Cheap car hire Florida from compare car rentals

With the winter months coming, a lot of snowbirds are starting to flock in sunny Florida, the home of beach combers and sun bathers. Before you book your flight, here are a couple of pertinent information you need to know.

Most of Florida is GMT -5 (GMT -4 during March to November) but a small portion in the west is GMT -6. You will find that plugs are mainly of the flat pin type but there are some hotels which uses three pin plugs. If your appliances do not have dual voltage capabilities, you will need to get an adapter, which you can purchase at the airport.

Just like most of the USA, Florida uses the US dollar as a major currency. ATMs are located almost everywhere and most shops accept travellers cheques and credit cards. It is best that your cheques are in US dollars to avoid hassles at the bank.

For Australians, you do not need to have a visa if you are planning to stay under 90 days, as provided by the Visa Waiver Program. If you are travelling by sea or air, all you need to bring are your valid, machine readable passport and your return ticket. If you need to arrange your visa or have queries, you can get visa agencies to do it for you.

For those who are travelling with a group, arranging transportation is a great idea. You have greater chances of getting cheap car hire if you reserve early.

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