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Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« on: October 03, 2011, 09:31:10 AM »
im 22 and need a mid size or standard rental in jerusalem from october 10th at 5pm till october 17th at 5pm. where is the best/cheapest place to rent from? thanks in advance

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2011, 10:50:25 AM »
I am not sure about renting from Jerusalem, but I am going to Israel for Sukkot as well. With my President's club status on Avis, I was able to book a car from 10/12 - 10/22 for $203 (a class F might I add) and then called them for a $50 off coupon. So all in all, I will be paying approx. $15/day including taxes for unlimited miles and a mazda 6 in Israel, which is considered a big car for Israel. I hope this helps!
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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2011, 02:42:31 PM »
Wait till you see what the final price is with damage and theft protection. You're in for a rude surprise.

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2011, 02:49:10 PM »
MICKEY what is the $50 coupon code?

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2011, 02:50:21 PM »
The coupon is specific to my account....you may want to call them....
I have nothing witty to write here....

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2011, 02:52:52 PM »
The coupon is specific to my account....you may want to call them....
You do realize that insurance is MANDATORY in Israel. LI if you have WMC, TP & CDW if you don't. What's the total after those?
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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2011, 02:54:11 PM »
Since I have the world MC it will only be the LI.....but it wont let me add that online......
I have nothing witty to write here....

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2011, 02:54:53 PM »
how did  you get that on your account?

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2011, 03:00:25 PM »
Since I have the world MC it will only be the LI.....but it wont let me add that online......
that will be another around 165$

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2011, 03:02:47 PM »
Since I have the world MC it will only be the LI.....but it wont let me add that online......
It will depend on the rate you got, but AFAIK LI on a F is a minimum of $17 per day
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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2011, 03:09:43 PM »
mickey im on the phone with them, they want me to give your last name to match the coupon..............

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2011, 03:42:18 PM »
I am not sure about renting from Jerusalem, but I am going to Israel for Sukkot as well. With my President's club status on Avis, I was able to book a car from 10/12 - 10/22 for $203 (a class F might I add) and then called them for a $50 off coupon. So all in all, I will be paying approx. $15/day including taxes for unlimited miles and a mazda 6 in Israel, which is considered a big car for Israel. I hope this helps!
What awd did you use? U booked online?

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2011, 03:45:06 PM »
Since I have the world MC it will only be the LI.....but it wont let me add that online......

I have rented from avis countless times with world mastercard.... only saves 14 NIS a day

keep in mind after insurance ur rental price will double or even close to triple

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2011, 04:15:43 PM »
The best experience (and price) that i had was actually making my reservations through an American travel agency. For some reason they seem to have much better rates then i was able to find including using the "Car Rental Corporate Codes Roundup" thread. The agency I went through now has a branch here in Yerushalayim too. Their numbers are 718-338-0417 in the states, and 02-582-7646 in Yerushalayim. They will also give you the full price including insurance (and tax if applicable).

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2011, 04:41:39 PM »
While I understand that LI may be expensive, having the price start so low helps offset the cost of the LI....
I have nothing witty to write here....

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #15 on: October 03, 2011, 04:45:17 PM »
While I understand that LI may be expensive, having the price start so low helps offset the cost of the LI....
nope. still about 165$

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2011, 07:09:47 PM »
While I understand that LI may be expensive, having the price start so low helps offset the cost of the LI....

LI is based on the car grade - the more expensive the car the more its gonna cost. Even if you get a cheaper price for the car, it doesnt help getting cheaper LI (and the same is being upgraded, even if you pay the price of the lower grade car, LI is on the car u got)

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2011, 10:52:13 PM »
I have rented from avis countless times with world mastercard.... only saves 14 NIS a day

keep in mind after insurance ur rental price will double or even close to triple

I am always puzzled when I see Dan or others discussing World Mastercards for Israel rentals. It barely saves anything.

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2011, 07:39:49 AM »
I am always puzzled when I see Dan or others discussing World Mastercards for Israel rentals. It barely saves anything.
but it does save!! :) (isnt that what were here for??)

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Re: Help with car rental in Jerusalem for succos
« Reply #19 on: October 05, 2011, 08:31:22 AM »
A huge benefit of the world mastercard is that there is no deductible. In Israel if you are in an accident or even scratch the car there is a $1000 deductible (for renters under 25, and $500 for over $24)

With the mastercard there is no deductible, and the rental company takes care of collecting the money from the mastercard - Thats one of the documents you sign  - - giving them permission to collect

(hence- its more worth it to total the car than fill it up with gas  ;))