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LAR · November 9, 2006, 11:16 AM

Hi All,

two spearate questions really -

Any recommendations on a reasonable minivan rental at the airport? the majors are charging quite a bit....

Also, my family of five is going to need a hotel recommendation near the airport as we need to fly out early in the morning and are being told not to try driving from Desert Springs to catch a flight... Any recommendations for an inexpensive and convenient hotel?

I have no knowledge of the area...

thanks!!
LAR

ricoba · November 9, 2006, 12:03 PM

I don't know about the car, but all the major hotel chains have properties around John Wayne.

I did a quick search on Hilton's site. There is a downtown Irvine Hilton, an Embassy Suite, Doubletree and Hampton Inn at the airport.

Use expedia or one of your favorite brand hotels and search using IRVINE, CA as the city and you should find plenty of info.

Hope that helps.

tmartin1 · November 9, 2006, 12:22 PM

Hi,

I couldn't tell from your post if you are driving from Desert Springs the day before, but if you are, have you considered a park-n-fly? We did this once and stayed at the Crowne Plaza near the airport. You can leave your car in their parking lot free for up to 7 days and they provide a free shuttle to the airport.

We just arrived the night before and stayed one night. There's no stress getting to the airport and your car is in their gated parking lot while you're gone. When you get back from your trip, you call the shuttle, they pick you up and take you to your car.

Theresa

LAR · November 9, 2006, 01:16 PM

We're flying on Continental from NJ on Nov 20 then spending 3 nights at the Marriott Newport Coastal Villas. then off to the Desert for three more nights.

We're flying back to NJ out Monday morning , Nov 27th, (7:40AM flight!!) which has led us to consider leaving the Desert the day before and sleeping near the airport that night... I wouldnt mind returning the car in the evening with the knowledge that the hotel could shuttle us over in the early AM.

Thanks!!
LAR

Bill4728 · November 10, 2006, 10:46 AM

Hotwire has a Van for the dates for $41 /day

Hotwire also has a 3* with airport shuttle for $69 and a 4* with shuttle for $95

Hope that helps

LAR · November 10, 2006, 12:24 PM

Wow! Never thought about trying Hotwire!!

Thanks so much!
LAR

i39249 · November 13, 2006, 03:15 AM

If you have a family of 5, you might want to try the Embassy Suite. It is around the corner from John Wayne Airport. The hotel is fairly new. You can visit Southcoast Plaza nearby or the Irvine Spectrum Entertainment Center. All nearby.

Rmelnyk · November 18, 2006, 08:13 PM

Hotwire!!...just received a great deal for Charleston at the end of January 2007...car/hotel package...
Had another this past year and also one last year...will use them again in Oregon next April...

November 9, 2006, 11:16 AM	#1
LAR TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: NW New Jersey Posts: 245 Resorts: Marriot Maui	Hotel/Car - John Wayne airport ? Hi All, two spearate questions really - Any recommendations on a reasonable minivan rental at the airport? the majors are charging quite a bit.... Also, my family of five is going to need a hotel recommendation near the airport as we need to fly out early in the morning and are being told not to try driving from Desert Springs to catch a flight... Any recommendations for an inexpensive and convenient hotel? I have no knowledge of the area... thanks!! LAR

November 9, 2006, 01:16 PM	#4
LAR TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: NW New Jersey Posts: 245 Resorts: Marriot Maui	Thanks just to clarify... We're flying on Continental from NJ on Nov 20 then spending 3 nights at the Marriott Newport Coastal Villas. then off to the Desert for three more nights. We're flying back to NJ out Monday morning , Nov 27th, (7:40AM flight!!) which has led us to consider leaving the Desert the day before and sleeping near the airport that night... I wouldnt mind returning the car in the evening with the knowledge that the hotel could shuttle us over in the early AM. Thanks!! LAR

November 10, 2006, 10:46 AM	#5
Bill4728 Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Lake Tapps, WA Posts: 7,305 Resorts: Club Intrawest, Monarch Grand Vacations, Mountainside Lodge, Marriott Newport Coast	Hotwire has a Van for the dates for $41 /day Hotwire also has a 3* with airport shuttle for $69 and a 4* with shuttle for $95 Hope that helps __________________ Bill All my posts should be considered my personal opinion or experience unless otherwise noted.

November 13, 2006, 03:15 AM	#7
i39249 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 24, 06 Location: Southern California Posts: 153 Resorts: HGVC Las Vegas Hilton & HGVC South Beach & HGVC Flamingo	Hope this helps. If you have a family of 5, you might want to try the Embassy Suite. It is around the corner from John Wayne Airport. The hotel is fairly new. You can visit Southcoast Plaza nearby or the Irvine Spectrum Entertainment Center. All nearby.

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November 9, 2006, 12:03 PM	#2
ricoba TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: LAX Posts: 3,598 Resorts: HGVC @ The Las Vegas Hilton	I don't know about the car, but all the major hotel chains have properties around John Wayne. I did a quick search on Hilton's site. There is a downtown Irvine Hilton, an Embassy Suite, Doubletree and Hampton Inn at the airport. Use expedia or one of your favorite brand hotels and search using IRVINE, CA as the city and you should find plenty of info. Hope that helps.

November 9, 2006, 12:22 PM	#3
tmartin1 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: San Diego Posts: 147 Resorts: Embassy Poipu Carlsbad Inn Glenmore Sands	Hi, I couldn't tell from your post if you are driving from Desert Springs the day before, but if you are, have you considered a park-n-fly? We did this once and stayed at the Crowne Plaza near the airport. You can leave your car in their parking lot free for up to 7 days and they provide a free shuttle to the airport. We just arrived the night before and stayed one night. There's no stress getting to the airport and your car is in their gated parking lot while you're gone. When you get back from your trip, you call the shuttle, they pick you up and take you to your car. Theresa

November 10, 2006, 12:24 PM	#6
LAR TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: NW New Jersey Posts: 245 Resorts: Marriot Maui	Wow! Never thought about trying Hotwire!! Thanks so much! LAR

November 18, 2006, 08:13 PM	#8
Rmelnyk TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Woodland Hills, Ca Posts: 116 Resorts: L.Welk, Cathedral City...Castleburn, SA	Hotwire!!...just received a great deal for Charleston at the end of January 2007...car/hotel package... Had another this past year and also one last year...will use them again in Oregon next April...