January price of car rentals........

[DonnaL]

Has anyone booked a January car rental yet? I'm just starting to look and can't believe the prices I'm seeing. We usually go with National (as a matter of fact we have a National in October ......full size for $153 total week) However, for our January trip we need a minivan since there will be six of us
..5 adults and our 5 year old gs........I'm getting prices over $700 (with our Emerald Club discount it comes down to $597.......that's outrageous. I guess I'd better start checking other places......anyone have any better luck elsewhere?

 

[Edd]

Are you trying to book the first week in January? The Disney slowdown comes shortly after everyone clears out after the new year.

 

[DonnaL]

No, actually I'm looking for 1/13 thru 1/20.....we've been there the first week in the past, however, and I've never seen rentals this high. I know MLK weekend may be slighter busier, but, usually just long weekend people not for the whole week.

 

[antmaril]

I have a compact car reserved at Avis through Costco. At the moment, the rate is $199 (total) for five nights in January. I hope to get it down to $150 - $160. However, if not, I can live with that price.

 

[pearlieq]

Me too!

I'm looking for the last week in January and I was floored by the prices I saw! $200+ for a midsize car for 6 days! I was expecting around $125 or so.

I'm going to watch prices for a little while, but we might just move from OKW to BWV and skip the car altogether. Outrageous!

 

[szymon]

Donna,

Using the Vacation Outlet code, I see $450 for a minivan from National for your dates.

Thrifty has one for $323.

Szymon

 

[MinnieGirl33]

My 4 day MLK weekend is costing me the same as my 8 days next month.

 

[sif]

Keep your eye on Dollar. I had long ago booked a minivan for 1/20 through 1/27/07 for $383. This was using their default rate code of RCUW5 (I didn't enter any code, this was automatic). A few days ago, I checked Dollar and got a rate of $315 for the same rental. This was with an "automatic" rate code of RDUW5. Needless to say, I rebooked at the lower rate. Now, I have checked again since (why, I don't know...) and it is back to the higher amount. Bottom line, keep checking from time to time, you might catch the rate drop at the right time. Good luck.

 

[DonnaL]

Thanks sif......I certainly will keep an eye on Dollar.......$315 isn't too bad .....although I would prefer something in the $250 range.......matter of fact going to check it right now........