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Cynt · 02-01-2013, 12:15 PM

I have a 15 passenger reserved w/ National using the KML code - $630 for the week for the 9 of us. However, we booked our flights last night, one group flying home in the AM and the other in the PM. I just reserved a mini van w/ budget $302 and an economy car w/ Dollar $230. I think we will like having two cars better.

chocovrdmicears · 02-01-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jadephoenixx

You can also email them via the contact us link to cancel a KLM code reservation. I've done it a couple of times and it takes about 24 hrs for a confirmation reply of the cancellation

Excellent to know! Thanks for the info..

aubriee · 02-05-2013, 02:31 AM

Just bumping back up to the first page. I'm looking for a good price for a May 10th-20th rental.

n2mm · 02-07-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by aubriee

Just bumping back up to the first page. I'm looking for a good price for a May 10th-20th rental.

Watching for a good rate too. We need a rental for April 30 to May 18 (18 days). May do a split rental. Are there any coupons out yet for Alamo or National for May? Sadly the rates don't seem to drop until weeks prior. I just returned last week and I didn't get a better rate until about a week before my trip. Even then it was high (for January, which is generally my lowest rental for the year).

mek17 · 02-07-2013, 12:19 PM

Best pricing I have found for May is National using contract ID 5125601 (Amex) and coupon code NF5594ZDP (Visa free day). Not sure if I can actually use both, but it let me book it that way. This combo resulted in great prices for sedans, but strangely SUVs and minivans are outrageous under it (like $1000/day).

JessEric777 · 02-07-2013, 12:44 PM

When is the best time to reserve a rental? We just need it for 1 day, May 2nd to go to Cocoa Beach from Port Orleans Riverside.

mek17 · 02-07-2013, 01:19 PM

I assume you mean how far in advance (as opposed to time of day to pickup/dropoff). I think the answer is as soon as you see a rate you can live with. Unlike most airlines, car rental companies allow you to change/cancel/rebook without penalty. So I always reserve something I can live with and keep watching to see if prices drop. They almost always do. Most of the time, I find the best price within two weeks of the rental pickup date. Good luck.

spel · 02-08-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mek17

Best pricing I have found for May is National using contract ID 5125601 (Amex) and coupon code NF5594ZDP (Visa free day). Not sure if I can actually use both, but it let me book it that way. This combo resulted in great prices for sedans, but strangely SUVs and minivans are outrageous under it (like $1000/day).

I just tried this but it said my length of days (8) conflicted with the Visa code. How many days did you book for?

mek17 · 02-08-2013, 07:27 PM

The visa code may be only up to 5 days. It is for one free day on a weekend rental. My rental is only 4 days. Try it without the coupon code -- the AMEX rate was still quite nice.

emelee1053 · 02-13-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by webworm

Try Budget using travelocity code x474200 and e-coupon MUPZ044 for $40 off. Total for 7 days is $262 inc taxes after e-coupon is applied when return minivan. Budget also includes free additional driver and Dollar charges $10/day extra.

I used the codes you listed (thanks!) and it brought the rate down to $460.44 for 10 days. I think they charge more if you're flying into Sanford... I'll keep checking!

emelee1053 · 02-13-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mek17

Best pricing I have found for May is National using contract ID 5125601 (Amex) and coupon code NF5594ZDP (Visa free day). Not sure if I can actually use both, but it let me book it that way. This combo resulted in great prices for sedans, but strangely SUVs and minivans are outrageous under it (like $1000/day).

It wouldn't let me use the coupon code either, and the total for 10 days came out to $1015 for an economy!!! Ouch!

n2mm · 02-13-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by emelee1053

It wouldn't let me use the coupon code either, and the total for 10 days came out to $1015 for an economy!!! Ouch!

That coupon code is only for a 3-5 day rental. I've been looking for a coupon for a longer rental, but haven't found one yet.

Disneylvr · 02-13-2013, 03:48 PM

We are looking for codes that will be valid at National for Memorial Day week, May 24-June 1 to be specific. The quotes I am getting are scaring me!

mek17 · 02-13-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by emelee1053

It wouldn't let me use the coupon code either, and the total for 10 days came out to $1015 for an economy!!! Ouch!

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Originally Posted by Disneylvr

We are looking for codes that will be valid at National for Memorial Day week, May 24-June 1 to be specific. The quotes I am getting are scaring me!

I just ran a search on National with the AMEX contract ID (5125601) and no coupon code and got a range of $209-298 for economy through fullsize. (As I previously noted, premium and up were more than $1000/week.) This was for May 24-June 1. Hope it helps.

Disneylvr · 02-13-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mek17

I just ran a search on National with the AMEX contract ID (5125601) and no coupon code and got a range of $209-298 for economy through fullsize. (As I previously noted, premium and up were more than $1000/week.) This was for May 24-June 1. Hope it helps.

Do you have to have an AMEX card? We do not have one.
Also when I plug in that code and price is $209-298 as you said BUT once the required taxes and airport fees are added in it is almost $400.

02-01-2013, 12:15 PM	#61
Cynt DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 687	I have a 15 passenger reserved w/ National using the KML code - $630 for the week for the 9 of us. However, we booked our flights last night, one group flying home in the AM and the other in the PM. I just reserved a mini van w/ budget $302 and an economy car w/ Dollar $230. I think we will like having two cars better. __________________ March 1997 - SOG May 2006 - CSR May 2009 - POP - SISTER TRIP April 2011 - POP - Girl's Getway May 2013 - FAMILY TRIP!!

02-07-2013, 12:44 PM	#66
JessEric777 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 22	When is the best time to reserve a rental? We just need it for 1 day, May 2nd to go to Cocoa Beach from Port Orleans Riverside. __________________ ~Jessica~ Wife to Eric, Mom to DD Jayden-9, DD Avery-7, DS Rylan-4, and DS Karsen-3~

02-13-2013, 03:48 PM	#73
Disneylvr Mommy of Madelyn, Ebay Addict and Happy Scrapbooker No longer addicted to the Creek We could watch Wishes every night Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 2,985	We are looking for codes that will be valid at National for Memorial Day week, May 24-June 1 to be specific. The quotes I am getting are scaring me! __________________ 20+ Disney Trips Since 1985 - All Star Movies, All Star Music, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Caribbean Beach, Contemporary, Polynesian, Port Orleans French Quarter, Port Orleans Riverside and Wilderness Lodge

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02-05-2013, 02:31 AM	#63
aubriee Chocolate always makes things better Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 30 minutes east of Dallas Posts: 13,550	Just bumping back up to the first page. I'm looking for a good price for a May 10th-20th rental.

02-07-2013, 12:19 PM	#65
mek17 WDW '88, '02, '03, '06, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13 \| DLP '99 \| DL '04, '10 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 69	Best pricing I have found for May is National using contract ID 5125601 (Amex) and coupon code NF5594ZDP (Visa free day). Not sure if I can actually use both, but it let me book it that way. This combo resulted in great prices for sedans, but strangely SUVs and minivans are outrageous under it (like $1000/day).

02-07-2013, 01:19 PM	#67
mek17 WDW '88, '02, '03, '06, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13 \| DLP '99 \| DL '04, '10 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 69	I assume you mean how far in advance (as opposed to time of day to pickup/dropoff). I think the answer is as soon as you see a rate you can live with. Unlike most airlines, car rental companies allow you to change/cancel/rebook without penalty. So I always reserve something I can live with and keep watching to see if prices drop. They almost always do. Most of the time, I find the best price within two weeks of the rental pickup date. Good luck.

02-08-2013, 07:27 PM	#69
mek17 WDW '88, '02, '03, '06, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13 \| DLP '99 \| DL '04, '10 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 69	The visa code may be only up to 5 days. It is for one free day on a weekend rental. My rental is only 4 days. Try it without the coupon code -- the AMEX rate was still quite nice.