FL drive-in
#16
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,645
strange on dollar.com website; still $1-5 special page, although says booking deadline was 11/23. Impossible to complete new booking: page just blinks, and states nothing at all.
But we know the six-digit code. Is it possible via Autoslash/Priceline? I'd be interested in changing my MCO drop-off in favor of FLL drop-off on existing booking; how could I accomplish that?
But we know the six-digit code. Is it possible via Autoslash/Priceline? I'd be interested in changing my MCO drop-off in favor of FLL drop-off on existing booking; how could I accomplish that?
#17
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,653
It seemed any pick-up beyond 12/16 was prohibitive. Then, the deeper in Dec you went on your return date, the more DAILY rate would deteriorate. But I can't remember what return date was the rate's "crashing point"
#18
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,645
My request would be contingent on latest in Dec departure date from NY, longest period allowed before daily rate jump. So I can't possibly submit one request, without knowing those nuances.
It seemed any pick-up beyond 12/16 was prohibitive. Then, the deeper in Dec you went on your return date, the more DAILY rate would deteriorate. But I can't remember what return date was the rate's "crashing point"
It seemed any pick-up beyond 12/16 was prohibitive. Then, the deeper in Dec you went on your return date, the more DAILY rate would deteriorate. But I can't remember what return date was the rate's "crashing point"
#19
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#20
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a cliffhanger: I'm due to pick-up Wed 9pm (they close 9.30pm), which was the absolutely latest ALLOWED hour of pick-up before RATE SKYROCKET next date. Winterstorm Gail brings 8-12 inches of snow and 30mph winds at LGA; and I'm sure they'd be closing shop early. So it appears I'll be picking up next day, when (5-day x $1-rate) is no longer in the system. But it won't be thru my fault - if in fact they close shop by Wed nite...What can I tell them to still give me 5 days from Thu, and keep the $1 rate? (of course no matter what they tell me at pick-up, the rate problem may surface on print-out during my return 5 days later)
btw, I'm Hertz PC status - does Dollar care at all?
btw, I'm Hertz PC status - does Dollar care at all?
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#21
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,645
a cliffhanger: I'm due to pick-up Wed 9pm (they close 9.30pm), which was the absolutely latest ALLOWED hour of pick-up before RATE SKYROCKET next date. Winterstorm Gail brings 8-12 inches of snow and 30mph winds at LGA; and I'm sure they'd be closing shop early. So it appears I'll be picking up next day, when (5-day x $1-rate) is no longer in the system. But it won't be thru my fault - if in fact they close shop by Wed nite...What can I tell them to still give me 5 days from Thu, and keep the $1 rate? (of course no matter what they tell me at pick-up, the rate problem may surface on print-out during my return 5 days later)
btw, I'm Hertz PC status - does Dollar care at all?
btw, I'm Hertz PC status - does Dollar care at all?
#22
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,206
a cliffhanger: I'm due to pick-up Wed 9pm (they close 9.30pm), which was the absolutely latest ALLOWED hour of pick-up before RATE SKYROCKET next date. Winterstorm Gail brings 8-12 inches of snow and 30mph winds at LGA; and I'm sure they'd be closing shop early. So it appears I'll be picking up next day, when (5-day x $1-rate) is no longer in the system. But it won't be thru my fault - if in fact they close shop by Wed nite...What can I tell them to still give me 5 days from Thu, and keep the $1 rate? (of course no matter what they tell me at pick-up, the rate problem may surface on print-out during my return 5 days later)
btw, I'm Hertz PC status - does Dollar care at all?
btw, I'm Hertz PC status - does Dollar care at all?
#23
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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I call (predictably Manila, Philipinnes), explain NYC state-of-emergency, and ask to confirm LGA location will not close early - as did most businesses. They say they don't have direct# to LGA, but received no indication of early close. I'm not about to risk my life and then kiss the locked door - unless I hear from horse's mouth. I figure how unsolvable may be an early 12/17 pick-up vs. late 12/16 - given I'm not claiming added day.
Got there 9am. ZERO CUSTOMERS, full lot. Desk claims I was a no-show by 9.30pm close. And 12/17 pick-up is $60/day. Manager hints wouldn't mind a bribe; then "call Corporate to see if they authorize old rate." An hour on hold later - no resolution. "Nothing we can do"
I wasn't going to drive same day on those roads anyway; so I rented Budget next day $55 all-in for a day. Want to bring up Corporate's M.O. (no direct calling LGA, even in state of emergency) to company's top. I wasn't asking to change return date - why was it IMPOSSIBLE to check me out at yesterday's rate, given NYC emergency shutdown?? Can't anyone do anything mannually anymore...
#24
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,206
Got there 9am. ZERO CUSTOMERS, full lot. Desk claims I was a no-show by 9.30pm close. And 12/17 pick-up is $60/day. Manager hints wouldn't mind a bribe; then "call Corporate to see if they authorize old rate." An hour on hold later - no resolution. "Nothing we can do"
I wasn't going to drive same day on those roads anyway; so I rented Budget next day $55 all-in for a day. Want to bring up Corporate's M.O. (no direct calling LGA, even in state of emergency) to company's top. I wasn't asking to change return date - why was it IMPOSSIBLE to check me out at yesterday's rate, given NYC emergency shutdown?? Can't anyone do anything mannually anymore...
I wasn't going to drive same day on those roads anyway; so I rented Budget next day $55 all-in for a day. Want to bring up Corporate's M.O. (no direct calling LGA, even in state of emergency) to company's top. I wasn't asking to change return date - why was it IMPOSSIBLE to check me out at yesterday's rate, given NYC emergency shutdown?? Can't anyone do anything mannually anymore...
1) This was Dollar/Thrifty, right? Why would you expect anything extra from a company under the aegis of Hertz? Even in normal times, many people here complained, myself included, that Hertz billing and customer service sucks.
2) Even at $55/day all-in, it was still how much higher than what you were supposed to originally pay? What would you have done if all competitors were much higher, as in out-of-season rate?
#25
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,653
2 things:
1) This was Dollar/Thrifty, right? Why would you expect anything extra from a company under the aegis of Hertz? Even in normal times, many people here complained, myself included, that Hertz billing and customer service sucks.
2) Even at $55/day all-in, it was still how much higher than what you were supposed to originally pay? What would you have done if all competitors were much higher, as in out-of-season rate?
1) This was Dollar/Thrifty, right? Why would you expect anything extra from a company under the aegis of Hertz? Even in normal times, many people here complained, myself included, that Hertz billing and customer service sucks.
2) Even at $55/day all-in, it was still how much higher than what you were supposed to originally pay? What would you have done if all competitors were much higher, as in out-of-season rate?
Above was not merely a rant. I'm not sure who to contact in Dollar for some kind of remedy. Actions of both the location, and the Corporate line, were little short of outrageous. Insisting that an immaterial deadline (I was not moving return date at all) puts a Company on their knees is preposterous
#27
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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JFK counter talked me into $23 upgrade from Compact to Lincoln 15k (NY plate). Lincoln provided easy 18h ride to Daytona; but they did promise me some refund on account on non-Full tank. Any gauge on my upgrade?
#28
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,206
Not sure there is free upgrade in Budget fastbreak, is there?
JFK counter talked me into $23 upgrade from Compact to Lincoln 15k (NY plate). Lincoln provided easy 18h ride to Daytona; but they did promise me some refund on account on non-Full tank. Any gauge on my upgrade?
JFK counter talked me into $23 upgrade from Compact to Lincoln 15k (NY plate). Lincoln provided easy 18h ride to Daytona; but they did promise me some refund on account on non-Full tank. Any gauge on my upgrade?
The free upgrade code “UUWZ042” has been prefilled in the form and will automatically apply when you click, “Select my car”.
Upgrade from Intermediate, Standard, or Full-Size
With this coupon you can upgrade any available car from one of the following three Budget car rental groups:- Intermediate Car Rental (Group C)- upgrade to a Standard Car Rental (Group D)
- Standard Car Rental (Group D)- upgrade to a Full-Size Car Rental (Group E)
- Full-Size Car Rental (Group E)- upgrade to a Premium Car Rental (Group G)
Sale Period
Your car rental must be picked up on or before June 30th, 2021 [Now - 6/30/2021].
#29
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Free upgrade from compact to Lincoln? For real? There is a coupon on Budget's website, but it says 1 category, which is the norm. If they promised you compensation for fuel, maybe you can try to negotiate a discount on the upgrade fee, but I doubt they would let it go entirely.
The free upgrade code “UUWZ042” has been prefilled in the form and will automatically apply when you click, “Select my car”.
The free upgrade code “UUWZ042” has been prefilled in the form and will automatically apply when you click, “Select my car”.
Upgrade from Intermediate, Standard, or Full-Size
With this coupon you can upgrade any available car from one of the following three Budget car rental groups:- Intermediate Car Rental (Group C)- upgrade to a Standard Car Rental (Group D)
- Standard Car Rental (Group D)- upgrade to a Full-Size Car Rental (Group E)
- Full-Size Car Rental (Group E)- upgrade to a Premium Car Rental (Group G)
Sale Period
Your car rental must be picked up on or before June 30th, 2021 [Now - 6/30/2021].On the class: I shot myself in the foot. Snow cleared by then, but I should've still pre-paid Fullsize at $4 over Compact. When she created an impression she'd stick me with a tiny old car, and offered a "break" of "only $23 all-in" for newish L.C., I just splurged. Proved very comfortable. In 40 years, I've never driven a Compact to FL, and it was stupid to book it at both Dollar and Budget. Not sure what counter would over-charge me from Full - but I observed them lie with a straight face. I refused the rate twice, until she finally landed at $23