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Old 07-02-2017, 08:24 AM
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Hello APC'ers ...

The family and I are headed on vacation next week and will need a rental car.

I'm sure that someone recently posted discount information but I can't seem to find it.

All assistance will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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PS ... I just tried to book a reservation using my Costco benefits (sometimes very good car rental discounts) and it was VERY HIGH!

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Old 07-02-2017, 08:59 AM
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My best bet has always been Travelocity either several months or about 10 days before I needed it. Then check Hotwire after you get off the plane to check one more time. Almost always beats an "industry discount."
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Old 07-02-2017, 09:46 AM
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If you have USAA, they offer a great discount with various agencies.
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Old 07-02-2017, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by NavyHercs View Post
If you have USAA, they offer a great discount with various agencies.
Although, at least with Hertz and Enterprise, Fedex discount is generally just as good.
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*not at FedEx *
What beats any of my airline discounts or third party discount rental sites is to uber to an off-airport car rental place that allows you to drop-off back at the airport.

Last vacation we saved $50/day for a $20 uber ride.
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Old 07-02-2017, 11:17 AM
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Check multiple sources and shop around. The off-airport Uber idea is good but can be beaten.

Try the airline websites. Airline Tickets & Flights: Book Direct with Delta Air Lines - Official Site etc.etc.

I have rented cars through Delta and American's website (while not even flying on them) and the cars were dirt cheap.

Good luck.
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Originally Posted by NavyHercs View Post
If you have USAA, they offer a great discount with various agencies.
Just used USAA for my vacation. Rates are on par with booking elsewhere ( discounts vary for each company)....but USAA offers other perks such as no charge second driver, insurance up to different amounts for each company for free, and a few others I can not remember.

Used USAA credit card to book with and have auto ins through USAA. With all that I can skip all the additional coverages that they try to tack on. Only thing I think I am not covered for is loss of use of vehicle if I cause the accident. YMMV.
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I've always found good rates at www.carrentals.com
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Old 07-03-2017, 05:42 AM
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Check out Turo.com

It's just like VRBO except people rent their cars. It's a great way to rent a nice car and save money.
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Expedia has smoking deals if you can put up with small sized cars
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