08-21-2012, 07:17 PM
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Threadkiller
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: 51.0544° N, 114.0669° W
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deals on renting a car?
Hey CP
Was planning a trip to London, Ont. next month for a wedding and need to rent a car. I've heard of some people getting great rates, like 9.99 per day, or 19.99 per day with unlimited km, etc.
Only things I can find when I go to some of the travel sites seem to be fairly high.
So, I ask, how am I able to get a great deal on a rental car in another province? Any tips from other CPers?
Thanks!
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08-21-2012, 07:20 PM
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Franchise Player
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Seems to me that the deals are mostly in the states, but keep working Hotwire and other sites and you should be able to find something.
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08-21-2012, 07:21 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Calgary
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Ohh...... GMG... my morning experience with Discount is still seared in my memory.
Never again. I will always go Enterprise.
Here is my quick search of Enterprise for London, ON.
http://www.enterpriserentacar.ca/car...ebTransaction1
Starting at $19.99 / day
Last edited by First Lady; 08-21-2012 at 07:25 PM.
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08-21-2012, 07:27 PM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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RedFlagDeals has a forum thread about car rentals as well. The deals I've found are never very good in Canada.
Check the local yellow pages and kijiji for the area, sometimes there are private local car rental companies that will undercut the big guys.
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08-21-2012, 07:34 PM
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Franchise Player
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priceline?
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08-21-2012, 07:37 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by First Lady
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I read your blog piece and it sounds like Discount is run by a bunch of Idiots. I probably would have lost it on the gal and told her where to stuff her cars. Btw congrats on losing the 25 lbs 
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08-21-2012, 07:50 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dion
I read your blog piece and it sounds like Discount is run by a bunch of Idiots. I probably would have lost it on the gal and told her where to stuff her cars.
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I felt bad for the other people who were still stuck there waiting.
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Btw congrats on losing the 25 lbs
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Thanks
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08-21-2012, 07:57 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Moscow
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I sometimes rent a car through Enterprise on weekends and it is generally $10 - $15 per day.
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08-21-2012, 08:03 PM
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Threadkiller
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: 51.0544° N, 114.0669° W
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Yeah, just trying to do better for whole week
Thanks all
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08-21-2012, 08:37 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl
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My uncle travels a ton for work, and he swears by Hotwire.com for car rentals.
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08-22-2012, 11:18 AM
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Scoring Winger
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Priceline - name your own price.
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08-22-2012, 12:35 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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I've had good luck with Expedia, and Costco if you're a member. Also, the RFD car rental threads.
Seems each time it's a different one that gets me the best deal though...
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08-22-2012, 01:22 PM
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First Line Centre
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I use Kayak to find the lowest price, then use the costco.com coupon codes to reduce this price further with whichever rental agency is lower.
That usually works for me.
The most important advice about renting a car is always, always book as soon as you know you are traveling. Car rental prices usually go up, and if they go down there is zero penalty for cancelling then re-booking.
I often check a day or two before I leave and see if the price has changed, and if so re-book.
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