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msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 9:24 am

I was reading this thread.... http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=6294 and I looking into renting a car for spring break. I've never done it before. What as the best companies? Price? Quality? Btw, the way I'm under 25, if that makes a difference....Thanks for any input you give...

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 11:13 am

Under 25 will make a difference depending on state and company...check out the major ones websites and look for the FAQs..they'll list if there are extra fees for under 25.Hertz, Avis, National, Enterprise...

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 11:21 am

If you have a student advantage card you can get discounts with Dollar Rent-A-Car.I think Hertz has AAA discounts.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:12 am

Just as an aside, I'm looking at renting a car in colorado, and I've called 5 companies so far, and all of them say their national fleets are all automatic transmissions.Why can't you have stick shifts dammit!

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:23 am

anybody can drive an automatic. The last time I rented a car, they had a Vibe, but wanted more than double the price of a midsize car because to them it is an SUV. If all the cars are auto, maybe you can find an 03 auto XRS.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:28 am

LOL...good call, would be nice...but unfortunately, I can't afford that...looking at el cheapo cars, i.e. suzuki swift, kia rio. Gotta conserve the funds.For any under 25 renters, the following companies WILL NOT rent to under 25:AvisBudgetHertzThe following companies will rent to under 25 for an extra $15/day fee:AdvantageEnterprisePaylessThriftyThe following company will rent to under 25 for an extra $20/dayDollarThe following companIES will rent to under 25 for an extra $25/dayAlamoNationalBTW: Alamo wanted to rent me an Aveo! ROFL!

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 11:27 am

And since Enterprise is cheap anyway their additional $15 seems cheap. Of course I am "way over 25" but when I needed to rent a car for a week waiting for a new one to arrive (sold my used one) I get a great deal on Alamo via their internet site. Also - usually the off-airport sites are a better deal. Never tried the "Rent-a-wreck" alternatives.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 2:05 pm

ya it sucks they don't have any manual trans unless you rent a sports car and that's some money!!!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 2:06 pm

Actually, enterprise had one of the highest rates of any of the companies I checked.I will either be renting from Advantage or Dollar, they both had rates in the 170s for a compact car...

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 2:14 pm

ya, i have to rent a car from seattle july 6 11pm-july 12 6pm.. will be $150+

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 2:35 pm

that's not a bad rate for 6 days at all.

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