August 2012 Car Rental Thread

[Gorechick]

We'll be needing an intermediate for Aug. 16-25. Intermediate should be good for family of 4 with luggage, right?! Checked National with no code and was still high.

 

[pigletto]

We'll be needing an intermediate for Aug. 16-25. Intermediate should be good for family of 4 with luggage, right?! Checked National with no code and was still high.

I would think so if you don't have too much luggage.
Once rates start to fluctuate keep your eye on them. Some days when I checked for our May trip Vans were cheaper than compacts, or full-size was cheaper than standard. It pays to watch closely every day.

 

[mae5731]

Budget BCD code D464700 gave me an ok rate on a friday-monday economy rental from O'hare in August 24-27. (about equal to Advantage's everyday rate, but their shuttle pick-up location is so inconvient) $167.60 plus taxes/fees. I found the code on retailmenot dot com. 128 comments is usually a good sign that it's a pretty decent code. I'll of course keep looking until I get ready to leave, but it's a start...

 

[kimpossible]

Hoping to get a decent rate for August 16-22...standard or bigger.

 

[pesto78749]

HAve you tried X474200 on Budget ?

Just tried it 527.00 total with taxes! I put it in the Bcd space. Was it supost to go in the coupon code spot?

 

[NurseKim]

I used X474200 on Budget for Aug 17-24 and got $225 before taxes for a minivan. Thank you Carina!

 

[Echo queen]

I'm in for August.

 

[zeferjen]

I am looking for a rental out of LAX for Aug 25-Sept 4th. Best rate I can get right now is through Costco travel for $409 for Intermediate size car. Hoping for a price drop in next few months!

 

[amycakes]

We are going the same dates wolf29! August 18-29th

I have August 19-29 now.... an intermediate SUV through Budget for $340.32...booked Dec 2011. It looked pretty good at the time.

Now we are flying in a day earlier and the rates are

Hope they drop!

 

[Minnesota!]

I just need a 2 night rental - 24th - 26th. So far $112 is the cheapest I have found. We want to use the Car Care Center..so we are tied into Alamo/National.

Anyone find anything cheaper?

 

[NUHuskies#1]

Subscribing...

BTW
Buffetgirl- love your avatar and location!

 

[jennyf2]

I just need a 2 night rental - 24th - 26th. So far $112 is the cheapest I have found. We want to use the Car Care Center..so we are tied into Alamo/National.

Anyone find anything cheaper?

OT: Just wanted to say hello from MN (North St Paul) We also need a car for just 2 days & the rates are still outrageous!!! Keeping my fingers crossed they will drop soon.....

 

[Echo queen]

A couple days ago I booked Aug 20 to Aug 25 for $145 mid size Thrifty. This sounded like a good rate. Oh it's from SNA. Other posters rates seem quite a bit higher, what gives?

 

[buffettgirl]

Subscribing...

BTW
Buffetgirl- love your avatar and location!

ahh.. it just feels wrong to call it the Comcast Center, but that's where I'll be next saturday night.

 

[itrek]

I had a 10 day rate with Alamo in April for $114 for a mid-side. Best I've been able to do for a 10 day trip Aug 24 - Sept 3 is $220. That's using the AMX rate through Advantage.

 

[Minnesota!]

OT: Just wanted to say hello from MN (North St Paul) We also need a car for just 2 days & the rates are still outrageous!!! Keeping my fingers crossed they will drop soon.....

Hi! Maplewood here

 

[poochie]

Joining the thread! Our dates are from Aug 25-Sept 3. Hoping to get some great rates like last year.

I always rent from Alamo and with BJ's $40off coupon and insider member discount, midsize for 10 days is $202. It's not bad but not the greatest.

Last year, I really lucked out and had premium for 7 days for $85.

I am trying to improve my rate for mid July. But Using BJ discount will not let me use from insider discount. Am I doing somethng wrong

 

[Cookie55]

ahh.. it just feels wrong to call it the Comcast Center, but that's where I'll be next saturday night.

i live less than two miles from that parking lot!

 

[buffettgirl]

i live less than two miles from that parking lot!

I almost feel bad for you LOL.

 

[Cookie55]

I almost feel bad for you LOL.

I know my way around it. I have been known to walk there though. Faster escape afterwards.