Rental Car for March

[mtblujeans]

I'll be watching for a code to use the end of March....

 

[PSUGuy]

I 've got an Economy from Dollar for 8 days, 3/3 -3/10 for $180 and change total, no code or discount.

Bill From PA

 

[mtblujeans]

I 've got an Economy from Dollar for 8 days, 3/3 -3/10 for $180 and change total, no code or discount.

Bill From PA

I'll have to take a look at Dollar!

 

[tkldisney]

Today I received an e-mail from American Airlines stating that they are now offering car rentals paid for completely by points! I tested my vacation dates in March, and I can get an intermediate size car with a couple of the major rental agencies for around 14,000 points. Not a bad deal if you happen to have a lot of excess points lying around.
Unfortunately the bulletin board system won't allow me to post a link until I have a few more posts...but here is the website for American Airlines car rentals in long form: www dot useaamiles dot com.

Received the same e-mail. Also looked for our March days and got same thing, 14,500 points for intermediate (Avis) 13,500 (Budget). Not sure what to do, my cash price now with Avis is 262. I know prices usually drop but, that's a great way to save. We never fly AA, dh did for work. I noticed you can't reinstate your points, so no canceling if better cash rate comes out. You can also book with miles & cash if you don't have enough miles.

 

[ont/ohana]

Just booked a full size from March 12 to March 18th from budget for $173 all fees and tazes in through expedia.

 

[debaudrn]

Two rentals with Budget using my entertainment code (found online at Entertainment.com) $275.49 for 3/13 at 10:30 pm to 3/24 at 10am. Pick up Orlando, dorp off Tampa. Intermediate car (G6) plus $20 off and free upgrade.
Second is same car class and coupon 3/13 to 3/21 pick up and drop off Orlando. $216.04 before coupon. Not bad price. There are 6 of us and 2 cars was cheaper than one minivan. Headed to Vero Beach and Tampa so need a car.

 

[mtblujeans]

I am checking on rentals from March 23 - 29 and I am getting a rate of $350+...we are going down for a workshop for DH and some of the rental companies are giving me a message that they are booked up so I've got to book something soon! I just don't like that rate...

 

[PSUGuy]

Just a heads up, I keep checking my Dollar rates and my dates that cost me $180 when I reserved would now be over $500 for the same thing.

Bill From PA

 

[webworm]

I am checking on rentals from March 23 - 29 and I am getting a rate of $350+...we are going down for a workshop for DH and some of the rental companies are giving me a message that they are booked up so I've got to book something soon! I just don't like that rate...

Try Budget using BCD Number x474200 (travelocity public code) and E-Coupon MUWZ023 for $25.00 off. Total for a minivan is $274.24 after coupon is applied at checkout.

 

[mtblujeans]

Try Budget using BCD Number x474200 (travelocity public code) and E-Coupon MUWZ023 for $25.00 off. Total for a minivan is $274.24 after coupon is applied at checkout.

Thank you! That came out to $264.10, total, for a compact.

 

[RainbowsMist]

Try Budget using BCD Number x474200 (travelocity public code) and E-Coupon MUWZ023 for $25.00 off. Total for a minivan is $274.24 after coupon is applied at checkout.

Hmm...I tried using these codes for our March 14 - 24 trip and get $472 for a mini van..I paid that in April last year for 2 weeks! Hope the rates drop

 

[webworm]

Hmm...I tried using these codes for our March 14 - 24 trip and get $472 for a mini van..I paid that in April last year for 2 weeks! Hope the rates drop

Yes that is what I get. Rate are dependent on demand and supply so will depend on specific dates.

 

[wdwfan1]

Today I received an e-mail from American Airlines stating that they are now offering car rentals paid for completely by points! I tested my vacation dates in March, and I can get an intermediate size car with a couple of the major rental agencies for around 14,000 points. Not a bad deal if you happen to have a lot of excess points lying around.
Unfortunately the bulletin board system won't allow me to post a link until I have a few more posts...but here is the website for American Airlines car rentals in long form: www dot useaamiles dot com.

Dont forget, if you dont pay with your credit card, you dont have that automatic insurance coverage. Just something to think about.

 

[RainbowsMist]

Just wondering if there's been any movement on the March rates? I've been looking but not seeing anything..perhaps someone else has had better luck?

 

[PSUGuy]

On Nov. 16 I got an Economy from Dollar for 8 days, 3/3 -3/10 for $180 and change total, no code or discount. Since then I've seen the same thing fluctuate from a high of $523 to yesterday's $330. I hope for the sake of those still looking that I'm wrong, but I think you missed your window. We've been to WDW the first week to 10 days in March 10 times since 1999, not alwarys renting but always looking, and my $180 is about as good as I've seen for 8 days, mid to upper $200 range the norm.

Bill From PA

 

[greenclan67]

It is brutal this year for car rentals! I have one booked right now, mid-size from March 7th pickup time 8:30 pm returning March 18th at noon, for $273, I am afraid to touch it, but I just changed my flight on the 7th, we get in now at 11:30 am. What would you suggest I do now, cause if I book a whole new ressie it is up into the $500 range, should I just leave my ressie alone, and when I go to pick up my car, pay for the extra 9 hours? I don't know what to do!
Any help would be appreciated!

 

[rvchat]

all agencies, use codes. KEep the one you have unless you can do better with new dates.

Let us know how you make out. I also need for same month.

 

[rvchat]

all agencies, use codes. KEep the one you have unless you can do better with new dates.

Let us know how you make out. I also need for same month.

 

[PSUGuy]

It is brutal this year for car rentals! I have one booked right now, mid-size from March 7th pickup time 8:30 pm returning March 18th at noon, for $273, I am afraid to touch it, but I just changed my flight on the 7th, we get in now at 11:30 am. What would you suggest I do now, cause if I book a whole new ressie it is up into the $500 range, should I just leave my ressie alone, and when I go to pick up my car, pay for the extra 9 hours? I don't know what to do!
Any help would be appreciated!

I'd do 2 things, first I'd check all onsite agencies for the date/time you need now, keeping your current ressie in hand. If nothing works for you call your company, get through to a real human and see if that person can add the hours without breaking the bank. I think the second option should work out for you, good luck!

ps. There'a always Priceline, we scored with that approach one time.

Bill From PA

 

[taliategan]

Just wondering if there's been any movement on the March rates? I've been looking but not seeing anything..perhaps someone else has had better luck?

The rate I had with Budget dropped from $ 254 to $ 241 about a week ago, for a 5 day rental from 3/10 to 3/15 for a mid-size car. I also found the same $ 241 rate through Avis from a code on flyer I received with my AmExpress bill. I try to check rates about 1 or twice a week, but have not found anything lower.