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deedisneydream97 · 02-18-2013, 06:44 AM

Dollar has dropped their May prices (first week). Go to their site, plug in your dates, don't select a vehicle type....it will bring you to a page with ALL vehicles listed.....click on the "city special" icon that is tucked amongst the list of cars and prices. Still not as low as I got last year at Alamo, but took something until the prices drop again.

emelee1053 · 02-18-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Pirates2Princesses

I decided to follow the advice of the pp (thanks!) and go ahead and book something for our week in May. Booked a minivan for a week through Dollar using the Orlando Magicard (which we have) corporate code from Mousesavers.com. The base rate is $286 ($372 total with taxes and fees). DH was happy with this rate, but I will periodically check around to see if we can get an even better deal.

I've been looking and lurking, and found Enterprise to be the best price at $283 for 11 days mid=May pick-up at Sanford, drop-off at MCO for a full size. Unless anyone has had a bad experience with Enterprise?

deedisneydream97 · 02-18-2013, 08:32 PM

I tried both with dollar....with and without the orlando magicard (pick up and drop off at MCO). Without the card, but using the Dollar "city special" was cheaper. $265 all inclusive...dodge avenger, sat morn to sat evening. Am awaiting my delivery of my Entertainment book for my Alamo coupon savings; that is how I got a great deal last May. Plus oodles of other coupons for places I frequent.

Tara8595 · 02-20-2013, 09:04 AM

I don't see the 'city special' icon when I try to book with Dollar. But my dates 5/7-11 still come back with $24/day, so with a code, it is down to $150. Not as good as usual, but better than it's been lately.

Kim&Chris · 02-20-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tara8595

I don't see the 'city special' icon when I try to book with Dollar. But my dates 5/7-11 still come back with $24/day, so with a code, it is down to $150. Not as good as usual, but better than it's been lately.

I have the same dates as you, yet I keep getting $30/day rates. Can you tell me what code you used?

Tara8595 · 02-20-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim&Chris

I have the same dates as you, yet I keep getting $30/day rates. Can you tell me what code you used?

I used this: promo code KISSE - from Good Housekeeping Magazine.

gifmar · 02-20-2013, 11:57 AM

Just reserved Alamo using BJ's code 7014696 and Visa coupon AD2338FDF. $267.74. Not great but better than it has been.

Kim&Chris · 02-20-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tara8595

I used this: promo code KISSE - from Good Housekeeping Magazine.

Wow...so strange....when I use that code (for the same dates you're using), I get a weekly rate of $260 for a mid-size (the cheapest rate they're offering me with that code). A compact is $374!

Yet when I use the Corp ID of OI1054, I get a rate of $30/day for a compact (again, the cheapest rate for that code).

Must be the times of pick-up/drop-off that are giving me the odd rates. My pick-up time is noon, but my drop-off time is 5pm.

JERSEYGIRLINSI · 02-20-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gifmar

Just reserved Alamo using BJ's code 7014696 and Visa coupon AD2338FDF. $267.74. Not great but better than it has been.

Can you tell me where you found the Visa code, I used it for a half decent reservation, and I would love to print it out. Thanks

gifmar · 02-21-2013, 08:59 AM

You dont need a coupon to use the Visa code. You just pay with a visa card.

Tara8595 · 02-21-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim&Chris

Wow...so strange....when I use that code (for the same dates you're using), I get a weekly rate of $260 for a mid-size (the cheapest rate they're offering me with that code). A compact is $374!

Yet when I use the Corp ID of OI1054, I get a rate of $30/day for a compact (again, the cheapest rate for that code).

Must be the times of pick-up/drop-off that are giving me the odd rates. My pick-up time is noon, but my drop-off time is 5pm.

They are charging me 4 days and 2 hours (10am pick up and 12 noon drop off).

At least you get an extra day at Disney! Both direct flights home for me are now in the morning. Which sucks.

JERSEYGIRLINSI · 02-21-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gifmar

You dont need a coupon to use the Visa code. You just pay with a visa card.

Awesome, thanks a lot

jadephoenixx · 02-21-2013, 11:34 AM

Got a tip from the April thread that saved me $68 so I thought I'd pay it forward. For April 30-May 9, got a mid-size with Alamo for $226 using the Southwest Rapid Rewards corporate code: 7016105 and the Visa coupon: AD2338FDF. The best rate I found before this was $294 for a compact with National using the KLM code. Hoping rates continue to go down.

Ima Disnewby · 02-21-2013, 12:07 PM

i also reserved at national using the KLM code and it was far and away the best rate i could find!! hopefully as we get closer, rates will drop & coupons are going to come available for our dates so that will help things come lower also

i currently have an SUV reserved but i'm wondering if it's worth just reserving a mid sized to save a few (and is quite literally isn't much) dollars, taking a chance with the Emerald Aisle and hoping to find one?? thoughts? we've never used this option/membership before...

Arkum · 02-21-2013, 01:11 PM

Subscribing too. May 4-11.

02-20-2013, 09:04 AM	#94
Tara8595 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 778	Bummer I don't see the 'city special' icon when I try to book with Dollar. But my dates 5/7-11 still come back with $24/day, so with a code, it is down to $150. Not as good as usual, but better than it's been lately. __________________ 9/00-BWI, 12/00-CSR, 5/01-ASMo, 10/01-POR/AKL, 12/01-YC, 5/02-BWI, 7/02-AKL, 9/02-BC, 10/02-YC, 5/03-BWI, 9/03-Disneyland-DLH, 10/03-GF, 2/04-BWI, 5/04-POFQ, 10/04-Pop, 5/05-AKL, 6/05-Disneyland DGC, 8/05-Pop, 10/05-BWI, 1/06-ASMu, 8/06-Pop, 3/07-Pop, 2/08-Pop, 8/08-Poly(DS 1st visit), 1/09-Pop, 5/09-Pop, 10/09-AKL, 12/09-Contemp MK Tower, 3/10-Buena Vista Suites, 6/10-POR, 10/10-Disneyland DGC, 1/11-ASSp, 5/11-BCV, 9/11-POFQ, 11/11-Pop, 4/12-Pop, 5/12-Disneyland-ParkVueInn(yuck)/DLH, 10/12-Pop, 12/12-AARNemo, 1/13 CBR-Pirate, 5/13-Pop, 8/13-Pop, 11/13-BWV

02-20-2013, 11:57 AM	#97
gifmar Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Holly, NJ Posts: 37	May 1 thru 10 Just reserved Alamo using BJ's code 7014696 and Visa coupon AD2338FDF. $267.74. Not great but better than it has been.

02-21-2013, 08:59 AM	#100
gifmar Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Holly, NJ Posts: 37	visa code answer You dont need a coupon to use the Visa code. You just pay with a visa card.

02-21-2013, 11:34 AM	#103
jadephoenixx Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 26	Got a tip from the April thread that saved me $68 so I thought I'd pay it forward. For April 30-May 9, got a mid-size with Alamo for $226 using the Southwest Rapid Rewards corporate code: 7016105 and the Visa coupon: AD2338FDF. The best rate I found before this was $294 for a compact with National using the KLM code. Hoping rates continue to go down. Last edited by jadephoenixx; 02-21-2013 at 11:43 AM.

02-21-2013, 12:07 PM	#104
Ima Disnewby Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 95	i also reserved at national using the KLM code and it was far and away the best rate i could find!! hopefully as we get closer, rates will drop & coupons are going to come available for our dates so that will help things come lower also i currently have an SUV reserved but i'm wondering if it's worth just reserving a mid sized to save a few (and is quite literally isn't much) dollars, taking a chance with the Emerald Aisle and hoping to find one?? thoughts? we've never used this option/membership before... __________________

02-18-2013, 06:44 AM	#91
deedisneydream97 Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 45	Dollar has dropped their May prices (first week). Go to their site, plug in your dates, don't select a vehicle type....it will bring you to a page with ALL vehicles listed.....click on the "city special" icon that is tucked amongst the list of cars and prices. Still not as low as I got last year at Alamo, but took something until the prices drop again.

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02-18-2013, 08:32 PM	#93
deedisneydream97 Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 45	I tried both with dollar....with and without the orlando magicard (pick up and drop off at MCO). Without the card, but using the Dollar "city special" was cheaper. $265 all inclusive...dodge avenger, sat morn to sat evening. Am awaiting my delivery of my Entertainment book for my Alamo coupon savings; that is how I got a great deal last May. Plus oodles of other coupons for places I frequent.

02-21-2013, 01:11 PM	#105
Arkum Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 117	Subscribing too. May 4-11.

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