I'm curious how the rental car situation will be. When I lost a car in a flood 15 years ago every rental car agency in the city was completely out of cars with waiting lists. The Keys is not well suited for those without a car.
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I'm curious how the rental car situation will be. When I lost a car in a flood 15 years ago every rental car agency in the city was completely out of cars with waiting lists. The Keys is not well suited for those without a car.
Many of our divers stay at the Marriott or Key West Inn, which are both a few steps away. Several eateries are also just a short walk.
I talk to several of our divers who never rent a car anyway.
@Wookie
Yeah, I'm shocked, too, about the folks clamoring for dive op, hotel, and reef info when the Keys are in chaos.
I was thinking of a Key Largo trip this winter, but with Irma happening, I've nixed that and won't go south this winter. Another year.
I saw a post on facebook by silent world saying that:The check point in Florida City ends to tonight. Tomorrow anyone can enter the Keys. There are areas in the Middle & Lower Keys that are restricted to residents and will have their own check points.
There are still boiled water notices.
Ocean Divers is running a post-Irma appreciation dive trip Sat. Other ops are ready to dive. Some still need time to re-build & YOUR SUPPORT. We all want you back!
We are not seeing us taking any dive trips before October 1st 2017 as mandated by the United States Coast Guard.
I'm sure it can be done but what percentage of your divers don't have access to a car, whether one they rent or one they own? The Keys are just not a destination that is conducive to walking or public transit. Last I checked, there was no public transit from either MIA or FLL to Key Largo and a private shuttle cost more than a weekly car rental.
Is Uber active in Key Largo?
I'm sure it can be done but what percentage of your divers don't have access to a car, whether one they rent or one they own? The Keys are just not a destination that is conducive to walking or public transit. Last I checked, there was no public transit from either MIA or FLL to Key Largo and a private shuttle cost more than a weekly car rental.
Is Uber active in Key Largo?