Our January FL Itinerary

[chriskre]

Originally Posted by JLB

Wow! I just checked National's Emerald Club and I really, really, really need a discount code.

Entertainment books have coupon codes in them. I'll be home next week if you want me to PM you a code. I've got a Florida entertainment book although the coupons in any entertainment book will work. I just used one for Alamo in Boston and got a free SUV upgrade too. Try Alamo they are sometimes cheaper than National and it's the same company anyway. I booked online and they never asked me for the coupon. Got my SUV for half of what everyone else was charging

[vkrn]

[quote=JLB;327107][quote=vkrn;326873]

Originally Posted by JLB

Airfare: $276
Segment Fees: $14.40
PFC: $18.00
911 Security: $10.00
Prepaid Bags: $60.00
Convenience Fee: $27.00
Trip Flex: $30

Total: $435.40

It is amazing how many fees they can tack on. "Convenience Fee"?? Ha! Ha! Trip Flex???? What is that?? I guess its a way to say they fares are really low. Still . . . $435 is not a bad deal.

[JLB]

Actually Trip Flex is a good deal. It saves $50 per leg if you change your reservation, so you can rebook at lower fares, or change a travel date, without penalty.

Last year it would have saved us $200, which it did for the couple who joins us since they forgot to decline it.

At the last minute last year our flights dropped to $29 per leg. (Well, plus fees, of course.)

[JLB]

Back to the rental car.

Last year using the moochy National code and Emerald Club, for one day longer, the same rental was $400-ish--for a minivan. Emerald Club this year is $1500-ish. Using the Avis/Budget link on RCI, it is $800-ish.

Normally a good discount contract ID gets around $550-ish.

Here's what I'm looking for, if you've got time on your hand.

Pickup and dropoff: PIE
Pickup: 1/2/10 10 PM
Dropoff: 1/15/10 3 PM
Minivan or mid-size SUV

[JLB]

Originally Posted by JLB

Back to the rental car.

Last year using the moochy National code and Emerald Club, for one day longer, the same rental was $400-ish--for a minivan. Emerald Club this year is $1500-ish. Using the Avis/Budget link on RCI, it is $800-ish.

Normally a good discount contract ID gets around $550-ish.

Here's what I'm looking for, if you've got time on your hand.

Pickup and dropoff: PIE
Pickup: 1/2/10 10 PM
Dropoff: 1/15/10 3 PM
Minivan or mid-size SUV

I am bidding $25/day on priceline, which totals $454 with fees. Now it is suggesting that I bid $32 a day. I'm guessing that would put it at the $550 that is the normal good deal, but not the good good deal of last year.

I've got time to wait and play around, but let me know if you come up with something better. I'll name my first kid after you . . . wherever he or she is.

[JLB]

Wow! No rental car advice.

That's unusual for here.

[JLB]

I tried the 50% off Budget link on RCI.com, and it was way high.

That is usual for there.

[JLB]

At least Hotwire has a sense of humor. I just got this from them:

Heads up: car rental rates in Saint Petersburg have dropped
Great news! Recently, you found a 13-day rental car in Saint Petersburg from Jan. 2 to Jan. 15 for $83.95 per day. We just spotted a lower price. Take a look at what we found for you:
Best of the best


$81.95

Let's see, that's about $1100 and I'm trying for $450.

[lawren2]

Originally Posted by JLB

At least Hotwire has a sense of humor. I just got this from them:

Heads up: car rental rates in Saint Petersburg have dropped
Great news! Recently, you found a 13-day rental car in Saint Petersburg from Jan. 2 to Jan. 15 for $83.95 per day. We just spotted a lower price. Take a look at what we found for you:
Best of the best


$81.95

Let's see, that's about $1100 and I'm trying for $450.

My sis needs a car in SCal at the end of the month and priceline is NOT co-operating...maybe as her dates get closer? I hope. 'cause dear old dad told her what a great deal I got in April.

Getting stuff for family is even more difficult than getting stuff for me!

[CherylH]

I assume you have made your arrangements by now, but I have success with Car Rentals from CarRentals.com I can also make a reservation that can be canceled if I find a lower rate, later.

Good luck.