AU02 Thrifty Discount code?

[riu girl]

DH asked me today if Thrifty AU02 discount code is available to anyone. I booked using it and he suddenly has concerns that we may be asked for certain ID (certain company affiation , government etc) in order to get the deeply discounted rate.

I called AU02 and the agent didn't seem to understand what I was saying.
She said she was unfamiliar with the code and said she will have to write it down to use herself.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Suzy V.

 

[Captain Blue Sky]

Hi Suzy!

I tried using the code but couldn't get it to work... I know you were able to. Maybe it is because it isn't valid for our dates (June 2005)...

But I was able to get a super discount at Thrifty!!! $100 for a Dodge Intrepid for the entire week!!! I can't believe I got such a good deal!!!

Thanks for suggesting Thrifty!!!

 

[cra-z-4-dizney]

Originally posted by Captain Blue Sky
Hi Suzy!

I tried using the code but couldn't get it to work... I know you were able to. Maybe it is because it isn't valid for our dates (June 2005)...

But I was able to get a super discount at Thrifty!!! $100 for a Dodge Intrepid for the entire week!!! I can't believe I got such a good deal!!!

Thanks for suggesting Thrifty!!!

How did you get such a good deal???? Did you use any codes...The best I got was $117.00 for 4 days....

 

[robinb]

Here's information about the code:
http://www.mousesavers.com/thrifty.html

Didn't I give it to you before?

 

[robinb]

Originally posted by cra-z-4-dizney
How did you get such a good deal???? Did you use any codes...The best I got was $117.00 for 4 days....

The AU02 code is only good for 5-10 day rentals .

 

[riu girl]

Just entered a new thread on this board about this code.
Checked my ressie with Thrifty on-line and discovered that an IATA number has been listed on my ressie IATA# 00170201.
FYI, each travel agency is assigned a number. I do not work for a travel agency and am now worried that I will be asked for travel agent ID when trying to pick up the rental car at MCO.

YIKES!!!
Any thoughts/suggestions?????

Suzy V.

 

[riu girl]

Thank you for visiting the Thrifty Car Rental interactive website.

At present, AU02 was a promotion special on Minivans and Economy Cars. This promotion offered on Travelzoo.com offered a low weekly rate on both of these vehicles. Unfortunately, this promotion is no longer available as the expiration date was December 16, 2003.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered regarding this matter.

If you have any further questions or inquiries you may contact our Internet Support Desk at 1-800-527-7075 within the U.S. and Canada, or 1-918-669-2168 outside the U.S. and Canada.

We look forward to serving your car rental needs and thank you for choosing Thrifty.

WHAT SHOULD I DO? I HAVE A CONFIRMATION THAT SAYS I WILL GET THIS RATE (AU02)! SHOULD I TRY TO USE IT OR CANCEL RESSIE AND LOOK ELSEWHERE? I have never rented a car before and am confused..........

Suzy V

 

[cra-z-4-dizney]

What are the exact dates you are looking to rent a car???? I tried with the code, and I also tried without, and got the same amount...anyway, post the dates, and I will see what I can find....

 

[robinb]

riu girl
I gave you the link to rate codes back in this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=6757526#post6757526

Why in the world do you feel a need to start 3 threads in one day on the same subject? [ETA: Make that 4 posts. I just saw another one] People really won't answer your question any faster.

Here's my take on it, as I am in the same boat you are. I am using the AU02 code and I arrive that day after 12/16. Do not cancel your Thrifty reservation. Do not worry about the travel agent code. Make a back-up reservation somewhere and try to keep calm. Thrifty is still allowing reservations on their website for your dates (12/18 - 12/31) using the AU02 code, so the code is not blacked out after 12/16. I am not going to worry unless Thrifty emails me and tells me that my specific reservation is no longer valid.

To make a back-up reservation, use the codes from Mousesavers. Here's the link again: http://www.mousesavers.com/rentalcar.html . I just plugged in your dates in National's web site using the AMEX contract ID (5125601) and got about $350 USD for a compact car, taxes included.

cra-z-4-dizney
The reason why you get the same rate with and without the code is because the length of your rental is only 4 days. The code is good for rentals of 5-10 days and it is not being applied to your rental. Try the Wall*Mart code over at the Mousesavers link I provided earlier. Or ... you might do better renting from National and using the AMEX code. Again, check over at Mousesavers for more information.

 

[mousy_in_canada]

Originally posted by Captain Blue Sky
Hi Suzy!

I tried using the code but couldn't get it to work... I know you were able to. Maybe it is because it isn't valid for our dates (June 2005)...

But I was able to get a super discount at Thrifty!!! $100 for a Dodge Intrepid for the entire week!!! I can't believe I got such a good deal!!!

Thanks for suggesting Thrifty!!!

WOW what codes did you use to get that rate? I am going Jan 26-Feb 2.
Does that include taxes and fees?

 

[riu girl]

Just talked to Thrifty's. Last night was told the code is no longer valid (expired 12/2003).

Called and talked to Thrifty today and was told that the code promotion has been extended and is good for internet bookings only through 12/31/2004.

Suzy V.