Originally Posted by
trilko
I tried several dozens of different AWD, including those you posted, and many others I googled. What bothers me is that none of the AWD gets me better rate than basic rate without AWD.
I tried dummy bookings on com.au site as well, and for my booking I'm getting this prices (12 days, Group X):
no AWD 326,04$
J312300 494,22$
P786700 326,04$
P682402 494,22$
Most of the AWDs I tried give me same rate as without AWD, but some give me corporate rate which is MUCH higher than the basic rate
I'm looking for Tassie, btw, if that information is any relevant?
I could've done the dummy booking through Avis.com though - sorry, I couldn't really remember.
Here's an example:
I wanted to book a group X car for 1 day only on 03/11/14 - 04/11/14 because Tuesday 4th Nov 2014 is a public holiday in Victoria. I chose the pick up location from 8 Franklin St Melbourne (ME1) on 03/11/14 and return on 04/11/14, age 25+, resident of Australia, and here's the result:
no AWD - AU$ 67,74
J312300 - AU$ 40.25
P786700 - AU$ 67,74
P682402 - AU$ 64.72
All rates are inclusive LDW.
One thing that can kill your cheap rate when renting in Australia is Excess Reduction option which can be ranging from AU$ 20-35/day depending on the car and whether it's high or low season. This is an option where if you had an accident, you could reduce the amount payable by driver to zero. Avis insurance would still pay for the damages to the car, however, there's an administration fee (excess) to process the claim and this could go as high as AU$ 2000.