Official February 2018 Rental Car Thread

[Mynamewastaken]

Autoslash notified me my price dropped by 25.00 so I jumped on and rebooked. Price has since gone up again. So right now I have an 8 day rental w/Alamo (standard size but will get full size due to them only having full sized) for 239.31 and I used Ebates to book it so I will get an additional 2.5% back. I should have booked it through priceline because they are offering 7% cash back but the price went up so I can't now.

 

[ashleyrm]

Looked around and didn't see a Feb 2018 car rental thread. I booked for Princess weekend (2/22 - 2/26) this morning. Pretty high right now, but better than anything I can find for January.

Dollar Full Size City Special:

Rental Time: 1 Week at $142.43 per week.
Unlimited mileage.
Rate Code: RHW55
Total Base Rate: $142.43 USD
Unlimited Miles
Cust Facility Chrg ($2.50 Per Day) $12.50
Concession Fee Rec (10%) $14.93
Florida Surcharge ($2.02 Per Day) $10.10
State Tax (6.5%) $12.15
Energy Surcharge ($1.49) $1.49
Vehicle License Fee (3.8%) $5.41
Total Est. Mandatory Charges $56.58
Approx. Total $199.01

Finally booked on National using the $20 off weekly rental. Still way too much.

Rental Rate
1 Week(s) @162.50 $ 162.50
Cdw-allocated Inclusive INCLUDED
9 Additional Drivers INCLUDED
Coverages
Add-Ons
Mileage
UNLIMITED MILEAGE INCLUDED
Taxes and Fees
Customer Facility Charge 3.50/day $ 17.50
Priv Fee Recov Chg 10 Pct (10.0%) $ 14.58
Florida Surcharge 2.00/day $ 10.00
Tire Battery Fee .02 Day $ 0.10
Vehicle License Fee .66/day $ 3.30
Sales Tax (6.5%) $ 12.22
Total Savings $ 20.00
Estimated Total (includes taxes and fees)
$ 200.20

 

[Drewmama]

Was hoping Costco's prices would drop as February is approaching but just checked my 2/3-2/12 dates and prices have increased a lot! I thought this time of year would be slow and would have low prices but apparently not.

 

[keishashadow]

Finally booked on National using the $20 off weekly rental. Still way too much.

Rental Rate
1 Week(s) @162.50 $ 162.50
Cdw-allocated Inclusive INCLUDED
9 Additional Drivers INCLUDED
Coverages
Add-Ons
Mileage
UNLIMITED MILEAGE INCLUDED
Taxes and Fees
Customer Facility Charge 3.50/day $ 17.50
Priv Fee Recov Chg 10 Pct (10.0%) $ 14.58
Florida Surcharge 2.00/day $ 10.00
Tire Battery Fee .02 Day $ 0.10
Vehicle License Fee .66/day $ 3.30
Sales Tax (6.5%) $ 12.22
Total Savings $ 20.00
Estimated Total (includes taxes and fees)
$ 200.20

Workable rate but curious what corporate code did you use to get CDW & 9 additional drivers?

 

[JimboCh]

Standard Car

• BUICK VERANO or similar
• AUTOMATIC transmission, Air conditioning
• Unlimited mileage

Pick-up: Sat., Feb. 24, 2018
Orlando Intl Arpt
Time: 01:00 PM
Drop-off: Tue., Mar. 06, 2018
Orlando Intl Arpt
Time: 01:00 PM
No. of days: 10
Contract ID#: 7014627 Coupon#: AD2823JAZ

Not super happy here either, 10 days $325..............much higher on Costco now though.

 

[nancy155]

I previously had a rental with Alamo for $279 for 2/10-2/17. Tonight went on hotwire and got same size vehicle (full size) through hotwire for $206.00 all fees and taxes included went ahead and booked paid in advance. The rental ends up being with Hertz. I am pleased with the rate!

 

[Drewmama]

I have two reservations booked with Alamo - one for a minivan and one for a standard. I'm hoping there will be minivans in the standard aisle when I get there. Do I do the online check in for BOTH cars prior to my arrival at MCO or do I just go directly to the aisles to see what cars they have first? If they have a minivan in the standard aisle, then I do the online check in for the standard and cancel the minivan reservation? I booked thru Costco if that makes any difference. Thanks!

 

[Donna M]

I have two reservations booked with Alamo - one for a minivan and one for a standard. I'm hoping there will be minivans in the standard aisle when I get there. Do I do the online check in for BOTH cars prior to my arrival at MCO or do I just go directly to the aisles to see what cars they have first? If they have a minivan in the standard aisle, then I do the online check in for the standard and cancel the minivan reservation? I booked thru Costco if that makes any difference. Thanks!

I am looking for that answer too.

 

[ashleyrm]

Workable rate but curious what corporate code did you use to get CDW & 9 additional drivers?

It's my company account.

 

[keishashadow]

It's my company account.

Ok, then not a code applicable to general public. Nice to have it tho I'm sure!

 

[Drewmama]

Costco prices dropped a bit. I was able to reserve a premium crossover with MCO Alamo for 9 days (2/3-2/12) for $447. I previously had a minivan reserved for $509.

 

[Drewmama]

Costco prices are dropping more. I was able to reserve a minivan with MCO Alamo for 2/3-2/12 for $382.

 

[betmust]

Standard Car

• BUICK VERANO or similar
• AUTOMATIC transmission, Air conditioning
• Unlimited mileage

Pick-up: Sat., Feb. 24, 2018
Orlando Intl Arpt
Time: 01:00 PM
Drop-off: Tue., Mar. 06, 2018
Orlando Intl Arpt
Time: 01:00 PM
No. of days: 10
Contract ID#: 7014627 Coupon#: AD2823JAZ

Not super happy here either, 10 days $325..............much higher on Costco now though.

Could I ask what rental company this was?
I have been looking at prices for 2/26 to 3/5 and all the prices are so high...

Thank you

 

[ashleyrm]

Could I ask what rental company this was?
I have been looking at prices for 2/26 to 3/5 and all the prices are so high...

Thank you

Based on the codes, I would say its Alamo.

 

[wdw&sonny]

Could I ask what rental company this was?
I have been looking at prices for 2/26 to 3/5 and all the prices are so high...

Thank you

Hi, I always use Dollar (Express). The rates dropped considerably in the past week. I reserved a mid-size from 2/28-3/4 for $159 (not great, but in the range of what I usually pay).

I just put in your dates (2/26, noon - 3/5, noon) for a standard car. Total price = $244.65.

 

[Drewmama]

It pays to keep checking prices. The Costco rate for MCO Alamo for 2/3-2/12 is now $336 for a minivan. I originally reserved it for $509.

 

[n2mm]

Finally booked on National using the $20 off weekly rental. Still way too much.

Rental Rate
1 Week(s) @162.50 $ 162.50
Cdw-allocated Inclusive INCLUDED
9 Additional Drivers INCLUDED
Coverages
Add-Ons
Mileage
UNLIMITED MILEAGE INCLUDED
Taxes and Fees
Customer Facility Charge 3.50/day $ 17.50
Priv Fee Recov Chg 10 Pct (10.0%) $ 14.58
Florida Surcharge 2.00/day $ 10.00
Tire Battery Fee .02 Day $ 0.10
Vehicle License Fee .66/day $ 3.30
Sales Tax (6.5%) $ 12.22
Total Savings $ 20.00
Estimated Total (includes taxes and fees)
$ 200.20

That’s a good base rate. There is a better coupon for $30 off though.

 

[ashleyrm]

That’s a good base rate. There is a better coupon for $30 off though.

I actually got a "one day free" offer which came to $32 saveings!

 

[n2mm]

Looks like some better rates this morning on Alamo. No such luck on national. Now I have to decide on whether I pay more with National and try to keep my executive status this year. Ugh.

 

[n2mm]

A lot of activity today on Alamo. I’m at $382 for a 16 day reservation for a mid size suv. Feb 5-21