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Car Rental Advice
Posted on 12/12/22 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 12/12/22 at 8:22 pm
I’ve got a few trips next year that warrant renting a car. What’s this board’s consensus on car rental? I have the option of renting through Southwest or should I look to rent outside of my Southwest booking?
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Posted on 12/12/22 at 8:32 pm to Tha Herg
Do you have a Costco membership? They have good rates usually. I always make a reservation as soon as I book my flight, then check periodically for lower rates… up until my day of travel. Don’t prepay.
Posted on 12/12/22 at 9:08 pm to OldHickory
Noted. I do have a Costco membership and was curious if better than southwest.
Posted on 12/12/22 at 9:51 pm to Tha Herg
I always check Costco first, after that I use Kayak. I've gotten decent rates with my capital one card through their travel portal as well.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 4:14 am to Tha Herg
I’ve been using turo lately (due to pricing of traditional rental companies) and it’s worked well for me. Be advised that some people will cancel on you short notice, so it’s important to read reviews and understand that this may happen.
Other than that I use Autoslash to both find a good priced rental and then to later track that rental in the event the price goes down.
Other than that I use Autoslash to both find a good priced rental and then to later track that rental in the event the price goes down.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 7:10 am to Tha Herg
I have used Costco and the rates are good but if you buy the insurance thru Costco when you make the reservation it is a 3rd party deal. I was told by the agent at the counter that I would still have to pay for damages and then get my money back from the 3rd party company.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 8:27 am to midlothianlsu
Your existing auto insurance MAY cover your rental insurance. Check with your provider. 
This post was edited on 12/13/22 at 8:28 am
Posted on 12/13/22 at 9:27 am to sstig
I have liability on a rental but no physical damage coverage. I think my credit card covers damage but I get vague answers from them. Depends on where I am if I get the coverage from the rent company. This particular rental was MSY and there is a greater than zero chance of some damage.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 2:27 pm to sstig
Most policies from major carriers transfer. Always worth double checking. If you get any of the coverages, the damage waiver is usually the one that’s worth it. As long as you return the keys you are pretty much good to go, at least with Enterprise. Enterprise will usually match any price around and they have better service. National, Alamo, also usually good.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 2:31 pm to Tha Herg
I usually use corporate codes (the leisure ones) and book through Hertz/National/Avis.
I've got status with all 3 and book whatever is cheapest
I've got status with all 3 and book whatever is cheapest
Posted on 12/13/22 at 2:53 pm to Tha Herg
I would look first with any place you may be a member that provides discounts - Costco, Sams, AAA, a professional organization, etc. After that, I've always found Hotwire to have some of the better rates, although these days, they are not always that much better. The cost of rental cars have skyrocketed over the last few years.
Posted on 12/14/22 at 7:51 am to iwantacooler
Will second Turo. Used it recently for a trip to Boston and had an excellent experience. As cooler said, check the reviews and make sure they don’t have any negative reviews for cancelling — we personally paid just a little more to get a vehicle with someone who had a lot of great reviews, instead of just the cheapest vehicle.
Posted on 12/14/22 at 6:31 pm to Tha Herg
Appreciate all of the advice. I’ll start with Costco and AAA then go from there.
Posted on 12/14/22 at 6:56 pm to sstig
quote:Domestically is one thing; for foreign rentals, my policy does not cover anything related to rental cars, so be careful.
Your existing auto insurance MAY cover your rental insurance. Check with your provider.
A good tip is to video a walk-around of your rental car before you leave the lot with it.
I’ve bailed myself out a couple of times with that evidence. (Costa Rica & Ireland, namely)
Pay particular attention to any defects (cracks, stars, etc.) on the windshield.
This post was edited on 12/14/22 at 6:57 pm
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