Budget rent a car? Opinions for an enterprise girl?

[LaurenT]

I usually go with enterprise, but a minivan for a week over Easter is ridiculous, over $1,000.
There are a few better deals, but the lowest is budget at $517. I've never used them before. One reason it's cheaper I think is because it only has 875 miles, after that you pay...but I can't imagine using more than that...round trip to the airport is only about 50 miles...and then back and forth to the park 6 times....I've never used more than a tank of gas that I can remember in a week....so I'm sure 875 is fine.
Is there anything I should be wary of with. Budget? Anyone love them?

 

[gmeh1]

I usually go with enterprise, but a minivan for a week over Easter is ridiculous, over $1,000.
There are a few better deals, but the lowest is budget at $517. I've never used them before. One reason it's cheaper I think is because it only has 875 miles, after that you pay...but I can't imagine using more than that...round trip to the airport is only about 50 miles...and then back and forth to the park 6 times....I've never used more than a tank of gas that I can remember in a week....so I'm sure 875 is fine.
Is there anything I should be wary of with. Budget? Anyone love them?

Easter is a long way away and the prices for rentals change almost daily. I, frankly, would not even be looking at rentals this far out. I would, however, check frequently.
I am surprised that Budget has a limit on mileage, aren't they usually unlimited? What code are you using, evey one I put it gives unlimited mileage. As to loving Budget, they are a part of the Avis group and there is nothing wrong or "funny" about them.

 

[LaurenT]

Easter is a long way away and the prices for rentals change almost daily. I, frankly, would not even be looking at rentals this far out. I would, however, check frequently.
I am surprised that Budget has a limit on mileage, aren't they usually unlimited? What code are you using, evey one I put it gives unlimited mileage. As to loving Budget, they are a part of the Avis group and there is nothing wrong or "funny" about them.

Thank you for the vote of confidence in Budget...I did not realize they were part of Avis!
Being that we need a minivan because there are 6 of us, I wanted to make sure I had something reserved...it's less stressful for me knowing the reservation is there...no nightmares about not being able to get a minivan later on! I know that car rentals can be canceled and rebooked easily if I find a better deal.
The limited mileage thing was through some sort of link...I don't even remember now....
But, as it turns out, I used the awesome code that someone posted here and got a minivan for the whole week with unlimited miles for a total price including taxes and fees of $303...I think that's a pretty good price (also Budget...coincidently) So, I reserved that and signed up for the Fast Break card to make getting the car quicker....
After all, it will be the day before Easter and I expect there will be crowds.....

 

[gmeh1]

Thank you for the vote of confidence in Budget...I did not realize they were part of Avis!
Being that we need a minivan because there are 6 of us, I wanted to make sure I had something reserved...it's less stressful for me knowing the reservation is there...no nightmares about not being able to get a minivan later on! I know that car rentals can be canceled and rebooked easily if I find a better deal.
The limited mileage thing was through some sort of link...I don't even remember now....
But, as it turns out, I used the awesome code that someone posted here and got a minivan for the whole week with unlimited miles for a total price including taxes and fees of $303...I think that's a pretty good price (also Budget...coincidently) So, I reserved that and signed up for the Fast Break card to make getting the car quicker....
After all, it will be the day before Easter and I expect there will be crowds.....

Good rate, but, keep checking and I would suggest you join Alamo's Insiders and National's Emerald Club, both are free to join and they are both owned by Enterprise. Their rates are pretty high right now, but, as with most rental agencies, they have not set the rates this far out. Check out mousesavers.com You will find some great discount coupons the closer you get to next Easter.
Good luck and happy planning.

 

[LaurenT]

Good rate, but, keep checking and I would suggest you join Alamo's Insiders and National's Emerald Club, both are free to join and they are both owned by Enterprise. Their rates are pretty high right now, but, as with most rental agencies, they have not set the rates this far out. Check out mousesavers.com You will find some great discount coupons the closer you get to next Easter.
Good luck and happy planning.

Thanks for all the tips!
I belong to mousesavers...great site. I use them for my tix too when I'm not doing an AP.
I belong to national and enterprise...
I'll join alamo too!
Thanks!

 

[gmeh1]

Thanks for all the tips!
I belong to mousesavers...great site. I use them for my tix too when I'm not doing an AP.
I belong to national and enterprise...
I'll join alamo too!
Thanks!

You are most welcome, happy planning!!!