President's week car rental

[jackdis]

Hi! I had a great weekly rate for a minivan for the Feb. break that I made awhile ago, thanks to the great advice from a fellow DISer. (2/17-2/24 for $300 inc. taxes through Dollar.)

But.....with the astronomical airfares for that time, we've changed our dates to 2/18-2/23 for much lower airfare. So now, it's back to trying to find a good deal on a car rental. I know it's early, but any suggestions out there?

We've always used National before....like the convenience of the Emerald Club...but I'm not sure about liking it to the tune of $350+ for an intermediate....LOL.....

We don't necessarily need a minivan, but need more than the compact. Any great deals out there? Thanks.........

 

[Joan S.]

Hi, Did you try just MODIFYING your rate with Dollar on your present reservation?? I usually rent with Alamo and this is what I do,it calculates the vehicle at the same rate you had orginally but for the different days or time span. I hope this makes sense to you!! If not post again and I will try to explain it better!! Joan

 

[jackdis]

Thanks, Joan. I did try and then I even called them. I was told that I had a great rate (I know!) and that I would now get a higher rate since we are coming in on a Sun. and leaving Friday. (I could have dropped off a day early to still get that rate, but not pick up a day late.) Thanks again. I will try once more though!

 

[tracys2cents]

Lock something in at Thrifty.com now while the rates are low, then in January start shopping around with National as the specials/coupons etc pop up.

For thrifty try Promo Code WMRT (for Walmart customers)

 

[szymon]

Lock something in at Thrifty.com now while the rates are low, then in January start shopping around with National as the specials/coupons etc pop up.

I agree. Thrifty has a minivan for $296.38 for your dates.

Szymon

 

[jackdis]

Hi again! I booked the minivan with Thrifty for $296 and I will keep checking National as it gets closer. Thanks for the suggestion!

Have you used Thrifty before? Is their counter bypass like National's? Thanks!!

 

[tracys2cents]

haven't used them at MCO but have heard that it's not one of Thrifty's most efficient operations. I'd definitely sign up for the speed-rent thing before picking up the van.