How to get the best car rental rates?

[Degli]

How can I get the best rates besides using Expedia or other sites similar? Should I take a rental co. onsite at MCO? I heard offsite companies can be an added hassle to get to. Any info please?

[BobH]

My opinion is that you should use discount codes for any organization that you are eligible for and then keep re-checking your car rental price online until you depart to see if prices drop. You can make another reservation and cancel the higher priced one. I have had good luck getting discounts as a result of being an AARP or AAA member but you can also get 10-15% off as a member of shopping clubs such as BJ's etc. Always make sure to check the price using a discount code and then again wothout the code. There is also a website called http://www.mousesavers.com that seems to offer good discount advice. good luck!

[HeatherC]

Also check RENTALCODES.com. Another place to "keep an eye" out for specials is Travelzoo.com

HeatherC

[BobH]

I prefer renting a car that I can get right at the airport without taking a shuttle bus. Hoowever for the right price I would take a shuttle bus to an offsite location.