August 2012 Car Rental Thread

[disneychic]

Rates have gone down a bit on Alamo (still not better than the rate I already have) but check your rates cause they have gone down a bit.

 

[semo233]

Check the rates at National....looked like some good rates on vans! No code necessary, but check out the city specials.

 

[jjjbdisney]

Try 7014696 - Minivan for 9 days end of August $412.62 including taxes and fees

 

[jujube]

Just want to let you all know that I've used the TIND1 code and it's variations for 2 years at multiple airports and I've never had a problem. In fact, in Nashville, the Alamo attendant congratulated me on getting such a great deal!
We decided today to take a last minute (well, almost, we leave Friday) WDW/UNI trip and I have again booked with the "T" code.

 

[Darcy03231]

I leave Saturday and my Dollar City Special rate is still the best ($222 all inclusive for 11 days).

I've tried a couple of Priceline bids which haven't been accepted.

Since I paid $200 for a week in 2007, I guess $222 for 11 days in 2012 isn't bad!

 

[pigletto]

I leave Saturday and my Dollar City Special rate is still the best ($222 all inclusive for 11 days).

I've tried a couple of Priceline bids which haven't been accepted.

Since I paid $200 for a week in 2007, I guess $222 for 11 days in 2012 isn't bad!

I am around 190 for 11 days with Alamo for a standard car. I don't think I will see much better than that before we go. It just doesn't seem to be dropping this time. I got this rate a month ago.
I have to admit, I am surprised at how high the rates have stayed, especially for minivans. I was sure they would come down.

 

[disneychic]

Where exactly does this TIND code go?? Because it's not working for me at all?

 

[thewesterberg]

I am around 190 for 11 days with Alamo for a standard car. I don't think I will see much better than that before we go. It just doesn't seem to be dropping this time. I got this rate a month ago.
I have to admit, I am surprised at how high the rates have stayed, especially for minivans. I was sure they would come down.

I have to agree about the minivans... We were looking for a minivan as we travel with another family of three to Disneyland and San Diego later this month. They've been in the $500-$600 range for a week long rental! Even with splitting it that's way more than we wanted to spend. Instead we went with two compact cars for $112/car through Thrifty and we will just follow one another!

 

[buffettgirl]

On Alamo this morning the TIND1 rate is a higher base rate than the insiders rate, however, there are no taxes and fees (similar to the KLM rates). So bottom line you come out a tad bit lower.

Still not as good as 2 weeks ago though.

 

[semo233]

Where exactly does this TIND code go?? Because it's not working for me at all?

In the Rate/Product Code Box. That's the only place I could get it to work.

 

[mousegear]

Even with TIND1, Alamo rates are still higher than a few weeks ago. I booked standard for 8/25~9/3 for $165 two weeks ago and right now it's $235. I was hoping to rent for around $100 since I only paid $67 for 7 days last year. Hopefully, rates drop sometime soon.

 

[jujube]

Where exactly does this TIND code go?? Because it's not working for me at all?

It's TIND1 and it goes it the corporate ID spot.

 

[jujube]

Even with TIND1, Alamo rates are still higher than a few weeks ago. I booked standard for 8/25~9/3 for $165 two weeks ago and right now it's $235. I was hoping to rent for around $100 since I only paid $67 for 7 days last year. Hopefully, rates drop sometime soon.

Try it with coupon AD2359FDF which is an entertainment code.

 

[barbliny]

Anyone traveling mid-August hurry and check the Dollar rates - especially the City Specials (no code)

Just came up with $99.96/wk ($14.27/extra day) for 8/15 early am - 8/22 evening for FULL size at ORL

Midsize was $91.55/wk at ORL

We actually fly into Tampa, and our rates were even cheaper!! Just cancelled our suv that I booked a couple of weeks ago (and that was a great rate back then, much lower than the suv rates now) - but, I'll gladly pocket the $200 savings and go for the full size!!

 

[disneychic]

It's TIND1 and it goes it the corporate ID spot.

Thank you for the info- I Just tried it but the rate goes up by $200 so I'll just keep trying it every day

 

[Mousemom234]

Quote:
Originally Posted by jujube
It's TIND1 and it goes it the corporate ID spot.

Thank you for the info- I Just tried it but the rate goes up by $200 so I'll just keep trying it every day

Lowers the price nicely,to less than the base rate, (pick-up and drop at Dolphin) and seems to include almost every option under the sun -- except an extra driver.
But it's still more than my Dollar City Special. Thankies anyhow

 

[jujube]

You're welcome.
If I can get a lower rate with Dollar, I'll go for it! Do you have a code or coupon? The city discount didn't give me a good rate for my dates.

 

[ynursed]

Has anyone else tried the Budget code X474200? I found this code on the July rental thread but it brought my minivan down to $295 all in for 6 days.

 

[dopey02045]

I got a great deal through Enterprise. I just went on the website today with no codes and got a 15 passenger van for 418 after tax!!!

We are a party of 11 going to the vacation club for the first time. Sometimes the codes are higher. Doesn't hurt to check it out

 

[ynursed]

I got a great deal through Enterprise. I just went on the website today with no codes and got a 15 passenger van for 418 after tax!!!

We are a party of 11 going to the vacation club for the first time. Sometimes the codes are higher. Doesn't hurt to check it out

Thanks...My minivan rental is $280 ($15 less) with no codes through Enterprise!