The Official April 2012 Car Rental Thread

[LetsDoDisney!]

As a trial, I removed the coupon. Price came out higher, as expected.

Here is what I have:
(1) Time & Distance ($219.88/Rental) $219.88
(3) Extra - Time & Distance ($31.41/Day) $94.24
Discount Coupon Accepted ($40.00)
Discount Coupon Accepted $9.86
Contract I.D. Vroom Vroom Vroom Limited
Inclusive Rate Items
No Charge Distance Included
Collision Damage Waiver Full Included
Extended Protection Included
Customer Facility Charge 2.50/day Included
Airport Access Fee 10 % Included
Tire/battery Fee .02/day Included
Florida Surcharge 2.00/day Included
Vehicle License Fee .62/day Included
Sales Tax (6.50%) $6.15
Guaranteed Base Rate Included
Unlimited Miles Included

Subtotal $290.13

I really like all the 'included' extras.

When I removed the coupon it made no difference. I can't get ANY coupon to work with this ID code. Yours above is taking off 30.14 instead of the full $40. That is the difference you are seeing. If you take the coupon off you will see an increase of $30.14 in your price. Wonder why it's splitting it?

 

[206bones]

Let me post again THROUGH the total:

Base Rate - Standard (USD)
(1) Time & Distance ($219.88/Rental) $219.88
(3) Extra - Time & Distance ($31.41/Day) $94.24
Discount Coupon Accepted ($40.00)
Discount Coupon Accepted $9.86
Contract I.D. Vroom Vroom Vroom Limited
Inclusive Rate Items
No Charge Distance Included
Collision Damage Waiver Full Included
Extended Protection Included
Customer Facility Charge 2.50/day Included
Airport Access Fee 10 % Included
Tire/battery Fee .02/day Included
Florida Surcharge 2.00/day Included
Vehicle License Fee .62/day Included
Sales Tax (6.50%) $6.15
Guaranteed Base Rate Included
Unlimited Miles Included
For information on coverage products, ex:Collision Damage Waiver(CDW) click here
Subtotal $290.13
Taxes, Surcharges and Fees Help Info Airport Access Fee 10 %
($3.01)
Sales Tax (6.50%)
($2.15)
Subtotal
($5.16)
Estimated Total Estimated charges are confirmed based on the information you have provided; only taxes, fees, and surcharges are subject to change.
$284.97

I still don't follow how they got to the total, but for Easter week, I'm very happy with this rate. I had previously gotten rates of over $1000 for a compact.

 

[vavalynn2]

Wonder no more. Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Liberty, Ford Escape and sometimes a toyota Rav 4. These are examples and not to be construed as a guarantee of available vehicles.

Thank you!

All sounds good to me.

 

[katallo]

If anyone is checking rates for early to mid April, Alamo is awesome this morning!!

 

[n2mm]

If anyone is checking rates for early to mid April, Alamo is awesome this morning!!

That is good news. While we don't arrive until April 19th, I hope the lower rates start to "spill" over into late April and early May soon! I have some decent rates now, but still hoping to switch to National.

 

[206bones]

If anyone is checking rates for early to mid April, Alamo is awesome this morning!!

Are you using any specific codes? I checked mine & they did not change [but I'm there for Easter week].

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[aimcat]

My husband and I will be coming in through FLL airport and making our way up - going to use Alamo - the best code I can find is a 10 off 3 day rental - am I missing something? My total for 3 days is about 250 for all....seems high?

 

[DisMomAmy]

If anyone is checking rates for early to mid April, Alamo is awesome this morning!!

Yes - our rate for 4/19 (Tampa) to 4/29 (Orlando) was down another $25 this morning!!

I used the $40 BJs coupon/code. We are BJs members & I printed the coupon, just in case. ​

 

[JustineMarie]

I just checked my Dollar ressie of a minivan for April 14-18 and it went from 236$ to 188$. And that was without using a code and just clicking on the city special that they were offering. I'm super happy bc it's the same amount we would have spent using a towncar service.

 

[MinnieForMe]

Yes - our rate for 4/19 (Tampa) to 4/29 (Orlando) was down another $25 this morning!!

I used the $40 BJs coupon/code. We are BJs members & I printed the coupon, just in case. ​

Hi:
Was this a compact? I checked a minivan for the same time period but out of MCO and it was still at a $499 base rate.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Hi:
Was this a compact? I checked a minivan for the same time period but out of MCO and it was still at a $499 base rate.

That's for a minivan. Alamo insiders & BJs ID/coupon. Total rate $351.

 

[gmeh1]

Are you using any specific codes? I checked mine & they did not change [but I'm there for Easter week].

Thanks for the heads up.

I would not expect any large discounts (or any discounts) for Easter week. It is going to be very very busy!!

 

[MinnieForMe]

Hi:
I'm already a member of Alamo Insiders. Do I need a specific code or do I just sign in? I, unfortunately don't have a BJ's card but I'll look to see if Sam's Club has a code.

Thanks for any tips.

 

[katallo]

Are you using any specific codes? I checked mine & they did not change [but I'm there for Easter week].

Thanks for the heads up.

Sorry for the late reponse. We booked 4/11-4/19 $124 for full size. Used our BJ's discounts.

 

[mommy.foster.6]

woohoo, down another 10 dollars! 113 for my april 12-18th rental!

 

[nascargirl]

I am down to $108.00 for 4/26-4/30 renting a full size car.

 

[connorlevismom]

What codes are you guys using?

Anyone using a costco code?

 

[mommy.foster.6]

omgosh it did go down again this morning! TOTAL for my car for 6nights now is $85!!! thats crazy and i'm so happy! thanks to you all on this board or I would have spent triple that on a car!

I'm using the insiders club membership and the code AD2359FDF ....its for american airlines members but its simple to go on their site and join and you can print out a membership card right away.

 

[nascargirl]

I am doing the happy dance now. This morning I had the car down to $103.00 but now I have it down to $92.32 for a full size car 4/26-30th.

 

[n2mm]

We are not seeing any changes for our dates. April 19-26, and May 1-12. 3 weeks tomorrow, so still time for some lower rates.