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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 1002272 times)

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2260 on: July 01, 2013, 02:14:33 AM »
Pickup location: la brea area
Drop Off location: lax
Pickup date & time: july 2nd 1pm
Drop Off Date & Time: july 4th 1pm
Preferred Car Size: any
Age (if under 25):18 have usaa
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2261 on: July 01, 2013, 03:52:48 AM »
Pickup location: DEN
Drop Off location: DEN
Pickup date & time: 07/23 00:30
Drop Off Date & Time: 07/31 23:30
Preferred Car Size: 7 passengers or more
Age (if under 25):
Best quote: Tahoe for $1020 using Hertz USAA and Presidents Circle
Over 25? PM me

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2262 on: July 01, 2013, 04:05:50 AM »
Pickup location: las
Drop Off location:las
Pickup date & time:07/29/13 11pm
Drop Off Date & Time:08/06/13  11pm
Preferred Car Size:any
Age (if under 25): over 25
Best quote: I rather use the big chains aka. hertz- national- alamo
I have national executive and hertz Gold Plus Rewards Five Star
best quote with hertz for fullsize 310.20   USD after fees

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2263 on: July 01, 2013, 04:45:05 AM »
Pickup location: las
Drop Off location:las
Pickup date & time:07/29/13 11pm
Drop Off Date & Time:08/06/13  11pm
Preferred Car Size:any
Age (if under 25): over 25
Best quote: I rather use the big chains aka. hertz- national- alamo
I have national executive and hertz Gold Plus Rewards Five Star
best quote with hertz for fullsize 310.20   USD after fees
If you use PC 168851 it's $35 less

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2264 on: July 01, 2013, 10:12:45 AM »
If you use PC 168851 it's $35 less
The Promotion Coupon youve selected - {0} is not available for this rental either because that location isnt participating or some requirement for the offer hasnt been met. We have removed the Promotion Coupon from your request to provide you with the best rate. There may be other offers in the Special offer section which do apply, so you could check there for an alternative. [DRX141]
I used pc 182490 for a total after fees of $310.20
can I do better with national ( I am executive member)

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2265 on: July 01, 2013, 11:58:52 AM »
Pickup location: la brea area
Drop Off location: lax
Pickup date & time: july 2nd 1pm
Drop Off Date & Time: july 4th 1pm
Preferred Car Size: any
Age (if under 25):18 have usaa
I will need all insurances on this one
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2266 on: July 01, 2013, 08:59:58 PM »
Pickup location: DEN
Drop Off location: DEN
Pickup date & time: 7/21/13 8AM
Drop Off Date & Time: 7/26/13 5am
Preferred Car Size: Cheapest(economy)
Age (if under 25): 23
Best quote: 302

Can anyone PLEASE help me do better? thanks!!!

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2267 on: July 01, 2013, 09:06:51 PM »
Pickup location: DEN
Drop Off location: DEN
Pickup date & time: 7/21/13 8AM
Drop Off Date & Time: 7/26/13 5am
Preferred Car Size: Cheapest(economy)
Age (if under 25): 23
Best quote: 302

Can anyone PLEASE help me do better? thanks!!!
how did you get $302? including all fees?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2268 on: July 01, 2013, 09:24:02 PM »
I got it from Advantage rental but its a FIAT 500.....I just found it for 242 total for 5 days.....is that good?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2269 on: July 01, 2013, 10:00:51 PM »
   
   


1 week(s)   
$263.15
$263.15
Rental Rate Charge(s)      
$263.15
Extras (Optional)

Taxes/Fees/Surcharges

CONCESSION FEE   
11.11 %
$29.35
COUNTY RENTAL TAX   
2.00 %
$6.03
STATE TAX   
11.25 %
$33.92
CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE       $8.00
COLORADO ROAD FEE       $10.00
ENERGY SURCHARGE       $1.03

TOTAL (USD)
$ 351.48

Miles Included: Unlimited Miles included
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2270 on: July 02, 2013, 04:25:56 AM »
The Promotion Coupon youve selected - {0} is not available for this rental either because that location isnt participating or some requirement for the offer hasnt been met. We have removed the Promotion Coupon from your request to provide you with the best rate. There may be other offers in the Special offer section which do apply, so you could check there for an alternative. [DRX141]
I used pc 182490 for a total after fees of $310.20
can I do better with national ( I am executive member)
what CDP are you using?
Pickup location: DEN
Drop Off location: DEN
Pickup date & time: 7/21/13 8AM
Drop Off Date & Time: 7/26/13 5am
Preferred Car Size: Cheapest(economy)
Age (if under 25): 23
Best quote: 302

Can anyone PLEASE help me do better? thanks!!!
Davka airport?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2271 on: July 02, 2013, 10:18:23 AM »
what CDP are you using?Davka airport?
I have like 10 different cdp in my gold account. the cheapest was CDP Name : TRAVEL PARTNERS CLUB

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2272 on: July 02, 2013, 10:23:25 AM »
Pickup location: DEN
Drop Off location: DEN
Pickup date & time: 7/21/13 8AM
Drop Off Date & Time: 7/26/13 5am
Preferred Car Size: Cheapest(economy)
Age (if under 25): 23
Best quote: 302

Can anyone PLEASE help me do better? thanks!!!

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2273 on: July 02, 2013, 10:32:34 AM »
Pickup location: TPA
Drop Off location: TPA
Pickup date & time: 07/21 2pm
Drop Off Date & Time: 07/24 2pm
Preferred Car Size: interm-full size
Age (if under 25): 24
Best quote: ?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2274 on: July 02, 2013, 11:02:31 AM »
I have like 10 different cdp in my gold account. the cheapest was CDP Name : TRAVEL PARTNERS CLUB
Did you try USAA?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2275 on: July 02, 2013, 11:23:23 AM »
Did you try USAA?
just tried it total 269.22   USD.
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2276 on: July 02, 2013, 06:06:03 PM »
what CDP are you using?Davka airport?

Yes otherwise how should I get to Denver? if there is a cheaper option for rentals in a different area, I presume I can hail a cab there

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2277 on: July 02, 2013, 06:37:30 PM »
Yes otherwise how should I get to Denver? if there is a cheaper option for rentals in a different area, I presume I can hail a cab there
off airport is always cheaper.

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2278 on: July 02, 2013, 07:50:11 PM »
Pickup location: NYC uptown
Drop Off location: same
Pickup date & time: july 4 12pm
Drop Off Date & Time: july 8 12pm
Preferred Car Size: any
Age (if under 25):no
Best quote: ?
we need 2 cars
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #2279 on: July 02, 2013, 08:59:23 PM »
Yes otherwise how should I get to Denver? if there is a cheaper option for rentals in a different area, I presume I can hail a cab there
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