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Hi and welcome to the USA Rental Car Master thread!

This thread is designated to help members find the best available rate for their car rental. As with all things if you don't want to help yourself others will not help you. It is always best that you do some research with each individual company before asking for help.

All companies have corporate discounts that lower standard internet rates here is a roundup of them.
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[b]Pickup location[/b]:
[b]Drop Off location[/b]:
[b]Pickup date & time[/b]:
[b]Drop Off Date & Time[/b]
[b]Preferred Car Size[/b]:
[b]Age[/b] (if under 25):
[b]Best quote[/b]:

After you have rented please share you experience with others in the What did you reserve? What did you get? thread.
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Author Topic: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)  (Read 988787 times)

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2300 on: July 07, 2013, 10:17:04 AM »
I just rented a car from Avis and was charged a 27.00 underage fee even though I'm a USAA member. I didn't have my USAA card on me so they wouldn't waive the fee. Anybody know what I can do about this??
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2301 on: July 07, 2013, 10:19:52 AM »
I don't think that usaa works with Avis at all
I believe it's only with hertz
I may be wrong
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2302 on: July 07, 2013, 10:21:09 AM »

I just rented a car from Avis and was charged a 27.00 underage fee even though I'm a USAA member. I didn't have my USAA card on me so they wouldn't waive the fee. Anybody know what I can do about this??
call usaa. You could've called from the avis location, they would have worked it out for you . 1 (800) 525-7539

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2304 on: July 07, 2013, 01:03:02 PM »
The Avis branch that I rented from refused to accept any verification besides me having the physical USAA card with my name on it. When I called Avis HQ they confirmed that they only accept USAA with the actual card as proof. They did say though that I can fax or email in a copy of the card and thereupon they'd remove the underage charge.

Or ill just dispute it (Ink) if its too much hassle. :)
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2305 on: July 07, 2013, 01:06:02 PM »
Note to self: never rent from Avis again. Back to Enterprise! Anybody want my free rental day coupons? Cost price 30.00 a piece. They charged me friggin $36.00 taxes and fees, not worth a thing. I pay about 40 a day at enterprise w/o any taxes or fees or "free rental day" coupons.
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2306 on: July 07, 2013, 01:28:56 PM »
Pickup:Brooklyn (or near it)
Drop Off location: Brooklyn
Pickup date & time: Sep. 23
Drop Off Date & Time: Oct. 7
Preferred Car Size: Full size or one grade smaller
Age (if under 25):23

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2307 on: July 07, 2013, 02:09:12 PM »
Note to self: never rent from Avis again. Back to Enterprise! Anybody want my free rental day coupons? Cost price 30.00 a piece. They charged me friggin $36.00 taxes and fees, not worth a thing. I pay about 40 a day at enterprise w/o any taxes or fees or "free rental day" coupons.
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2308 on: July 07, 2013, 04:41:56 PM »
Pickup location: Toronto ON
Drop Off location: Monticello NY
Pickup date & time: July 22.
Drop Off Date & Time: July 24.
Preferred Car Size: full sized
Age: over 25
Best Quote So Far: Priceline $325.40
(I have Amex Plat which gives some benefits with Hertz just not sure what)

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2309 on: July 07, 2013, 07:18:29 PM »
Pickup location: Paramus NJ
Drop Off location: Glens Falls, NY
Pickup date & time: 7/15/13 9 am
Drop Off Date & Time: 7/16/13 9 am
Preferred Car Size: full size
Age: Under 21 (Hertz Usaa)
Best quote: (73 without miles)
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2310 on: July 07, 2013, 09:38:21 PM »
Pickup:ord
Drop Off location: ord
Pickup date & time: july 8  11pm
Drop Off Date & Time: July 11  11am
Preferred Car Size: full size
Age (if under 25): 23

i have status with the big companies, All the prices i'm getting are crazy

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2311 on: July 07, 2013, 10:02:30 PM »
ORD
7/10-7/10 3-10PM
Anything works I just need a car for a couple of hours.
Cheapest I found online was $69

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2312 on: July 08, 2013, 11:14:23 AM »
Pick up-Orlando (near Disney world)
Drop Off- Fort lauderdale airport
Dates-  August 14-21
Age: over 25
Insurance: covered on CC

I need a car that has enough room for three kids and my wife and me with luggage( a medium size car should be ok).

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2313 on: July 08, 2013, 03:39:34 PM »
Pickup: Denver International
Drop Off location: Denver International
Pickup date & time: July 21 @ 3pm
Drop Off Date & Time: July 25 @ 3pm
Preferred Car Size: full size
Age (if under 25): 24 (one driver is 27)

Everywhere I look prices are crazy! Please help

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2314 on: July 08, 2013, 05:29:24 PM »
Pickup: Denver International
Drop Off location: Denver International
Pickup date & time: July 21 @ 3pm
Drop Off Date & Time: July 25 @ 3pm
Preferred Car Size: full size
Age (if under 25): 24 (one driver is 27)

Everywhere I look prices are crazy! Please help

243.69 Dollar but must be 25+
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2315 on: July 08, 2013, 05:38:04 PM »
Pickup: Denver International
Drop Off location: Denver International
Pickup date & time: July 21 @ 3pm
Drop Off Date & Time: July 25 @ 3pm
Preferred Car Size: full size
Age (if under 25): 24 (one driver is 27)

Everywhere I look prices are crazy! Please help
$223 PM with name and email address to book.

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2316 on: July 08, 2013, 05:41:53 PM »
Pick up-Orlando (near Disney world)
Drop Off- Fort lauderdale airport
Dates-  August 14-21
Age: over 25
Insurance: covered on CC

I need a car that has enough room for three kids and my wife and me with luggage( a medium size car should be ok).
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2317 on: July 08, 2013, 06:04:42 PM »
Pick up-Orlando (near Disney world)
Drop Off- Fort lauderdale airport
Dates-  August 14-21
Age: over 25
Insurance: covered on CC

I need a car that has enough room for three kids and my wife and me with luggage( a medium size car should be ok).

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2318 on: July 08, 2013, 06:06:25 PM »
Pick up-Orlando (near Disney world)
Drop Off- Fort lauderdale airport
Dates-  August 14-21
Age: over 25
Insurance: covered on CC

I need a car that has enough room for three kids and my wife and me with luggage( a medium size car should be ok).

260.36 None prepaid
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2319 on: July 09, 2013, 11:58:55 AM »
The Avis branch that I rented from refused to accept any verification besides me having the physical USAA card with my name on it. When I called Avis HQ they confirmed that they only accept USAA with the actual card as proof. They did say though that I can fax or email in a copy of the card and thereupon they'd remove the underage charge.

Or ill just dispute it (Ink) if its too much hassle. :)
Which location was it?
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