http://www.budget.com/budgetWeb/html...wendie_sp_2012
these are the weekly rates before taxes and fees:
economy 2- or 4-door 119.00
compact 2- or 4-door 119.00
intermediate 2- or 4-door 139.00
intermediate SUV pay at counter 139.00
premium 2- or 4-door 139.00
standard 2- or 4-door 149.00
full-size 2- or 4-door 149.00
standard SUV 159.00
i got a ford edge for $247.91 TOTAL
for a week in mia in may - june. now i have to figure out if i want this or the Avis deal. i also applied coupon code MUWZ023 which is supposed to get me $25 off, but fine print says no coupons so it may not allow it.
my Avis deal (Avis discount AWD S767700) was
Standard SUV Chevrolet Equinox or similar,
$259.67 USD for a week - $35 coupon (if they apply it) = $224.67
budget deal was
ford edge for $247.91 for a week - $25 coupon (if they apply it) = $222.91
so they are about the same.
think i might light the edge better than the Equinox, but still not sure.
they both have the same sunpass rates for fla.
i was really wanted a convertible so i have these as a backup plan and will see what i can find for last minute deals. i wonder if i called a few days ahead, if they would switch me to something else since the standard rate for these suv's are higher are about the same as a premium or standard convertible. also been looking at sixt, they are only in fla, but have more upscale cars like bmw or mb, just their reviews are either 10's or 0's with no middle ground.
the fine print:
Nationwide Offer
economy or compact - $17/weekend day or as low as $119/week
intermediate SUV - $22/weekend day or as low as $139/week
terms and conditions:
•Offer can be reserved now for pick-up between now and June 15, 2012.
•Offer valid at participating corporate owned Budget airport locations in the U.S. (excluding but not limited to New York metro area; Martha's Vineyard and Hawaii).
•Offer valid on the following car classes: economy (class A), compact (class B) & intermediate SUV (class F).
•Weekend rental period begins Thursday at noon and car must be returned by Monday 11:59 p.m. or higher rate may apply. A minimum one day rental is required. A Friday night keep is required.
•To use this offer, reservation must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of pickup.
•Use offer code (BCD) D454300 to take advantage of this offer.
•Offer is subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times, including some online rates at Budget.com.
•Offers may not be available during holiday and other blackout periods; rate surcharges during peak periods may apply. Blackouts include, but may not be limited to the following:
February 1-5: Indianapolis, IN (08084);
February 9-15, 2012: Portland Intl Airport (PDX), Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA), and Seattle Downtown;
February 9- March 18, 2012: Denver Intl. Airport (DEN), Eagle County Airport (EGE), Colorado Springs Airport (COS), Aspen-Sardy Field Airport (ASE), Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN), Boise Airport (BOI), Idaho Falls Municipal Airport (IDA), Pocatello Regional Airport, Idaho (PIH), Magic Valley Regional Airport, Idaho (TWF), Friedman Memorial Airport, Idaho (SUN), Bozeman Airport, Montana (BZN), Bert Mooney Airport, Montana (BTM), Helena Regional Airport, Montana (HLN), Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO), and Denver Downtown;
February 16–27, 2012: Arizona;
February 22–26, 2012: Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO), Daytona Beach Airport (DAB), Melbourne Intl. Airport (MLB);
February 16–21, 2012enver (08052), Salt Lake City (08262), Reno (09921);
March 1–31, 2012: Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX); March 29 - April 2, 2012: New Orleans, LA (08515);
March 29 – April 8, 2012: Florida and Arizona;
April 5 – 8, 2012: Florida (excluding Pensacola) (07834, 07927, 08236, 08237, 08239, 08240, 08241, 08242, 08244);
April 16 – 26, 2012: Raleigh (08983);
May 3-5, 2012: Louisville Dist (08043, 07585);
May 24-27, 2012: Indianapolis Dist (08084);
May 24–28; 2012: NY OPS (8016), Boston OPS (08119), Indianapolis Dist (08084), Charleston Dist (08984).
•Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other discount number, coupon, promotion or offer and is subject to change without notice.
•Taxes, concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fee, and customer facility charges ($10/contract in California) may apply and are extra.
•Optional items such as LDW ($29.99/day or less) are extra.
•Renter must meet Budget age, driver and credit requirements.
•Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years of age.
•Rate surcharges apply during peak periods.
•Fuel charges are extra.
•Offer based on U.S. currency.
•Offer applies to round-trip rentals only. Car must be returned to renting location.