Would this Work? 2 Rental Car reservations with 1 as back up

[BadgerGirl84]

I have a mid-size car reserved through National--10 days and a little over $200. I have access to the Emerald Aisle and the Executive Emerald Aisle. Originally, there were 4 adults and 1 infant in our party and we were going to hope for a large SUV or Minivan, but be okay with a full-size car.

Now my MIL wants to come with on our trip and we have 5 adults and 1 infant. Too many people to "chance it" on what's available in the Emerald Aisles.

Minivan prices are through the roof for our dates. I can find them at around $500 for options where I pay up front (either through the sites directly or Undercover Tourist) or around $600 where I would pay at the end of the rental and don't pay up front.

Here is my question: What are your thoughts on making 2 reservations--keeping my National rental and hoping for a large SUV or MiniVan and having a "backup" reservation for a Minivan (with no money paid up front). Worst case scenario...nothing that would fit 6+ passengers in Emerald Aisles and we use our Plan B reservation.

 

[OKW Lover]

My thought is that you should book and pay for what you really need. Why take a chance on your vacation?

 

[CPT Tripss]

What OP is proposing will absolutely work. Make the ressie's in different names. Have the backup person hang back and start the rental processif the first ressie doesn't work out.