fatwalletdotcomforum said:Anyone have an over 25 code for SFO between december 18th and january 4th?

<sigh> Well that didn't take long.
Whole page of them on page 1. Let us know what you come up with.

riaesq said:fatwalletdotcomforum said:Anyone have an over 25 code for SFO between december 18th and january 4th?

<sigh> Well that didn't take long.
Whole page of them on page 1. Let us know what you come up with.

It was too far for him to go to the first page...easier to post an "uninformed" question!
or stupid or silly if you want to be really mean!!

fatwalletdotcomforum:

You need to look and search. The info is right there! You found out how to register and post you should be able to find and USE THE CODES on your OWN!

The OP took his codes and links and ran. We don't know why.

Update on LAX rental 12/19-29-- midsize with Avis, Ent rate and $20 coupon, 177.77. Still hoping National will meet it- sometimes that happens.

UPDATE-- Wow, this is interesting. I just realized that my arrival time was off by 12 hours on my res, so I called Avis. Adding the extra 12 hours raised my price by $100! That's over the phone. Yet, online the price went up significantly less- now at 205$ with $30 online coupon (it's on their website).

More interesting stuff- I tried a bunch of Avis codes and the price did not go down at all- sometimes it went up by a LOT. I saw that there is a surcharge of $1.82/day for using some corporate accounts-- who knew? So in many cases, they give the discount with one hand and take it back with the other. So I didn't use any codes after all.

Just when you think you have it all figured out.....

great deals with the carlson codes

luv2trvl said:great deals with the carlson codes

Can you give us your info? Like how much you saved and where? It could definitely be helpful. TIA!

Everything in the first post should be removed and reposted in the Quick Summary so that us users can edit the info. Most of it is usless, but some of it can easily be recovered by searching.

Example: Budget - Great Budget Pricing, Upgrade, $15 off Week, free weekend day
missing link: http://www.bjsvacations.com/promotion/bjs/carrental/BJ_budget.pdf

Thanks for the update!

If anyone knows of printable coupons that can be presented upon pickup (as opposed to codes used when making the res) for Avis or Dollar - would be much appreciated. Just scoured the old an this thread and looks like they are all codes. The usual googling brings up expired AMEX coupons to print, mostly from 06. (My family makes the reservations through a special travel company and therefore can't use the codes, but they accept printable coupons to be added when the car is picked up)

Tnx!

They're all for use when making the res, don't seem to be any printable ones for use upon pickup. (Unless I'm missing something) The AMEX one for example prompts you to make the res. from the page. The last one I can recall using was an AMEX printable 10% to be presented at the counter.
Thanks

I think you would be fine, but the best thing to do would be to call them to and ask to be sure.

That said, I got a rate of 83.80 pounds (Midsize, unlimited miles) with National Car Rental using the Westjet code that anyone can use. That didn't include insurance but that would only work out to around 10.35 pounds extra anyways - which is VERY close to the carbookers rate. If you could find a coupon that works with that it might work out even cheaper. Also, if you bought insurance separately they wouldn't be able to cancel it and make you pay in the event of an accident since its not part of any 'discount' package using a corporate code like the one through Ithaca.

One thought, you said you study abroad - are you over 25? You might want to check the additional fees carefully if you are. I checked National which ranges from $25-$70.82 in New York. And this is what carbookers says:
Minimum Age
All car suppliers have a minimum age to be able to rent without incurring any extra charges, this is normally 25 and above. Drivers between the ages of 21-24 will always incur an extra surcharge which is payable locally, is subject to tax and is non refundable. These fees can range from 10.00 euros a day in Europe and from US$25.00 to US$50.00 US in the United States. Once you have selected your car please read the car rental rules where you will be able to find the amount payable.


Also, this worries me from the Carbookers TOS:
Cancellation:
Car Hire

Change: £35 per booking
Cancel: £35 per booking

Pretty much that means that once you're booked you're stuck. Rental rates fluctuate so by using carbookers you're getting hooked into staying with them. If you rent directly with National or any of the major agencies you'll be able to re-book at lower rates if and when they come up. As an example, I originally booked a compact car with National in Las Vegas for Dec 16-21. I've now managed to cancel that reservation and rebook with Alamo to get an SUV - and I'm paying less! FWIW, for a few extra dollars I'd just go through the Westjet website and rent direct with National. Also, use some of the promo links and get enrolled in the Emerald Club and you'll be able to pick from whatever is on the lot.

bbyf16 said:I already have that from American Express, not their normal one, but the premium one (AMEX's regular rental insurance in only secondary, so if you don't have auto insurance, you're out of luck).

Actually, most credit card companies are secondary only if a primary exists. Therefore if you have no auto insurance, the credit card insurance would automatically become primary.

bbyf16 said: I don't need to take national LDW right?

Correct. You need to decline LDW in order to take advantage of the credit card insurance benefit.

bbyf16 said:also, i'm already an emerald club member and they have my age (i'm 21) and they didn't do any upcharging like they usually do so I guess the westjet code also includes 21-24 no upcharge.

Even though they have your age, the web site will not 'check' this and automatically charge you. You will be charged at the booth when you pick up your car. The underage fee for National in New York is $70.82/day.

Szymon