Order now for a rental in 6 months or ..
Apr 29, 2007, 4:25 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 358
Order now for a rental in 6 months or ..
Hello,
I will first sketch the situation =)
I'm from Belgium and i'm going to study in quebec, in canada from september till december.
My parents are also coming to there from 26 octobre till 3 novembre.
Now, I checked at hertz to rent the car (ford taurus 4 door) now already and it would cost 283 euro (+- 385USD).
My question now is: Is that much or is that still a low amount?
And I also want to know if there are any coupons that i can use to rent it for that period, because I can't find any coupon for that period yet.
So is it the best that i wait to order or is it the best to order it already now?
Thanks
I will first sketch the situation =)
I'm from Belgium and i'm going to study in quebec, in canada from september till december.
My parents are also coming to there from 26 octobre till 3 novembre.
Now, I checked at hertz to rent the car (ford taurus 4 door) now already and it would cost 283 euro (+- 385USD).
My question now is: Is that much or is that still a low amount?
And I also want to know if there are any coupons that i can use to rent it for that period, because I can't find any coupon for that period yet.
So is it the best that i wait to order or is it the best to order it already now?
Thanks
Apr 29, 2007, 5:35 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: UA, Hertz Gold, AA Gold, DL Silver
Posts: 825
At first I thought your rate seemed a little high, but then I searched on Orbitz and a rental for your dates came up at $544 for your dates. Given that, I'd go ahead and book the car (assuming you are going through a site that will allow you to cancel). If you can cancel, keep checking back and re-book if/when the rates drop.
Many airline frequent flyer programs offer discount coupons ($X off per week), so if you belong to one check there; if you do not belong to one join one (that would be free).
Many airline frequent flyer programs offer discount coupons ($X off per week), so if you belong to one check there; if you do not belong to one join one (that would be free).
Apr 29, 2007, 7:12 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Louisville, KY, USA
Posts: 2,583
Sounds a bit high. At priceline.com you can rent from Budget at around $31 taxes and fees included or bid and perhaps save even more. Problem is that you then are locked in.
If you $385 is refundable, you can grab it and keep looking for lower rates. If you want certainty today check Budget's own site (may be refundable) and then Priceline. Try a bid or two before locking in the $312 rate.
If you $385 is refundable, you can grab it and keep looking for lower rates. If you want certainty today check Budget's own site (may be refundable) and then Priceline. Try a bid or two before locking in the $312 rate.