phoenix_dream Posted August 4, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Cannot seem to find any car rental agencies that have pick-up/drop off at the cruise dock in Victoria. We really wanted to rent a car as we wanted to spend more time at Buchart than tours normally do, as well as see some other sights. Has anyone rented a car in Victoria? Any help would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SactoSteve Posted August 5, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Have you tried Enterprise in Victoria? We used them several years ago and it worked pretty well. There was a bit of a delay in the pickup process, partially due to us being a little slow on placing the initial call to be picked up. They also do what a lot of car rental places seem to do in port cities, only shuttle the driver back to the lot. All that being said, it worked out great to have a car to make the run out to Butchart Gardens and then explore the area after. Hoping you have a fantastic cruise with great weather and good traveling companions! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted August 5, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Have you tried Enterprise in Victoria? We used them several years ago and it worked pretty well. There was a bit of a delay in the pickup process, partially due to us being a little slow on placing the initial call to be picked up. They also do what a lot of car rental places seem to do in port cities, only shuttle the driver back to the lot. All that being said, it worked out great to have a car to make the run out to Butchart Gardens and then explore the area after. Hoping you have a fantastic cruise with great weather and good traveling companions! Steve I had not tried Enterprise. I will check them out - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SactoSteve Posted August 7, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) No problem. See you on the ship! Edited August 7, 2016 by SactoSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaciers Posted August 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2016 We used Budget last month in Victoria. They are located behind the Empress Hotel. Although we walked from the ship there was a shuttle bus that drops near the Empress from the cruise dock for $10. The cost of the rental was less than $40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted August 8, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Thanks everyone for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted August 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I would be inclined to contact the downtown Budget location directly at 250-953-5218. Historically they have offered shuttle pickups and returns. A central call office wont have this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calita Posted August 24, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 24, 2016 We rented on a couple years ago and had a wonderful time. Went out to the Castle, drove around that area, had lunch at a yacht club and it was terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted August 24, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Also it depends on what time you are arriving into Victoria. I worked at the downtown Budget location for 5 years and we closed at 6:00 pm. We serviced the cruise ships and local ferries if we could, as did several other agencies. However, many ships on Alaskan itineraries arrive for a few hours in the evening after closing hours. If this is the case for you, it won't work. Putterdude kindly offered you the phone number for one agency; you can easily Google others and see if they service Ogden Point cruise ship pier. Also try Hertz, Avis, Thrifty, National. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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