Rental Cars In Lauderdale

[Sparky1]

Anybody know where I can pick up a cheap rental car in the Lauderdale area for MIBS?

It would seem Valentine's Day results in major price gouging as I was quoted more than 5 times what I paid Enterprise for a car just two weeks ago. I thought maybe I could go the Rent A Wreck route but they don't have any cars until after the first of March. If there are any other used car rental outfits in that area I can't seem to find them.

 

[34Hatt]

It not the V-day driving up the price it presidents week and almost everyone is going to Fl.

 

[GJH]

I had good luck with these folks last year. They came and picked us up at the marina. Worth a call:

http://www.goldcoastcarrental.net/

 

[Sparky1]

Thanks for the link George. If their rates are as shown on their website, you just saved me a ton of money. I'll give them a call and confirm tomorrow. BTW, should I mention you as having referred me? They have a category asking that question and maybe I can get you some brownie points if this thing works out. Heck, if this does work out I'll buy you a sack full of brownies.

Dan, I forgot about Presidents Day being Monday, but the rental folks tell me Valentines Day is indeed the culprit. Nothing like a three day week-end to screw up rates.

 

[34Hatt]

Dan, I forgot about Presidents Day being Monday, but the rental folks tell me Valentines Day is indeed the culprit. Nothing like a three day week-end to screw up rates.

Yeah not so much 3 days weekend but a lot of schools off for the week so Family's are heading down so that means Bend over!!!

 

[jeff shayne]

carrentals.com type in fll best deals

 

[GJH]

Sure you can, 'cept I don't eat brownies. We only used them once or twice until I could fly back to New Bern and get my car. The car rental .com is a good idea too. It still doesn't seem as busy as last year, so maybe something will pop.

 

[Sparky1]

Oh well, so much for that idea. Seems these folks jump on the price gouge bandwagon like the national outfits do. I actually have a friend who has offered me the use of his pick up truck, but if the Gold Coast folks would have honored their published rate I would have gone with them anyway. To their credit, they were a little cheaper than anybody else, but they still wanted over $400 for a cracker box.

Thanks for trying there George, I'll give you a cookie or something when I see you at the raft up Saturday. Same deal for you Jeff if you can make it.