Originally Posted by crhptic (Post 14404842)

I have a suggestion. It will probably be ignored but I'm going to suggest it anyway.

In the future if people make posts of the nature of "I need advice on a code, I tried all the other ones and they didn't work for my date/location/car class/whatever" I think they should include, at a minimum,

dates
car class
location
ALL the other codes they have tried along with the rate each of those codes gave

This will not only help people on this thread be more helpful, but I think a lot of us are more inclined to help those who have already shown that they've made some effort to help themselves, and simply saying "I tried all the codes and none of them worked" is frankly a little questionable considering how often the claim is made here. Not calling out anyone in particular, just saying what would make ME more likely to spend 2 minutes trying to help someone out.

Cheers

Originally Posted by mlad1101 (Post 14407432)

SXM
10/14-10/18
Full size SUV/Luxury Crossover SUV
I believe I've tried basically every code on the last 5-10 pages. Thanks.

Originally Posted by USirritated (Post 14411634)

I seriously doubt that you would find any effective coupons for that particular type of vehicle at that particular location. My guess is that SXM stocks almost no full size or luxury crossover suv's, and because of that there will be little, if any, discounting available. As a matter of fact, since it is such a small island, and since it is predominately a leisure destination, and not a business destination, you might not find any coupons or discounts that will work for SXM, although I could be wrong about that last point. Just my guess. YMMV.

Originally Posted by mlad1101 (Post 14411892)

Appreciate the response, and yes I am kind of figuring the latter since none of the codes had any effect on the pricing of any type of vehicle, not just the ones I am looking for.

Originally Posted by crhptic (Post 14416548)

I concur. If cost is your primary motivation then you are probably better off not using Avis for this trip. From carrentals.com it looks like Dollar has a full size SUV for ~210 Euros including all taxes, some 100 Euros less than Avis for those dates. Hotwire doesn't even come up with anything at SXM.

Originally Posted by USirritated (Post 14416669)

http://bodybuilderspro.info/pictures...818/random.gifIn general, I would think that SXM would be a hard get for just about anything over a full size car, especially for the rental car companies which cater to business travelers, such as Avis, National, and Hertz, but possibly less so for the companies which cater to leisure travelers, such as Budget, Alamo, and Dollar/Thrifty. You might also check some of the real off brands, such as Advantage, Payless, and since it is a colony of a European country, even Sixt. Check carrentals.com, autoslash.com, Orbitz, Priceline, and Kayak, and then you will really know where the cheapest deal is. Again though, your choices for full size or luxury suv's might be limited anyway.

Originally Posted by bob1008 (Post 14141041)

Yes good in Canada and still one of the most reliable codes out there in my opinion. G417900 gets excellent rates, unlimited mileage, and never a hassle.

Originally Posted by txnskr (Post 14435384)

I tried this and a bunch of codes for a one-way SF to LA rental for a week. I can't find anything thats under $600 that doesn't have $0.38+ mileage charges. The best i've found was $209 +$0.38/mi with the citi leisure rate. Anyone have any luck on anything that includes mileage and isnt over $400 for the week?

Originally Posted by USirritated (Post 14435799)

The most important thing that you can do is divide your rental into two parts, with two different cars and two different rental agreements. The first part is your one way rate, because why pay a high daily one way rate when you are just driving around locally? The second part is your local rate, after you turn in the car you drove from SFO to LAX, and where you will have a much lower rate, with no mileage charges, for just driving around locally in the LAX area.

Have you tried A972200 for the one way rate?

Originally Posted by txnskr (Post 14435384)

I tried this and a bunch of codes for a one-way SF to LA rental for a week. I can't find anything thats under $600 that doesn't have $0.38+ mileage charges. The best i've found was $209 +$0.38/mi with the citi leisure rate. Anyone have any luck on anything that includes mileage and isnt over $400 for the week?

Originally Posted by txnskr (Post 14435384)

I tried this and a bunch of codes for a one-way SF to LA rental for a week. I can't find anything thats under $600 that doesn't have $0.38+ mileage charges. The best i've found was $209 +$0.38/mi with the citi leisure rate. Anyone have any luck on anything that includes mileage and isnt over $400 for the week?

Originally Posted by wahmom (Post 14446552)

I've been using this site for several years and finally I have something to contribute.

B908200 Seems to be affiliated with Jackson Travel. I haven't personally used it yet but seems to give decent rates.

Originally Posted by koctail (Post 14157598)

Howdy. I am going to Hawaii in July and need rental for 7 days. I have been fiddlin around and on FatWallet found a code: A679100 which resulted in a $200 a/i price for intermediate car for a week. Deal! The FatWallet code said it was Hawaii Bar Association. Should I file this under too good to be true? I also see that www.discounthawaiicarrental.com has same vehicle for about $20 more. They seem to be reputable from what I have found online. Anyone have any input on either of these codes? I have a confimred reservation with Enterprise for $225 for Intermediate and I like Enterprise due to allowance of spouse as driver for no fee, but thanks to FT I found Avis/Budget allow the same.

Also, due to length of rental the coupon MUAA046 would give me 1750 AA miles. Do they add the .75/day for this at the rental counter? I don't mind using this coupon instead of $ coupon as almost all $ coupons are not eligible in Hawaii.