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Apr 21, 2008 | 7:49 pm

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zdave

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: DEN

Programs: United, Marriott, Choice, Avis, Hertz

Posts: 271

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mary2e

I generally try to rent from Avis. They make it easy to reserve and get in & out of their lots, plus, in most place I rent, the cars are at the airport.

I need to rent a car for a week in July in TPA. The rates for an intermediate are $330 + tax for the week. Ditto for MCO. This is using the Costco code.

Not only is that an outrageous price, it's nearly double what the competitors are charging.

Needless to say, I went to my back up car rental company, and got myself a nice intermediate car from National for $185 + tax for the week.

Is Avis trying to put itself out of business?

This happens frequently and randomly. I book business travel through Orbitzforbusiness and at least 30% of the time there are drastic differences ($15/day or more) between Avis, Budget, and Hertz--our three approved providers. Checking back closer to the date has never been fruitful.

That's why you keep a backup company.

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