National Ressies-What I am doing wrong?

[MycatlovesEeyore]

I read everyones posts regarding National and EA and I cannot seem to get the same deals. We are Disney Club members, I have the application for EA but do not have enough time to send it before we go, which is September.

I have a rate with the DC coupons for 155 for a 4 day rental, incl tax. Does this sound right? Everyone else it getting better for a longer period.....Should I book for a week?

Should I go to my local National counter and get the membership and book again?

Tips please! We are DVC members and have another trip planned for May 2002 and need a good rate then also.

Help!!

 

[Margie J]

I'll bet it's because of the 4-day rental period. The weekly rates always seem so much better. On my December rental the base rate is $124/wk but something like $21 for each additional day.

 

[Chuck S]

Also, is your trip over a weekend so you can take advantage of the 'Free day' coupon?

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

You can take the application to your local National Counter and get the Emerald Club card right there.

 

[MycatlovesEeyore]

Thanks for the replies. However the best daily rate I am getting is $48 a day. Is there anything else I may be doing wrong?

 

[Chuck S]

I don't know when your travel dates are, but keep checking your rates on the National website. They often drop when you get close to your arrival day. If you do get a cheaper rate, make a new reservation then cancel your old one. If you modify an existing ressie the rate will not drop.

 

[Sandi]

I'm having similar poor luck on an 11/29 - 12/3 rental. It's going at a base rate of about $43 per day; with DC and coupon I only got it down to about $135. I had the exact same time period (a Thursday - Monday) earlier in November for about $95 but then I couldn't get the resort I wanted.

I'll just keep trying and maybe the price will come down as the dates get closer. When is your first trip?

 

[Gillian]

What kind of car are you trying to get? Most people here are using the disney club discount as well. It is supposed to give you 10% off but is actually giving 20% most of the time.

When are your dates in September? we have a 4124 weekly base rate, which without the discount & coupon would probably be about $155 when all the taxes & fees are added.

I'm not sure what happens if you reserve for 5 days & return early. 5 days is considered to be a weekly rental.

 

[MycatlovesEeyore]

It worked! I just got a base rate of 98 for the week and then 127.50 with the taxes. I will be there until the 3rd and will just take myself to the airport!!! My husband leaves the 30th and I was going to return the car when my conference started, but now I don't have to!

Thanks for the help!