Finally - A Better Rate with Alamo for Nov/Dec

[Hawk]

Just saved $138.00 using the new fall Costco code and the additional driver is always a bonus. Was $685.00 now $548.00 for full size. I wasn't finding anything cheaper on MCO property.

Tim/Hawk

 

[1tufgt]

Is that for a full size car? What days are you renting for? The 2010 entertainment book has the best deal.

 

[Hawk]

Full size - 11/18 noon to 12/2 6:30 pm.

Tim/Hawk

 

[1tufgt]

Cool. What Costco discount did you use? There are multiple ones.

 

[pipervali]

I'm having such a fit with how high the rental rates are for November. We went two years ago, and I paid less than 150 for the full week on a convertible. Now I can't find anything less than 250 for a compact!

 

[Hawk]

I used ID 7015415 and coupon AF5277AAJ for 25% off and a free day on a five day rental. I also could have used same ID and coupon AU2927SDK for 25% and a free upgrade. Both had free additional driver.

Tim/Hawk

 

[Michael623]

That seemed really high until I realized you're going for 2 weeks. I usually find the best deals on car rentals pop up around 30 days out. You just need to be vigilant and check those rates every day.

 

[Evi]

I booked 9 days full size for dec for 159$ on hotwire earlier this weak I'd keep looking around.

 

[maroman]

I booked 9 days full size for dec for 159$ on hotwire earlier this weak I'd keep looking around.

That's awesome, I'm leaning towards priceline as well, standard booking is depressing me. One question, is $159 total, with taxes and fees?

 

[jessrose18]

Booked costco code last week as well for a good december rate...10 nights for midsize $218 with taxes included. Used coupon ad8221sdf for $30 off found on carrentalsavers

 

[rlduvall]

I booked 9 days full size for dec for 159$ on hotwire earlier this weak I'd keep looking around.

I've been monitoring Hotwire for a December rental and I agree their rates are excellent. I have been trying to replicate that rate with one of the majors and I just can't seem to find it. It's just you have to pay upfront and no modifications can be made. So much can happen between now and then, but I am very tempted. Once I get my airfare booked, I may do it.

 

[zamboniman333]

We just booked a car over the weekend for our 13 day trip in Dec!!! (Nov30 1pm Pickup to Dec12th 10:30am drop off) 1st time using Priceline name your price and got a Mid size car for 13 days for $231 with Taxes ($11 per day was our winning bid on this size car) We are really happy with the price for the 2 week long (almost) rental! Also Hertz was the company we have never used them before but have heard good things.

Anyone else try this name your own price for Dec?

 

[stephd219]

I also used priceline and got a midsize for $11 a day December 9 - December 18th. The hardest part for me is that now I have to stop looking and searching for a better price.

 

[zamboniman333]

I also used priceline and got a midsize for $11 a day December 9 - December 18th. The hardest part for me is that now I have to stop looking and searching for a better price.

I'm with you on that. Hard to NOT keep looking.

 

[Evi]

That's awesome, I'm leaning towards priceline as well, standard booking is depressing me. One question, is $159 total, with taxes and fees?

Yup it was an email offer I received. Glad its all done with because I see the rates have already gone up. Though to be honest I usually wait to book last minute and get the last minute deals.

 

[dioxide45]

I'm having such a fit with how high the rental rates are for November. We went two years ago, and I paid less than 150 for the full week on a convertible. Now I can't find anything less than 250 for a compact!

You can't really compare current rental rates with those of two years ago. It is a whole new world now in the car rental business.