Housing

Lock in the lowest rates at Orlando’s best hotels today.

If you are an attendee, click here to make your hotel reservations.

If you are an exhibitor, click here to make your hotel reservations.

These links are the only way to receive these exclusive benefits for The Rental Show 2010:

• Travel Planners' low rates beat any you'll find on the Internet or by calling the hotel directly.
• No pre-payment! You book today but don't pay a penny until you pay the hotel directly upon your departure.
• Immediate confirmations – no waiting or wondering.
• Update or even cancel your hotel reservations with no fees or penalties.
• Descriptions, photos and maps to help you choose the perfect hotel.

Prefer to book via telephone? No problem. Travel Planners' friendly and knowledgeable agents are ready to take your calls Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660.
 

Travel

Air Travel

Contact The Travel Business to assist you in finding the best fares for your air travel to Orlando for The Rental Show. Call 800-747-0070 (U.S. and Canada) or 309-762-9625 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central time. You also can book online at www.resx.com. Enter company ID TTB-3355 and member ID TheRentalShow to get started. No password is needed on that page, although you will create your own password once you enter the site.
 

From the Airport

Click here to download a discount coupon for round-trip service from Mears Motor Shuttle. Taxis and shuttles are available at the Orlando International Airport on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1) on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal.
 

Rental Cars

ARA has signed a rental car agreement with Avis for The Rental Show 2010. The Travel Business can handle your rental car needs by calling 800-747-0070 (U.S. and Canada) or 309-762-9625. You can contact Avis directly at www.avis.com,  800-331-1212 in the U.S. and 800-879-2847 in Canada. The Avis AWD number is A882999.
 

Shuttle Buses During The Rental Show

Three shuttle bus routes will run to and from the North/South Building of the Orange County Convention Center and all ARA Show hotels except the Rosen Centre, the Hilton Orlando and the Peabody Orlando, which are all within walking distance. Find the complete shuttle bus schedule in The Rental Show Directory, available on site in Orlando.
 

I-RIDE Trolley

International Drive's I-RIDE Trolley offers 78 stops scheduled every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., including the Orange County Convention Center, hotels, restaurants and shopping destinations. The fare is $1.25 for a single ride or $4 for an unlimited daily pass. More details and online pass purchase are available at www.iridetrolley.com.


 

Ten Ways to Save on Travel to The Rental Show

1. Watch for airfare deals. ARA reports airfare sales in RentalPulse, on The Rental Show pages on Facebook and Twitter, and on the ARA online member forum.
2. Share the drive. Carpool with others from your store or your area. (Tips below.)
3. Share a room. Find a roommate and cut your hotel cost in half. (Tips below.)
4. Split a rental car. Pair up with a buddy and save on gas and rental fees.
5. Choose a hotel with free breakfast and Internet. See pages 30-33 of The Rental Show Planner or the hotel descriptions online for a guide.
6. Cook or buy groceries. Some ARA Show hotels offer kitchenettes, mini-fridges and microwaves, so you don't have to dine out for every meal.
7. Download a free Orlando Magicard. This card entitles you to a variety of discounts and offers on attractions throughout the city.
8. Save on Disney theme park tickets with advance purchase discounts for Show attendees.
9. Research discounts and print coupons for dining and attractions from Orlando Convention Aid.
10. Take the trolley. Orlando's I-RIDE Trolley offers unlimited rides to 78 International Drive stops for a few dollars a day. 
    

Looking for people to share a ride to the Show?

Here are several ways to connect:

• Ask who's attending the Show from your area on The Rental Show's social networking pages (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn). Once you find out who's going, you can direct-message them privately to inquire about sharing the ride.
• Post a question on the ARA forum, which is only accessible to ARA members.
• Ask attendees at your state or local association meeting or contact your regional director.