Turning a rental car in early?

[Smcgibeau]

My rental with National is only a 6 day rental when you do the math even though I'm technically there 7 days. I wonder if I reserved for an extra day to take advantage of coupons and discounts but then turned the car in a day early if that would be a problem? Thoughts? Has anyone done this?

 

[Lewisc]

National will (usually) give you the weekly rate for a 5 day rental. Put in your real dates and times. If you turn the car in a day early they'll redo your rate.

 

[safetymom]

Car rental agencies are "wise" to the turn the car in early excuse. Depending on the number of days they consider a weekly rental you may have your rate changed but they probably won't give you any back for returning it early.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by Smcgibeau
My rental with National is only a 6 day rental when you do the math even though I'm technically there 7 days. I wonder if I reserved for an extra day to take advantage of coupons and discounts but then turned the car in a day early if that would be a problem? Thoughts? Has anyone done this?

If you do that, they will revert your contract back to a daily rate.
With National 5 days qualifies for a weekly rental.