Tips for weekend car rental NOT Orlando?

[MagiKitty]

I know my Dis buddies will have some good advice...

I need a weekend rental 6/25-6/29 in Kansas City. Just two of us, so a compact is okay...I've only rented in the Orlando area, and a lot of the coupons I've found are for Florida only or for a weekly rental. Other coupons I've found for some reason do not apply to my dates.

Am I better off waiting for a last minute deal? Any tips/info/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Much thanks in advance....

 

[pamjb]

I just booked a rental car for 5/13 thru 5/16. I am picking it up at our local airport (ABE). I got a compact for $49 thru National. I started at $55, but have been checking and changing codes everyday.

The corporate codes that you can find on Mousesavers are good for anywhere, not just Orlando. I am using this link for my rental

http://usa.visa.com/personal/discou...61_W10&offerId=28413&pageId=197&printable=yes

I have found the key to getting good rental car rate is to find one that you are happy with and book it. I did and have modified it twice, so far.

We may be able to help you out more if you tell us where you are picking up/returning the car, as well as the time.

 

[MagiKitty]

Thanks for the reply! I'll be picking up at MCI (KC airport) about 6/25 5:30p and returning 6/29 8a MCI.

I'll check out that website too.

ETA: whoa...I was quoted $217! guess I'll keep trying...

 

[webworm]

Thanks for the reply! I'll be picking up at MCI (KC airport) about 6/25 5:30p and returning 6/29 8a MCI.

I'll check out that website too.

ETA: whoa...I was quoted $217! guess I'll keep trying...

Alamo has weekend rentals from $15.00/day for a compact but car must be returned by Monday evening and not tuesday as is your case. From Friday @ 5:30PM to Monday @ 5:30PM the total for a mid size is $114.89 using ID 7015446 and free ecoupon upgrade AU2291VYT. Rate is $177.67 total using costco code 7014627 for your times.

 

[MagiKitty]

Thanks for your reply! I was thinking it was the extra day that was putting me over the top. I'm going to have to see if perhaps I can return the car and just take a taxi for my last night and to the airport in the morning. The airport shuttle is $34/each way, and I'll need transportation to get around during the weekend too. I'll have to juggle to see what works out best.

 

[mmmgood]

You can get a rate of $123.64 including taxes and fees with Enterprise for your times here:

http://www.carrentalsavers.com

 

[MagiKitty]

ooh, that's much better! Thanks so much for helping me. I knew the Dis would be the place to ask.

 

[NotUrsula]

Just FYI: MCI is always very high-priced: Kansas City has exhorbitant "tourist taxes" that drive up the cost.

 

[Ted in Halifax]

I just used Priceline for next weekend in Denver. $15 per day plus taxes and fees for Full Size (Hertz).

I used Budget for another rental in DFW for May 30th to June 7th (premium for $19 per day plus taxes and fees ... payed in Advance)

 

[MagiKitty]

Yeah, my daily rates are great, but the taxes more than double it! Argh!

Thank you both. I think I'm going to try to press my luck with a last minute rate. Since its the taxes that really ups the price, I can't do much about that part.

 

[MrMarv]

Most cities have had or added all kinds of junk fees to airport rentals as a means of generating revenue; if you're not an Auto Club member, I'd strongly recommend you join.

Once you do, stick to renting cars from Hertz Local Edition offices, and you can very easily save $100.00+ dollars on a weekly rental in KC or most anywhere else, and somewhat less by avoiding renting a car at the airport, since you're bound to get gouged by additional fees.

 

[NotUrsula]

That generally does work on a longer-term rental of a week or more, but if you are just there for a weekend (like the OP) or for a day, as my DH often is for business, it usually just isn't worth it to go completely off-airport. Most of the time the cab rides will set you back more than you save.