NEED EXPERTS.UDATED GOT A LOWER PRICE

[bunnymkc]

We will be in the World 12/1-12/8..I need a rental car 12/5-12/8 as we are coming off the Disney Cruise 12/1 and have the transfers included in our cruise price...I know there is a National rent a car on site I believe at the Dolphin but can you get a good price there? do you have to book now to get a good price & can I drop the car off at the airport when we leave on 12/8? TIA Marianne :earsgirl: :wave:9/4 JUST GOT OFF THE NAT'L SITE AND WENT TO A COMPACT FOR 131.84 INSTEAD OF 146.50..USED MY DC CODE AND IT SEEMED TO WORK...WILL KEEP CHECKING FOR A LOWER PRICE...THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP..MARIANNE

[Pluto4President]

Here's a quote based on your information - I didn't know if you belonged to any discount organizations such as DC. But as you can see, it can be done. I used the car care center instead, but the quote is the same for the Dolphin.



Rental Information

5 x 3 x

Car Class: Full Size 2/4 Door Car Auto A/C

Pick-up Location:
Orlando- Walt Disney Car Care Cntr.
Pick-up Time: 05-DECEMBER-2001 12:00 PM

Return Location:
Orlando Intl Arpt
Return Time: 08-DECEMBER-2001 11:00 AM




Rates - Time & Distance USD
Time & Distance 3 Day @ 43.61 130.83
Time & Distance 0 Hour @ 21.80 0.00
Time & Distance 0 Week @ 305.24 0.00
Unlimited Distance-time & Distance 0 Distance @ 0.00 0.00

Base Rate ___________
130.83

Add Surcharges & Taxes: (subject to change)
Fl Schrg/tire&bat Fee 2.05 Usd/dy 6.15
Fla License Fee .41 Usd/day 1.23
State Tax (6.0%) 8.29

Total Estimate ___________
146.50


Rules & Conditions
Unlimited Miles
Latest Pickup Day of the Week is Thursday.
Renter must present a major credit card in renter's name.
Renter must meet minimum age requirements, 25 years of age or older. In some states, this may be lower. Renter must also have a clean driving record.
Additional drivers fees may apply if you are not an Emerald Club member.
Debit and check cards not accepted at time of reservation or rental but, at participating locations within the United States, may be used for payment at time of return.

[Lewisc]

You should always reserve a car rental in advance. A weekly rate shouldn't be much more than the rate Pluto quoted you if you want the car for longer. Be sure to use whatever discount you qualify for (DC, COSTCO, EB are 3 good programs.).

[deputy disney]

What is EB?:confused:

[Pluto4President]

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK

[deputy disney]

Thaxs, I need that!

[TinkerbellRules]

Can you get the EB discount via the DC? I know you can on hotels.

[Pluto4President]

nope, because you can't get the coupon without the book...

[bunnymkc]

I just booked the car at the National website at the rate that Pluto had ...the estimate is 146.50 with the taxes and all...now why do they say estimate and this is with the DC coupon...is this a good rate for the 3 days that I will have the car...should I go back & check every day or what do you guys think..TIA Marianne :earsgirl: :wave:

[pbhunt]

It's not really an estimate, (You might return the car early/late) which will change the price, but it seems a little high...DC contract discount isn't working right now, that will lower the price a little. I would imagine that December is a very popular time to visit WDW, and the rate may not come down very much. Keep checking the rate before your trip, bunny, the rate will change, and DC discount should return. Have a great trip :)

[Pluto4President]

That's right Bunny - keep checking but for the record, I just ran a quote for your whole stay and it comes out close to the same:

Rental Information

5 x 3 x

Car Class: Full Size 2/4 Door Car Auto A/C

Pick-up Location:
Orlando Intl Arpt
Pick-up Time: 01-DECEMBER-2001 10:00 AM

Return Location:
Orlando Intl Arpt
Return Time: 08-DECEMBER-2001 10:30 AM




Rates - Time & Distance USD
Time & Distance 1 Week @ 125.37 125.37
Extra - Time & Distance 0 Day @ 20.90 0.00
Extra - Time & Distance 0 Hour @ 10.45 0.00
Unlimited Distance-time & Distance 0 Distance @ 0.00 0.00

Base Rate ___________
125.37

Less Discounts:
Disney Connection -17.91

SubTotal ___________
107.46


Add Surcharges & Taxes: (subject to change)
Concession Fee Recov Chrg 9.8 Pct 12.29
Fl Schrg/tire&bat Fee 2.05 Usd/dy 14.35
Fla License Fee .41 Usd/day 2.87
State Tax (6.0%) 8.22
Fftxrsu (0.0%) 0.45

Total Estimate ___________
145.64


Rules & Conditions

[TinkerbellRules]

pbhunt: did you just book today? I couldn't get the discount to come up for me for my date or yours. Is this a weekly rental w/free weekend day or a straight 10% off? I can't get the discount to work since last Sunday. We're going from 10/29 - 10am thru 11/3 - 9pm

Thanks

[pbhunt]

Tink, bunny is trying to book a reservation for Dec. '01. I made a reservation for 3 days, Apr.'02, a couple of weeks ago when the DC contract discount was still working. The total cost for a little over 3 days (8 months out) is $65.70. As you know, DC contract discount isn't working. Hope it's fixed soon:) :)

PS, your Annie is very, very cute, a rough collie?:)

[TinkerbellRules]

Yes, Annie is a rough collie. She's such a sweetheart. Has cost us about $4,000 in the last 1.5 yrs for medical reasons, but worth it. Hey, that's a couple WDW trips! ;) She's doing much better, but will have a medical condition and on meds the rest of her life (she's only 4). I would have another collie in a heartbeat (if they're all like her). My DD put those ears on her and I said "photo time". She'll let her do just about anything!