June 2014 Rental Car Deal Watch Thread

[disneyeveryyear]

Was able to pick up a midsize at Dollar today 5/31 - 6/10 for $219 with the city special. Much cheaper than my National with KLM, however I do like the insurance provided with National. Decisions, decisions.

 

[chathaway]

Was able to pick up a midsize at Dollar today 5/31 - 6/10 for $219 with the city special. Much cheaper than my National with KLM, however I do like the insurance provided with National. Decisions, decisions.

Are you renting in Florida or California?

 

[OnceUponADreaminTX]

Thanks for KLM info! Rented midsize National Emerald Aisle eligible June 10-17 for $193, $15 better than Costco/Budget and get Emerald Aisle.

 

[rdsx28]

Keep checking as prices may start to come down soon.

 

[doclegler]

Looking for a minivan rental out of Tampa for June 14-26, and would prefer an on-site company. Best I've found so far is $554 from EZ (shuttle). Anyone seen better deals?
TIA!

 

[rdsx28]

Docleger,
I plugged in your dates for National using the Emerald Club (which is free to join) using the KLM code (which is also free to join) and the BJ's 30.00 discount and the price was 455.11 for a mini van. You could pay 333.03 to take a chance with the emerald aisle with the chance that there may be a mini van there but there is no a guarantee that they will have one available on the aisle. Good Luck hope this helps.

 

[wfdiaff]

If you gamble on the Emerald Isle and there is not a vehicle there that will work for you. Then what?

 

[Ranger111]

If you gamble on the Emerald Isle and there is not a vehicle there that will work for you. Then what?

Not a gamble, really.

The terms of EA service are quite clear. You will get a choice of at least a midsize car.

If a "midsize" will not work for you, and you are not a gambling person, you should reserve the catagory you want.

Of course, you can always elect to "change your reservation" at the counter if you do not find anything you like in the EA. You'll likely pay full walk-up rate, which, is usually quite pricey.

The odds of finding a minivan in the EA -- well --

 

[rdsx28]

Well said Ranger!

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Are you renting in Florida or California?

Sorry I didn't see this earlier, I am renting in FL at MCO

 

[ccgirl]

If you gamble on the Emerald Isle and there is not a vehicle there that will work for you. Then what?

As PP stated, the "or what" is that you get the mid size car you rented.

As for vans on the EA, about 80% of the time I have rented there have been minivans or SUVs on the Emerald Aisle. I was prepared for the mid size car the other 20%. If a mid size car would absolutely not work for you, I would rent the size you need and not take the chance. YMMV.

 

[wfdiaff]

Just a got a minivan with Thrifty using city deals on Thrifty website, June 8-20 for $477. No special promo codes.

 

[doclegler]

Just a heads-up....looks like Thrifty and Dollar dropped mini-van prices a bit today.

 

[wfdiaff]

Just a got a minivan with Thrifty using city deals on Thrifty website, June 8-20 for $477. No special promo codes.

Now I have a rate of $427 and a Escape for same time period for $327.

 

[texascutie]

Now I have a rate of $427 and a Escape for same time period for $327.

Great! Was that before taxes and fees or after? I can't seem to get it near that amount after tax. I need a van (6 people) for June 13-25.

 

[rdsx28]

I have a 2013 Ford Escape and I love it but there is not a ton of room in it. So if you need a larger vehicle for luggage and passengers this may not be the car for you.

 

[GoofyFairie]

Is 355 a good rate for 9 days for a full size car?

 

[puffkin]

Is 355 a good rate for 9 days for a full size car?

I have a full size for 10 days for $253 all in right now with Dollar. I am hoping to get it below $200. June 12-21 Tampa pick up, Orlando drop off.

 

[texascutie]

I have a 2013 Ford Escape and I love it but there is not a ton of room in it. So if you need a larger vehicle for luggage and passengers this may not be the car for you.

Thanks! Yes I am the driver for the "more experienced" travelers of our reunion group and I will have between 4-6 most days there. A van is easier to get in and out of and a must when there are 6. Fingers crossed and checking daily!

 

[GoofyFairie]

I have a full size for 10 days for $253 all in right now with Dollar. I am hoping to get it below $200. June 12-21 Tampa pick up, Orlando drop off.

Wow! Did you use a code? I am picking up and dropping off at Sanforf airport. I would love to get at rate around 200.00!