one way RDU - MIA. Luxury or minivan?

[jackywhatever]

the situation is:

I am planning for a trip from RDU-MIA Dec 19-29

We will have 5 people and 5 luggages.

I have been doing some searches online. One day I ran into

Alamo/National One-way rental RDU-MIA 10 days mini-van, $440 all-in (no drop change)

now of course it is gone... $3383 for now!

My family is looking for comfort, safety, maybe luxury. I have learnt cars like BMW X5, Lexus or Audi equivalent are not available from major rental companies.

Unfortunately neither HOTWIRE or PRICELINE can offer discounted deals on this itinerary.

any comments?

[thereuare]

Do you need to make stops along this route, or could you possibly look into flying or taking the train?

[jackywhatever]

Do you need to make stops along this route, or could you possibly look into flying or taking the train?

thank you for your reply.

My plan so far is to stay in

Pick up at RDU Dec 19

Charleston Dec 20-22

Jacksonville Dec 22-25

Miami Dec 25-29

we can't fly because we will have to make a lot of transfers

trains can be expensive too for this itinerary

Is it sensible to break the reservation into parts?

thanks!

[thereuare]

Is it sensible to break the reservation into parts?

How about $1400 'all-in' for a minivan?

[jackywhatever]

How about $1400 'all-in' for a minivan?

is this a regular priced quote with coupon applied?

[thereuare]

Was listed as a "hot deal" thru Thrifty Car Rental.

[Colfax]

Alamo and National are advertising one-way specials to Florida from select cities, minivans included. Raleigh isn't one of the listed pickup cities but Richmond and Washington DC are, if your plans are flexible enough to depart from either of those. I didn't click thru to see pricing. It's under the "hot Deals" tab on Alamo's homepage.

[jackywhatever]

Hi I would like to post some updates

I reserved a minivan on Thrifty at about $1600. the deal $1400 is gone.

I will keep looking for good rates online.

For alamo, locations near Raleigh do not have minivans.... shame.

thank you and if you know of interesting deals... please let me know. thanks a lot

[thereuare]

I'm still seeing $1400 ($1386 to be precise) using the following method:

1) Click THIS LINK to go to Thrifty

2) enter location (RDU and MIA airports) and dates (i used noon as pick-up and departure time)

3) Car Type: select Mini Van from the drop down list (DON"T leave it as "show all types")

4) REMOVE the "au11" discount code from the promo number

5) click SEARCH

On the next page you'll see a minivan rate of $914, but under that a link for a "hot deal"... click the hot DEAL LINK and you'll get a 'base rate' of $746, proceed to book this car and the breakdown will be as follows:

Rental Time Charge $746.89

COUNTY RENTAL TAX (1.5%) $18.12

CONCESSN RECOV FEE (10%) $110.15

STATE TAX (8%) $96.62

TRTA RENTAL TAX (5%) $60.39

VEHICLE LICENSE FEE ($0.39 per day) $3.90

Total Estimated Mandatory Charges (USD) $1,386.75

Estimated Grand Total (USD) $1,386.75

Please use our Thrifty Link to book this deal.

Let us know if you have any problems with the above.

[jackywhatever]

Thank you! Deal secured for now.

I will keep on looking for interesting deals.