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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.

Press select, then copy the text to your post and fill it out

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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 #1860 on: March 18, 2013, 07:41:15 PM »
usaa/hertz
and you didn't use a coupon?

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1861 on: March 18, 2013, 08:00:28 PM »
and you didn't use a coupon?
i used a cp for $30 off,for some reason i thought you had voucher #'s

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1862 on: March 18, 2013, 08:08:38 PM »
i used a cp for $30 off,for some reason i thought you had voucher #'s
nah you can only use one coupon

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1863 on: March 18, 2013, 08:49:39 PM »
@SamKey:
The AWD you gave me is USAA?
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1865 on: March 18, 2013, 10:14:08 PM »
looking for a rental for ine week to drive to chicago from march 28 till april 4th or 2 one way rentals any suggestions?

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« Reply #1866 on: March 18, 2013, 10:25:49 PM »
looking for a rental for ine week to drive to chicago from march 28 till april 4th or 2 one way rentals any suggestions?
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1867 on: March 18, 2013, 10:29:04 PM »
than its fine, its a legit company, its owned by priceline. but watch out if he is under 25, he will be charged at the location an underage fee.

They messed me over
They sent me a email with price but no rental company so I called them and they said for double the price they can give me the car or they can't help me

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1868 on: March 18, 2013, 11:31:22 PM »
They messed me over
They sent me a email with price but no rental company so I called them and they said for double the price they can give me the car or they can't help me

what was the rate and for what car, maybe i can help you
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1869 on: March 18, 2013, 11:40:54 PM »
what was the rate and for what car, maybe i can help you

Thanks i Picked something up already

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1870 on: March 19, 2013, 01:13:51 AM »
 Sorry originally posted in the inter. Section it helpings here :
Just a tip when renting anywhere, check what the rental cost is to rent at an airport location that your flying in to then compare that with the cost of the closest location to the airport usually about a five to ten min cab ride, you'll be amazed at the difference I booked a car in la the closest location to lax is about 7 min cab ride the difference in price ....... A total of  a $380 difference for a one week rental!

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1871 on: March 21, 2013, 05:23:48 PM »
How does it work with rentals? Do I get cheaper rates if I book far far in advance, or it doesn't matter?
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1872 on: March 21, 2013, 05:33:06 PM »
How does it work with rentals? Do I get cheaper rates if I book far far in advance, or it doesn't matter?
usually and it doesn't hurt to make random reservations, doesn't cost anything and if it goes down you could dump it

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1873 on: March 23, 2013, 08:35:31 PM »
Need somewhat time pressing advice:

Can I rent a car tonight in EWR and return it tomorrow morning at JFK at about 6am without paying a fortune?

Anyone know of a deal? Thanks.
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1874 on: March 23, 2013, 08:40:39 PM »
Need somewhat time pressing advice:

Can I rent a car tonight in EWR and return it tomorrow morning at JFK at about 6am without paying a fortune?

Anyone know of a deal? Thanks.
why don't you get one of these http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=15314.msg447325.msg#447325

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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1875 on: March 23, 2013, 08:44:57 PM »
Need somewhat time pressing advice:

Can I rent a car tonight in EWR and return it tomorrow morning at JFK at about 6am without paying a fortune?

Anyone know of a deal? Thanks.
$48 at hertz unlimited miles
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1876 on: March 23, 2013, 08:51:19 PM »
why don't you get one of these http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=15314.msg447325.msg#447325


Posted there, thanks.

$48 at hertz unlimited miles

Thanks for the prompt response.

I can just book it online?
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Re: USA: Need help finding a rental car? Post here! (Master thread)
« Reply #1877 on: March 23, 2013, 08:53:27 PM »
I can just book it online?
yes i don't know whats pshat the full size is the cheapest just use usaa cdp 77694
keep me posted if it doesnt work

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« Reply #1878 on: March 23, 2013, 08:54:49 PM »
yes i don't know whats pshat the full size is the cheapest just use usaa cdp 77694
keep me posted if it doesnt work

Thanks very much.

Do I need to worry about having any problem using that CDP code when picking up?
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« Reply #1879 on: March 23, 2013, 08:56:28 PM »
Thanks very much.

Do I need to worry about having any problem using that CDP code when picking up?
never had problems ... have you ever rented from hertz?