Car in PHX
Feb 28, 2003 | 5:23 pm
#1
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Car in PHX
I need a car at PHX for 12 days. The best rate I have found so far is $345 (includes all taxes, fees, surcharges, and all other add ons - sheesh! These costs alone were about $120)
This rental is from Alamo with the Costco discount.
Anyone know how to get a cheaper car? I have not been successful on priceline yet.
This rental is from Alamo with the Costco discount.
Anyone know how to get a cheaper car? I have not been successful on priceline yet.
Feb 28, 2003 | 5:51 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2001
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go to the flyertalk Avis forum and check out some of the discount codes listed on that forum - I usually get a great deal by using one of the listed codes - results vary from location to location, so try several and see what you get - I'm not sure if this link will work or not but here goes:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forumcgi/fo...e=5&LastLogin=
http://www.flyertalk.com/forumcgi/fo...e=5&LastLogin=
Mar 1, 2003 | 8:48 am
#3
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Rental cars in PHX at certain times of the year is got to be the most expensive in the US (even more than FL during Easter/Xmas)
I suspect there is a certain amount of price fixing and National/Alamo is independently owned which does not help.
Mike
I suspect there is a certain amount of price fixing and National/Alamo is independently owned which does not help.
Mike
Mar 1, 2003 | 4:48 pm
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Mikey, see if your hotel has an off-airport rental company in-house--many do, especially the resorts. If not, I could get you phone numbers for a couple. There are also some el-cheapos near the airport, like ACE and Resort.
Another, more fun strategy would be to rent in Vegas, where they are usually cheap, and drive down--maybe 5 hours on a good day. Then, plan some fun time on the front or back end.
JP
Another, more fun strategy would be to rent in Vegas, where they are usually cheap, and drive down--maybe 5 hours on a good day. Then, plan some fun time on the front or back end.
JP
Mar 3, 2003 | 11:00 am
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Thanks j379pa and others!
I just called my resort - they said they do not have a rental car agency on site. Also - they said that they pick up from the airport, but do not drop off at the airport - weird, huh?
Anyay - so far the $345 with Alamo is the best I can find. Even beats Fox. I have not tried ACE or Regency - do they pick up folks at the airport, or do I need to take a cab to get to them?
I just called my resort - they said they do not have a rental car agency on site. Also - they said that they pick up from the airport, but do not drop off at the airport - weird, huh?
Anyay - so far the $345 with Alamo is the best I can find. Even beats Fox. I have not tried ACE or Regency - do they pick up folks at the airport, or do I need to take a cab to get to them?
Mar 3, 2003 | 10:42 pm
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From the PHX metro yellow pages:
ACE--Airport shuttle & free pickup--602-267-8844
U-Save (I think this is who I used when I was out here looking for houses) free airport shuttle--800-272-8728
ABC--free airport/hotel shuttle--602-681-9000
5 Star Ford--airport pickup available--800-334-9602
Toyota Rentacar--free pickup/return--480-598-2423
And of course...
rent-a-vette--480-941-3001
Up for trying to do an FT gathering when you're in town? Post in community if you are.
JP
ACE--Airport shuttle & free pickup--602-267-8844
U-Save (I think this is who I used when I was out here looking for houses) free airport shuttle--800-272-8728
ABC--free airport/hotel shuttle--602-681-9000
5 Star Ford--airport pickup available--800-334-9602
Toyota Rentacar--free pickup/return--480-598-2423
And of course...
rent-a-vette--480-941-3001
Up for trying to do an FT gathering when you're in town? Post in community if you are.
JP
Mar 14, 2003 | 8:49 am
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Whatever you do, DON'T rent your car at the airport. The extortionate taxes and fees will shoot your final total out of sight. A friend of mine has the Avis location at about 300 East Bell, with good cars. You could also try Enterprise, with locations around town. Good luck. E-mail me directly if you have other questions.
Mar 14, 2003 | 9:11 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dianne47:
You could also try Enterprise, with locations around town.</font>
You could also try Enterprise, with locations around town.</font>
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Mar 15, 2003 | 10:43 pm
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After going through a whole bunch of different combo's of rental locations, companies, and discount codes I ended up just bidding on Priceline and was really happy with what I ended up with:
I got a midsize/intermediate, to be picked up at the airport (convenient), for 7 days starting next Tuesday for a total of $261.09. This resulted from a bid of $25 per day plus all the taxes and add-ons. If you're not too fussy about the company or the actual car this seemed like a great way to do it.
I got a midsize/intermediate, to be picked up at the airport (convenient), for 7 days starting next Tuesday for a total of $261.09. This resulted from a bid of $25 per day plus all the taxes and add-ons. If you're not too fussy about the company or the actual car this seemed like a great way to do it.
Mar 16, 2003 | 11:02 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by lynowens:
After going through a whole bunch of different combo's of rental locations, companies, and discount codes I ended up just bidding on Priceline and was really happy with what I ended up with.</font>
After going through a whole bunch of different combo's of rental locations, companies, and discount codes I ended up just bidding on Priceline and was really happy with what I ended up with.</font>
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