National or Avis

[frannn]

I have reservations with both for our Oct stay in WDW, but National is about $20 less for the week. We've never had a problem nor a long line with Avis, but want to take advantage of the better rate. Is National usually a long wait (not EA, we can't use this with the discount & coupon we have) Should we keep both reservations open and rent where the wait is less?
Is there a fee for not cancelling? Does National usually make mistakes on charging rentals with discounts? TIA!

 

[GoldenOldie]

Keep them both and keep checking them both. Prices go up and down daily. Sometimes hourly. You may want to change those reservations yet again before October.

I think Avis and National are very comparable at the counter. I have used both and had no problems with either.

I never have uncancelled reservations so I can't help you there, sorry.

 

[pbhunt]

From the National web site under Site Map, rental car policies:


No-show

National Car Rental may charge a fee for vehicles that are reserved but not rented, if the reservation is not canceled within 24 hours of anticipated arrival.
No-show fees will be billed to the credit card given at the time of reservation.

 

[volfan]

they will only charge for a no-show fee if you gave them a credit card. Only reservations that need to be guaranteed require cancellation 24 hours prior, etc.

Volfan

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

If you are an Emerald Club member and they have your credit card number on file, which they do require, they can and will charge you 50.00 for a no show ressie.