Which Rental Car Would You Chose?

[mdmetromom]

Thanks to all the wonderful information on these boards, I got two great car rental deals for next week. Trying to decide which to go with. Travelling is 2 adults, a 2 year old and a 6 year old. Hoping for only 2 suitcases and one small umbrella stroller.

Dollar Express:
$195 base rate for SUV Mid-size (Ford Escape or similar)

National Emerald Club:
$189 base rate for Fullsize - Chevrolet Impala Or Similar
Note: This is Emerald Reserve, NOT Emerald Isle, so we can only get a full size

My question - I have never rented from Dollar before. Would you take the SUV for just a few dollars more and hope the service at Dollar Express is good? Or would you stick with the full size at National - at least you know what you are getting with the service, car, etc.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[Thumper4me]

I would go with National. I enjoy the level of service that National provides plus the Impala has a HUGE trunk which will make it nice for your luggage or if you wanted to stop for groceries on the way.

Kelly

Great deals by the way.

 

[robinb]

I would get the SUV for $6 more. Both agencies are in the airport so there is no real advantage to renting from National.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

I'd avoid Thrifty and Dollar IMO, they seem to have the worst vehicles in terms of condition of any of the major rental agencies.