Where do I start?

[Bamadisdreamer]

Hi, I'm looking into pricing for renting. Can someone point me in the right direction to where to even start? I've looked at charts and I'm very overwhelmed. I don't have preference where we stay. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[RobDoc]

You will need to begin by posting your rental request on our DVC Rent/Trade Board. You can respond to any of the "Points for Rent" threads where members are offering to make reservations for others.

The details are all negotiable, so you can offer what you are willing to pay within and see if the member is willing to assist. They will need to know your dates, what resort you'd like (it's better to be flexible) and what size villa you'd need.

You can get an idea how many points are required for the DVC resorts from the Point Chart link at the top of this page. I'd also suggest having an idea what the same reservation would cost if made thru Disney directly , just so you have an idea of the savings that will be involved with a DVC rental thru a member.

Good luck!

 

[FindingFigment]

Hi, I'm looking into pricing for renting. Can someone point me in the right direction to where to even start? I've looked at charts and I'm very overwhelmed. I don't have preference where we stay. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

You'll need to check out what owners are posting on the Rent/Trade board. Be sure to read the rules first as they've recently changed and you cannot create a new thread advertising what you are looking for. You can only respond/post to other people's threads where they are advertising what they have for rent.

As for the point chart, I totally understand. It scared me for quite some time. First you look to see where your dates fall. Then you find the size villa you're looking for. The chart will then list the number of points it takes to rent that villa for one night. Add up all the nights you want to stay and that'll give the total number of points you'll need. You'd then find someone renting points for that amount (or more) and tell them what you need. If they can or are willing to assist you, they'll let you know.

Check out the points chart again and see if you can calculate it. If not, post here with your question. We'll be happy to help.

 

[Bamadisdreamer]

Thanks for the response, another question I'm hoping you or someone can answer. The point chart shows for example, Oct for Sunday-Thursday 32 pts, is that 32 per night? Or for the whole stay? Thanks!

 

[FindingFigment]

Thanks for the response, another question I'm hoping you or someone can answer. The point chart shows for example, Oct for Sunday-Thursday 32 pts, is that 32 per night? Or for the whole stay? Thanks!

That is per night.

 

[Bamadisdreamer]

Thank ya'll so much for your help!

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you aren't a DVC member with points to rent (actually a reservation to rent), you can't post to the Rent/Trade board. You need to find a member who has posted there and ask them what it would cost to make a reservation for you for the length of your trip at the resort of your choice in the size villa you need. You respond to their thread and they contact you back.

Most members rent out their points for anywhere from $9 to $15 a point. Depends on what you want, when you want it and availability.