RentalCar Coupons

We have found a number of current and valid coupon codes for Budget Rent-a-Car:

Y620700 – $20 off weekend rental (expires: 12-31-08)

W810000 – 20% discount (expires: 12-31-08)

U081800 – 10% off weekly rentals (expires: 12-31-08)

U100700 – $25 off weekly rentals (expires: 12-31-08)

U072722 – 25% off (expires: 8-31-08)

V816100 – 25% off (expires: 12-31-08)

Get a 10% discount when booking a rental with Sixt using one of these codes:

HAPPY2008

SUMMER2008

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The Hilton group has selected Budget Rent-a-Car as their preferred car rental partner for its frequent guest program.

Members will receive an extra 1,000 additional bonus points for each single rental of two or more days. The offer is valid until July 31st.

Jill Grinsted, Budget sales and marketing, Europe, Middle east and Africa:

“We are delighted to announce our new partnership with the Hilton Hotel Group. We look forward to working closely with one of the worlds most reputable and respected brands, in what we expect to be a great partnership for us both.”

10% Discount Voucher – Mastercard

10% discount on all car hires when you book with your Mastercard.
Codes:  56960 & 587954

10% Discount Voucher – Visa Card

10% discount on all car hires at Hertz when you use your Visa card.
Codes: 652969 or 618583 or 652970

Rental car companies have made it easy to place a rental booking online. Budget Rent-a-Car boasts that you can reserve your car rental online within just 60 seconds!

So we thought we would est this claim

1. Initial load of the site homepage can be a little slow – beyond that, the site is suitably quick.
2. Selection of the start and end date for the rental period was as easy as it could be, and the rental location can be typed into a box, whether it be a city, airport, or state.
3. We entered Chicago as the location, so a new page entered with a choice of specific locations within the Chicago area from which to pick up the rental car.
4. Once locations were selected, we had a broad choice of vehicles. The exact selection is based on what is available at your chosen pickup location for your pickup date, so may differ between locations.
5. One more screen to select additional goodies such as added insurance (check with your current auto insurer first as you may be fully covered without additional insurance), baby seats, and sat-nav options.
6. The final screen gives a total for the rental cost – including taxes and additions – and enabled you to enter in your contact information to confirm the booking.
7. That’s it! All in all, this process took us just over 45 seconds to complete.

Well done to Budget Rent-a-Car for a painless and rapid online car rental booking process.

AXCN – Save 15% on weekly rentals in Canada when using American Express
expires: 12/31/2008

GER5 – 10% Off in Germany
expires: 6/30/2008

AX10 – 10% on any vehicle when you purchase a car rental 24-hours in advance and use an American expires: 12/31/2008

CJ05 – 5% off any vehicle
expires: 12/31/2008

BW08 – Gold Crown members earn TRIPLE POINTS on Compact or larger for 2 days or more
expires: 12/31/2008

FLRD – SkyMiles members will earn QUADRUPLE MILES at our Florida locations (Use SkyMiles # in reservation)
expires: 12/31/2008

8COM – 5% Off Senior Citizen Discount in Canada
expires: 12/31/2008

CRUZ – Cruise Around Dallas With Your Top Down! Convertible $32.99/day
expires: 12/12/2008

BCD Code: X793200

Enter the code to get a free day on a three-day weekend car rental booking.
This BCD code is valid until the end of December 2008.

BCD codes can be entered at Budget.com for your discount.

Just two coupons for Avis Rent-a-Car, one exclusively for the USA, the other a general international code:

A972200 – $29 rental instead of $55 per day

H210200 – 10% off all rentals

The following coupon codes can be used for car rentals with Alamo:

AF1562KCB – 20% off in Latin America, Caribbean and South Asia (expires December 08)

AD2809DDI – €20 off a booking in Europe (expires 31 July 2008)

AD2809DDI – $20 off a booking in USA (expires 31 July 2008)

AD3829MRB – ONE CAR UPGRADE compact thru full size (expires 31 July 2008)

Read our car rental guide…

Car rental costs can vary wildly from city to city and agency to agency. To get the best car for your money, try these top tips and drive away happy.

Book ahead!

Car rental agencies like nothing better than a weary traveler who hasn’t planned ahead. By stepping up to the desk unprepared, an agent will put you in the car best for his business, rather than yours. By hiring online — and we love the way Budget handles this — you know you’ll get the right car. Plus, booking weekly can save you a bundle, sometimes up to 30%!

Avoid hidden fees!

Even using rental car coupons, surprise costs can empty your wallet fast. Hiring your car online puts all fees right in front of you, rather than slipping them in after the initial face-to-face quote. Also, be sure to check return times— costs can soar depending on the hour you return your keys.

Save time and hassle!

Your time is expensive. Booking online saves time and fast-tracks you through the car rental process, freeing up your valuable time. Print your reservation details from the site, present them to the agent at the desk, and you’ll have keys in your hand in no time.

Compare before you commit!

There are dozens of cheap car rental agencies out there all competing for your business. Start with an internet search for your destination plus car rental. Pick half a dozen and compare their rates. Be sure to check for unlimited mileage, insurance, and roadside assistance!

Ask around!

Chances are, you know people who have rented cars. Businesses often have preferred rent-a-car agencies but if you need to make the choice yourself, ask the opinions of people you trust.