National Rates Are Higher!

[cindala]

I just checked the rates at National again, ( beginning of July), and they are even higher. From when I booked the beginning of January, they are about $75 more!!!! I was hoping that I might get an even better rate, but by the looks of it, I'm just happy I booked when I did.

Why do they keep going up? Is it directly related to the amount of bookings they have for a specific date and time? If so, then it looks like it will be crowded when we are going!

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Prime season, prime rates.

 

[n2mm]

I've been waiting and watching for better national rates too for my June trip. I had ressies, but had to change my dates. I'm holding a compact ressie with Dollar right now at $124 for the week (base amount). Hopefully the Spring Fling discounts will be flying our way soon. Waiting for a good airfare too for both my April trip and June trip. I missed one last week because I didn't move fast enough.

 

[DebbieB]

I've watched National's rates the past 2 or 3 years. They typically start going up at the end of the year, hit a peak in the late spring/summer and then go down towards fall. I always get the best rates by booking my December & May reservations in August or September. My rate for last December was $114 for the week incl taxes (Disney Club discount, 1 free night, full size). My rate for this May is $139. About a year ago I paid $107 for December & February when making ressies in September.

 

[Pluto4President]

All car rental rates are similar to the stock market. They are constantly changing, sometimes by the minute when in demand.

 

[PhilipP]

Just booked and the Disney Club discount was a life saver. Much deeper than AAA.