I really really really wish that I was in America. Why is it that there are a mazillion codes for cheaper rentals in the USA and Canada but poor old Australia is forgotten ?

I'm looking to get a car when in Townsville from around 9pm Friday 20 August to 4pm Sunday 22 August.

I'm looking for an ICAR or CCAR for 21-25 year old drivers.

The cheapest I can find is a CCAR for total of $196.23 and that's direct through budget.com.au !!!

If anyone has any promo codes, I'd be very appreciative. I know I'm getting the $5 a day bonus for booking online, but an additional 10 or 20% would be very nice.

Dan

Even in the States, it's very difficult to find a code that will remove the under 25 surcharge...

Good luck.

I've actually just found some nice codes if people want them

http://www.bjsvacations.com/promotio...al/default.asp has quite a few, ranging from the standard one-model upgrade, through to $20 off a weekend rental.

I also found that a Disney World site, http://www.mousesavers.com/rentalcar.html , has some great codes such as :

Check out the printable coupon for $20 off a weekly rental at http://www.budget.com/partners/disney.html. Anyone can use it, subject to the restrictions on the coupon (5-7 consecutive day rental required, etc.). Expires 12/31/04 and some blackout dates apply.

Wal-Mart Customers (i.e. anyone) can get up to 25% off rentals at Budget. Use BCD code W810011.

Another Wal-Mart code: Use BCD code W810000. Source: Wal-Mart edition Rand-McNally Atlas.

Get a 20% discount on full-size or larger cars at Budget if you are an American Express Platinum card member. Thanks to Margaret P for the tip.
Get up to 15% off plus a $10 off coupon for any 2-day Budget rental when you use a Discover Card. Expires 12/17/04.

If you live in New England and have a Shaw's supermarket membership card, you can get up to 25% off your Budget rental. Use BCD code X724300.

None of the codes, alas, are working within Australia, but I'm going to call Budget and see what I can muster

Thanks for the codes. I used the Walmart one and got a few dollars off of the rate. Although it wasn't the full 25% off.