One way rentals

[buzz1fan]

We are thinking of flying to Florida, and driving a rental home to Ohio. Is there a company that offers good rates on that? Everything I am pulling up is so high. I always thought one way rentals are cheaper. This is for the Thanksgiving week...

 

[Lewisc]

We are thinking of flying to Florida, and driving a rental home to Ohio. Is there a company that offers good rates on that? Everything I am pulling up is so high. I always thought one way rentals are cheaper. This is for the Thanksgiving week...

One way deals from selected Florida locations to selected Northern locations are generally offered April-June. Reverse deals are offered in the fall. Rental agencies need to move cars into Florida for the winter "snowbirds".

Otherwise one way rates will be high. Rental agencies are charging you (directly or indirectly) for the high mileage you'll be putting on the car. The agency may want to get the car back to Florida. Winter months the agency needs cars in Florida, not in Ohio.

You can check sites like Kayak but I doubt you'll get anything reasonable.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

One way deals from selected Florida locations to selected Northern locations are generally offered April-June. Reverse deals are offered in the fall. Rental agencies need to move cars into Florida for the winter "snowbirds".

Otherwise one way rates will be high. Rental agencies are charging you (directly or indirectly) for the high mileage you'll be putting on the car. The agency may want to get the car back to Florida. Winter months the agency needs cars in Florida, not in Ohio.

You can check sites like Kayak but I doubt you'll get anything reasonable.

good point.
OP: perhaps you can drive down and fly home? At least the drive would be a little more exciting too since you'll be heading to Disney. It's the return drive that's such a drag.