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Webworm - thanks for the tip I just tried using that info but the cost was $247 so for now I will hang on to what I have but I will keep checking. It was a little cheaper if I prepaid. Thanks
Well it looks like Alamo has come down! I am back to renting the mid-size SUV because it has dropped to $232 for Dec 6-16 using passholder and the $30 coupon!
It has dropped from $372 at the beginning of November to $232!
Debbie
SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!
As I'd posted previously, I canceled the great rates I got a few months back after extending our trip by one day and being told by Southwest that I'd have to cancel, not modify, the car reservation I'd arranged through their website. Since I did, I haven't been able to find anything south of $500 for our 12/20-28 trip. Not wanting to spend a fortune on a rental, we decided to take our chances with DME, but were starting to stress with the negative reviews we've been reading about CBR's bus service during peak times. Last night, we caved and booked Alamo for $515 with the AP rate and SW code.
But this morning... a MIRACLE!! I was spot-checking my TripIt itinerary, and found a Dollar reservation I didn't recognize. Sure enough, it was one I'd made at some point and had totally forgotten about, because when I checked it, it was still valid! Just needed to stretch it from our original drop-off date of 12/27 to 12/28. When I called, it was no problem, and now we have a rate of $268 all-in for our full-size!!!!!
SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!
As I'd posted previously, I canceled the great rates I got a few months back after extending our trip by one day and being told by Southwest that I'd have to cancel, not modify, the car reservation I'd arranged through their website. Since I did, I haven't been able to find anything south of $500 for our 12/20-28 trip. Not wanting to spend a fortune on a rental, we decided to take our chances with DME, but were starting to stress with the negative reviews we've been reading about CBR's bus service during peak times. Last night, we caved and booked Alamo for $515 with the AP rate and SW code.
But this morning... a MIRACLE!! I was spot-checking my TripIt itinerary, and found a Dollar reservation I didn't recognize. Sure enough, it was one I'd made at some point and had totally forgotten about, because when I checked it, it was still valid! Just needed to stretch it from our original drop-off date of 12/27 to 12/28. When I called, it was no problem, and now we have a rate of $268 all-in for our full-size!!!!!
That is like a $250 gift today!
Congrats!!!
Awesome!!! I'm so glad this worked out for you. I am always so nervous when canceling reservations that I no longer "need" - always paranoid that I'm going to delete my "good" reservation. I remember reading your post and feeling so badly for you! I completely understand your excitement - yea!
SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!! As I'd posted previously, I canceled the great rates I got a few months back after extending our trip by one day and being told by Southwest that I'd have to cancel, not modify, the car reservation I'd arranged through their website. Since I did, I haven't been able to find anything south of $500 for our 12/20-28 trip. Not wanting to spend a fortune on a rental, we decided to take our chances with DME, but were starting to stress with the negative reviews we've been reading about CBR's bus service during peak times. Last night, we caved and booked Alamo for $515 with the AP rate and SW code. But this morning... a MIRACLE!! I was spot-checking my TripIt itinerary, and found a Dollar reservation I didn't recognize. Sure enough, it was one I'd made at some point and had totally forgotten about, because when I checked it, it was still valid! Just needed to stretch it from our original drop-off date of 12/27 to 12/28. When I called, it was no problem, and now we have a rate of $268 all-in for our full-size!!!!!
Budget car rental, intermediate SUV, $243 all-in, BCD Y937800, $20 coupon MUWZ005 at (this is important!) the Budget at 3098 SOUTH ORLANDO DRIVE (code SN9) and drop off at SFB. It is 4 miles from the airport so you will have to (1) check that it is open when you arrive and (2) you will need to take a cab to get there but it may be worth it to save money overall. A full size car is $10 less.Kicking around idea of Xmas trip. Found flight. Found house on vrbo. Can't find a car.
Dec 28 to January 4. Sanford.
As big as possible.
Car rental savers not giving me help.
I just rechecked our AAA rate on a Dollar minivan for 9 days early December and it was about $80 cheaper. It's definitely cheaper to go through the AAA site vs. using a AAA number directly on the Dollar site.
Budget car rental, intermediate SUV, $243 all-in, BCD Y937800, $20 coupon MUWZ005 at (this is important!) the Budget at 3098 SOUTH ORLANDO DRIVE (code SN9) and drop off at SFB. It is 4 miles from the airport so you will have to (1) check that it is open when you arrive and (2) you will need to take a cab to get there but it may be worth it to save money overall. A full size car is $10 less.
When do you need it?Interesting. I'll have to see what an Int SUV will hold. I need to fit a wheelchair in trunk.
Ugh, that location only open 9 AM til 2 pm on Sundays..... Thanks anyway. Good try!
Thanks for posting, the price through AAA dropped quite a bit for me. I now have a minivan rental for $245 all in !! Up until last week, my rates with AAA were well into the $400 range.