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[odaddy Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close odaddy]

Flying to Disneyworld in September. Any advice for cheap car rentals. Thanks

Sean

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

Od,
Here's how I get my lowest rates in Orlando:

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I go for the cheapest (usually Payless) and never have had a problem. Some folks have, but not me.

B.

[Gracey Member Find all posts View Profile Close Gracey]

I've always just had the best luck by booking as far as in advance as possible with Dollar, and as the dates have gotten closer if I came across a coupon code I could just modify my reservation. I've always came across coupon codes from Mousesavers.
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Good Luck, Laurie

[kapear Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close kapear]

I too found that by using the discounts on mousesavers.com produced the best rate. I tried just about every vendor and each of the discounts possible.

[zdxlc9p6 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close zdxlc9p6]

We have rented cars in FL 6-7 times in the past three years, and I book as early as possible. The rates always go higher the closer to the departure date. The most recent example was for 9/2-9/9/2007, intermediate, reserved with Budget 4/16 for $210 with taxes. It's now 3 weeks later, and the best I find is $230 with an off-site company, and $260 with Budget.

[Carolinian Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Carolinian]

Easy Car, run by the owners of European low cost airline Easyjet, are now operating in Florida. Low Cost Car Hire - easyCar.com

[bluka Member Find all posts View Profile Close bluka]

another trick you might want to try( if the airport is not to busy when you get there) is to take your online reservation/confirmation and do a little "walk up" shopping. this worked great for me in 05 at orlando- I had a confirmation with dollar but i walked up to L@M and not only did they beat my reservation quote but also upgraded the car from a minivan to an suv.

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

Check out flyertalk. That's the kinda stuff they talk about in great detail.

[blr666 Member Find all posts View Profile Close blr666]

I've had luck with Priceline.

[tennisWalt Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tennisWalt]

Check out Insurance Cost.

My Insurance Company told me it is best to pick up the CDW. The cost of Insurance in Orlando is high. Alamo's cost is $22.99/day. I do know if other rentals companies charge less but that could be factor in total cost.

Walt


Collision Damage Waiver (CDW).

Sometimes called a Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), this coverage relieves you of financial responsibility if your rental car is damaged or stolen. The CDW may be void, however, if you cause an accident by speeding, driving on unpaved roads or driving while intoxicated. This coverage generally costs between $9 and $19 a day. If you have comprehensive and collision on your own car, you may not need to purchase this coverage.

What if I Have an Accident in My Rental Car?

If you're involved in an accident in a rental car, most auto insurance companies pay comprehensive and collision claims at the car's actual cash value, which factors in age, mileage, and wear and tear. However, this probably won't cover the replacement cost some rental companies charge customers if they wreck a rental car. Some rental companies may also charge customers for the diminished resale value of a wrecked rental car or for lost rental income while a damaged rental car is being repaired.

[odaddy Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close odaddy]

Thanks for al the great help, I will let you guys know what I find.

Sean

[odaddy Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close odaddy]

Thanks for all the help!!

I tried all the avenues, and also found one, that right now is best. Rental car momma Rental Car Discounts and Codes Thrifty and Dollar rentals

Sept 1-8 7days

Luxury $215 a week
intermediate $130
Economy $105

Plus taxes

I could not resist a luxury, $272 total, it will be fun

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Try bidding on Travel, Airfare, Flights, Hotels, Rental Cars, Vacation Packages, Cruises at Priceline but first check BiddingFortravel.com - The informed Priceline Travel Bidding Forum first to see what some of the winning bids were.

[zdxlc9p6 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close zdxlc9p6]

Thanks for all the help!!

I tried all the avenues, and also found one, that right now is best. Rental car momma Rental Car Discounts and Codes Thrifty and Dollar rentals

I thought I had a good rate at $210 for intermediate, but......
Thanks for the site info-you just saved me $60!

[odaddy Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close odaddy]

Thats great, I have been trying priceline, but used all choices up and did not get to these prices, so I will book tomorrow!