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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 984366 times)

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Re: one way rental
« Reply #1720 on: March 01, 2013, 02:03:09 PM »
Can I use it at any locations?
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Re: one way rental
« Reply #1721 on: March 02, 2013, 01:10:05 PM »
Can I use it at any locations?
Yes. (I didn't really get your question.)

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1722 on: March 02, 2013, 07:45:53 PM »
Can anyone help me for a convertible at lax from 7 till 13

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Re: one way rental
« Reply #1723 on: March 02, 2013, 10:27:16 PM »
Like maybe its limited to airport or HLE.
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Re: one way rental
« Reply #1724 on: March 02, 2013, 10:39:10 PM »
Like maybe its limited to airport or HLE.
No it isn't.

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Re: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1725 on: March 02, 2013, 11:41:35 PM »
From:anywear near Teanek NJ
To: Same place
Start dates: march 11
End dates:march 19
Car Class:  econ
Renters age24+
Rental Company hertz

thanks

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1726 on: March 02, 2013, 11:47:28 PM »
From:anywear near Teanek NJ
To: Same place
Start dates: march 11
End dates:march 19
Car Class:  econ
Renters age24+
Rental Company hertz

thanks
what is your best price?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1727 on: March 03, 2013, 07:43:52 AM »
what is your best price?
185.72 USD, Toyota Corolla or similar, from monsey

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1728 on: March 03, 2013, 09:02:51 PM »
From: FLL
To: MCO
Start dates: 03/10/13
End dates: 03/15/13
Car Class:  Midsize
Renters age: 23
Rental Company: any
Lowest Quote: $195

Can anyone please help me get a better quote? Thanks!!

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1729 on: March 03, 2013, 09:18:21 PM »
From: FLL
To: MCO
Start dates: 03/10/13
End dates: 03/15/13
Car Class:  Midsize
Renters age: 23
Rental Company: any
Lowest Quote: $195

Can anyone please help me get a better quote? Thanks!!

Pretty nice price for a one way.
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1730 on: March 03, 2013, 11:59:28 PM »
Does anyone know if this website is legitimate  www.carrentals.com

Here is a deal I found:
Car Vendor: Alamo

Pick-Up Location:
PITTSBURGH INTL ARPT (PIT)
RENTAL CAR ACCESS ROAD  LOT 7
PITTSBURGH, PA 15231

Drop-Off Location:
MANHATTAN E 12TH ST
21 E 12TH ST
MANHATTAN
NEW YORK, NY 10003

Pick-Up Date/Time: Tuesday, April 2, 11:30 PM
Drop-Off Date/Time: Wednesday, April 3, 9:30 PM

Vehicle Type: Mini Van

Features: Automatic, Air Conditioning, Unlimited Mileage


1 Day @ $87.00/day = $87.00
Estimated Taxes and Fees: $25.64
TOTAL ESTIMATED CHARGES: $112.64

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1731 on: March 04, 2013, 03:06:55 PM »
From:San Jose
To: LAX
Start dates: April 7
End dates: April 11
Car Class:  econ
Renters age: 24+
Rental Company: Any

I'm ignorant about car rentals. Does a one-way always increase the cost dramatically?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1732 on: March 04, 2013, 03:26:03 PM »
From:San Jose
To: LAX
Start dates: April 7
End dates: April 11
Car Class:  econ
Renters age: 24+
Rental Company: Any

I'm ignorant about car rentals. Does a one-way always increase the cost dramatically?
not always but many times

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1733 on: March 04, 2013, 03:34:47 PM »
From: FLL
To: MCO
Start dates: 03/10/13
End dates: 03/15/13
Car Class:  Midsize
Renters age: 23
Rental Company: any
Lowest Quote: $195

Can anyone please help me get a better quote? Thanks!!
192.77 with sixt - i dont know the age policy though

From:San Jose
To: LAX
Start dates: April 7
End dates: April 11
Car Class:  econ
Renters age: 24+
Rental Company: Any

I'm ignorant about car rentals. Does a one-way always increase the cost dramatically?
$361 Avis - Costco - neighborhood location - im not sure the age allowance for it though
or hertz USAA - $441
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1734 on: March 04, 2013, 03:43:53 PM »
From: Brooklyn
dates: March 7-14
Renters age:25+
Rental Company:
Lowest Quote: 281.69 (enterprise, chabad corporate)
You can pay $460 for a week including Liability, loss damage waiver, and a free tank of gas.
email me for details if you're interested

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1735 on: March 04, 2013, 03:45:04 PM »
From: PBI or nearby
To: PBI or nearby
Start dates: March 8, 2013
End dates: March 18, 2013
Car Class:  Compact
Renters age: 25+
Rental Company: Any

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1736 on: March 04, 2013, 03:55:35 PM »
not always but many times
What's the best I can hope for?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1738 on: March 04, 2013, 04:12:12 PM »
From:San Jose
To: LAX
Start dates: April 7
End dates: April 11
Car Class:  econ
Renters age: 24+
Rental Company: Any

I'm ignorant about car rentals. Does a one-way always increase the cost dramatically?
$177 Hertz PM for reservation.
192.77 with sixt - i dont know the age policy though
21+ is definitely ok.

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1739 on: March 04, 2013, 05:29:58 PM »
Hi im after the following rental, please help:
From: LAX
To: LAX
Start dates: 06/17/13
End dates: 07/2/13
Car Class:  Minivan
Renters age: 33
Rental Company: any
thanks!