May 2013 Car Rental - Best deals?

[Cynt]

I have a 15 passenger reserved w/ National using the KML code - $630 for the week for the 9 of us. However, we booked our flights last night, one group flying home in the AM and the other in the PM. I just reserved a mini van w/ budget $302 and an economy car w/ Dollar $230. I think we will like having two cars better.

 

[chocovrdmicears]

You can also email them via the contact us link to cancel a KLM code reservation. I've done it a couple of times and it takes about 24 hrs for a confirmation reply of the cancellation

Excellent to know! Thanks for the info..

 

[aubriee]

Just bumping back up to the first page. I'm looking for a good price for a May 10th-20th rental.

 

[n2mm]

Just bumping back up to the first page. I'm looking for a good price for a May 10th-20th rental.

Watching for a good rate too. We need a rental for April 30 to May 18 (18 days). May do a split rental. Are there any coupons out yet for Alamo or National for May? Sadly the rates don't seem to drop until weeks prior. I just returned last week and I didn't get a better rate until about a week before my trip. Even then it was high (for January, which is generally my lowest rental for the year).

 

[mek17]

Best pricing I have found for May is National using contract ID 5125601 (Amex) and coupon code NF5594ZDP (Visa free day). Not sure if I can actually use both, but it let me book it that way. This combo resulted in great prices for sedans, but strangely SUVs and minivans are outrageous under it (like $1000/day).

 

[JessEric777]

When is the best time to reserve a rental? We just need it for 1 day, May 2nd to go to Cocoa Beach from Port Orleans Riverside.

 

[mek17]

I assume you mean how far in advance (as opposed to time of day to pickup/dropoff). I think the answer is as soon as you see a rate you can live with. Unlike most airlines, car rental companies allow you to change/cancel/rebook without penalty. So I always reserve something I can live with and keep watching to see if prices drop. They almost always do. Most of the time, I find the best price within two weeks of the rental pickup date. Good luck.

 

[spel]

Best pricing I have found for May is National using contract ID 5125601 (Amex) and coupon code NF5594ZDP (Visa free day). Not sure if I can actually use both, but it let me book it that way. This combo resulted in great prices for sedans, but strangely SUVs and minivans are outrageous under it (like $1000/day).

I just tried this but it said my length of days (8) conflicted with the Visa code. How many days did you book for?

 

[mek17]

The visa code may be only up to 5 days. It is for one free day on a weekend rental. My rental is only 4 days. Try it without the coupon code -- the AMEX rate was still quite nice.

 

[emelee1053]

Try Budget using travelocity code x474200 and e-coupon MUPZ044 for $40 off. Total for 7 days is $262 inc taxes after e-coupon is applied when return minivan. Budget also includes free additional driver and Dollar charges $10/day extra.

I used the codes you listed (thanks!) and it brought the rate down to $460.44 for 10 days. I think they charge more if you're flying into Sanford... I'll keep checking!

 

[emelee1053]

Best pricing I have found for May is National using contract ID 5125601 (Amex) and coupon code NF5594ZDP (Visa free day). Not sure if I can actually use both, but it let me book it that way. This combo resulted in great prices for sedans, but strangely SUVs and minivans are outrageous under it (like $1000/day).

It wouldn't let me use the coupon code either, and the total for 10 days came out to $1015 for an economy!!! Ouch!

 

[n2mm]

It wouldn't let me use the coupon code either, and the total for 10 days came out to $1015 for an economy!!! Ouch!

That coupon code is only for a 3-5 day rental. I've been looking for a coupon for a longer rental, but haven't found one yet.

 

[Disneylvr]

We are looking for codes that will be valid at National for Memorial Day week, May 24-June 1 to be specific. The quotes I am getting are scaring me!

 

[mek17]

It wouldn't let me use the coupon code either, and the total for 10 days came out to $1015 for an economy!!! Ouch!

We are looking for codes that will be valid at National for Memorial Day week, May 24-June 1 to be specific. The quotes I am getting are scaring me!

I just ran a search on National with the AMEX contract ID (5125601) and no coupon code and got a range of $209-298 for economy through fullsize. (As I previously noted, premium and up were more than $1000/week.) This was for May 24-June 1. Hope it helps.

 

[Disneylvr]

I just ran a search on National with the AMEX contract ID (5125601) and no coupon code and got a range of $209-298 for economy through fullsize. (As I previously noted, premium and up were more than $1000/week.) This was for May 24-June 1. Hope it helps.

Do you have to have an AMEX card? We do not have one.
Also when I plug in that code and price is $209-298 as you said BUT once the required taxes and airport fees are added in it is almost $400.

 

[mek17]

I don't know. I reserved it using a Visa and it let me, but I do have an AMEX so if they ask for it I'm not worried about it. I kinda doubt they require it as I've never been asked for cards for codes or coupons I've used before (airline frequent flyer programs, Costco, etc.), but YMMV.

 

[mek17]

It appears this code has been around a while (dating back to at least 2003 that I have found), and at least one person reports not having to use an AMEX card: http://www.disboards.com/archive/index.php/t-908076.html.

 

[chocovrdmicears]

We are looking for codes that will be valid at National for Memorial Day week, May 24-June 1 to be specific. The quotes I am getting are scaring me!

Try using:

KLM code: 8572130
BJ's: NDA232BR

 

[n2mm]

Try using:

KLM code: 8572130
BJ's: NDA232BR

Is the coupon code correct? I tried it, and it said it was invalid.

 

[JERSEYGIRLINSI]

We rent every year, and have never paid over $100 for 10 days. However, this year is really a little crazy. We always go through Alamo, because we have had only good experiences, and the price is right...but, not this year. We need a midsize for May 3- May 12th. Any codes out there? Any help is appreciated.