What am I doing wrong?

[lkneller]

I have been trying for last 5 weeks to reserve car for 1 week, 9/24-10/1 at MCO.

I would be OK with compact or intermediate. the best prices I have been able to get are Alamo compact 163, Dollar compact 173 and National intermediate 166.

I keep reading posts where people are doing much better. Am I wrong to assume that people are posting the complete price?

I have joined the emerald club and tried using the codes from mousesavers. I would be very happy to get in the $125 price. Does anyone think that is realistic?

 

[disneydiva58]

try going to alamo again click on the deals then click on up to 15 percent off deal.Put in your dates and see what comes up.Last night i reserved a SUV for 50 dollars less than an economy car.11 day suv rental for october for $265 total.Let me know what happens I just put in your dates and got the suv rate at $164 total.Idont know if you need the room but just checking.

 

[lkneller]

I did what you suggested and reserved chev equinox SUV for 163.43 from Alamo. Every little bit helps. I would still like to find something in the $125 price. There were a number of posters that said they got that or less. I also have the grand am at National with Emerald Isle for $167.33. I will let DH decide which of these 2 he would prefer. There are only 2 of us. thanks for your reply

 

[Tara]

I'm so glad I read this! I just saved another $20 and got the SUV! I love these boards!

 

[n2mm]

The reason some of us have such low rates are because we booked them a long time ago when the rates were really low. I have a full size booked for September for 9 days and my total is $131 using the priceless code 6600330 and $20 coupon 10009123. When the rates are low you can book and modify later if your times change. You can even book then add a coupon later. Hopefully since September is a slower time to visit, the rates may drop before your trip. Just keep an eye on the boards, both transportation and budget.

 

[MKCP5]

we are going in a week and have not had good luck either. The very best I can seem to get is $174. for 8 days. I knew we're messed up because of the 8th day, but STILL!!! I wanted it about $125 too.
I keep watching though. Maybe they will have alast minute deal!

 

[jl3614]

I just look at Thrifty used your dates 9/24 - 10/01 and found a $89 rate - it was $123 after all the taxes. That was for a compact. It was $7 more for an intermediate. That was with no discount - I think AAA will get you 5 - 10 % and the Walmart code also will get you 10%. Give that a try. Good luck.

 

[lkneller]

Would you believe this! I posted this message on 8/5 in the AM, and was wearing a cardio net heart monitor. Got a call at 5:00PM had to go to ER immediately. Was admitted and just got home today 8/10 3:30PM! Couldn't wait to get back to these boards as they get my mind on to better things! I retried National and got my rate down a little lower. From 167 to 157. But every little bit will help. Also there was a message on my answer maching to call Hooters about my flight. Seems they changed a 10:00AM-2:00PM flight to a 7:30AM-10:00AM flight! That was nice! When I retried National I used new times. Went from 2:00PM pick-up, drop-offs/ to 10:00AMs. I wonder it that had anthing to do with price change? Thanks for all the previous replys.