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rental cars in East Glacier

Green Lake
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Anyone have any experience renting cars in East Glacier? I understand there are 2 companies available. Any idea which is the best deal? I got an estimate from dollar and it was quite high-probably not enough competition in the area. Any info would be appreciated. We will be arriving in mid-June on amtrack.

montana
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Car rental rates are always driven by supply and demand. Just check the two places that are available and go with the best deal. There will be no bargains.

Enjoy your stay!

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I found the Avis right in East Glacier to be both the least expensive AND the most convenient. You just walk right off the train, go under the underpass and get your car right inside the Glacier Trading Post. It didn't take 10 minutes before I was back at the station to pickup the family and the luggage!

Green Lake
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Thanks so much!

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if you belong to AAA, you should take advantage of their discounted rates for rental cars-it definately worth it

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Avis and Dollar are it, as it is expensive to buy cars for such a short season and haul them from the big city. Dollar picks up at the depot and will take you back as well, even if the train dreadfully late. Midnight is not uncommon in the summer.

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Dollar Rent-A-Car in East Glacier was Definitely the best experience I've ever had with a car rental. 1st they picked us up at the train depot even when our train was late. They were laid back, friendly and easy going. They gave us a choice between 2 different cars, we ended up with a new Subaru Outback with only 5k on the clock, very clean and safe vehicle! They answered our general tourist questions about the area and West Glacier, gave us a map and we were off. At the time of drop off we received the same great service, they were quick and easy to work with, dropped us off at the train depot and gave us service with a smile. I forgot my sunglasses in the rental, I called them about it while on the train and they promptly mailed to me. I reimbursed them for the shipping with my Paypal account. These guys were my first and last impression of my trip to Glacier, their excellent service (and the nice rental car) really made my trip all the better, I highly recommend them! I'm definitely going to use them on my next trip to Glacier!

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