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Rental Car Tips?
Posted on 2/5/21 at 6:47 am
Posted on 2/5/21 at 6:47 am
Going on a trip in a few weeks. Finding different rates various ways, but was wondering what’s everyone’s go to when renting a car.
Using kayak/orbitz these types of sites? Or using the original site like enterprise/hertz etc?
Finding it way cheaper on kayak or orbitz, sometimes kicks me to a car rental service I never heard of before... are those trustworthy?
Just checking to see any tips. TIA!
Using kayak/orbitz these types of sites? Or using the original site like enterprise/hertz etc?
Finding it way cheaper on kayak or orbitz, sometimes kicks me to a car rental service I never heard of before... are those trustworthy?
Just checking to see any tips. TIA!
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Posted on 2/5/21 at 7:12 am to longhorn22
I generally use autoslash. You can also plug your rental information in once you’ve booked and it will alert you if a cheaper price is found at a later date. It’s worked well for me but I only rent a car 2-3 times a year.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 7:36 am to longhorn22
Costco
Posted on 2/5/21 at 7:45 am to longhorn22
I usually use Hotwire for car rentals.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 8:06 am to iwantacooler
Great info! Will look into this, y’all ever have any trouble using smaller companies that aren’t enterprise/hertz/ etc?
Posted on 2/5/21 at 8:26 am to longhorn22
I've used fox twice and had a good experience. They're usually dirt cheap. Their reviews online are terrible but both times I've used em its been the same experience I'd get at any other company
Posted on 2/5/21 at 9:21 am to longhorn22
Expedia. And Costco. Only ones I use. And I use them frequently
This post was edited on 2/5/21 at 9:22 am
Posted on 2/7/21 at 1:06 am to longhorn22
Rent from the dining directly, use a CC that carries liability with it.
I rent a car once or twice a week. I use national bur hertz before that.
I rent a car once or twice a week. I use national bur hertz before that.
Posted on 2/7/21 at 6:06 am to redfish99
I used Costco. Made a reservation. Then I went to Autoslash and signed up for alerts when prices dropped. Got an immediate email back for the same class vehicle at $120 less than Costco.
This board is great!
This board is great!
Posted on 2/7/21 at 8:35 am to longhorn22
What airport? I used to rent cars all the time, I used cheapcarrental.com, Hotwire. I use Fox rental at bigger airports, the used to have luxury cars at low prices. Google is your friend.
Posted on 2/7/21 at 8:56 am to longhorn22
Turo
This post was edited on 2/7/21 at 8:58 am
Posted on 7/7/22 at 9:18 am to longhorn22
I use Enterprise most of the time.
As soon as you have firm dates, lock in a reservation online. It costs nothing.
Recheck periodically (or like me ...almost daily). If the price drops, book a second reservation and THEN cancel your first.
It costs you nothing, and you are guaranteed to get the cheapest rate they've offered.
Second tip, I'm doing this in Bozeman in a few weeks. Book at an Enterprise that is NOT at the airport. Take an UBER there to get your car. In my case, I'm saving $500 for a week rental by avoiding the Airport location.
As soon as you have firm dates, lock in a reservation online. It costs nothing.
Recheck periodically (or like me ...almost daily). If the price drops, book a second reservation and THEN cancel your first.
It costs you nothing, and you are guaranteed to get the cheapest rate they've offered.
Second tip, I'm doing this in Bozeman in a few weeks. Book at an Enterprise that is NOT at the airport. Take an UBER there to get your car. In my case, I'm saving $500 for a week rental by avoiding the Airport location.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 7:15 am to longhorn22
I always rent directly with the company, currently Enterprise. I find them to be the easiest to work with. If you rent thru a third party you cannot make changes directly with the rental company; your third party insurance is not recognized y the rental company so you pay for the damage then have to recover your money from the third party. Lastly I do a walk around video before driving away. Be sure to include a shot that identifies the location and the rental company.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 7:20 am to midlothianlsu
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I always rent directly with the company
Great advice. If anything goes wrong you work with the rental car company direct instead of a third party
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Lastly I do a walk around video before driving away.
I take pictures every single time I get a car from a lot. You never know if they'll say you caused a dent or scratch 3 months down the road. This way you have evidence of things being there before you officially got the car. Take a picture of the mileage as well on the dash. Going to do this in a few hours
Posted on 1/9/25 at 8:24 am to CuseTiger
rates change all the time. keep checking back. i have cancelled many reservations to book a lower price.
Posted on 1/9/25 at 8:31 am to longhorn22
BP’s corporate code for Hertz is 65656
You’re welcome
You’re welcome
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