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hajjah · November 1, 2007, 08:21 PM

I decided to check the rates just now for my trip this Saturday to Vegas. The rates have gone down today. I was able to cancel my Alamo confirmation via Costco to get a better rate. Using a Wild Car Standard Special on Carrentals.com, we now have a midsize or larger car for a week @$98.80. With the tax this comes to $151.

We've had our Alamo confirmation since September. We would have paid $153.30 for a compact. * Alamo also charges $3.50 per week for a frequent flyer service charge.

I also decided to check the rates for our trip to HHI via Savannah during Xmas week. I'm now paying a total of $126.91 rather than the $147.80 with Alamo.

Now, we're happy!

Moosie · November 2, 2007, 05:12 PM

From your post I went to carrentals.com to see what I might get for my MB rental next week, also from Alamo.

However through COSTCO Alamo was still a better rate. But glad you posted about it, as I'll keep checking back with both sites for the best rate.

But, damn it I called the 800 Alamo # toadd my husband as a driver and talked with someone in India!

Gosh I hate most of this Nation's outsorcing. Nothing against anyone, but I want to speak with someone in the USA - sorry if I offend anyone.

neash · November 2, 2007, 05:19 PM

My experience with CarRentals has been that they are really good for last minute rentals. Last summer, I used them for my SoCal trip and they beat all rates all over the internet (including costco).

Ron G. · November 2, 2007, 05:25 PM

I've used CarRentals.com and been happy with their prices.

When I make a reservation, I usually reserve the cheapest car with the hope of an inexpensive upgrade to a nicer car. I've had pretty good luck with this.

In fact, this is a reason that I don't like to rent through Priceline. With PriceLine, you book it and pay for it in advance. Since it's prepaid, I don't think the local rental office has flexibility to upgrade you for an additional amount. Is this right?

The other thing I don't like about Priceline is that they're non-refundable. Booking directly (or with CarRentals.com), you don't have to pre-pay, or even give your credit card number. No problem with cancellation.

Ron

November 1, 2007, 08:21 PM	#1
hajjah TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Posts: 491 Resorts: Summer Bay-FL, Summer Bay-LV	Car Rental Rates lowered on Carrentals.com I decided to check the rates just now for my trip this Saturday to Vegas. The rates have gone down today. I was able to cancel my Alamo confirmation via Costco to get a better rate. Using a Wild Car Standard Special on Carrentals.com, we now have a midsize or larger car for a week @$98.80. With the tax this comes to $151. We've had our Alamo confirmation since September. We would have paid $153.30 for a compact. * Alamo also charges $3.50 per week for a frequent flyer service charge. I also decided to check the rates for our trip to HHI via Savannah during Xmas week. I'm now paying a total of $126.91 rather than the $147.80 with Alamo. Now, we're happy!

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November 2, 2007, 05:12 PM	#2
Moosie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 11, 05 Location: MA Posts: 429	From your post I went to carrentals.com to see what I might get for my MB rental next week, also from Alamo. However through COSTCO Alamo was still a better rate. But glad you posted about it, as I'll keep checking back with both sites for the best rate. But, damn it I called the 800 Alamo # toadd my husband as a driver and talked with someone in India! Gosh I hate most of this Nation's outsorcing. Nothing against anyone, but I want to speak with someone in the USA - sorry if I offend anyone.

November 2, 2007, 05:19 PM	#3
neash TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 4, 07 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 147	My experience with CarRentals has been that they are really good for last minute rentals. Last summer, I used them for my SoCal trip and they beat all rates all over the internet (including costco).

November 2, 2007, 05:25 PM	#4
Ron G. TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 11, 07 Location: Baltimore Posts: 40	I've used CarRentals.com and been happy with their prices. When I make a reservation, I usually reserve the cheapest car with the hope of an inexpensive upgrade to a nicer car. I've had pretty good luck with this. In fact, this is a reason that I don't like to rent through Priceline. With PriceLine, you book it and pay for it in advance. Since it's prepaid, I don't think the local rental office has flexibility to upgrade you for an additional amount. Is this right? The other thing I don't like about Priceline is that they're non-refundable. Booking directly (or with CarRentals.com), you don't have to pre-pay, or even give your credit card number. No problem with cancellation. Ron