Originally Posted by
blondee_yvr
Even if prices do drop in July, like they do every year. There was an article in a paper back in January how Car Rental Agencies, especially in Vegas layed off many people, cut back on supply, and jacked up their rates. Unfortunately, I don't believe rates will be similar to what they were last year in the summer.
While that was the case in March & April, May & June have been amongst the cheapest for me in a long time. The players and deals have changed, but they are still out there. Hertz is a LOT more expensive than it used to be; Avis has dropped its prices dramatically. Budget is a maverick situation as a franchise location. Thrifty & Dollar are consistent in their pricing. Alamo has really dropped its shorts with 4 day weekday rentals coming in as low as $44 a/i. National just dropped their pricing for LAS too. Fox is going for $20/day most of the time. I can't comment on Enterprise as I don't rent from them frequently. My average cost is $150 / week all-in for rental cars. I go as low as $100 if extra points/miles collection is not #1 priority.
While the economy is not growing rapidly, there are signs of recovery all over the country. When people get money, they go to LAS. This weekend was extremely busy with many hotels completely sold out. Did you know that? It did not make the national news. Basing your opinions of LAS on newspapers articles published 6 months ago is simply asinine. The situation on the ground is not the same now as it was back then.