November 2011 car rentals

[piglet33]

If you're a member of BJs, you can use this too:

#7014696 and coupon AD8Z21SDB for $40 off a 10 day rental

 

[wdwrunner]

Just went in and "modified" my reservation for an economy car, 11/1 -11/9 at MCO using Costco code (of which I am a member and have the card) and Rate code AA8X and the $35 off coupon code of AD2359FDF.

My total WITH an additional free driver and all taxes is (drum roll please) $92.72!!
That is a little more than $10 a day!


Hope this helps others. I have definitely found that using a rate code (AA8X) is key.

Kris

 

[sheri236]

Just went in and "modified" my reservation for an economy car, 11/1 -11/9 at MCO using Costco code (of which I am a member and have the card) and Rate code AA8X and the $35 off coupon code of AD2359FDF.

My total WITH an additional free driver and all taxes is (drum roll please) $92.72!!
That is a little more than $10 a day!


Hope this helps others. I have definitely found that using a rate code (AA8X) is key.

Kris

I'm not a costco member. is that rate code only for members or can anyone use it?? not familiar with using rate codes.

 

[sheri236]

I'm not a costco member. is that rate code only for members or can anyone use it?? not familiar with using rate codes.

I just tried adding the rate code and it didn't change my price.

 

[piglet33]

I just tried adding the rate code and it didn't change my price.

Mine actually went up when I used it.

 

[madaboutMickey]

Okay, the best I've gotten so far was a midsize $84.27, dates 11/26 -12/1. This has held steady for about a week or more. Today I got a Standard for $89.91. And since this is with Alamo, I'll get a Full Size.!!! When I first booked back in June/July I had a compact for $236. Patience is a virtue!

 

[wdwrunner]

It is crazy how codes and rates work for one person and not for another. Don't forget to clear your cookies and temp internet files before trying.

Good luck everyone!
Kris

 

[jnfr2424]

Just went in and "modified" my reservation for an economy car, 11/1 -11/9 at MCO using Costco code (of which I am a member and have the card) and Rate code AA8X and the $35 off coupon code of AD2359FDF.

My total WITH an additional free driver and all taxes is (drum roll please) $92.72!!
That is a little more than $10 a day!


Hope this helps others. I have definitely found that using a rate code (AA8X) is key.

Kris

Thank you Kris!
I just used those codes (11/23-11/29) and now I am down(for a standard) to $108!!!

 

[Singinglizzie]

actually the full was less than the standard today. I had the standard booked previously knowing that I would still get a full. I can't figure out why sometimes the better cars are cheaper--I guess it must have to do with their inventory??

I think it is because most rent a compact or standard car leaving less demand for the full size vehicles. I did rent a full size once (got a great deal) but it was really big and I felt like I was driving a boat. Now, I have to see the make of the car, before I accept a full size upgrade.

 

[summerrluvv]

I made a new ressie and the rate was less expensive than my previous, went from $125 to $114.55 inclusive of taxes for a compact for a week. I DID try to modify it, but it was coming up as the same price. So if it's not coming up cheaper, try to make a new ressie, then cancel the old one

 

[disnutt]

I'm not a costco member. is that rate code only for members or can anyone use it?? not familiar with using rate codes.

I am a costco member and would like to know what I have to do to get that coupon?

 

[disnutt]

Just went in and "modified" my reservation for an economy car, 11/1 -11/9 at MCO using Costco code (of which I am a member and have the card) and Rate code AA8X and the $35 off coupon code of AD2359FDF.

My total WITH an additional free driver and all taxes is (drum roll please) $92.72!!
That is a little more than $10 a day!


Hope this helps others. I have definitely found that using a rate code (AA8X) is key.

Kris

Sorry- I meant how do I get this coupon? I'm a Costco member.

 

[wdwrunner]

The coupon is an e-coupon so there is nothing to print. I would bring my Costco card just in case though. Sometimes they have asked for it at the gate.
In any case...here is a link to the coupon ... https://www.alamo.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=Alamo_American2008specials-35-off
It is good until Dec 2012 for $35 off.

Kris

 

[MHSweb79]

It is crazy how codes and rates work for one person and not for another. Don't forget to clear your cookies and temp internet files before trying.

Pickup/ dropoff days & times can dramatically change the rates as well. My rates are remaining pretty high and I don't have the flexibility with my times, as I pretty much need the entire 24-hour period (landing at 11am, departing at 1pm). One time I was checking rates and I made a typo - had us arriving 2 days later. It cut the rate to 1/3 of the rate I was getting for our 8 days (well over $200) to 6 days at $84! Arrgh, that was annoying.

Now I've got a fairly decent rate on premium car ($140) which popped up as a special one time when I was checking for compact. I had reserved a compact at $134 so I switched to the premium. What the heck!

 

[jnfr2424]

I was quite happy renting a standard from Alamo using the insiders and Costco coupon (11/23 - 11/28) for $102 (I started at $350).... Playing around again with rates I got a new price drop to $78!!!!!

 

[disnutt]

The coupon is an e-coupon so there is nothing to print. I would bring my Costco card just in case though. Sometimes they have asked for it at the gate.
In any case...here is a link to the coupon ... https://www.alamo.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=Alamo_American2008specials-35-off
It is good until Dec 2012 for $35 off.

Kris

Thanks!

 

[madaboutMickey]

ALAMO INSIDERS 20% OFF FLORIDA RENTALS HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH DEC 7!!

Just rebooked my 11/26 -12/1 rental using this Insider ID code and the $35 discount. My total is now down to $78.81 for a Standard which becomes a Full sixe at MCO. This saved me another $11. Economy, compact and midsize are all still more expensive.

Hope this helps someone.

 

[disnutt]

ALAMO INSIDERS 20% OFF FLORIDA RENTALS HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH DEC 7!!

Just rebooked my 11/26 -12/1 rental using this Insider ID code and the $35 discount. My total is now down to $78.81 for a Standard which becomes a Full sixe at MCO. This saved me another $11. Economy, compact and midsize are all still more expensive.

Hope this helps someone.

It helped me! Thanks!!!!

 

[nannette]

Mine dropped again down from 286.22 to 272.52 for a midsize at the dolphin hotel.... I'm thinking about dropping it to a compact where its 258.83 for 9 days. It's gone down from 328.50 not bad and I'm still 23 days away... keep checking... those dates are from 11/17-11/26 thanksgiving week is in there!!

~nannette

 

[LaurieN]

The coupon is an e-coupon so there is nothing to print. I would bring my Costco card just in case though. Sometimes they have asked for it at the gate.
In any case...here is a link to the coupon ... https://www.alamo.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=Alamo_American2008specials-35-off
It is good until Dec 2012 for $35 off.

Kris

Thank you so much for this link. I was able to get a standard for $143 from 11/24 -12/3 We have never rented a car while staying at WDW, always used Disney transportation. What kind of time frame should I expect from landing to arrival at our resort (Beach Club)? Is it faster or slower than taking ME?
Thanks again
Laurie