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Jun 17, 2015 | 6:31 am

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Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: Cambridge, MA

Programs: AA EXP, UA1k, AmEx Plat, Global Entry & Pre✓

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Originally Posted by MercedesSL600Man

When looking for an SUV in Orlando, the prices varied from a low of $280 for 3 days to $1,400 for the exact same time period. And many other prices in between. This was over the course of about a month.

Okay. My OCD and cheapness is gonna get the best of me I can see already...

There's no recognizable pattern to the price changes one can use to book the lowest rates?

Re add on extras...any reason to get their insurance products etc if I use my AmEx Plat? I also have a Chase Saphire Preferred visa card if that's better for car rentals.

For car seats, how do I reserve them and are they a set price or variable?

Also, is there a benefit to me for this rental if I get status with sixt beforehand? I see upgrades are possible and I can get status via AA EXP & CK. i could have sworn years ago I signed up for some status giveaway with sixt but I cannot find the login details so I assume that is lost... I have no idea when I'd need to rent a car again but it probably won't be for awhile.

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