| Rent a vehicle and drive yourself if… | Hire a driver (includes the vehicle) if… |
|---|---|
| You seek adventure – you LOVE off-roading! | You want to just relax |
| You are an exceptionally alert driver, easily responding to sudden obstacles/potholes | You like to chat with your companions while you drive or have difficulty dodging obstacles |
| You want to explore independently | You prefer having a tour guide |
| Getting lost is an adventure and you don’t mind stopping to ask for directions | You don’t like driving in unfamiliar places where the roads aren’t marked and don’t have names, and getting lost in a foreign country sounds scary |
| Your group can fit in a small vehicle or you are willing to rent two vehicles | Your group needs a large vehicle |
| One person will be the designated driver and will abstain from drinking then driving | No one wants to be the designated driver |
| You prefer to make your plans for the day while you eat breakfast (or lunch….) | You like to pre-plan what you’ll do and when, or will use Junior’s “VGP Special” plan |
| Anyone driving will be between the ages of 25 and 65 | The driver is under 25 or over 65 (more difficult/expensive for those age groups) |
| You are comfortable driving on the left-hand side of the road | You have not driven on the left side of the road and you don’t look forward to it! |
| You want to know your full transportation costs prior to arrival | You don’t mind balancing your itinerary to meet your budget |
| You have very little luggage (no more than 1 carry-on per person) | You have checked bags |
| Your whole group will be on the same schedule | The person driving wants to stay at the villa sometimes when others go out |
| You are comfortable maneuvering through tight spaces | You are worried every time you pull into your garage that you’ll side-swipe the door! |
| You are great at parallel parking | The last time you parallel-parked was high school |
| You are willing to take the risk of having to pay for a scratch or ding on the rental car | You don’t want to argue with the rental car agency over minor blemishes |
| You are going to be out and about every day | You want to spend a lot of time at the villa |
| You want to explore every inch of the island, including the furthest points | Most of what you want to do is within a short drive of the villa |
