April 2013 Car Rental Discount Thread

[DB&KS]

Thank you for the southwest code, I didn't have it handy but I used the visa code and alamo insiders and I got the same rate as the PP. Not my time frame but I just wanted to see if it worked.

 

[suevee]

What is the city special? Don't see a code on wensite

There was no code. I inputed my dates and pulled up the cars available. Then in the middle of the postings was a blinking "city specials". I clicked on that and the car I had reserved came up $10 cheaper.... $109 per week down to $99 per week. I hope this helps

 

[lovingthemouse]

Yes, absolutely, I am happy to share Dan and everyone else. I used my Rapid Rewards 7016105 from Southwest, and the Visa coupon AD2338FDF. I could not believe how the prices plummeted in one day, but they always seem to fall in the middle of the week.
Good luck everyone ...

Hey Dan - we should connect, if even for a few minutes. How awesome for Natalie and the kids to join you.

Kassidy's Dad - i got my Alamo reservation up on my screen, and if you scroll to the bottom, one of their options is to modify your reservation, so I put in the new numbers and voila, the new price was set. Hope this helps.

 

[Kassidysdad]

Yes, absolutely, I am happy to share Dan and everyone else. I used my Rapid Rewards 7016105 from Southwest, and the Visa coupon AD2338FDF. I could not believe how the prices plummeted in one day, but they always seem to fall in the middle of the week.
Good luck everyone ...

Hey Dan - we should connect, if even for a few minutes. How awesome for Natalie and the kids to join you.

Kassidy's Dad - i got my Alamo reservation up on my screen, and if you scroll to the bottom, one of their options is to modify your reservation, so I put in the new numbers and voila, the new price was set. Hope this helps.

You must have a magic touch - No matter what browser I use , etc, i cant see any of my reservations, I keep getting the dreaded " Invalid value" It is frustrating. I just tried, same thing - Invalid value

 

[lovingthemouse]

Hope that you are successful in finding a lower cost rental!

 

[ProudMommyof2]

Alamo is giving me $350-$500 for 4/13-18 using these codes

 

[lovingthemouse]

Pam - i just tried your dates - are you renting it for a full 5 days, with a Sat night included? If not, then the Visa coupon will not work

 

[ProudMommyof2]

Pam - i just tried your dates - are you renting it for a full 5 days, with a Sat night included? If not, then the Visa coupon will not work

Yes- 4pm Sat to 5pm Thursday

 

[Kassidysdad]

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Hiya , tried that the first time.....anope, that doesnt work, get invalid value when it gets to the alamo site from that link.

 

[dizkid85]

I have used both Dollar and Thrifty and currently have a reservation with Dollar this April. I still plan on using either one in the future if the price is right. I found this article on the Denver Post and there are other posts out there about some deceptive practices with adding insurance after you have declined it. Be careful when you are signing the electronic keypads and make sure you read everything you are signing. The lawsuit alleges that the agent asks you to initial the electronic keypad and in doing so you are actually agreeing to the added insurance. Here is the article link. http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_21562516/doctor-who-rented-car-from-dollar-at-dia

 

[lovingthemouse]

Pam - i just tried your dates, and discovered that the rates stay low for the 11th and 12th, but rise dramatically for Saturday. Sorry, i can't help more. Be persistent and keep checking. I have found that the rates tend to go down during midweek, and later at night.

 

[ProudMommyof2]

Pam - i just tried your dates, and discovered that the rates stay low for the 11th and 12th, but rise dramatically for Saturday. Sorry, i can't help more. Be persistent and keep checking. I have found that the rates tend to go down during midweek, and later at night.

Thanks so much!

 

[ermarie73]

The Alamo codes didn't work for me today either, but Dollar and Thrifty's city specials sure did.

Will keep looking for better deals, of course.

It's so cool that so many people come together here to help each other. Is there any sort of meet & greet once we all arrive on our vacations?

 

[Kassidysdad]

The Alamo codes didn't work for me today either, but Dollar and Thrifty's city specials sure did.

Will keep looking for better deals, of course.

It's so cool that so many people come together here to help each other. Is there any sort of meet & greet once we all arrive on our vacations?

You are correct, it is great everyone helps each other here. I have learned so much and I pass it forward too.

 

[MarthaJr.]

My rates at National dropped again ($6.40) for pickup at TPA on 4/1 and return to MCO on 4/7 for a midsize using only my Emerald Aisle discount of 10%. My total with taxes and fees is $150.43. For some reason none of my entertainment book coupons and codes are working for these dates. I think I'll bring them along and ask about applying them when we pick up the car.

Not much of a drop in price...but hey, that's one more tropical drink for me!

 

[kldownunder]

Rates are definitely not as good as last year.

I just want to make sure that when you are all posting your quoted rates, are they the base rate or the total cost with fees? I have been able to get some base rates similar to what some of you have posted but the actual cost is about 40% more with all the fees added.

Thanks for posting. Here is what I have so far.

Dollar April 14 (9am) - 21 (6pm) Rate Code RWXW8 for Estimated Total of $380 (Full Size)

I booked Thrifty for April 15-20 with no codes for $162.77 for a full size car with all taxes. I just put your dates and times for a full size and got $197.10 with all taxes.

 

[dizkid85]

I booked Thrifty for April 15-20 with no codes for $162.77 for a full size car with all taxes. I just put your dates and times for a full size and got $197.10 with all taxes.

Thank you kldownunder. I ended up booking a full size on Dollar for $186 with no codes or coupons.

 

[Gretta]

I have used both Dollar and Thrifty and currently have a reservation with Dollar this April. I still plan on using either one in the future if the price is right. I found this article on the Denver Post and there are other posts out there about some deceptive practices with adding insurance after you have declined it. Be careful when you are signing the electronic keypads and make sure you read everything you are signing. The lawsuit alleges that the agent asks you to initial the electronic keypad and in doing so you are actually agreeing to the added insurance. Here is the article link. http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_21562516/doctor-who-rented-car-from-dollar-at-dia

This happened to me with Dollar in September. I called them as soon as I received my credit card statement and was told there was nothing I could do, I had signed the electronic pad. I called my Visa and was told there was nothing I could do, I had signed. The woman on the phone at Dollar told me to be very careful when I am done with the electronic pad and to make sure that the total on the pad is the exact same total that I have on my reservation paperwork.

Gretta

 

[the4fishes]

I just booked with Enterprise, 4/16 - 4/27, standard size, $272 total. Used BJ's code and upgrade coupon, although I think it was the same price with no code.

 

[palhockeymomof2]

My Alamo rates came down today...picking up in ft Myers 4/6..... Drop off MCO 4/14.... Signed in to my Alamo account and used the Visa coupon code total with all taxes is 149.01 for a full size