Can you add fastbreak after the fact? That computer glitch has healed itself, so the standard SUV is back up to $285+. I don't want to screw up a confirmed reservation! BTW, I am eligible for the American Federation of Teachers code I put in - got it off the AFT website.

Does anyone know where that code comes from. I don't want any problems or need to show something at the counter I don't have. It does give a really good rate and eliminated a $50 drop off fee for a one way. I suppose I could make a reservation with that code wth Budget and another with the other rental company that had given me the best price up to now and never had a drop off fee.. just in case they don;t honor it I go to the other company..

That's always a good idea when using a code which you are not really entitled to use ....

Sorry I can't help further as I don't know where the X797726 code comes from either; even did some searching on-line yesterday trying to find out but didn't have any success other than finding out (as reported here) it has been used sucessfully many times. It probably won't help even if someone did know where it is from as (sooner or later) Budget will catch on and close this loophole. Meanwhile, as always, use at your own risk .... and always have a backup plan/reservation! Good luck!

I don't know the origin, but I did personally use the code at the end of March in Orlando/MCO. The agent said that it was a great rate but didn't ask for anything else on it.

The problem, as I posted on page 18, was that it took over an hour to get thru Budget's line and actually get the car. Time is money, or something.

just to post First-hand follow up.
I had success with V673016. No questions at pick up.
Picked up off airport in FLL.
$235 for 1 week Convertible
Saved me $200+.
Thanks to poster of this code

I read through the last 5 pages of this thread, and still don't think anyone has come back to report a successful rental using U071101 in 2009? This code is giving me the best rate by far (about 50% off), but of course, want to see any first-hand experience for 2009.

Will I get in trouble if I'm not actually attending a conference?

I believe I used that code earlier this year without a problem. Can't imagine why you should have a problem. It's just a generic code for biz types attending a conference. You actually think one of the clerks behind the counter are goin ask you what conference you're attending??? I don't believe that's in their script...we can provide you with an upgrade for only $50/day more...

I just used it in Orlando. Worked like a charm with no questions asked.

I just got back from Orlando on Saturday. Used the X797726 code and had absolutely NO problems. Word of advice...sign up for FastBreak on the Budget site! It saved me SO much time! The line at the Budget counter (as well as the other companies) in MCO was HUGE! I simply walked accross the street to the FastBreak kiosk where there was ONE person in line and they were finishing up. I handed the lady my reservation confirmation, my driver's license, and a credit card. She gave me an option of two different vehicles in the class I had booked. I told her which I preferred, and in less than 1 minute, I had the keys in my hand. Was really impressed with the service. Drop off was equally efficient. Pulled into the lot, a lady took a loop around the vehicle to check for damage, popped her head in to look at the gas gauge, printed a receipt on her handheld device, and I was off.

By the way, I also searched online for COUPON codes for Budget. Off the top of my head I can't remember which one I used, but it saved me an additional $30 when I returned the vehicle.

Anyone have a good code for one-way Banff to Calgary? I'd been looking at rate for a 4-day rental and until recently was seeing rentals with limited kms per day (fine by me) for ~200CAD. I should have made a reservation as now now only see unlimited km rates but it's ~400 CAD.

Get a compact for $199 per week from Budget. Use BCD U168601 for rental pickup by 6/30/09. Hurry, must book by 5/3/09. Rental must be from 5-14 days, blackouts may apply. Offer not valid in Canada or New York metro area.

Might be very useful in some markets, especially on the west coast. Hope this saves someone some money.

Found this....

http://www.neotravel.com/deals/coupons_budget.php

And it looks as though BCD:U110900 gives you 50% off. Anybody tried it?

I've used it every week for the past 9 months in Houston and have never had an issue.

It comes up as the "up to 50% off anniversary BCD", but it does not take anything off on my rental in NL...

Take 10% off your rental

BCD:U153200

Valid at off-airport locations only; expires June 30, 2009