Why are car rental rates so high for Sept? What do you have?

[frannn]

In the past couple years, I've been able to get a rate for 11 days for under 200. total for full size or mid size SUV, for the month of Sept. Did I just miss the window of opportunity for great Sept rates, or are they just not available this year? BTW, I know the rates usually improve once you get a bit closer to your travel dates, but I recall booking very early & getting the best rate.
Did you book in Feb or March and get a deal?

 

[1000th happy haunt]

Car rentals in Orlando have been climbing. Last May I got a mid-size SUV for a week at a total price of $98. This May a compact car for eight days is $167.

You haven't missed any windows of opportunity. Grab what you can and keep checking. If you find something lower book it and cancel your previous reservation.

 

[Keokagal]

My booking for Aug is rediculously high. If you check Mousesavers you'll note that all the deals/cpns end in June. I'll change my ressie when the new codes come out. I've never paid more than $150 for 8 days.

 

[crazywig]

i booked in mid January for Sept 28-Oct. 5th

full size $158 and a minivan $204. both rates are including tax, this is with Dollar and the code was OCVB.

i check back periodically and have yet to see anything close to my rates.

 

[Alexander]

We have a full-size from Dollar for $223 (all inclusive) for 8 days. This was the best I could find anywhere. I used www.rentalcarmomma.com None of the "good" ($40 or $50 off/week) coupons are valid past June or so. I am hoping something better comes along. We paid something like $123 a year ago for a convertible for 8 days.

 

[curlyjbs]

My booking for Aug is rediculously high. If you check Mousesavers you'll note that all the deals/cpns end in June. I'll change my ressie when the new codes come out. I've never paid more than $150 for 8 days.

I agree! I hope that after easter the rates will come down a bit but you might be right about the June exp. coupons. I hope there's a $40 coupon out there for August! keep your fingers crossed!

~Connie