Update for new cars @ FLL
Jan 2, 2012, 9:53 pm
#20
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Jan 4, 2012, 11:13 pm
#21
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Since last year it started in April I think that's a big change that I may be able to use... Please keep us posted thank you
Since last year it started in April I think that's a big change that I may be able to use... Please keep us posted thank you
Jan 5, 2012, 6:33 am
#22
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No, there's a misunderstanding. Cars won't be available for pickup at a special one-way rate in January. The offer will be advertised in January, for pickup in April and May as usual. Think about it: There's mid-winter break for K-12, and spring break. Meanwhile, the Northeast and other parts of the country remain cold. The demand in FL will thus still be strong.
Jan 9, 2012, 11:16 pm
#23
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No, there's a misunderstanding. Cars won't be available for pickup at a special one-way rate in January. The offer will be advertised in January, for pickup in April and May as usual. Think about it: There's mid-winter break for K-12, and spring break. Meanwhile, the Northeast and other parts of the country remain cold. The demand in FL will thus still be strong.
Jan 10, 2012, 10:00 am
#25
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Strong FL demand? Unless I missed it there were no FL drive in specials this year. The lots at MCO were packed last month with stored cars and outside of the holidays rates are ridiculously cheap.
Avis had one in October from NY, PA, and DC, and then another one from GA, NC, and SC in early December. It was more limited because this year all the rental companies got good deals to purchase cars in FL. I've heard this from Hertz, Avis, and National reps. Last year they told me the good deals were in the NY area, which was unusual.
The snowstorm in October also changed which cities had surpluses. There was a large pileup in NY, with one-way specials soon after to go to other cities. But not really to go to FL.
Avis had one in October from NY, PA, and DC, and then another one from GA, NC, and SC in early December. It was more limited because this year all the rental companies got good deals to purchase cars in FL. I've heard this from Hertz, Avis, and National reps. Last year they told me the good deals were in the NY area, which was unusual.
The snowstorm in October also changed which cities had surpluses. There was a large pileup in NY, with one-way specials soon after to go to other cities. But not really to go to FL.
Jan 11, 2012, 4:19 am
#26
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I beg to differ. Trying to get MCO the last weekend of the month, no holiday, and a midsize is $42/day for the weekend. I can use the free day, but still comes out to $30/day. I can get a mid-size at Payless for $9/day. Never done it, but this time my brand loyalty may be dropped for price savings. Total is $60 vs $160 for National, ouch.
Jan 17, 2012, 8:43 pm
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No, there's a misunderstanding. Cars won't be available for pickup at a special one-way rate in January. The offer will be advertised in January, for pickup in April and May as usual. Think about it: There's mid-winter break for K-12, and spring break. Meanwhile, the Northeast and other parts of the country remain cold. The demand in FL will thus still be strong.