inexpensive car rental at DTW?
Feb 17, 2014, 8:51 am
#1
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inexpensive car rental at DTW?
I'm looking for a one day (midweek) car rental out of DTW. Looking for early April. Prices are close to $100 a day. Sheesh! Does anyone have any tips for getting any lower rates? Unfortunately, I need to rent from DTW (as opposed to a "city location" and I do NOT care what size car, I'd take a scooter at this point, as long as it was heated. Thanks for any info!
Feb 17, 2014, 12:04 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Not sure why prices are so high for that time. DTW only has the big agencies, not the cheapo ones like Advantage or Payless. You might try bidding on Priceline to get something cheaper. You may be looking a little early, and Hotwire may offer a better price closer to the day you need. Prices could go up too, so if you find something now book it and you can cancel later if something better comes along.
Feb 18, 2014, 5:47 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DTW/FNT
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Two thoughts --
Entertainment pubs has discounted rates that are worth looking (e.g. class upgrades, free days) -- you have to buy their book of course --- and
National sometimes has specials to go.
Bob H
Entertainment pubs has discounted rates that are worth looking (e.g. class upgrades, free days) -- you have to buy their book of course --- and
National sometimes has specials to go.
Bob H
Feb 22, 2014, 7:16 pm
#5
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1,603
I rented on dollar.com, click on 'city special'
Pick-up
DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT
Detroit, MI
Thu Apr. 03, 2014 / 8:00 AM Return Same as Pick-up
Thu Apr. 03, 2014 / 8:00 PM Promo Code: 832
CAR & RATE Change Car Class: Full-size Nissan Altima (or similar)
Rental Time: 1 Day at $61.57 per day. Unlimited mileage. Total Base Rate $61.57
Totals
Apt Conc Recov Fee $6.98 County Rental Tax $1.40 Energy Recovery Fee $0.58 State Tax $4.19 Vehicle License Fee $0.65 Total Est. Mandatory Charges $13.80
Est. Grand Total $75.37
Pick-up
DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT
Detroit, MI
Thu Apr. 03, 2014 / 8:00 AM Return Same as Pick-up
Thu Apr. 03, 2014 / 8:00 PM Promo Code: 832
CAR & RATE Change Car Class: Full-size Nissan Altima (or similar)
Rental Time: 1 Day at $61.57 per day. Unlimited mileage. Total Base Rate $61.57
Totals
Apt Conc Recov Fee $6.98 County Rental Tax $1.40 Energy Recovery Fee $0.58 State Tax $4.19 Vehicle License Fee $0.65 Total Est. Mandatory Charges $13.80
Est. Grand Total $75.37
