In this article we examine the Minivan 7 Seat People carrier as a hire car, so that you can see if this car will suit you and your party best for your holiday in the USA. The people carriers are extremely popular in holiday destinations, most particularly Orlando – where sometimes every car that you […]
May 15, 2013
Disney Car Hire
Car hire in Disney, Florida, can open up access to the rest of the beautiful state of Florida allowing you to really get a better, more balanced view of Florida. Disney World is a wonderful place, beautifully landscaped and every need is catered for - at a cost. But, if you would like to escape […]
May 13, 2013
Driving in the USA in a Rental Car
Driving a rental car in the USA for the first time can be pretty daunting and even downright scary as you leave the airport on the wrong side of the road with each and every road looking like the M25 on a busy day. Here I can give you a few pointers from aspects that […]
May 10, 2013
Do I need a Full Size hire car in the USA?
For a family with large teenagers, or party of 5 adults, the Full size category of cars is probably the smallest category that you would want to consider. Luggage room is reasonable, but not necessarily generous so if everyone is planning on taking a suitcase then Premium or even Luxury will be more appropriate! This […]
May 9, 2013
Compact Car Hire in the USA
Compact cars are one size up from the smallest category – the economy. The compact category can seat 5, although it would be a bit of a squeeze if you were intending to do much touring around. Whilst in Florida in April we went to see the Alamo fleet at Orlando International Airport to see […]
April 15, 2013
Miami to Orlando on the Florida Turnpike
Driving a rental car from Miami to Orlando or vice versa, can be an essential part of your vacation if flights dictate it. If you are not in a rush, then you may want to seek an alternative, and more pleasurable break point to one of the various service plazas along the Turnpike. We landed at Miami […]
April 3, 2013
West Orange Bike Trail in Central Florida
Just twenty minutes from the Kissimmee area in Central Florida lies the West Orange Trail, ideal for a half-day excursion into beautiful Florida, away from the theme parks and tourist bustle. The West Orange Trail is currently over 20 miles long, but a much shorter ride can be had with the reward of lunch in […]
March 19, 2013
Florida Manatees
The manatee, or sea cow, was chosen as the state marine mammal of Florida by the 1975 legislature. Although the Flamingo, and its tacky plastic impersonators may be more commonly associated with the state, it is the large, slow, gentle manatee that steals most hearts and fascinates both residents and tourists alike. Now is the […]
March 2, 2013
Horse Meat Scandal and Car Hire
Following a deluge of emails from UK companies and our children’s schools to our personal email accounts, informing me that there is no horse-meat in any of their products, I feel I must also get on the bandwagon. Therefore I would like to state that every single car provided through Trip Wheels by our suppliers […]
February 15, 2013
International Drivers Permit Requirement Suspended
Further to the announcement yesterday on the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website regarding Florida’s requirement for an International Driving Permit, we just wanted to draw together the updates into one post for easy reading. The FDHSMV post is below: During the 2012 legislative session, the Florida Legislature amended section 322.04, Florida […]
Elle Hubbard
May 16, 2013
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