SDF Louisville Alamo Midsize

[batman19]

i'm going on a trip to FL and would like to get a rental car drive from louisville, KY.

1. i'm leaving early morning Sat 9/13 and return on 9/20 (late night around 10-11pm)

does it make a diff if i get my car Friday afternoon/evening 9/12 or Sat 9/13 early morning?

2. is it too early to book the car right now? i'm worry about the weather down in FL.

3. How much should i start with the bidding? here what i got so far

all compact car

Priceline for $222

Hotwire for 18.95 per day with total 207.16

thanks

[szymon]

1. 9/12 11PM - 9/20 11PM should cost the same as 9/13 8AM - 9/20 11PM as rates are usually based on 24 hour periods. If you do 9/12 4PM - 9/20 11PM you'll be charged for an extra day.

2. If you're worried about not going, you should not book a prepaid rate. Book a fully cancellable rate in case your plans (or the weather) change.

3. What is the total you are aiming for? You can book a fully cancellable compact car at thrifty.com for $167.51 total.

Szymon

[batman19]

if i return late for a few hours do they charge by the hour or per day?

thrifty.com for 167? how? i was shooting for about 150.

do you know if they would let me take the car all the way down to FL?

[szymon]

First hour or 2 is by the hour, then they charge for an additional day.

Go to thrifty.com put in SDF for the airport, put in 9/12 11PM and 9/20 11PM as the pickup/dropoff, on the next page you will see "show hot deals", click on that, pick compact, last page should show that price for the total.

Yes, you can drive the car anywhere in the US - unlimited mileage, no restrictions.

Szymon

[thereuare]

And a friendly reminder that, as per our support page, we're an affiliate of Thrifty... please use the links there or in this thread if you go that route.

Of course, once reserved (and cancellable), you can always try to use PRICELINE or HOTWIRE to beat the deal.

[batman19]

hey i tried thrifty.com. the total come out to be $175 with tax and fee included, can i get it cheaper?

[szymon]

hey i tried thrifty.com. the total come out to be $175 with tax and fee included, can i get it cheaper?

Seems they increased the price overnight (this USA Today article discusses this topic: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destination...ates-usat_N.htm )

The good news is that it's $175 regardless if you choose a compact, midsize or fullsize car.

Szymon

[batman19]

since i live in Louisville, does the price diff if i get my car somewhere else beside the SDF office?

Damn i just checked the price again it dropped to $152, but now my day change

can anyone find me a good price for 9-20 11pm to 9-27 11pm

it is close to $300 at thrifty now. thats crazy

[batman19]

i moved this trip to Oct 10...

i need a car either 10-10-08 to 10-18-08 11pm to11 pm or it would be great if i can pick it up early with the same price or chearper

need in louisville KY area

with unlimited miles and unlimited travel

so far with HOTWIRE deal is 19.95 per day with total 196.54 for Mid-size

i would like to spend $150 or less

Thrifty for $ 206

thanks

[batman19]

i finally got on PRICELINE after the email to confirm unlimited out of states driving

here is the deal

Alamo Mid-side

Your Offer Price: $15.00 (per day)

Total Rental Days: 8 days

Subtotal: $120.00

Taxes and Fees: $52.24

Total Charges: $172.24

Lowest Published Price: $467.99

Total Savings:* $295.75 (You saved 63%)

i still think i paid a bit too much, i was hoping for $150 or under

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win!

Glad you found success, and although more than you originally wanted to pay, still saved some money.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

Have a good trip.