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Renting a large passenger van
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:36 pm
I'm planning on taking a long road trip with a big group of people next year and wanted to rent something like a Ford Transit or Mercedes Sprinter. Any advice? On sites like Enterprise I'm finding them in the $240/day range. Does that seem fair? Might I find a better deal with some local guy with only a few vehicles? TIA
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Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:38 pm to Big Scrub TX
Getting one with "free candy" written on the side?
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:39 pm to Big Scrub TX
That's highway robbery.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:39 pm to Big Scrub TX
You can negotiate, to an extent, at places like enterprise, although admittedly it helps if you are a regular. I would still give it a shot though. But it you are trying to negotiate a better price, you need to be flexible on the type of vehicle.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:39 pm to Big Scrub TX
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This post was edited on 12/27/16 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:43 pm to Big Scrub TX
Could try the name your own price on Priceline.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:43 pm to LakeViewLSU
quote:Is that possible over the phone or does it have to be walk-up business?
You can negotiate, to an extent, at places like enterprise, although admittedly it helps if you are a regular. I would still give it a shot though. But it you are trying to negotiate a better price, you need to be flexible on the type of vehicle.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:45 pm to ellunchboxo
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That's highway robbery.
I should mention that it's different pickup and dropoff locations. I see that if I make it the same, it drops to $123/day. Is that more fair? Do you think I negotiate down some of that difference?Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:47 pm to Big Scrub TX
quote:
I should mention that it's different pickup and dropoff locations.
That's an important detail
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:47 pm to Big Scrub TX
That fricking sucks for you. I just rented a huge cargo van from enterprise 2 months ago for only $35/day.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:47 pm to Big Scrub TX
It would be more effective if you go there and tell them your stituation and how much you want to spend. I guess you could try over the phone but when you go there, they seem very eager to help.
ETA: they always up the price a lot if you drop at a different location. I would try to avoid that if possible
ETA: they always up the price a lot if you drop at a different location. I would try to avoid that if possible
This post was edited on 12/27/16 at 4:49 pm
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:51 pm to HeavyCore
quote:That's cargo, this is passenger.
I just rented a huge cargo van from enterprise 2 months ago for only $35/day.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:52 pm to Big Scrub TX
Just throw some beanbag chairs in it
Posted on 12/27/16 at 4:52 pm to LakeViewLSU
quote:The problem is my starting point is across the country and I won't be there until the day I pick it up. Any chance with mom and pop? Why does different location jack it up so much? Both spots are major international airports.
It would be more effective if you go there and tell them your stituation and how much you want to spend. I guess you could try over the phone but when you go there, they seem very eager to help.
ETA: they always up the price a lot if you drop at a different location. I would try to avoid that if possible
Posted on 12/27/16 at 5:00 pm to Big Scrub TX
I rented a 15 passenger van for 12 people. The people fit well, but there was only enough room for about five people's luggage.
We needed another vehicle to haul the luggage.
We needed another vehicle to haul the luggage.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 5:01 pm to Big Scrub TX
A mom and pop shop probably won't have another location for you to drop the car off, much less the exact city you want.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 5:40 pm to Big Scrub TX
Email me
teauxler@gmail.com
I'll get you set up at Enterprise
teauxler@gmail.com
I'll get you set up at Enterprise
Posted on 12/27/16 at 5:40 pm to Big Scrub TX
look up the prices on Costco, they may be cheaper.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 5:42 pm to Big Scrub TX
You need to be sure someone experienced in driving a large van is at the wheel.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 5:56 pm to bird35
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We needed another vehicle to haul the luggage.
got to U-haul and rent a roof top cargo carrier.
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