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Raven · 02-08-2012, 11:18 AM

We will be in CO at the end of March and are looking for the best deal on renting a SUV or Van (5 ppl). Anybody know of anything?

photobetty · 02-08-2012, 11:35 AM

I'm currently doing the same research, and have only found my AAA discount to be the cheapest (though not cheap) so far. I'll let you know if I find anything else.

stealthyc · 02-08-2012, 12:35 PM

We just got back from CO. I used Expedia to search all of the rates. Thrifty ended up being the least expensive by more than 20%. BJ's travel also has discounts if you have a membership there. Thrifty still ended up less than that discount or AAA for us.

Gustov · 02-08-2012, 03:00 PM

thrifty generally seems to be the cheapest. you can find a lot of discount codes for hertz though. i don't know if they check when you go to pick up the car to see if you're really allowed to use the code. for instance, 77694 in the CDP box on hertz's website will give you the USAA discount, which is very substantial. they also have $10 off a day on an suv right now if you look in their deals section.

nichan7 · 02-08-2012, 03:22 PM

There was a slickdeal coupon for Avis $169 a week for a SUV. Some blackout dates apply.

The coupon code is: AWD S767700

Check to see if the dates you're renting are available.

I'm going to Utah the first week of April and the total including taxes for for my SUV rental was like 240 bucks.

Also, if you have a Costco membership you can take off another $30!

Raven · 02-09-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nichan7

There was a slickdeal coupon for $169 a week for a SUV. Some blackout dates apply.

The coupon code is: AWD S767700

Check to see if the dates you're renting are available.

I'm going to Utah the first week of April and the total including taxes for for my SUV rental was like 240 bucks.

Also, if you have a Costco membership you can take off another $30!

Through what rental service?

photobetty · 02-09-2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nichan7

Also, if you have a Costco membership you can take off another $30!

Thanks for this idea! I don't know why I never thought of it - my husband has a Costco membership through work. We don't use it much, but it came in handy for this, and it was about HALF of what I would have spent with the AAA discount for a 3.5 day SUV rental. There was a deal with Alamo for 25% off + $25 off. Sweet!

nichan7 · 02-09-2012, 06:50 PM

Sorry!! its for Avis.

Fishhawk · 02-09-2012, 09:32 PM

Costco card is generally good for ~10% off....

Look for rentals outside the airport. Between my costco card, and having a buddy drive me into Denver, I saved ~50% on a full size SUV for 7 days.

Raven · 02-10-2012, 11:38 AM

We ended up getting a van for about $91 per person (5 ppl) for 6 days, through Travelocity. Here is a great deal as well that we got through the same site, but it's not big enough for 5 ppl and all the gear and luggage: Through Travelociy, Avis has a 5-passenger Dodge Nitro (or similar) for $230.41 for 6 days. Pick up at Denver Airport. That is a sweet deal!!

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Raven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 15	car rental We will be in CO at the end of March and are looking for the best deal on renting a SUV or Van (5 ppl). Anybody know of anything?

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nichan7 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	There was a slickdeal coupon for Avis $169 a week for a SUV. Some blackout dates apply. The coupon code is: AWD S767700 Check to see if the dates you're renting are available. I'm going to Utah the first week of April and the total including taxes for for my SUV rental was like 240 bucks. Also, if you have a Costco membership you can take off another $30! Last edited by nichan7; 02-09-2012 at 11:33 AM.

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02-08-2012, 11:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
photobetty Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 30	I'm currently doing the same research, and have only found my AAA discount to be the cheapest (though not cheap) so far. I'll let you know if I find anything else.

02-08-2012, 12:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
stealthyc Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 46	We just got back from CO. I used Expedia to search all of the rates. Thrifty ended up being the least expensive by more than 20%. BJ's travel also has discounts if you have a membership there. Thrifty still ended up less than that discount or AAA for us.

02-08-2012, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gustov Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 206	thrifty generally seems to be the cheapest. you can find a lot of discount codes for hertz though. i don't know if they check when you go to pick up the car to see if you're really allowed to use the code. for instance, 77694 in the CDP box on hertz's website will give you the USAA discount, which is very substantial. they also have $10 off a day on an suv right now if you look in their deals section.

02-09-2012, 06:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
nichan7 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	Sorry!! its for Avis.

02-09-2012, 09:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fishhawk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3	Costco card is generally good for ~10% off.... Look for rentals outside the airport. Between my costco card, and having a buddy drive me into Denver, I saved ~50% on a full size SUV for 7 days.

02-10-2012, 11:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Raven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 15	We ended up getting a van for about $91 per person (5 ppl) for 6 days, through Travelocity. Here is a great deal as well that we got through the same site, but it's not big enough for 5 ppl and all the gear and luggage: Through Travelociy, Avis has a 5-passenger Dodge Nitro (or similar) for $230.41 for 6 days. Pick up at Denver Airport. That is a sweet deal!!