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Old 05-03-2009, 12:06 PM   #1
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Looking to rent a vehicle for a wedding in August. Anyone have any ins on getting one cheap for the weekend? Looking to get something on the larger side for the wedding party
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Old 05-03-2009, 04:28 PM   #2
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Go to the various rental companies' websites (Avis, Budget, National, Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz, etc.) and sign up for any email lists they have and they'll send you weekly specials emails.

Also, do a Google search for car rental coupons and/or discount codes. Try pretty much every code you can find because some of them are way better than others. If you're an AMA member, they offer discounts at Hertz.

The Entertainment Book has a lot of good discounts. Most people know someone who has an Entertainment Book they were guilt-tripped into buying from their kids or their friend's kids.

Also, check the prices for pick-up and drop-off at various locations. Most companies have locations at both the airport and downtown. Sometimes, the airport prices are significantly cheaper than the in-city prices, and sometimes it's the opposite.

Finally, keep checking the prices frequently from now until the time of the wedding. If the prices drop, re-book. If the prices go up, you're locked-in at the lower price.
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Old 05-03-2009, 04:32 PM   #3
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Alamo keeps emailing me $10 mid-size per day when having a overnight on Saturdays. If I remember correctly the link also reduces prices on other sizes as well.

Here's the link they sent me: http://click.reply.email-alamo.com/?...4&jb=ffcf14&t=
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Old 05-03-2009, 06:18 PM   #4
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Enterprise rent a car? For my trip? SOUNDS EXPENSIVE!
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Old 05-03-2009, 06:32 PM   #5
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You can try Rent a Wreck

www.rentawreck.ca
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Old 05-03-2009, 06:39 PM   #6
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if you don't mind paying on advace www.hotwire.com would be a place I would check. its in us fund tho
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Old 05-03-2009, 06:43 PM   #7
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Usually I use Expedia to comparison shop, but do the booking through the rental agency's site directly as it will be cheaper.
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Old 05-03-2009, 07:10 PM   #8
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Enterprise rent a car? For my trip? SOUNDS EXPENSIVE!
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