December 2018 car rental thread

[EpcotQueen]

Just rebooked my Alamo full size SUV. Rate went from $610 to $585 for 12/8 to 12/16. Used the $25 coupon and Costco code. Fingers crossed that I can get it even lower. Need the SUV to accommodate 4 adults and 2 ECVs.

And today it's down to $525!!!!

 

[rlduvall]

And today it's down to $525!!!!

Not horrible for a full size SUV, but I would want to pay less for sure. I travel to Orlando a couple of times a year and lately the rates have been really high. Right now I am sitting at $300. for full size vehicle with Alamo 11/30 - 12/8 [9 day] rental.

 

[rlduvall]

Sorry about the double post. Stupid internet at work crashed. Guess I should be working instead of playing!

 

[EpcotQueen]

OMG!! I checked rates again this morning. First check showed rates at $700+ and thinking, 'Boy, I'm glad I rebooked yesterday!" For whatever reason, I checked again about 20 minutes later. The rate was down to $491!! Rebooked yet again coming from $525 down to the great rate I just got!

 

[EpcotQueen]

OMG!! I checked rates again this morning. First check showed rates at $700+ and thinking, 'Boy, I'm glad I rebooked yesterday!" For whatever reason, I checked again about 20 minutes later. The rate was down to $491!! Rebooked yet again coming from $525 down to the great rate I just got!

WooHoo!!! Rate came down this morning even more! Now down to $440!!!

 

[rachdd]

WooHoo!!! Rate came down this morning even more! Now down to $440!!!

Thanks for posting! I was able to switch from Dollar to Alamo and save about $40!

 

[nascargirl]

Just checked my rates for 12/12-12/19 out of Sanford for a full size and it came down another $20 to the price that I paid back in July. My new rate is 204.75

 

[webworm]

We are heading to the Gulf Coast for 2 weeks over the Christmas Holidays Dec 15 - 29 flying into Tampa and return from Orlando. Through Costco with Alamo it was $874.00. I booked through Autoslash with Alamo for $481 inc taxes and fees.

 

[nascargirl]

So last night around 7:15 I decided to check rates again. I had been at 204.75 since Monday. I was secretly saying to myself that it would be nice to have the rate under $200.00. To my surprise my rate is now at$186.67 for a full size.

 

[keishashadow]

Finalizing friday’s Rental, booked a placeholder for December trip starting 12/1 for a week. Pop warner week, rates usually a bit higher than the weeks pre & post over the years i’ve monitored.

Alamo
DVC code (on member website)
$25 coupon (several out there)
Full size
Including additional cost for SWA rewards

$223

 

[DaisyDuck001]

For 12/22 - 1/1 (yes, I know that's the most expensive time to go ), OK with any vehicle type, the best rate I've found this week is around $455 with Enterprise Costco rate.

 

[DianaPrincessofWales]

Last week I booked with Dollar for about $221, today I rebooked the following:

Dec. 10-17
Manager's Special (They pick)
With AAA discount (corp code 3000049)
After Taxes and Fees Total is : $202.47

Last year I got it down to about $180 for a week. It's close to the holidays so wasn't sure where the prices would be. I can live with this, but looking to lower it, as always, it's such a game!

Good luck everyone!

 

[DaisyDuck001]

If anyone knows of a manager's special that is valid 12/22 - 1/1: I'm all ears!

 

[In Luv with Disney]

I'm looking for rates, too! I will be there 12/20-1/1. I have a Standard Car booked for $448. I'd love to pay less, but everything is much higher!

 

[DaisyDuck001]

For 12/22 - 1/1, rates have dropped a bit, and I have reserved a full-size car at Enterprise Costco rate of $408. The next size down (standard) was cheaper by a grand total of only $4 -- not per day, but for the whole thing.

@In Luv with Disney, since your stay is two days longer than mine but for the same range, I think you got a good deal considering what is available now.

Hopefully there will be better rates ahead.... tough time of year to find bargains, though.

 

[McMonsters]

Finalizing friday’s Rental, booked a placeholder for December trip starting 12/1 for a week. Pop warner week, rates usually a bit higher than the weeks pre & post over the years i’ve monitored.

Alamo
DVC code (on member website)
$25 coupon (several out there)
Full size
Including additional cost for SWA rewards

$223

I tried finding the DVC code, even chatted with a rep who said there was no such thing. LOL we know how educated the CMs can be. Can you tell ne where exactly it is on the site?

 

[McMonsters]

I booked a Full Size with Alamo, Costco and $25 off code
12/5-12/14 $286.

 

[McMonsters]

Also the Florida code(7016220) for Alamo is showing the same discount as Costco for my dates

 

[In Luv with Disney]

I booked a Full Size with Alamo, Costco and $25 off code
12/5-12/14 $286.

Do you have those codes?

 

[In Luv with Disney]

For 12/22 - 1/1, rates have dropped a bit, and I have reserved a full-size car at Enterprise Costco rate of $408. The next size down (standard) was cheaper by a grand total of only $4 -- not per day, but for the whole thing.

@In Luv with Disney, since your stay is two days longer than mine but for the same range, I think you got a good deal considering what is available now.

Hopefully there will be better rates ahead.... tough time of year to find bargains, though.

I know, I figured my rate was good considering it's for 13 days over Christmas and New Years! Ultimately I'd like to get a larger car, if possible. But I'll take what I can get! I'll let you know if I find anything lower!