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The Pros And Cons Of Car Seat And Stroller Rental Maui Businesses Offer

By Thomas Walker


Traveling with tiny kids can be a nightmare. If you're flying to Hawaii and then renting a car, you've got to decide how you're going to handle safety seats and strollers for example. You can haul them onto the plane with you, buy them when you arrive, or rent from the leasing agency or a specialty company. Whether or not you take advantage of the car seat and stroller rental Maui businesses offer depends on several factors.

When you decide to rent baby equipment the easiest way to do it is to add the cost into the daily cost of the vehicle you'll be renting. You can do this when you make the reservation. Agencies generally charge anywhere from eight to fifteen dollars a day for the extra cost. Depending on how long you are renting the car, you may be able to get a discount. One major agency offers AAA members a free seat with a reservation.

According to parents who have rented seats from car leasing agencies, the equipment is pretty basic. The leasing company will offer you a safety guarantee. You will be depending on the integrity and credibility of that company though.

One of the major agencies gives a written guarantee that states they only purchase equipment that meets the standards of state and federal regulations. It goes on to state that the company checks the seats for missing parts and defects. They store seats in plastic to keep them in good condition according to the statement.

Choosing convenience over safety is a terrible idea, but if you feel comfortable with the equipment the leasing company offers you it could be a good idea. It's an especially tempting idea when you are traveling for just a few days. It is certainly less of a hassle than hauling your own baby seats and strollers onto a plane.

If you won't be renting a car, or don't feel comfortable renting from the leasing company, you might be able to find a specialty store that rents baby equipment. You can find them in metropolitan areas, and they tend to have more of a selection, in terms of sizes and brands, than leasing companies. They can be pricey though, charging as much as $60 per day. You may have to weigh this cost with the cost of buying new, especially for an extended trip.

If you're going to buy once you get to your destination, you will have the problem of how to transport your child when you get off the plane, but before you've bought the seating. Parents have solved this problem by renting from the car agency and finding the closest big box store. They buy the equipment and install it.

The leasing company will charge you for using the equipment for the day, but the fee is nominal. If you happen to own a combination stroller car seat, you should consider bringing it with you. Even though it's a hassle to take on the plane, the cost savings is probably worth it.




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