Van Rental Depression

[jujube]

Thank goodness because it is saving me a ton on our minivan in June!!

Glad it worked for you too. Alamo had a $900 rate and National was $1200

 

[scooffer]

Thank you!! This was the deal breaker for our trip, I had to find a minivan under $600.00, with this great code I got it to $530.88 with all taxes! Got the thumbs up from DH, woo hoo, we are going to Disney!!!!

 

[jujube]

Thank you!! This was the deal breaker for our trip, I had to find a minivan under $600.00, with this great code I got it to $530.88 with all taxes! Got the thumbs up from DH, woo hoo, we are going to Disney!!!!

You're welcome. Have a wonderful trip!

 

[kat3668]

You can try this website too....http://www.carrentalsavers.com/coupons.html
I booked my rental for a 8 day full size with Alamo for last week of Jan for a great price of $157.00 then applied to Alamo insiders and cut my price down to $114.00...

The trick is to check every day if you can!

 

[5forDis]

Yeah - though I'm afraid to wait too long, because it is late April when we need it. After most people's spring break, but still...

I just found it cheaper on Hertz. But it's still higher than it was.

I think we are going at the same time as you. We're also looking for a minivan for 9 days...let me know if you find any great deals. I have not...yet

 

[jujube]

I think we are going at the same time as you. We're also looking for a minivan for 9 days...let me know if you find any great deals. I have not...yet

I typed in the X474200 on Budget for April 21 for 7 days and got a rate for a minivan of $302.84.
I don't know how long you'll be there but you arrive the day after we do.

 

[5forDis]

I just booked a minivan for 9 days (same time period as you) for $415 including tax/fees. If I can get it for less, great, if not this is a price we can live with.

 

[dgr1973]

I typed in the X474200 on Budget for April 21 for 7 days and got a rate for a minivan of $302.84.
I don't know how long you'll be there but you arrive the day after we do.

That is the same price I got for late June!!! I think it's an awesome deal!

 

[PrincesCJM]

My father also suggests clearing the cookies on the computer when re-searching for cars, airline tickets, etc. He swears that they are able to track how often you visit, unless you clear the cookies. I can't say for sure it if works but it's worth a shot.

As others have said, when you find a price that is reasonable, book it. It also can help to book far in advance. I have gotten better rates on car rentals when I've book 10+ months out. Once I have purchased airline tickets, I start to price out cars. Is a minivan necessary? Changing car types, if you can, does help. It's always been DH and I so we just get a small car.

 

[jujube]

That is the same price I got for late June!!! I think it's an awesome deal!

 

[unfreshdiva1]

I used code and saved $200 when booking 7 person van during Thanksgiving week ($300 on budget vs $500 on Avis that I had booked). I know it's way early to book rental car but believe vans are in demand during holiday weeks and wanted to make sure we get one.

 

[jujube]

I used code and saved $200 when booking 7 person van during Thanksgiving week ($300 on budget vs $500 on Avis that I had booked). I know it's way early to book rental car but believe vans are in demand during holiday weeks and wanted to make sure we get one.

When you find a deal, it's never too early!

 

[5forDis]

My father also suggests clearing the cookies on the computer when re-searching for cars, airline tickets, etc. He swears that they are able to track how often you visit, unless you clear the cookies. I can't say for sure it if works but it's worth a shot.

interesting...I will try this.

Is a minivan necessary? Changing car types, if you can, does help. It's always been DH and I so we just get a small car.

We need a minivan or larger (not huge but not small) SUV --5 of us with luggage for 9 days + booster seats. If it was just DH & I, we could be in a compact car

 

[m2zjj]

Thanks for the Code! Saved me over 300 for a rental in August.

 

[jujube]

Thanks for the Code! Saved me over 300 for a rental in August.

Glad to help!!'

 

[Princesca]

Maybe Budget just doesn't have much of a presence out my way, because they're not showing any minivans at any of their locations.

 

[Princesca]

I still couldn't get that Budget code to work for me. But I just booked a minivan for ten days with Dollar, unlimited miles, code AF12C, for $413.88 all in. I'll keep looking for a better deal, but I can live with that one.

Whoops, I just beat that one and rebooked with Alamo for $401.24. This is fun! LOL.

And now down to $378 with National, and my Entertainment coupon book pays for itself once again.

 

[MinnieForMe]

I still couldn't get that Budget code to work for me. But I just booked a minivan for ten days with Dollar, unlimited miles, code AF12C, for $413.88 all in. I'll keep looking for a better deal, but I can live with that one.

Whoops, I just beat that one and rebooked with Alamo for $401.24. This is fun! LOL.

And now down to $378 with National, and my Entertainment coupon book pays for itself once again.

Do you mind sharing what code you used for National or was it only in the Entertainment Book? They are still my favorite company!

 

[Princesca]

The National code was only in the Entertainment book, unfortunately, or I would pass it along.