Renting a car: Away Rotations

[Goober11]

I perused the forum and couldn't find anything recent regarding a month-long car rental. It's super frustrating because I will find the cheapest rate possible (600-800/mo) for some peashooter and get blinded with 400-500 bucks in rando fees. ~$1000-1200 to drive for a month seems outrageous! And before you ask, yes, a car is 100% necessary. I have already accepted the away and I am super excited to rotate there I am just wondering if I have no choice but to pay a grand or so for some wheels.

Any company recommendations, alternative means to obtaining a car and suggestions are welcome!

---

Members don't see this ad.

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

Have you looked into the costs/availability of services like Zip car in the area?

 

[Psai]

Have you looked into the costs/availability of services like Zip car in the area?

zipcar is pretty expensive

 

[Goober11]

Have you looked into the costs/availability of services like Zip car in the area?

I haven't but I will, thanks.

 

[Freddie Mercury]

Check Craigslist for a cheapo car. You can usually find something late 90s for <$2000, and probably sell for about the same amount if you are only using it for a month.

 

[maxxor]

I haven't but I will, thanks.

AMA discount with Hertz isn't a bad option. Have you tried that? (Hint, they have never actually verified my membership status, even though I am a member. YMMV)

 

[PL198]

Why can't you just drive your car there

 

[PL198]

Check Craigslist for a cheapo car. You can usually find something late 90s for <$2000, and probably sell for about the same amount if you are only using it for a month.

Can't wait to read this on the news: "Medical student dies while trying to negotiate for car on craiglist, insisting their price was reasonable because they were "empathetic."

 

[Microshaft]

lol @ buying car on craigslist
you should get a moped
or a bike
unless u live somewhere cold then u r screwed man

 

[JJMrK]

I did this for a rotation where I absolutely needed a car and driving would have taken 3 days that I didn't have. Found a good rate on Priceline and ended up paying about 500 bucks. Sucks, but such is the cost of rotating.

Buying a car on CL will be way more hassle than it's worth.

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

You could also try to actually call the car rental companies (not just use the websites) ask to speak to the manager, and see if they will negotiate for a long-term deal?

 

[Goober11]

I am a 3 day's drive from the location so taking my own car isn't a possibility as I will be going from an away to another away, each are halfway across the country from where I am now. Thanks for the advice everyone, I will call the companies and hope for the best.

 

[Brain Bucket]

Bike?

 

[PL198]

Rent a horse instead. You'll get bonus points for taking the residents on rides during lunch.

 

[Wordead]

Rent a horse instead. You'll get bonus points for taking the residents on rides during lunch.

 

[Siggy]

It was just under $600 when I rented a car in Boston. Use the www.hertz.com/entertainment to get the entertainment book coupons. Also, if you lock in the rate online at time of purchase, you'll get another discount (warning: the "buy now" discount is non-refundable, non-changeable).

 

[Goober11]

It was just under $600 when I rented a car in Boston. Use the www.hertz.com/entertainment to get the entertainment book coupons. Also, if you lock in the rate online at time of purchase, you'll get another discount (warning: the "buy now" discount is non-refundable, non-changeable).

Yeah I tried that and it is under $600 until the $300 bucks in taxes blindside me. Still the best rate I have found so far, thanks.

 

[Brain Bucket]

Rent a horse instead. You'll get bonus points for taking the residents on rides during lunch.

-_-