin awarding miles to Delta SkyMiles members when they rent a car from us.
To learn more about this relationship with Delta, visit our Delta page on the E-Z website.
How to earn miles in the SkyMiles program with E-Z
You will earn 200 miles for every day that you rent a car from any of the participating E-Z corporate locations.
How to present your Skymiles number to us
No Delta ticket or boarding pass is required to be awarded miles, simply present your SkyMiles number at the counter when you pick up the rental car or when you make the reservation online or over the phone. If you’re an E-Z Rewards Premier Member, you can store your SkyMiles number in your account, and it will automatically be added to your reservation.
Terms and Conditions
- Earn 200 miles per rental day on all qualifying rentals.
- Allow 4 to 6 weeks after qualification for bonus miles to be posted to your SkyMiles account. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide.Earn miles at all corporate-operated airport locations. This includes Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), West Palm Beach (PBI), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN) and Los Angeles (LAX).
- Miles cannot be earned on travel industry, travel agent, or tour/wholesale rates. Members may only earn miles, points or credits with one frequent traveler program per rental. Also, miles cannot be earned on a rental if car rental award certificates are used.
- All Delta SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit www.delta.com/memberguide
We are really excited about the opportunity to partner up with Delta and their popular SkyMiles program, and we hope that this brings more added value to your rental experience with E-Z Rent-A-Car. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to contact our great customer service representatives at (877) – 277 – 5171.
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E-Z Rent-A-Car Has Officially Moved To In-Terminal at Denver International Airport
In the past, if you flew into Denver International Airport to pick up your discount rental car from E-Z, you had to go straight to a shuttle bus and trek about 5 miles to get to our rental car location. We knew this wasn’t the most convenient set up for our great customers, so we have worked long and hard to get an in-terminal location at the Denver airport.
That time has finally arrived, and we have a huge rental counter area in-terminal at Denver International Airport. Instead of getting on a shuttle bus to travel 5 miles away from the airport to get to your cheap rental car, we are now less than a mile away for your convenience.
Some Great Features About Our New Location
- More counter space with six computers to stream line the check-in process
- Our fleet is now located less than a mile from the main airport terminals.
- We have enough space to continually grow our fleet and offer more vehicles during increased demand for rental cars
- We now have on-site car washing and maintenance facilities
- An overall more enjoyable experience for you, our loyal customers.
So the next time you are traveling to Denver, remember E-Z Rent-A-Car, because we offer exceptional customer service and rental cars at a discounted price.
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3 Reasons To Rent A Car When Visiting Florida
Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. When you combine thousands of miles of beaches, warm weather, plenty of sun, Disney World, and some of the most vibrant cities in the U.S., it’s a great combination for tourism. What some people don’t realize is the size of Florida. Florida is a huge state. From top to bottom is about 450 miles, and from Jacksonville to the tip of the panhandle is about another 400 miles. Unfortunately, Florida has no decent public transportation to get around, so car is the best mode of transportation to hope from one city to the next. Here are 3 good reasons you need to rent a discount rental car when you come to Florida.
No Good Public Transportation
The rail system is not good in Florida. There’s a Commuter Rail in South Florida that can take you back and forth from Palm County to Dade County, but it’s still pretty slow. Other than that, you have Amtrak, and we all know that Amtrak doesn’t cut it. Orlando’s government just passed a bill to start building a high-speed rail from Orlando to Tampa and back, but that won’t be ready for a while. Florida does have a solid highway system though, and that is why renting a car is important. If you visit Orlando, you may want to check out Busch Gardens in Tampa or a catch a football, baseball, or hockey game. Reserving a cheap rental car in Orlando is essential if you want to experience everything Orlando and Tampa have to offer.
Florida Has Dozens of Appealing Attractions
Orlando has Disney and Universal Studios, but it’s not close to the beach. Daytona Beach and Cocoa Beach are an hour away. Cocoa Beach also has the Kennedy Space Center. Miami has South Beach, but the Keys are a great fishing and water sports destination. Renting a car at Miami International Airport is essential, because Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and the Keys are close enough to drive to.
Great Deals In Florida For Car Rentals
A great example of this is our Ft. Lauderdale Location. You can find an economy car on non-peak days for $12 to $16 a day! All of our locations in Florida have great rates. You can get real-time updates on Twitter for great deals that our customers have recently booked, and we provide a link to our site to let you try to see if that rate is still available!
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How to Make Your Thanksgiving Travel Less Stressful
Millions of Americans travel around the country during the Thanksgiving holiday time period. It seems like a tradition to watch the news with all of the airport delays, bad weather, and traffic jams that go along with Thanksgiving travel. Most travelers think of it as an inevitable chore for their Thanksgiving travel to be long and stressful. However, there are some strategic moves you can make to allow your Thanksgiving travel to be less stressful. Here are a few tips to follow:
Travel on off-peak days
If possible, try to travel on Tuesday night, Wednesday morning, or Thursday morning. The period between 3pm and 9pm on Wednesday evening is always the worst traffic and the worst time to be in an airport. When traveling back, try to leave on Saturday or Sunday morning. Sunday night and Monday morning are typically the busiest travel times to be coming back from your Thanksgiving travels.
Avoid Flying
If you aren’t traveling very far, driving might be a better solution than flying. The nightmares that we all hear about during the Thanksgiving holidays are the snow storms or the overcrowded airports that caused massive delays. If you don’t trust your car or you don’t own a car, consider renting a discount rental car from E-Z Rent-A-Car.
Service Your Car This Weekend
The last thing you want while driving to your Thanksgiving destination is to have your car break down. Get the oil changed, get a maintenance inspection, rotate the tires, fill them to the proper pressure levels, and make sure your fluids are full.
Take a train.
The train is often overlooked as a viable means of transportation, and while it might be impractical to take Amtrak from Florida to New York, it’s not impractical to take the train out of New York City to Boston or Connecticut. There are many other commuter type trains around the country that are cheap and easy to use and they will be less crowded than the roads and airports.
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Photo Stream Of Our United States Locations
Everyone loves pictures, and pictures say a thousand words. Here are photos of our main United States locations, not including affiliate locations.
Orlando, Florida
The appeal of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, warm weather, and world-class hotel resorts make Orlando one of the top vacation destinations in the world!
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Miami, Florida
Whether you’re having a night out on South Beach or visiting the many ecological attractions of Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida has so much to offer. Don’t forget to get a Cuban sandwich or black beans and rice while you are there!
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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Just up the coast from Miami is beautiful Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. If you are looking for an alternative airport to fly into other than MIA, Ft. Lauderdale is a great choice. Plus, the beaches are nicer and less populated.
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West Palm Beach, Florida
Historic Palm Beach, Florida is a great place to vacation. The Breakers is a world-class hotel and resort, and the Flagler museum is a great piece of South Florida history. Downtown West Palm Beach has all the shopping and night life that you can handle.
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Tampa, Florida
If you’ve ever been to Tampa, you know they love their sports. No matter what time of year you are there, you’ll be able to catch either a football, hockey, or baseball game. Plus, Clearwater, Florida which is only about 20 miles west of Tampa, has some of the best beaches in Florida.
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Atlanta, Georgia
Stroll along Peach Tree street in Downtown, visit the night life of Buck Head, or visit Stone Mountain just outside of Atlanta. Atlanta is the hub of the southeast for a reason. It’s a vibrant city with a lot of young professionals, and there’s always something going on to keep you busy.
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Denver, Colorado
Denver is a beautiful city, and if you love winter sports, Denver is the place to be! Denver is also a huge sports town if you’re thinking about catching a game.
Dallas, Texas
Eat a juicy steak or visit the new $1 billion dollar Dallas Cowboys stadium! You could also travel down to Austin to hear great live music or tour the University of Texas.
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Ketchikan, Alaska
Alaska is like one big postcard. If you are a nature buff, then Alaska is the place for you. Go for a hike, camping, dog sledding, or kayaking to take in the beautiful sites and wildlife of Alaska.
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Los Angeles, California
The City of Angels is a great destination for vacationing or business. Drive down Sunset Blvd. and maybe you’ll spot a celebrity! The Getty museum is a great place to bring the family. It’s free to the public!
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Car Rental Fees And How To Avoid Them
Every company has fees associated with doing business, and they can be quite annoying for the customer. These fees serve a purpose, mainly to allow companies to re-coup the cost they incur when a customer does something that costs the company money. Whether a company should charge a fee for this or that is a different debate, but for now, let’s focus on how to avoid fees in the car rental industry.
Be prepared for paying tolls and knowing their location
Some cities such as New York, Chicago, and Orlando have toll roads, especially near airports where tourists will be driving. Many car rental companies are charging fees for toll violations by the customer, because they are also charged a fee when they are issued a toll violation. Before you pick up a car, check Google Maps to see if your route will be taking you on any toll roads. If so, keep a healthy amount of loose change and single dollar bills in your wallet or purse to pay for the tolls. If you happen to run a toll by accident, make sure you immediately call the rental car company. They can supply you with the number you can call to pay the toll before it is sent to the rental car company as a toll violation.
Always fill the gas tank back to the level it was before you rented it
It costs rental car companies extra time and money to be filling the car up with gas, and they will often charge to fill up gas at a rate double the normal gas price. My advice is to pre-pay for filling up the gas tank. When you rent the car, you can offer to pre-pay for gas at a discount rate. Then, you don’t need to spend the time filling up the tank before you drop it off.
Avoid one-way rentals
If possible, try to pick up your discount rental car at the same location you drop it off. It is always more expensive to rent a car as a one-way rental, and you should avoid it, if possible.
Don’t Be Late!
Time is money for rental car companies, and they will sometimes charge a late fee or an extra day of rental if you don’t drop the car off within a certain time period that you said you would. Rental car companies have hundreds of customers coming to get cars at all hours of the day, so if you’re late, they’re losing money.
We understand that this article is coming from the perspective of a rental car company that does charge fees as part of a contract agreement that you agree to, but to maximize your experience as our loyal customer, we want to help you avoid extra fees as much as possible!
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Kid Friendly Attractions In Miami, Florida
Are you planning a trip to the beautiful beaches of Miami, Florida and taking the kids with you? Miami is known for its night life, great beach scene and cultural atmosphere, and many people refer to it as the Los Angeles of the East Coast. But, if you are traveling with children to Miami, you will be pleased to learn that there are many activities to pursue that are geared towards kids.
First, as always, it is important to properly prepare for your trip, and one of the first things to accomplish is to secure your car rental in Miami so that you are able to visit these wonderful attractions. Here are some kid-friendly attractions:
With all these great attractions to visit, grab the best deal you can on your Miami car rental through E-Z Rent-A-Car. One of the best ways to ensure you get the lowest pricing is to sign up for our rental car magic, E-Z Money Club.
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Take A Vacation To Denver, Colorado
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Denver is one of the fastest growing tourism hot spots in the United States. With great ski slopes, sunny weather, a thriving economy, and so many other activities to keep you busy, there’s no wonder why Denver, Colorado is the place to be. From anywhere in the city, you’ll have a panoramic view of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. The summer is the perfect time to visit, because the temperature is in the 70s, and there is plenty of sun to accommodate doing activities outdoors.
Once you pick up your discount car rental in Denver, head on over to Denver’s world class art, natural science, and history museums. Catch a baseball game at Coors Field or check out the beautiful Denver botanical gardens. Do you want to travel green? Denver has many green hotels with high green score ratings.
The nightlife scene is just as active as the natural wonders that make this city so unique. The local bars and clubs are rich in history and some can be recognized by a younger audience who watched MTV’s Real World Denver. The top partying spots include The Shelter, Bull and Bush Pub and Brewery, Pint’s Pub, The Church, Rise Night Club and Gabors.
If a skiing or snowboarding trip this winter is what you seek, Denver delivers in a big way. Keystone, Copper Head, Breckenridge, Winter Park, Vail, Loveland and Arapahoe Basin are all within reasonable driving distance. All of these resorts are considered among the best in the country, but we suggest that you research which slopes will be best for your skill level.
Renting a car is recommended in Denver, because going just outside the city to experience their outdoor activities is the only way to truly get the most out of your stay in Colorado. You can look for coupons for your Denver car rental right on our website. We have a location at the Denver International Airport to serve your car rental needs.
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Top 5 Hidden Gems of Central Florida
It’s no surprise that the first thing to come to your mind when you hear the word, “Orlando”, is Disney World. After all, if Walt Disney hadn’t decided to buy thousands of acres decades ago to build his magical empire, Orlando may not be what it is today. However, talk to the locals of Orlando, and you will quickly find out that there is much more to do in Central Florida than just Disney and Universal Studios. If you are flying into the Orlando airport and getting a discount rental car for the week, read on to learn about some of Central Florida’s hidden gems.
Mt. Dora, Florida
Mt. Dora is a quaint little town just 25 miles northwest of Orlando that makes you wonder if you are even in Florida anymore. Mt. Dora is widely known for its wonderful bed & breakfast inns, antique shops, and parks. Visit the Lakeside Inn to experience the 19th century feel of Mt. Dora. It is a bed & breakfast that was built in 1883, just three years after the town was established! If you are in Orlando in February, one of the best months to visit Central Florida, be sure to check out the Mt. Dora Arts Festival which attracts hundreds of artists from around the country.
Deleon Springs State Park
Deleon Springs is located just west of Deland, Florida which is just off of I-4 north of Orlando. This state park has a bubbling natural spring as its centerpiece of the park where you can swim in a cool 72 degree pool of water year round. They also have great hiking trails and picnicking areas for the family. My favorite part of this park is the Old Spanish Mill restaurant. This unique restaurant has griddles right on the table, and you cook your own customized pancakes right on the table! It’s delicious, and you must visit it if you come to this park.
Park Avenue in Winter Park, Florida
Like to shop? Then, this is the place for you. Nestled between busy downtown Orlando and the suburb of Maitland is Winter Park, Florida, one of the most popular communities in Orlando. Park Avenue is a hip and trendy street lined with shopping boutiques, tasty restaurants, and charming small businesses. For a moment, you’ll think that you are in a neighborhood near Manhattan. Park Avenue also has a great park, and the entire area is dog friendly. Every saturday from 8am to 1pm, Park Avenue hosts the Winter Park Farmer’s market home to a great selection of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables. It’s also a great place for picking up a light breakfast.
NASA Kennedy Space Center
There’s nothing hidden about the Kennedy Space Center, but it is often overlooked as a tourist attraction when visitors come to Central Florida. From the airport, the KSC is only about a 45 minutes drive to the east coast. Kennedy space center offers several different tours of their grounds, and their location is picturesque in itself. You’ll love learning about the rich history of NASA, see the space shuttle up close, and maybe even meet an astronaut! Astronauts and rockets, what more could a kid ask for?
Downtown Attractions
Just north of downtown you will find a beautiful botanical garden called the Leu Gardens. Also, there is a great science museum just off of I-4, on the Princeton St. exit. These are both great places to take kids, and the price of admission is reasonable.
So, if you are in the mood for something a little more than Mickey Mouse and roller coasters, check out these attractions near Orlando, Florida.
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