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Rental Car on the Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeff Gatscher (---.squared.com)
Date:   06-04-07 12:43

Hello...I'm a newbee to PR and Culebra. I'm planning a trip end of this June and was wondering what the rules are for bringing a rental car on the ferry to Culebra? On one site it was clear that no rental cars are allowed when going to Vieques but it wasn't clear about bring a rental car to Culebra. So can you take a rental car on the ferry to Culebra (assuming you have a ferry reservation in advance)?

Thanks in advance

Jeff

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Re: Rental Car on the Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Arroz (---.direcpc.com)
Date:   06-04-07 18:23

My understanding is that one is not supposed to take a rented car to Culebra. Again, my understanding is that it would invalidate the insurance. That being said, I know several people who have taken a rental car to Culebra. One person I heard of put a scratch in the finish and was queried about it when he returned the car. He told the truth about how he had got the scratch but neglected to mention that it occurred on Culebra. The problem I would be concerned about is having an accident which had to be reported to the police or getting stuck and needing a tow.

That's my 2 centavos, for what it's worth today.

Abe

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Re: Rental Car on the Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Robert Lang (---.dsl.emhril.sbcglobal.net)
Date:   06-08-07 08:47

Hi. I thought about doing this and none of the big companies allow it. Some of the smaller ones do with some caveats. One such place is Charlie Car Rental. Here's what they had to say:

Charlie Car Rental does not prohibit that any of our vehicles be taken to Vieques or Culebra via the ferry as long as the client understands that due to the distance involved and having to take a ferry….

1. If there are any breakdowns where a car exchange is needed there will be a tow charge involved
a. The tow truck will need to take the ferry with the replacement vehicle and return
2. Lost keys have the same policy
3. If the damage waiver is taken and there is an accident, it will not cover
4. No credit for lost time can be given.



Also, as I understand it, the car ferry is usually busy, you'll need a reservation & the ride over is longer and rougher than the passenger ferry and getting minor dings is common occurance.

We finally decided to rent one-way from Leaseways, take the passenger ferry over in the morning and get a car on Culebra from Dick & Cathie.

Robert

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Re: Rental Car on the Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.nyc.res.rr.com)
Date:   06-08-07 10:24

sound advice!

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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