http://phoenixrentscars.com Phoenix Rental Cars Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:33:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_146" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="Grand Canyon Shadows"][/caption] If you are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon or a side trip from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area, the lodging options can be complex. We've just stayed at the canyon and want to make it easier for you by laying out all of ... http://phoenixrentscars.com/2010/03/31/how-to-stay-at-the-grand-canyon-rim/ [caption id="attachment_121" align="alignleft" width="450" caption="Phoenix Rental Car Taxes at the Airport"][/caption] Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has some of the highest taxes on rental cars in the country. Here's exactly what they are and a real life example: Taxes come in two flavors - cost per day ("fee's") and % of the ... http://phoenixrentscars.com/2009/08/23/phoenix-rental-car-taxes-official-guide-table/ [caption id="attachment_112" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Best BBQ in Phoenix-Scottsdale"][/caption] If you're looking for authentic BBQ style food - there's a quiet strip-mall on McDonald that you need to check out. Just on the side of Ace Hardware is Scottsdale BBQ Company. From the name, you'd think this was truly ... http://phoenixrentscars.com/2009/08/23/best-bbq-in-scottsdale-phoenix/ [caption id="attachment_106" align="alignleft" width="288" caption="Phoenix-Scottsdale Green Hybrid Taxi Cabs"][/caption] Taxis around Phoenix and Scottsdale are going green to save fuel and protect the environment. Toyota Prius cabs are being seen all around Phoenix at prices no more than a normal gas-guzzling cab. Make sure to try a green ... http://phoenixrentscars.com/2009/08/05/hybrid-cabs-for-phoenix-scottsdale-taxis/ [caption id="attachment_103" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Phoenix Rental Car - Hertz Chevy Cobalt"][/caption] We had a pretty positive experience renting a car at Phoenix Sky-Harbor airport this week. The shuttle is now picking up on the airport side of the street, so you don't have to cross over the busy airport road ... http://phoenixrentscars.com/2009/07/18/phoenix-rental-car-report-airport-experience-at-sky-harbor/ Staying at a Phoenix-area Marriott Courtyard, we found an interesting new trend in the room. The toiletries provided in the room (soap, shampoo, lotion, conditioner) are being cut back on at this property and perhaps across the chain. Mariott Courtyards always have provided *2* bars of soap, 1 ... http://phoenixrentscars.com/2009/07/18/are-marriott-courtyards-cutting-back-in-your-room/ Wet N Wild Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa Golfland Big Splash in Tempe They're all great - check 'em out when it's hot this summer. http://phoenixrentscars.com/2009/07/18/water-parks-in-phoenix-scottsdale-for-hot-days/ Cantina Laredo in the Promenade Shopping Center is a great choice for one of Scottsdale-Phoenix best Mexican restaurant. It's an upscale restaurant and an elegant atmosphere very convenient to Scottsdale hotels. The menu features both traditional Mexican plates and specialties like: Filet Portabella - Filet Mignon with ... http://phoenixrentscars.com/2009/07/17/scottsdales-best-mexican-restaurant/ [caption id="attachment_85" align="alignleft" width="383" caption="Phoenix Taxi and Limo Rates"][/caption] An alternative to renting a car in Phoenix - is to use a limo or taxi from Sky Harbor Airport. It's a great alternative if you have friends or family who can get you around. The taxi rates are: * ... http://phoenixrentscars.com/2009/07/14/phoenix-airport-official-taxi-and-limo-rates/ [caption id="attachment_78" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Best Phoenix Burger"][/caption] Our quest for the best burger in Phoenix-Scottsdale took us across the valley on a 115 degree day - we were hungry. When we arrived at Delux in the Biltmore area - we were surprised at its small shopping center location next to ... http://phoenixrentscars.com/2009/07/13/best-burger-in-phoenix-scottsdale/