May 2018 car rental watch

[MommyinHonduras]

I followed the board for 2017 and several made their reservations 9 or 10 months out and it was the best rate they found. So I am starting now looking at rates for next year. If you are in the same boat join me in looking for deals and great rates.

I am looking at May 19th through May 28th. I need a minivan as there are 7 in our party. No car seats needed.

 

[Day-Day]

Prices look bad at the moment as we have started our search for arrival on May 24.

 

[MommyinHonduras]

Yes, bad. Hopefully it changes soon.

 

[VikingInMouseEars]

Post those codes as you find them.

 

[holden]

I’ve been pricing rentals on Costco’s website for June 2018. The cheapest I found for a minivan is $284 for a week. Pickup is at the Hilton near Disney. That’s a great price compared to the rates offered at MCO. They were around $443.

We will take Magical Express to our resort and then DH will Uber to the Hilton to get the car. Easy and we save $!

 

[MommyinHonduras]

Thanks, will check that out!

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

We have made an initial reservation for our trip, May 4th through 12th inclusive. Full size car with Alamo, $261 including taxes and fees. Booked via Costco Travel. Hoping to get it under the $200 mark by the time spring rolls around.

 

[mjhtvchick]

Just booked a minivan through Avis on Costco Travel - $291.34 for one week - pick up at Doubletree by Universal after our Universal stay and drop of at MCO.

 

[poohbear8]

Prices still high, but coupon AD2823JAZ took off $25. (not sure where it is from, but I've used it before) I booked a standard (cheapest) for 5/15-5/22 for $267.07 using Alamo Insiders and the coupon. This was cheaper than the AP discount and coupon together ($280.06)

 

[n2mm]

Joining too. Though we are April/May. We are still trying to find a decent price for early February and it’s not good. Prepare yourselves. Rates have been high since hurricane Irma. Never got a good rate for our late October/early November trip either. National has definitely left the playing field now, and try to stick with Alamo, but their base weekly rates are coming in at $180 a week before you add on the fees. I hope it gets better. I’ve had to raise my threshold of what I’m willing to accept now.

 

[andigomeep]

Following along. January are the highest I've ever paid and so far May is looking the same. I sure hope they come down some.

 

[orakle44]

Following along, we will be there 6-13th. If you're a BJ's member I've seen a full size from Budget as low as $230ish, but I'm still holding out. They have a Mustang for like $160, but with 3 of us and luggage I think it'll be too small.

 

[LLO]

Following...our stay is May 11th - 21st. We need a minivan! Can't find any decent prices as of yet!

 

[mjhtvchick]

Following...our stay is May 11th - 21st. We need a minivan! Can't find any decent prices as of yet!

Did you try Costco? We have one booked for around that time through them at Avis for a decent price!

 

[orakle44]

So I pulled the trigger today, went with Advantage rent a car. Got a Rav4 for a week for $249 all in, I've been watching rentals for 3 months and this is by far the lowest I've seen, especially for an SUV. The premium car and minivan was only about $20 more for the week for people that need more space, we don't as there is only 3 of us. If you sign up for there rewards program you get a free day right away.

 

[SmallMama]

So I went ahead and book a car rental for Hyundai from Alamo through UR portal for $148.20 for May 10- May 13th with pick up at mco and drop off at port canaveral. I am following along it hope to save a few more dollars, but from the looks of things this price is the cheapest.

 

[poohbear8]

So I went ahead and book a car rental for Hyundai from Alamo through UR portal for $148.20 for May 10- May 13th. I am following along it hope to save a few more dollars, but from the looks of things this price is the cheapest.

What is the UR portal? I am drawing a blank.

 

[SmallMama]

What is the UR portal? I am drawing a blank.

It is Chase Ultimate Rewards Portal. I did not use my points for I have a Hawaii dream vacation plan next year, but the cash price was reasonable compare to Costco.

 

[nascargirl]

following along

 

[toandjo]

Got a full size with Alamo May 1 pick up at Mco return May 12 at Tpa $362. Went directly to Alamo site to book, no codes used.