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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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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4860 on: April 10, 2019, 10:17:27 AM »
Any suggestions as to which NYC area locations will often be cheaper when looking for rental cars?
Is there a place right out of the city (eg long island, passaic...) That doesn't have high rates?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4861 on: April 14, 2019, 06:29:23 PM »
NEED A CAR ASAP FROM ORD TO DETROIT ONE WAY RENTAL!
THANKS

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4862 on: April 16, 2019, 09:43:06 AM »
I need to rent a 12 passenger van for a week (over pesach) pick up and dropoff in Lakewood. i need unlimitted miles any ideas where/how to get best price.

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4863 on: April 16, 2019, 10:39:19 AM »
I need to rent a 12 passenger van for a week (over pesach) pick up and dropoff in Lakewood. i need unlimitted miles any ideas where/how to get best price.
try hertz?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4864 on: April 16, 2019, 10:47:45 AM »
Said they dont have 12 seaters :( thanks. any other ideas?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4865 on: April 29, 2019, 08:44:07 PM »
b]Pickup location[/b]: Brooklyn (ch)
Drop Off location: Brooklyn (ch)
Pickup date & time: March 22 2019
Drop Off Date & Time March 23 2019
Preferred Car Size: 9+ passenger
Age (if under 25):  25+
Best quote: $190 day j4w
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4866 on: April 30, 2019, 10:40:44 AM »
Pickup location: LAX
Drop Off location: LAX
Pickup date & time: June 30 5:30am
Drop Off Date & Time July 4 8:00pm
Preferred Car Size: Full size and up (convertible if there is a really good deal)
Age (if under 25): 25+

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4867 on: April 30, 2019, 03:18:32 PM »
Pickup location: lakewood nj
Drop Off location: lakewood
Pickup date & time: may 1 10:00am
Drop Off Date & Time may 6  10:00am
Preferred Car Size: regular
Age (if under 25): 24

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4868 on: May 06, 2019, 12:38:41 PM »
Pickup location: Brooklyn or LGA area
Drop Off location: CLE
Pickup date & time: may 12 4:00pm
Drop Off Date & Time may 13  4:00pm
Preferred Car Size: Premium SUV or Minivan
Age (if under 25): over 25
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4869 on: May 07, 2019, 07:23:26 AM »
Monthly Rental Needed NY/NJ (2 months)

Seeking either a full size sedan or mini van for 2 months in the NY/NJ area.

Vehicle: Full size or mini van/suv
Pickup: 6/29/19
Return 8/29/19
Age: 29
Best Quote: $1950 (Hertz with cdp)

Any ideas on monthly specials would be appreciated!
Thanks!
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4870 on: May 07, 2019, 03:32:24 PM »
Monthly Rental Needed NY/NJ (2 months)

Seeking either a full size sedan or mini van for 2 months in the NY/NJ area.

Vehicle: Full size or mini van/suv
Pickup: 6/29/19
Return 8/29/19
Age: 29
Best Quote: $1950 (Hertz with cdp)

Any ideas on monthly specials would be appreciated!
Thanks!
did you try a CV code?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4871 on: May 07, 2019, 04:16:03 PM »
No I didn't. Do you know of any ones that work?
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4872 on: May 09, 2019, 08:40:10 AM »
Pickup location: Miami area
Drop Off location: Boca Area
Pickup date & time: may19 11:00am
Drop Off Date & Time may 19  10:00pm
Preferred Car Size: basic
Age (if under 25): over 25

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4873 on: May 14, 2019, 10:37:42 PM »
Pick-up: Jacksonville, FL
Return: Same
Dates:6/24-7/24
15 seater van
Driver over 25
Quote: 1627$ (Enterprise)

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4874 on: May 17, 2019, 02:58:56 PM »
Pickup location: MCO
Drop Off location: MCO
Pickup date & time: June 06 11:30am
Drop Off Date & Time: June 11 11:00am
Preferred Car Size: Full size and up
Age (if under 25): 33
Thank you!!

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4875 on: May 21, 2019, 03:05:34 PM »
Pickup location: MCO
Drop Off location: MCO
Pickup date & time: July 7 2:30pm
Drop Off Date & Time July 11 7:00pm
preferred car size: Mid size or compact
Age (if under 25): 21
Thank you.

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4876 on: May 22, 2019, 02:11:02 AM »
Pickup location: BWI
Drop Off location: ORF
Pickup date & time: 7/24/19 8pm
Drop Off Date & Time7/28/19 12 noon
Preferred Car Size:12 seater +
Age (if under 25):25+
Best quote:$1061

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4877 on: May 23, 2019, 12:45:26 PM »
I need a two month rental (two 1-Month rentals) for July and august. 
Pickup location: Monticello, NY or Brooklyn, NY
Drop Off location: Same as above
Pickup date & time: 7/21/19 8am
Drop Off Date & Time7/31/19 8am
Preferred Car Size: standard or full size
Age (if under 25):25+
Best quote:$1050 I need to be about 700-800 per month

Please help me get this. i would really appreciate it.

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4878 on: May 24, 2019, 09:21:21 AM »
Need help getting a good deal on monthly car rentals. No reason why it should be $1,000 per month for a compact car. (NY)(Brooklyn)(Monticello)

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #4879 on: May 24, 2019, 10:29:22 AM »
Use corporate codes. See list here.https://wiki.dansdeals.com/Car_Rental_Codes
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