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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.
Here are the links to some of them
             

Please ensure that you have posted using the format below. Leaving anything blank may result in no response.

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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.
« Last edited by avadah on January 28, 2015, 02:54:39 PM »

Author Topic: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)  (Read 978719 times)

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3500 on: December 14, 2014, 09:48:40 AM »
I'm coming in to NY in the end of December. I need a car and I'm getting absurd rate quotes. I understand this it's the hottest time of the year. I'm wondering if there's anyway I can get something normal, or it's impossible.  Thanks in advance.
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3501 on: December 14, 2014, 10:03:35 AM »
I'm coming in to NY in the end of December. I need a car and I'm getting absurd rate quotes. I understand this it's the hottest time of the year. I'm wondering if there's anyway I can get something normal, or it's impossible.  Thanks in advance.
Seriously?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3502 on: December 14, 2014, 11:37:47 AM »
Pickup location Fort Lauderdale
Drop Off location: Fort Lauderdale
Pickup date & time 12/31/14
Drop Off Date & Time 1/02/15
Preferred Car Size Any
Age (if under 25):
Best quote $44/ - $48 day economy, midsize on Kayak-Enterprise

I am going to Miami 12/16 and found for $8/day, end of the year is 5-6 times that. Anyone find anything better?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3503 on: December 14, 2014, 03:42:36 PM »
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Pickup date & time:
Drop Off Date & Time:
Preferred Car Size:
Age (if under 25):
Best quote:
Pickup; JFK
Drop off; JFK
Pickup date; dec 24 11am
Drop off; dec 29 11 am
Car size ; full size
Over 25
Best quote; 108 per day

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3504 on: December 14, 2014, 03:44:37 PM »
Seriously?
Nah. It was my attempt at some dry humor.

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3505 on: December 15, 2014, 08:39:53 PM »
Pickup location: LGA
Drop Off location: Kansas City, Kansas
Pickup date & time: January 12-14 2015, dates flexible
Drop Off Date & Time: flexible
Preferred Car Size: preferred mid-sized, but flexible
Age (if under 25): 22
Best quote: $300 on hertz.ca, cant find it again

yes, i know its one way. its 1200 miles so its under 2000. obviously no one is doing those share-a-ride things to kansas from ny, and im splitting the costs with a friend (though i could use another, im dropping off in chicago and cleveland, i owe cleveland guy a favor). i need no one way fee and no age restriction. any help, guys?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3506 on: December 15, 2014, 11:14:00 PM »
Pickup location: San Diego Airport
Drop Off location: San Diego Airport
Pickup date & time: 1/28/2015, 10 PM
Drop Off Date & Time: 2/2/2015, 10 AM
Preferred Car Size: full size (2 adults, 3 children)
Age (if under 25): over 25
Best quote:

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3507 on: December 16, 2014, 03:31:24 PM »
Pickup location: flatbush
Drop Off location: flatbush
Pickup date & time: 12/16 5pm
Drop Off Date & Time: 12/18 4pm
Preferred Car Size: smallest
Age (if under 25): 24
Best quote: $65 from just for wheels
Just looking for some wheels to get around at the cheapest price.

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3508 on: December 17, 2014, 01:13:40 AM »
Pickup location: JFK
Drop Off location: DCO
Pickup date & time: 12/23/14. 8:00PM
Drop Off Date & Time: 1/1/15  4:30PM
Preferred Car Size: Any
Age (if under 25):
Best quote:$660

В) Pickup location: FLL
Drop Off location: FLL
Pickup date & time: 1/1/15 8:00PM
Drop Off Date & Time: 1/6/15 9:00PM
Preferred Car Size: Any
Age (if under 25):
Best quote:$

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3509 on: December 21, 2014, 10:14:57 PM »
Pickup location: NYC
Drop Off location: same
Pickup date & time: 1/26/15. 8:00AM
Drop Off Date & Time: 1/29/15  8:00AM
Preferred Car Size: Full
Age (if under 25):
Best quote:

Drive to Mtl and Back

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3510 on: December 21, 2014, 11:17:06 PM »
I'm coming in to NY in the end of December. I need a car and I'm getting absurd rate quotes. I understand this it's the hottest time of the year. I'm wondering if there's anyway I can get something normal, or it's impossible.  Thanks in advance.
try convention code 022L4133 and see if the fixed rate helps out!
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3511 on: December 22, 2014, 01:03:47 AM »
Pickup location: FLL Airport
Drop Off location: FLL Airport
Pickup date & time: 3/29/15 4pm
Drop Off Date & Time 4/8/15  4pm
Preferred Car Size: mini van or large suv
Age (if under 25): 27
Best quote:

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3512 on: December 22, 2014, 01:09:07 AM »
Pickup location: FLL Airport
Drop Off location: FLL Airport
Pickup date & time: 3/29/15 4pm
Drop Off Date & Time 4/8/15  4pm
Preferred Car Size: mini van or large suv
Age (if under 25): 27
Best quote:
Hertz $870

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3513 on: December 22, 2014, 10:00:34 AM »
Hertz $870
I'm seeing for $792 with Hertz.

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3514 on: December 22, 2014, 04:24:44 PM »
Pickup location: MIA Airport
Drop Off location: MIA Airport
Pickup date & time: 1/06/15 noon
Drop Off Date & Time 3/3/15  11:00
Preferred Car Size: mini van or large suv
Age (if under 25): 27
Best quote: Ace rent a car for $1397.85

I looked around everywhere and could not find a better deal. But I want my wife to be able to drive and they want $10 a day which comes out to an extra $560. So together it would be close to $2000. Is there anyone who knows more about car rentals that could please advise me. I am new to this and could use some help. Thanks and Happy Chanukah!!!

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3515 on: December 24, 2014, 01:32:11 AM »
Pickup location: MIA Airport
Drop Off location:MIA Airport
Pickup date & time: 12/24 11am
Drop Off Date & Time 12/28  11am
Over 25
Cheapest I found was 350

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3516 on: December 25, 2014, 07:54:31 AM »
Pickup location: JFK
Drop Off location: JFK
Pickup date & time: 1/13 12:00 noon
Drop Off Date & Time 1/18 12:00 noon
Preferred Car Size: cheapest
Age (if under 25): 22
Best quote:$217

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3517 on: December 28, 2014, 12:13:35 AM »
Should ace rent a car even be considered- it's that much cheaper - or should I stay far away?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3518 on: December 29, 2014, 12:41:57 PM »
I'm looking to rent a car/van large enough for 8 passengers.  Driver is over 25. So far I found a Suburban through Avis for $1,245.36.  Can Anyone find better?

Pick up LAX 1/08/15 5:30PM
Drop off SAN 1/18/15 12:00PM

Thanks everyone!

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #3519 on: December 29, 2014, 03:10:13 PM »
Pickup location: MIA
Drop Off location: MIA
Pickup date & time: 1/18 1:00 PM
Drop Off Date & Time 1/22 1:00 PM
Preferred Car Size: standard
Age (if under 25): over
Best quote:$125 costco (enterprise)

Are the no name brands at MIA trustworthy? (ace, EZ, advantage)
Thanks!