The Official February 2010 Car Rental Thread?

[Leeds376]

I've got a reservation for a min van from 2/13-2/20 thru Thrifty for $400 (don't remember exact total) thanks to Webworm. Anyone find anything better for that week, I continue to look but am coming up short.

Also, does Thrifty use Kiosks or do I have to use the counter?

 

[Joan S.]

Are your dates 2/12 - 2/22? I would look at the rate without using any codes. For those dates I'm getting $380.16 for a Jeep Cherokee

i I tried it without the CODE,but I still get the same total. I am renting from 10am on day 1 to 6 pm on day 11,so I am probably being charged a whole extra day! Thank you for checking!! I will keep trying each day to see if I can get it down again. Joan

 

[sympatico]

i I tried it without the CODE,but I still get the same total. I am renting from 10am on day 1 to 6 pm on day 11,so I am probably being charged a whole extra day! Thank you for checking!! I will keep trying each day to see if I can get it down again. Joan

Yes, you'll be charged an extra day for anything over an hour. If you use the MagicCard code when you reserve you get a free additional driver. I Just changed the reservation I had for a midsize to the SUV because it was coming up cheaper for the SUV.

 

[welovespacemoutain]

ALAMO: Using id sunpromo and BJ's code AD8Z21SDB saved me about $50. However, the coupon says I can only use it with the BJ's discount - will that matter since the site accepted it?

 

[webworm]

I've got a reservation for a min van from 2/13-2/20 thru Thrifty for $400 (don't remember exact total) thanks to Webworm. Anyone find anything better for that week, I continue to look but am coming up short.

Also, does Thrifty use Kiosks or do I have to use the counter?

Actually Budget has a lower rate if you use a code from Travelocity BCD Number x474200 and Coupon MUWZ023 for $25.00 off the total with taxes nce coupon is applied at checkout is $272.86

http://www.budgetcarrental.com/budget/coupons/25offwkly.html?BCD=X793200&CPN=MUWZ023&logo=1

 

[Dayna1517]

I just used Budget to get a minivan using x474200 and MUG474200 for $225 plus taxes/fees- YAY Thank you Disboards!

I got the same deal too! Thank you so much for the info. I don't think it's going to get much better than $297 total for a mini-van for a week.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

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[ScrapAng]

My head is spinning from all of this, how do you keep it all straight?!

I must be doing something wrong. The cheapest rates I'm getting are still around $700. Maybe because I need more than a week? I'm trying to get 2/3-2/14 from NW Ohio round trip. For one thing all the fee add a lot. We don't have Dollar around here. If we don't find something really cheap we're driving my 10 year old minivan which I"m not thrilled about. And there are 7 of us so we definitely need the minivan. Bigger would be nicer but I know there's no way of that happening for cheap.

 

[webworm]

My head is spinning from all of this, how do you keep it all straight?!

I must be doing something wrong. The cheapest rates I'm getting are still around $700. Maybe because I need more than a week? I'm trying to get 2/3-2/14 from NW Ohio round trip. For one thing all the fee add a lot. We don't have Dollar around here. If we don't find something really cheap we're driving my 10 year old minivan which I"m not thrilled about. And there are 7 of us so we definitely need the minivan. Bigger would be nicer but I know there's no way of that happening for cheap.

Renting a minivan in Ohio will be much more than in Florida and especially Orlando since it is the largest car rental market in the whole world. As a result there is a lot of competition in that market.

The lowest seems to be with Budget renting from Toledo airport using Travelocity code x474200 and Coupon MUWZ023 for $25.00 discount. Total is $547.25 after $25.00 coupon is applied on checkout.
http://www.budgetcarrental.com/budget/coupons/25offwkly.html?BCD=X793200&CPN=MUWZ023&logo=1

 

[5boyz]

Have not read through all of this. I am getting a car from Alamo at MCO on Feb 20th for 24hrs with ID 299851 and Rate EXPD. The price is $33.60 all incl

 

[aimlyles]

Have not read through all of this. I am getting a car from Alamo at MCO on Feb 20th for 24hrs with ID 299851 and Rate EXPD. The price is $33.60 all incl

Just curious where this ID code is from? It includes insurance and everything but want to make sure I can use it before I get to the desk and end up with $600 + rate because I'm not authorized.

 

[5boyz]

HI Ok well I went to try Advantage Car Rental, when I put in my dates and stuff something else came up for Alamo, so clicked on it and put dates in and it gave me it with the codes????? It was vroomvroomvroom.com, but when I tried that website it did not work. I needed a car for on the way back to MCO so I tried the code again just in Alamo website and it worked. ??? I will be going in a few weeks so I will let you know what happens. I am actually going to check in online a week before I go, so if anything happens there I will post it....

 

[Dayna1517]

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[jekjones1558]

Actually Budget has a lower rate if you use a code from Travelocity BCD Number x474200 and Coupon MUWZ023 for $25.00 off the total with taxes nce coupon is applied at checkout is $272.86

I just wanted to report to those who are nervous about using codes found on websites that we used the above deal and picked up our minivan at MCO yesterday with no problems. We got a new Kia Sedona with only 533 miles. Sweet! I have now used the same code to book a minivan for Savannah (Hilton Head) for May 29 - June 5 and for WDW next Oct. 5 - 12!

 

[cmmarch]

Actually Budget has a lower rate if you use a code from Travelocity BCD Number x474200 and Coupon MUWZ023 for $25.00 off the total with taxes nce coupon is applied at checkout is $272.86

http://www.budgetcarrental.com/budget/coupons/25offwkly.html?BCD=X793200&CPN=MUWZ023&logo=1

Thanks for this link but for our dates of 2/16-2/23 (w/drop off in TPA, pickup at MCO) for minivan rate w/coupon applied is $497 plus taxes, etc.....my number is up to $620..............UGHHH!!!!!!!!!

 

[webworm]

Thanks for this link but for our dates of 2/16-2/23 (w/drop off in TPA, pickup at MCO) for minivan rate w/coupon applied is $497 plus taxes, etc.....my number is up to $620..............UGHHH!!!!!!!!!

You must be entering something wrong because I get a total of $273.13 after coupon for $25.00 is applied at checkout with pickup in MCO and drop off in TPA. Make sure you enter BCD Number x474200 and Coupon MUWZ023.

Rate Code: 2C Rate Rules: Minimum 1 Day(s) and 1 Hours(s) rental
Base Rate: $225.00
Total Tax / Surcharges: $73.13

(Includes energy recovery fee of $3.29)

Estimated Total: $298.13

Pick-up
Tue February 16, 2010 - 9:00 AM at ORLANDO FL APO (MCO)

Return
Tue February 23, 2010 - 9:00 AM at TAMPA APO,FL (TPA

https://book1.carrental.com/dcweb/a...&budgetCoupon=MUGZ029&CID=W852802_30offweekly

 

[MinnieForMe]

I just wanted to report to those who are nervous about using codes found on websites that we used the above deal and picked up our minivan at MCO yesterday with no problems. We got a new Kia Sedona with only 533 miles. Sweet! I have now used the same code to book a minivan for Savannah (Hilton Head) for May 29 - June 5 and for WDW next Oct. 5 - 12!

Thanks so much for reporting! Did you pre-pay? At a kiosk? At a checkin desk? Asked for any verfication?

 

[jekjones1558]

Thanks so much for reporting! Did you pre-pay? At a kiosk? At a checkin desk? Asked for any verfication?

I have FastBreak so went directly to the kiosk in the garage. I did not pre-pay. Did not need any verification. I had used a $30 Costco coupon and I didn't even need to show anything for that (the coupon is automatically deducted when I return the car). I was a little apprehensive about the code but there was no question whatsoever. I had called before I left home and was told that as long as the code was accepted when I made the reservation I was fine, and that turned out to be the case.

 

[MinnieForMe]

I have FastBreak so went directly to the kiosk in the garage. I did not pre-pay. Did not need any verification. I had used a $30 Costco coupon and I didn't even need to show anything for that (the coupon is automatically deducted when I return the car). I was a little apprehensive about the code but there was no question whatsoever. I had called before I left home and was told that as long as the code was accepted when I made the reservation I was fine, and that turned out to be the case.

Thank you! Should I sign up for fastbreak before I make a reservations?

Love the picture of your dh on the scooter. I use one too and also wanted to have a scooter race! LOL. My kids race me on their bikes but they win!

 

[jekjones1558]

Thank you! Should I sign up for fastbreak before I make a reservations?

Love the picture of your dh on the scooter. I use one too and also wanted to have a scooter race! LOL. My kids race me on their bikes but they win!

Fastbreak is great. No waiting in line, so I would sign up if you have time.