***September Car Rentals***

[n2mm]

Mine dropped a couple of dollars from yesterday. I'm at $199 using code 5007160 and the $25 coupon from the National website. Mine is for one week, Full Size on the Executive Aisle.

 

[micci41]

I just tried priceline for a compact at 15.00 a day and got it through National. Total with taxes is $148.54 for a week.

If I sign up for Emerald Isle will I be able to add DH for free?

Margaret

 

[robinb]

I just tried priceline for a compact at 15.00 a day and got it through National. Total with taxes is $148.54 for a week.

If I sign up for Emerald Isle will I be able to add DH for free?

Margaret

Nope. If you booked your car on Priceline you can not add any kind of loyalty or frequent driver memberships to your reservation. The is one of the things you give up when you book with Priceline or Hotwire.

 

[micci41]

Thanks RobinB. I don't like the way he drives anyway

 

[MAYNARDS99]

What are your rental dates Micci41?

 

[micci41]

Sept 14 - 20th

 

[smacky1]

Does anyone know if they charge you a penalty for returning one day early? Its actually cheaper for me to rent it for 10 days than it is for 9 days (using the coupon) but I only need it for 9 days. Wondering if I can do the reservation for 10 days but return it one day early?

 

[justplaingoofy]

Does anyone know if they charge you a penalty for returning one day early? Its actually cheaper for me to rent it for 10 days than it is for 9 days (using the coupon) but I only need it for 9 days. Wondering if I can do the reservation for 10 days but return it one day early?

You cannot return early. I wish you could because we are looking to go down for a quick trip Mon-Thurs. all coupons are either Saturday keep or 5 day rental.

 

[smacky1]

You cannot return early. I wish you could because we are looking to go down for a quick trip Mon-Thurs. all coupons are either Saturday keep or 5 day rental.

That is unfortunate!

 

[TinkTink78]

Check Dollar out, my ressies dropped a few dollars for the last week of Sept.

 

[MAYNARDS99]

Just got a great winning bid on Priceline for a compact (Nissan Versa), $12 per day. Including tax for 8 days $167.08. Wound up with National Car Rental, hopefully I can pick the car myself.

Always looking for those low mileage, high option cars!

 

[micci41]

No fair!

 

[smacky1]

Ok so I know we cant return our car a day early, but what about 10 hours early? I just changed our flight to an early morning flight instead of an evening flight but when I try to alter our car reservation and return it earlier, its $30 more.

Nevermind. I was able to rebook it with the correct times and it was only $6 more. Im booked through alamo, midsize 9/10-9/18 $193 with all taxes included. Used the Visa card code and the $30 off coupon.

 

[1tufgt]

Ok so I know we cant return our car a day early, but what about 10 hours early? I just changed our flight to an early morning flight instead of an evening flight but when I try to alter our car reservation and return it earlier, its $30 more.

Nevermind. I was able to rebook it with the correct times and it was only $6 more. Im booked through alamo, midsize 9/10-9/18 $193 with all taxes included. Used the Visa card code and the $30 off coupon.

That's a good deal. I think the Mastercard deal is a tad better or using a Entertainment Book is the best deal I've been able to find.

 

[TinkTink78]

Dollar rate dropped again tonight.....Midsize for 9/25 to 10/2 $118!!!!

 

[poohbear8]

Dollar rate dropped again tonight.....Midsize for 9/25 to 10/2 $118!!!!

What code did you use? I did find Dollar is cheaper for me than Alamo with the Lock Low & Go. I'm looking for 9/29-10/4 and need midsize I think. There will be 2 adults, 1-13 year old who is my size (5'8"), 1-13 year old who is a bit smaller, and a small 5 year old in a booster seat.

 

[robinb]

What code did you use? I did find Dollar is cheaper for me than Alamo with the Lock Low & Go. I'm looking for 9/29-10/4 and need midsize I think. There will be 2 adults, 1-13 year old who is my size (5'8"), 1-13 year old who is a bit smaller, and a small 5 year old in a booster seat.

5 people? I would go with a minimum of a Full Size and maybe even an SUV or a minivan. You will be able to fit everyone into the seats of the midsize but your luggage won't fit in the trunk.

 

[TinkTink78]

No codes straight off their website with the "city specials"
The rates are a few dollars up tonight, but I check everyday.

 

[poohbear8]

5 people? I would go with a minimum of a Full Size and maybe even an SUV or a minivan. You will be able to fit everyone into the seats of the midsize but your luggage won't fit in the trunk.

I didn't really stop and think about the luggage. DD(13) and I went last year for 6 days and each had a carry on backpack on wheels and a totebag as our personal item. I know my friend has said she might try to just do carry ons, but even that would be at least 3 more bags, realistically more.

Guess I know what I need to do today. Keep posting any deals out there, I'm going to need one!

 

[robinb]

I didn't really stop and think about the luggage. DD(13) and I went last year for 6 days and each had a carry on backpack on wheels and a totebag as our personal item. I know my friend has said she might try to just do carry ons, but even that would be at least 3 more bags, realistically more.

Guess I know what I need to do today. Keep posting any deals out there, I'm going to need one!

If you go with carry-ons a Full Size should be enough. Most of them have what I refer to as a "3 body trunk" which should hold 5 average carry-ons.