Any luck with August car rental rates?

[mdinme]

I got a mid size from payless thru orbitz for just $210. 10 days too 8/19-8/29. They're around the corner from MCO though.

 

[horselover]

Rates did drop today. I had booked a rental through Alamo for 8/12-8/17 at MK car care center because the rates at the airport were soooo high. My original rate was $239 (mid-size). I plugged it in today for my dates & the airport rates were still really high, but I was able to book a 12:00 p.m. 8/12 pick up at car care center & a return to the airport on 8/18 instead of returning it on 8/17 to CCC for $242. For the extra few dollars I'd much rather have the car for the extra day & drive myself to the airport.

I also found a rate on Dollar for a mid-size 8/12-18 at MCO for $202. I have that one on hold too, but I'm not 100% sure I want to go with Dollar. 99% of the time I rent with Alamo in Orlando & I'm not sure I want to deal with the upselling & no kiosks at Dollar. I'll decide soon & cancel one or the other.

Good luck to all. Seems like rates may finally be on the way down.

 

[cheesekate2005]

My enterprise rates went down again for August today! $256 instead of $267!

 

[horselover]

I also found a rate on Dollar for a mid-size 8/12-18 at MCO for $202. I have that one on hold too, but I'm not 100% sure I want to go with Dollar. 99% of the time I rent with Alamo in Orlando & I'm not sure I want to deal with the upselling & no kiosks at Dollar. I'll decide soon & cancel one or the other.

Good luck to all. Seems like rates may finally be on the way down.

Just checked Dollar & Alamo again. Alamo was the same but the Dollar rate dropped from $202 to $165. Tried no code & KISSE the rate was the same. Looks like I'll be using Dollar this trip.

 

[crazed'boutmaryP]

Alamo rates down see this thread

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2520021

 

[Donald is #1]

Alamo rates down see this thread

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2520021

Interesting.... I checked my Alamo rate tonight and it is still the same for me. (I am using the double upgrade coupon)

 

[treehugnmama]

how do you get the costco rate? I am a member.

 

[treehugnmama]

i went through the costco site but they have no mini vans could this be? they have a good rate on a full size car but it says it is a ford tarus isn't that a small car? we have 4 suitcases and 4 people.

 

[Donald is #1]

i went through the costco site but they have no mini vans could this be? they have a good rate on a full size car but it says it is a ford tarus isn't that a small car? we have 4 suitcases and 4 people.

A Ford Taurus is considered a full size car. However, I am not sure how big the trunk is.

 

[mom of four]

I just had a 2010 Ford Taurus for a rental car. The car fit 5 of us, 2 adults a 13,9 and 6 year old. I found the back seat tight but ok for a week. The trunk suprised me and was very big. I think it should fit at least 3 big pieces of luggage. I hope this helps you.

 

[treehugnmama]

thanks for the info....sounds like it would work and it would save $150. but dh is afraid i will buy too much stuff and it won't fit in the car

 

[webworm]

thanks for the info....sounds like it would work and it would save $150. but dh is afraid i will buy too much stuff and it won't fit in the car

Looks like your dates are Sep 22 - Oct 1 from another post. With Budget using BCD Number x474200 (travelocity public code) and E-Coupon MUWZ023 for $25.00 off the total for a minivan is $390.21 after coupon is applied at checkout.

https://book1.carrental.com/dcweb/a...&budgetCoupon=MUGZ029&CID=W852802_30offweekly

 

[treehugnmama]

web worm thanks for the code it is way better than costco code. I still can't bring up a van though. And it said coupon not vailid at this location. I used double tree at wdw so I will try another location and see if I can get a van.

 

[webworm]

web worm thanks for the code it is way better than costco code. I still can't bring up a van though. And it said coupon not vailid at this location. I used double tree at wdw so I will try another location and see if I can get a van.

That's strange because I got Doubletree as code M03. The rate is less since not at the airport where you pay additional fees. Total $373.42 after $25.00 coupon is applied. No error message about coupon code MUWZ023.

Pick-up
Wed September 22, 2010 - 9:00 AM at DOUBLETREE (M03)

Return
Fri October 01, 2010 - 9:00 AM at DOUBLETREE (M03

Rate Code: 2C Rate Rules: Minimum 1 Day(s) and 1 Hours(s) rental
Base Rate: $315.00
Total Tax / Surcharges: $83.42

(Includes energy recovery fee of $4.50)

Estimated Total: $398.42

Unlimited Free miles

Please note: Estimated total includes base rate, taxes, and surcharges. Items such as coupon discounts, child safety seats, gas, are NOT included in the estimated total. Optional coverages and one-way fees are subject to tax in certain locations. This tax is not reflected in the Estimated Total.



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Last Name * Coupon Number

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https://book1.carrental.com/dcweb/app?service=direct/1/BUDStep2/$DirectLink&sp=SB8

 

[treehugnmama]

It doesn't even give me an option for a van unless I choose mco. So I called budget and they told me that if it is a busy time the only location that I can get a van is mco....very strange I totally want that rate of 398.00 for a van through budget at doubletree....I just can't get a van to come up?? After hours of trying every orlando location i still can't get a van unless i go with mco through budget and it is $470.oo or $400. through dollartree mco but will have to pay for additional driver.

I guess this is why we stay onsite and take the bus....vero beach better be worth all this trouble

 

[pnclem]

I just rented a minivan through priceline for the end of August at $25/day. It will be through National which is in the airport terminal. Havent found anything else close.

 

[luvdisney14]

What is the total price with all the fees added in?

 

[pnclem]

What is the total price with all the fees added in?

The total amount was about $340 for 10 days. So, about $34/day for a minivan on priceline at the end of August from MCO.

 

[Interpol]

I just did the same thing about 5 minutes before making this post. Got a minivan from National via Priceline:

Your Offer Price: $25.00 (per day)
Total Rental Days: 8 days(7 days and 21 hours)
Subtotal: $200.00
Taxes and Fees: $95.71
Total Charges: $295.71
Lowest Published Price: $896.93 (USD)
Total Savings:* $601.22 (USD) (You saved 67%)

$295 isn't the best rate I've ever gotten, but IMO it's fair.

EDIT: forgot to add that this rental is for Saturday 8/21 to Sunday 8/29.

 

[cheesekate2005]

That seems like a fair deal for a minivan with the rates I have been seeing. I just rechecked my dates through car rental savers and managed to get a full size for $230 through Alamo for 10 days...I am so excited that my rate has dropped $100 over the past three weeks!