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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 21:58:13 GMT
I am visiting family in Denver in October. I need to rent a car. I'm gobsmacked at the rates I'm seeing for the major players. The best one, price wise, I've come across is Thrifty. I don't need a problem though that going with the cheap route could cause. So if anyone has any recommendations or suggestions on how to get the best deal, please let me know! I've only rented cars locally for the purpose of having transportation when a car of ours was in the shop for extended time. I never paid the prices I'm seeing online but I am keeping it over a weekend, not sure if that's a factor or not.
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Post by christine58 on Aug 21, 2016 22:03:20 GMT
See if there is a rental off site from the airport.
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Post by disneypal on Aug 21, 2016 22:06:46 GMT
Honestly, I have used every car rental company at many airports and I would go the cheapest route. I have never had problems with any of them. I have used Thrifty several times - no problems at all
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 21, 2016 22:11:47 GMT
We used Enterprise at the Denver airport and didn't get the insurance since our insurance already covered it. Go with the smallest vehicle you can.
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Post by BeckyTech on Aug 21, 2016 22:16:33 GMT
Don't forget that members of the AAA and the AARP are offered car rental discounts. Some insurance companies also offer discounts, I think (not sure) you should check your car insurance.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 22:17:26 GMT
Some good tips...thanks! I'll be looking into these  |
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Post by 2peafaithful on Aug 21, 2016 22:28:13 GMT
I rented a car in Denver in June and the rates were crazy then too. My dh usually handles our rental cars and can find something great or decent. He searched and searched and we payed double what I would normally pay.
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Post by basketdiva on Aug 21, 2016 22:31:09 GMT
Sometimes you can get a good deal if you bu die sur and car through Expedia . Also check Costco prices.
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Post by Yoki on Aug 21, 2016 22:53:50 GMT
We just rented a car through Thrifty at the Denver airport in June. No problems.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 23:39:35 GMT
And.. got a bill from their toll road yesterday...$23 to drive into their airport.
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Post by styxgirl on Aug 21, 2016 23:50:26 GMT
Are you a member of Costco?
If so, go through their site. We did that for our vacation this summer and got an AMAZING low rate for the week. We ended up with a Jeep Cherokee for 11 days for $325! It was crazy! We booked about 3 months in advance.
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 21, 2016 23:52:13 GMT
Do NOT use Fox!!! It was HORRIBLE!! Even though we'd made a reservation online, when we got there with 3 kids in tow, they didn't have a car for us!!!! They ended up sending us to one of their sister companies where we did get a vehicle but their service was HORRIBLE!!!
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 21, 2016 23:57:54 GMT
Go through Costco. Great rates.
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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 22, 2016 0:02:26 GMT
Denver is freaking expensive, I know I live here and wanted to rent a car once!!! Try to go off the airport if you can but problem is getting to the car. Maybe use the new lightrail to get downtown to get to the car rental places??
Or Denver has SmartCars To Go? Maybe that would be cheaper.. Ride the lightrail downtown and pick up a car... Granted it is a Smart Car but very popular here, I see them everywhere
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2016 0:40:16 GMT
Denver is freaking expensive, I know I live here and wanted to rent a car once!!! Try to go off the airport if you can but problem is getting to the car. Maybe use the new lightrail to get downtown to get to the car rental places?? Or Denver has SmartCars To Go? Maybe that would be cheaper.. Ride the lightrail downtown and pick up a car... Granted it is a Smart Car but very popular here, I see them everywhere I'm traveling back and from Denver to Colorad Springs over 5 days. Including on I-25 and the idea of a smart car in that road gives me the willies One big cost is the over $100 in fees and taxes. Way to welcome visitors to your state/city! |
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Post by sillyrabbit on Aug 22, 2016 2:40:07 GMT
We rented out of Denver through Alamo and were very pleased. Not more than an hour into our trip a rock flew up and dinged the windshield. I called them, and they were very considerate and since it was so small they told us to continue on our trip. I told them about it again the minute we returned the car and expected to get a bill (we used our own insurance and didn't add theirs) but never did. I called them a while later after the trip, and they said it was so minor that it was not worth turning in and they repaired it. I had heard horror stories about things like that, but was pleasantly surprised.
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Aug 22, 2016 3:09:18 GMT
Do NOT use Fox!!! It was HORRIBLE!! Even though we'd made a reservation online, when we got there with 3 kids in tow, they didn't have a car for us!!!! They ended up sending us to one of their sister companies where we did get a vehicle but their service was HORRIBLE!!! My husband reserved a car using Fox when we flew into San Francisco. Their office was a card table out in the parking garage. The employee had a sticker on his laptop so that must make them a legit company. Lol! The only car they had left was a filthy car that someone had smoked in. We argued with the guy forever and we finally found a rental through another company. |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 22, 2016 3:10:52 GMT
And.. got a bill from their toll road yesterday...$23 to drive into their airport. Yeah, the toll roads are killer! |
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 22, 2016 3:46:18 GMT
And.. got a bill from their toll road yesterday...$23 to drive into their airport. Yeah, the toll roads are killer! Woh, where did you drive from? I take E-470 a lot and it doesn't cost that much to and from. You can take lightrail (when it works) into Denver and rent from there. Right now there is/was a shortage of rental cars because we had some major hail and everybody's car was getting fixed. I've never rented from DIA, so I can't give you info there. |
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Post by miaow on Aug 22, 2016 3:59:49 GMT
We had two tolls...one for $3.99 and one for $30.10. We were assured that we would be charged just the actual amount, no surcharges.
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 22, 2016 4:22:18 GMT
Yeah, the toll roads are killer! Woh, where did you drive from? I take E-470 a lot and it doesn't cost that much to and from. You can take lightrail (when it works) into Denver and rent from there. Right now there is/was a shortage of rental cars because we had some major hail and everybody's car was getting fixed. I've never rented from DIA, so I can't give you info there. From the Springs to the airport it can cost $40 for both ways. We usually take I-25 unless it is rush hour. |
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 22, 2016 4:39:06 GMT
Woh, where did you drive from? I take E-470 a lot and it doesn't cost that much to and from. You can take lightrail (when it works) into Denver and rent from there. Right now there is/was a shortage of rental cars because we had some major hail and everybody's car was getting fixed. I've never rented from DIA, so I can't give you info there. From the Springs to the airport it can cost $40 for both ways. We usually take I-25 unless it is rush hour. Interesting, from the north to DIA it is less than $20. Then again, I don't drive the Springs. here is some info on rental cars www.expresstoll.com/Pages/Rental-Vehicles.aspx |
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 22, 2016 12:07:15 GMT
Do NOT use Fox!!! It was HORRIBLE!! Even though we'd made a reservation online, when we got there with 3 kids in tow, they didn't have a car for us!!!! They ended up sending us to one of their sister companies where we did get a vehicle but their service was HORRIBLE!!! My husband reserved a car using Fox when we flew into San Francisco. Their office was a card table out in the parking garage. The employee had a sticker on his laptop so that must make them a legit company. Lol! The only car they had left was a filthy car that someone had smoked in. We argued with the guy forever and we finally found a rental through another company. OMG that's awful!!!! |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Aug 22, 2016 13:43:12 GMT
Denver is freaking expensive, I know I live here and wanted to rent a car once!!! Try to go off the airport if you can but problem is getting to the car. Maybe use the new lightrail to get downtown to get to the car rental places?? Or Denver has SmartCars To Go? Maybe that would be cheaper.. Ride the lightrail downtown and pick up a car... Granted it is a Smart Car but very popular here, I see them everywhere I'm traveling back and from Denver to Colorad Springs over 5 days. Including on I-25 and the idea of a smart car in that road gives me the willies One big cost is the over $100 in fees and taxes. Way to welcome visitors to your state/city! Are you driving back and forth between Denver and Colorado Springs every day for 5 days? You post was a bit confusing. That's a long drive and depending on traffic and where you're staying in Denver can be a total traffic mess. |
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Post by dazeepetals on Aug 22, 2016 13:50:02 GMT
Try SilvercarWe recently used them out of Denver for driving around Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park. They ONLY have Silver Audi A4s with free navigation and Wifi. With a $50 off coupon I used (can get from online or from someone who has used them before) our cost was actually a little less than a standard car from Thrify. LOVED the car and it would be perfect for winter driving (AWD). |
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Post by auntkelly on Aug 22, 2016 14:02:04 GMT
I've rented from Thrifty many times at various airports and never had any problems. I think Thrifty is a pretty big company-they just don't advertise much.
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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 22, 2016 14:36:49 GMT
Toll Road E-470.. I drive that once a week.. From before the airport all the way till it ends in Parker area... It's approximately $12.40 each way... It's INSANE.
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Post by sunnyd on Aug 22, 2016 14:43:59 GMT
I agree, Costco has been the best rental car deal several times for us! I'd also bid at Priceline "name your price" option for a few days to see if you can get a deal. I used to ONLY use Priceline but I've had less luck with them lately.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2016 14:47:57 GMT
I'm traveling back and from Denver to Colorad Springs over 5 days. Including on I-25 and the idea of a smart car in that road gives me the willies One big cost is the over $100 in fees and taxes. Way to welcome visitors to your state/city! Are you driving back and forth between Denver and Colorado Springs every day for 5 days? You post was a bit confusing. That's a long drive and depending on traffic and where you're staying in Denver can be a total traffic mess. I will be driving from Denver to Colorado Springs on Thursday. On Friday evening, I'll be driving back up to Denver. Then back down to Colorado Springs in the afternoon, back up to Denver in the evening on Saturday. Then back down to Colorado Springs Sunday evening or Monday morning. Having just moved my daughter out to Denver in late June, we did the drive several times. It's not an easy drive (tons of traffic and delays depending on the time of day), I know. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2016 14:49:40 GMT
I agree, Costco has been the best rental car deal several times for us! I'd also bid at Priceline "name your price" option for a few days to see if you can get a deal. I used to ONLY use Priceline but I've had less luck with them lately. Not a Costco member, but is it worth it to get the membership just to get this break on the car rentals? We don't have AAA and I'm not quite eligible for AARP (though I'm close!). The closest Costcos are one hour away either north or south, so we haven't ever pursued it. |
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