Dec 2011 Car Rental Rates

[shoes99]

I have 12/5 to 12/13 and used the same coupon. I got $169.38. Guess I'll have to go look up the Entertainment ID as I have the Entertainment book, too. edit: I found my book and now my rate is $150 using the Entertainment code from the 2011 book! Yay!

This is much better than my reservation using my executive status with National. That one is coming up to $273.59! I'll give up the executive aisle and take the mid size SUV to savemore than $100 in a heartbeat.

12/2 to 12/12, 10 day midsize with National, $172.29 picking up at MCO, dropping off at Car Care Center. 6100120 or 5760339 and ND8578ADT.
I wanted to pick up at CCC, but that rate is still $281.89..

 

[pjhootch]

Payless car rental- dropped $20 from my original price. I had to take an itty bitty car to get this, where before they were the same price, but for this price we'll manage with a car the size of a big wheel. lol

$87.50 for 11/30-12/5

 

[Disneydonnam]

Alamo dropped again. Down to $302.05 for 9 days in a mini van.

 

[thriftynotcheap]

Mine is killing me!

We're driving with my sister's family so need a minivan. Coming from Mobile, AL- p/u Dec 16 evening & drop off Dec 27 in morning... $489

I just know there's a better deal out there somewhere but keep coming up empty handed!

 

[Inkmahm]

12/2 to 12/12, 10 day midsize with National, $172.29 picking up at MCO, dropping off at Car Care Center. 6100120 or 5760339 and ND8578ADT.
I wanted to pick up at CCC, but that rate is still $281.89..

A membership number is needed to use these codes according to National. Who are they from?

 

[shoes99]

12/2 to 12/12, 10 day midsize with National, $172.29 picking up at MCO, dropping off at Car Care Center. 6100120 or 5760339 and ND8578ADT.
I wanted to pick up at CCC, but that rate is still $281.89..

A membership number is needed to use these codes according to National. Who are they from?

Only 6100120 AARP needs a membership number, 5760339 is Carlson Travel and no membership id required..

 

[Inkmahm]

Only 6100120 AARP needs a membership number, 5760339 is Carlson Travel and no membership id required..

Ah, I have an AARP card so I'll try it again!

 

[Disneydonnam]

Mine is killing me!

We're driving with my sister's family so need a minivan. Coming from Mobile, AL- p/u Dec 16 evening & drop off Dec 27 in morning... $489

I just know there's a better deal out there somewhere but keep coming up empty handed!

Just keep checking and using different codes to see what gives you the better deal. When we first started looking it was over $800. I booked when it was $500 and its dropped all the way down to $302.It seems to drop every few days

 

[CT_Bev&Jeff]

We are doing Advantage Rental Car for Pick up Dec 7th and drop it off the 20th for $186.98

Chevrolet Cobalt (Small Car)
5 Passengers
2 Large Suitcases, 1 Small Suitcase
Automatic Transmission
Air Conditioning

TOTAL APPROXIMATE CHARGES: 186.98USD
BASE AMOUNT
Week:1 Week at 65.42USD
Rate Code:LB8WK


UNLIMITED FREE MILES

ADDITIONAL ITEMS
TAXES: 11.42 USD
AIRPORT CONCESSION FEE RECOVERY: 12.42 USD
RENTAL SURCHARGE: 26.39 USD
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSACTION FEE: 12.50 USD
VEHICLE LICENSING COST RECOVERY: 1.70 USD
ENERGY SURCHARGE: 1.03 USD
This Rate is Guaranteed

The above are included in the rate. Almost half the cost of Hertz at the Amtrak Station, and almost all the rest of the rental companies were the same as Hertz.

We are crossing our fingers that everything works out, but the cost is what made the trip possible.

CT_Jeff

 

[thriftynotcheap]

Just keep checking and using different codes to see what gives you the better deal. When we first started looking it was over $800. I booked when it was $500 and its dropped all the way down to $302.It seems to drop every few days

Thanks for the encouragement Someone told me about autoslash.com and I've been bidding on priceline. Hopefully something will give..

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I have a question for you guys

Right now I am thinking of using an entertainment book coupon for budget that is a free double upgrade. That brings the price of a smaller SUV down to $325 for 10 days in mid December.

I was just wondering though...do rental prices ever drop drastically if you wait until last minute? My situation is that we have 10 of us who are driving from PA to WDW in mid December, we were thinking of taking 2 of our own cars and traveling with 5 in each (we do have some kids, so it would be a squished ride but no unbearable). So for us, renting an SUV isn't a must, but it would be nice if we could find a real good deal.

So with that in mind, might it be worth it to wait and see if there are any last minute deals (do the car rental companies even do things like this?)

 

[corster]

We are doing Advantage Rental Car for Pick up Dec 7th and drop it off the 20th for $186.98

Chevrolet Cobalt (Small Car)
5 Passengers
2 Large Suitcases, 1 Small Suitcase
Automatic Transmission
Air Conditioning

TOTAL APPROXIMATE CHARGES: 186.98USD
BASE AMOUNT
Week:1 Week at 65.42USD
Rate Code:LB8WK


UNLIMITED FREE MILES

ADDITIONAL ITEMS
TAXES: 11.42 USD
AIRPORT CONCESSION FEE RECOVERY: 12.42 USD
RENTAL SURCHARGE: 26.39 USD
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSACTION FEE: 12.50 USD
VEHICLE LICENSING COST RECOVERY: 1.70 USD
ENERGY SURCHARGE: 1.03 USD
This Rate is Guaranteed

The above are included in the rate. Almost half the cost of Hertz at the Amtrak Station, and almost all the rest of the rental companies were the same as Hertz.

We are crossing our fingers that everything works out, but the cost is what made the trip possible.

CT_Jeff

You'll be fine. Advantage is Hertz anyways.
If you're a AAA member try using CDP Number AAA and see if you can bring it down even less

 

[Barbie & the 3 girls]

LOL! I am lost!! I need a car (well, would really LIKE to have a car) from 12/14 to 12/23 from MCO. The absolute best I can find is hotwire at 11.95 a day for a midsize at $175.

But then I see all these other amazing deals and I put the codes in too! What am I doing wrong?

Guide me, oh great, knowledgeable car rental peeps, please?

Barbie

 

[robinb]

LOL! I am lost!! I need a car (well, would really LIKE to have a car) from 12/14 to 12/23 from MCO. The absolute best I can find is hotwire at 11.95 a day for a midsize at $175.

But then I see all these other amazing deals and I put the codes in too! What am I doing wrong?

Guide me, oh great, knowledgeable car rental peeps, please?

Barbie

Hi Barbie! Honestly, your rate IS amazing. You are getting a mid-size car for a base rate of $84 per week. You may be able to shave off a few dollars with Priceline. Here is a tutorial on how to bid for cars on Priceline: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2496606

 

[robinb]

I have a question for you guys

Right now I am thinking of using an entertainment book coupon for budget that is a free double upgrade. That brings the price of a smaller SUV down to $325 for 10 days in mid December.

I was just wondering though...do rental prices ever drop drastically if you wait until last minute? My situation is that we have 10 of us who are driving from PA to WDW in mid December, we were thinking of taking 2 of our own cars and traveling with 5 in each (we do have some kids, so it would be a squished ride but no unbearable). So for us, renting an SUV isn't a must, but it would be nice if we could find a real good deal.

So with that in mind, might it be worth it to wait and see if there are any last minute deals (do the car rental companies even do things like this?)

You should book the rate you have now since you can always cancel later. Rates can go down so I would keep on checking. You might also want to check some of your local car rental locations since you are driving from home. They can be less expensive than airport locations (or the same price without the airport fees).

 

[canadaniagarafamily]

Just booked a full size from Alamo for 11/25 to 12/03 for $120 with Alamo insiders ID and the $35 coupon code posted here. Thanks everyone for saving me some $$$.

Priceline was higher for these dates

 

[bcvprincesses]

My Alamo rates went down again for Nov. 30 to Dec. 9 to $92.57 total. I still can't believe it for a midsize car using insiders code and $35 off a week.

Base Rate - Midsize (USD)
(1) Week Rate ($69.16/week) $69.16
(2) Day Rate ($15.37/day) $30.74

Guaranteed Base Rate Included
Unlimited Miles Included

Subtotal..............................................$99.90

Discounts
Discount ($19.98)
Alamo Insiders $35 Off Weekly ($35.00)

Subtotal............................................($54.98)

Taxes, Surcharges and Fees
Customer Facility Charge 2.50/day $12.50
Airport Access Fee 10 % $5.11
Tire/battery Fee .02/day $0.18
Florida Surcharge 2.00/day $18.00
Vehicle License Fee .69/day $6.21
Sales Tax (6.50%) $5.65

Subtotal..............................................$47.65

Estimated Total.......................................$92.57

 

[elayjosh]

My Alamo rates went down again for Nov. 30 to Dec. 9 to $92.57 total. I still can't believe it for a midsize car using insiders code and $35 off a week.

Base Rate - Midsize (USD)
(1) Week Rate ($69.16/week) $69.16
(2) Day Rate ($15.37/day) $30.74

Guaranteed Base Rate Included
Unlimited Miles Included

Subtotal..............................................$99.90

Discounts
Discount ($19.98)
Alamo Insiders $35 Off Weekly ($35.00)

Subtotal............................................($54.98)

Taxes, Surcharges and Fees
Customer Facility Charge 2.50/day $12.50
Airport Access Fee 10 % $5.11
Tire/battery Fee .02/day $0.18
Florida Surcharge 2.00/day $18.00
Vehicle License Fee .69/day $6.21
Sales Tax (6.50%) $5.65

Subtotal..............................................$47.65

Estimated Total.......................................$92.57

Is the insider code the same as your insiders number?

My rate for Dec 15-29 Is very high.
We went the same time last year and paid 1/2 as much.
Pick up Orlando airport drop Off Miami airport.

 

[bcvprincesses]

Is the insider code the same as your insiders number?

My rate for Dec 15-29 Is very high.
We went the same time last year and paid 1/2 as much.
Pick up Orlando airport drop Off Miami airport.

The insider code is 7014667 but you have to pick up the car before Dec. 7

 

[elayjosh]

The insider code is 7014667 but you have to pick up the car before Dec. 7

Thanks!