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Floridaski · July 22, 2008, 10:24 PM

We need to go to Denver over Thanksgiving for a HOA meeting as we have recently purchased a condo in Keystone

But, I am always a planner and the rental SUV is going to cost more then a plane ticket. Has anyone used Price line or Hotwire for a rental out of Denver?

I understand that some companies may not add spouse without a fee - if one of those grant our bid - could I just not go ahead and pay their fee for both of us to drive the vehicle. My spouse is very nervous about the car via price line - but I hate paying almost $500.00 for a SUV for 6 nights. Any thoughts or opinions?

Thanks!

PStreet1 · July 27, 2008, 01:30 PM

Having lived in Denver for over 40 years and owned a house in Breckenridge for quite a few of them, I can assure you that you don't actually need a SUV to make the trip with no problems. Remember, the roads are kept clear: Colorado needs those tourist dollars. Besides, most years there isn't much snow by Thanksgiving. We drove standard sedans and had no problems. We drove SUV's and never needed the 4 wheel drive capability. It really isn't a problem.

jewls · July 28, 2008, 09:07 PM

We used Priceline in Florida this past June. Someone had made a suggestion to try Costco. We didn't do that because we didn't want to pay for the Costco membership.($50)

It actually turned out that getting a Costco memb. would've been cheaper than Priceline. I got a very good price for a Toyota Sienna (van) for 8 days. I offered Priceline $25 day. Taxes are then added to that.

What we learned is thru Costco & AAA an extra driver such as a spouse can drive for free. We had to tack on an extra $10 day with Priceline.

Wish we had got the Costco mem. back in June because we now need a car again for a long volleyball weekend. I'm finding rental cars in my area seem to be very high.

Good Luck. If anyone else has any coupon codes or any other suggestions, I too would be interested.

Linda74 · July 28, 2008, 10:04 PM

We rented a car through Priceline at DIA last September. I think they gave us a car from Budget if I remember. The price was decent.....for some reason renting a car in Denver is really expensive so Priceline was a big help.

Twinkstarr · July 29, 2008, 09:38 PM

I would try Costco, I joined up when the one in our area opened last year. The discount I got at Easter for a full size car at West Palm was $90 from Alamo. So the membership paid for itself with one rental.

I have a full size rental for Orlando at Thanksgiving(week rental) for $218 and got the 2nd driver free.

July 22, 2008, 10:24 PM	#1
Floridaski TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 29, 05 Location: South Florida, Summit County CO. Posts: 522 Resorts: Hyatt, Morritt's Grand Cayman	Priceline car Denver over Thanksgiving We need to go to Denver over Thanksgiving for a HOA meeting as we have recently purchased a condo in Keystone But, I am always a planner and the rental SUV is going to cost more then a plane ticket. Has anyone used Price line or Hotwire for a rental out of Denver? I understand that some companies may not add spouse without a fee - if one of those grant our bid - could I just not go ahead and pay their fee for both of us to drive the vehicle. My spouse is very nervous about the car via price line - but I hate paying almost $500.00 for a SUV for 6 nights. Any thoughts or opinions? Thanks!

July 27, 2008, 01:30 PM	#2
PStreet1 TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Rosarito Beach, Baja Norte, Mex., & Phx Posts: 736	Having lived in Denver for over 40 years and owned a house in Breckenridge for quite a few of them, I can assure you that you don't actually need a SUV to make the trip with no problems. Remember, the roads are kept clear: Colorado needs those tourist dollars. Besides, most years there isn't much snow by Thanksgiving. We drove standard sedans and had no problems. We drove SUV's and never needed the 4 wheel drive capability. It really isn't a problem. __________________ Pat Tug Lifetime Member

July 28, 2008, 10:04 PM	#4
Linda74 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Shelton, Connecticut Posts: 781 Resorts: Vistana Resort, (Florida), Village Resort, (Australia), Mayan Palace, Mexico	We rented a car through Priceline at DIA last September. I think they gave us a car from Budget if I remember. The price was decent.....for some reason renting a car in Denver is really expensive so Priceline was a big help. __________________ Linda

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July 28, 2008, 09:07 PM	#3
jewls TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Hampstead, NH Posts: 69 Resorts: Marriott's Boston Custom House, gold & platinum	We used Priceline in Florida this past June. Someone had made a suggestion to try Costco. We didn't do that because we didn't want to pay for the Costco membership.($50) It actually turned out that getting a Costco memb. would've been cheaper than Priceline. I got a very good price for a Toyota Sienna (van) for 8 days. I offered Priceline $25 day. Taxes are then added to that. What we learned is thru Costco & AAA an extra driver such as a spouse can drive for free. We had to tack on an extra $10 day with Priceline. Wish we had got the Costco mem. back in June because we now need a car again for a long volleyball weekend. I'm finding rental cars in my area seem to be very high. Good Luck. If anyone else has any coupon codes or any other suggestions, I too would be interested.

July 29, 2008, 09:38 PM	#5
Twinkstarr TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 12, 07 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,910 Resorts: Disney Saratoga Springs, Disney Vero Beach, Starwood Lakeside Terrace (Ski Wk.), Hemlock at Boyne, Wyndham Pts.	I would try Costco, I joined up when the one in our area opened last year. The discount I got at Easter for a full size car at West Palm was $90 from Alamo. So the membership paid for itself with one rental. I have a full size rental for Orlando at Thanksgiving(week rental) for $218 and got the 2nd driver free.