January 2012 Car Rentals

[Grumpy Grandma]

Does anyone have any discount codes for January 2012? Or if you have already rented a car ... details please.

 

[n2mm]

going in January, but have not reserved a car yet. Still trying to get a good rate for my October trip that starts in 2 weeks and the rates are very high. I'll be looking for a rental for Jan. 18-28. Last January I got a great price, so hoping for a repeat in 2012.

 

[katdemar]

I have had luck getting great prices on hotwire.com...but I think I usually wait until about 4-6 weeks before the trip.

GOOD LUCK

 

[nascargirl]

I have a full size car reserved for 1/8-15th with Alamo with a rate of $391.58 using a coupon from BJ's wholesale. I am hopeful that the price will come down between now and then.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

I have an economy car reserved with National for December 31st - January 7th for $185 ($250.78 taxes and fees included) . This is with the Amex code 5125601.

Hoping for a MUCH better rate (at which point, I will commit to a larger car) closer to our date of travel. That said, if it gets no better than this, we can still live with this price.

 

[jnsma]

If anyone sees any deals or codes for SUV or Minivan, I'd love to hear them.
We don't pack light and have a stroller so the larger cars really help.

We are going Jan 7 to Jan 16. Currently the best I can find is ~$400 before the fees (~$45/day). I've been bidding on priceline in the mid-30s without any luck.

I'll let you know if I find a deal, in the meantime I'm just hoping the prices drop.
Thanks!

 

[Dr. J.]

Watching anxiously too!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Just reserved an economy car at Payless Car (not my favorite since you have to take a shuttle from the airport) for Jan 7th - Jan 14th for total including all fees and taxes for $129.14.

 

[jimmyc0000]

I'm watching too !
We need a suv or mini van for 3 weeks.. 1/21/12-2/11/12. 1st 2 weeks is for my wife and I alone. Then the last week we will need something big enough for the 2 of us, daughter,her husband, small granddaughter and all of there stuff. probally will try to get a smaller car or suv for the 1st 2 weeks and then when we pickup the kids up, rent a larger van or suv.. We'll have to see what the deals are at that time.. Looking forward to hear what you all get.

 

[korie99]

Happy to find this thread! We are just looking to get an economy or compact for 1/14 - 1/20 and so far can't find anything less that $205 - and that's using Payless, and they don't have a counter at MCO so we'd have to take a shuttle. I have signed up with all the bigger companies for their rewards programs and/or email lists. Hoping to find better deals as the trip draws closer - I am seeing great deals for October right now and hope that carries over into January.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Happy to find this thread! We are just looking to get an economy or compact for 1/14 - 1/20 and so far can't find anything less that $205 - and that's using Payless, and they don't have a counter at MCO so we'd have to take a shuttle. I have signed up with all the bigger companies for their rewards programs and/or email lists. Hoping to find better deals as the trip draws closer - I am seeing great deals for October right now and hope that carries over into January.

Yes I'd love some of those October deals!!! As I said I currently have a car reserved for 1/7-1/14 but I need one for 1/14-1/21 .... here's hoping for great discounts!

 

[webworm]

If anyone sees any deals or codes for SUV or Minivan, I'd love to hear them.
We don't pack light and have a stroller so the larger cars really help.

We are going Jan 7 to Jan 16. Currently the best I can find is ~$400 before the fees (~$45/day). I've been bidding on priceline in the mid-30s without any luck.

I'll let you know if I find a deal, in the meantime I'm just hoping the prices drop.
Thanks!

Try Budget using BCD x474200 (travelocity public code) and E-Coupon MUGZ029 for $30 off. Total is $385.69 inc taxes and after $30 coupon is applied when you return vehicle.

 

[jnsma]

I just had priceline deal come through.

My search was for a standar SUV for 9 days (1/7 to 1/16). My bid that was accepted was $35/day. The total with taxes/fees for the 9 days is $447. The reservation is with Hertz.

I don't think it is a great deal. I was originally hoping for $30/day but based on the rates that I was seeing I started to increase my bid. I had been bidding in the $34 or $35 everyday for the pass week. If I had to guess, I just got impatient and if I waited longer I probably could have done better. That's one downside of priceline, you are locked in, so you have to live with your decision even when you read/see others getting better deals later.
The best I could find previous was with Alamo for ~$550, I saved over $100, so I'm happy.

FYI.. Priceline said I could update to a mini-van for $2/day more.

Good luck to all getting a better deal. Jeff.

 

[jnsma]

Try Budget using BCD x474200 (travelocity public code) and E-Coupon MUGZ029 for $30 off. Total is $385.69 inc taxes and after $30 coupon is applied when you return vehicle.

Of course I don't see this until after posting my result. Thanks for the information. DOH!

 

[jennchris]

autoslash.com gave me a rate of $104 for 4 days for an intermediate car... I was very happy with that! the original rate was $117 and then it emailed me the next day and said it found the lower rate of $104!!

 

[Charleyann]

I got thrifty Wildcard for $34.99 day. Jan 1-4th. Total $159. I am really wanting a convertible. We will be done our Disney cruise and in to Ft. Lauderdale / Hollywood Beach.....

In March I got the convertible for $49 . I was happy enough with that and am hoping something comes up for the same ....


Charleyann

 

[vacation_junkie]

Does anyone have any discount codes for January 2012? Or if you have already rented a car ... details please.

Looking for some good rates as well! I have had great luck with Priceline or Rental Car Mama codes in the past! Just gotta wait to book my flight before I can book the car! I'll keep watching the post

 

[mom2agirlandboy]

looking as well for us

staying from Jan. 8 to 16

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

I got thrifty Wildcard for $34.99 day. Jan 1-4th. Total $159. I am really wanting a convertible. We will be done our Disney cruise and in to Ft. Lauderdale / Hollywood Beach.....

In March I got the convertible for $49 . I was happy enough with that and am hoping something comes up for the same ....

What's the Thrifty Wildcard?

Our rental period (December 31 - January 7th) doesn't seem to be budging one bit (currently booked with an economy car for $185 plus taxes and fees with National, with all "new" rates much, much higher....saw one for $700+ yesterday ), so I continue to look for other options.

 

[dis2cruise]

We are looking as well...picking up a car in Tampa 1/6 and dropping off at mco on 1/15...