National Rates????

[Kate-n-sam]

OK, here is the deal......Yesterday, I was checking and comparing rates for the various rental companies. I settled on National, because it's in terminal and with coupon and contract ID, I had come up with a full size car w/taxes for $140.00. It was late, so I come back this AM to book it and now the rate is $341/420 with taxes and charges. Whats with this? I am so kicking myself for not securing it yesterday. Will rates drop again? I guess I'm going to have to go with my existing TTC ressie, because I'm NOT paying $420 for a six day rental! Any insight on this? Thanks

 

[GoldenPrincess]

They're probably running low on cars? Try Dollar. I just got an intermediate for 8 days the first week of December for around $140.00 with no coupon. They're in the terminal as well. Good luck!

 

[Bosjoe]

Hi There

I Just got an Intermediate at Dollar for $106 base price... Just also checked National and got a base price of $126.. This is for the first week of December.

Joe

 

[Pluto4President]

National's rates change quite frequently. Kepp checking daily. It could have just been a glitch.

 

[Kate-n-sam]

Thanks, I just needed to vent after all the research time I put in....I ended up going with Budget for about the same rate as I had with National. I guess I could see rates going up 20 or even 50 dollars, but more than doubling overnight just seemed to be extreme.
Thanks again!!

 

[pbhunt]

not that you did, but I have actually misentered my dates, and the reservation screen has come up with outrageous price qoutes! In one instance it appeared that I was keeping the car for 19 days. $140---$341 is a big jump, you might try running your numbers again?

 

[TinkerbellRules]

the rates on National change consistently! I ended up reserving for $28/day with DC, but couldn't get my Emerald Club to work. I emailed them and they switched to the same rate with the EC.

 

[maciec]

Try checking out www.travelcouponsonline.com they have all kinds of discount codes listed for different rental car agencies on and off site at the airport. I got a full sixe at $146 for the first week in December in addition to having the perk of EC.

 

[vllygrrl]

While we're on the subject, what is a good rate? I've never rented a car before, but ended up with coupons I found getting a rate of $241 including all taxes, surcharges and fees for an intermediate or better car on the Emerald Aisle for 11 days. I think this is reasonable, but can I do better?

 

[Pluto4President]

In November, I have the same thing. 11 days on the EA for $208 including taxes. Just keep watching, I believe on Wednesday, this rate was available again. Now it's gone. I am using both DC codes.

 

[Mom+4]

I've got $180 for ten days in mid-December using an Entertainment book coupon and DC contract code for a full size on the EA. That comes to $18 per day INCLUDING all taxes and fees.