The Rental Car Apocalypse

I had to book my rental for October in Hawaii, I hear it’s a great time to escape the ravages of WiFi, back in April. Some friend of a friend that works for a rental company told us to do it that far in advance. It might have been cheaper to buy a used car there, or just Uber everywhere.

I had no trouble booking a car rental four weeks in advance of last week's trip to Maui, and price was just about what we paid in 2018

BearsWiin said:

I had no trouble booking a car rental four weeks in advance of last week's trip to Maui, and price was just about what we paid in 2018

Same car, same time frame in October. One is Oahu, one is Maui. I should note that the prices aren’t quite accurate, it’s of course higher when you actually pay.





The person who told us to make sure we have our rental is a friend of my lady, who works for the car rental company. Last time she hooked up a sweet employee discount, they no longer do that. In addition to that, if we were picking up the car just for some days and where we did last time (Office in a hotel in Waikiki) the drop off time is now 5PM. I’m actually surprised that Maui isn’t jacked up more, you absolutely need a car there compared to Oahu.

Did you rent from the guy in the article who claims he didn’t jack up prices due to demand? https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2021/04/want-to-rent-a-car-itll-cost-you/

YellowSnow said:

BearsWiin said:

YellowSnow said:

BearsWiin said:

I had no trouble booking a car rental four weeks in advance of last week's trip to Maui, and price was just about what we paid in 2018

That’s not what I’m hearing now outta HI

I booked my rental March 25, picked up the car April 26

Maui was crowdeder than I thought it would be, but not like years past. Things are definitely ramping up there tho, lots more people there in April than in March from that the natives said

You seem to be a lucky guy in life. Nothing’s changed with you.

Not lucky, fortunate. Luck is what happens to you

1to392831weretaken said:

whatshouldicareabout said:

RaceBannon said:

We've only just begun on unintended consequences

However in 2016 when I flew into Atlanta I canceled my rental and took Uber from the airport

Why pay to park a rental?

YellowSnow said:

RaceBannon said:

We've only just begun on unintended consequences

However in 2016 when I flew into Atlanta I canceled my rental and took Uber from the airport

Why pay to park a rental?

I just Uber to the Westin Peach Tree. Easy walk over to pre plunger tailgate.

Why not use MARTA?

First thing I thought of when I saw MARTA as well.

Well played sir.

Car rental synonymous with vacation and business travel. Luxury and business, relates to money and social class.

I'll allow it.

Plus, I'm about to book a car rental for 3 wks. Fingers crossed.

RaceBannon said:

LesGrossman said:

One of my all time favorite scenes as a Seinfeld fag

Mine too.

That, and the "they'll just write it off" bit with Jerry and Kramer that I think Stalin posted the other day.

YellowSnow said:

creepycoug said:

Car rental synonymous with vacation and business travel. Luxury and business, relates to money and social class.

I'll allow it.

Plus, I'm about to book a car rental for 3 wks. Fingers crossed.

Yo soy senior mod status.

I'll still allow it.

Mrs. H and I are in San Diego. Chevy Malibu was less than $400 for 8 days before the tank of gas. We made the reservation upon landing. Dollar Rent a Car. Budget had been $539 before the tank of gas, I believe, which we both thought was pretty reasonable at the time.

Mrs. H will track down savings like no one’s business!

#MarriedUp

HHusky said:

Mrs. H and I are in San Diego. Chevy Malibu was less than $400 for 8 days before the tank of gas. We made the reservation upon landing. Dollar Rent a Car. Budget had been $539 before the tank of gas, I believe, which we both thought was pretty reasonable at the time.

Mrs. H will track down savings like no one’s business!

#MarriedUp

I don't travel much, but from my limited experience, San Diego had--by far--the cheapest rental cars. Like $14 per day cheap a few years back. I always upgrade to the "cool car" when I get to the counter, as the cool car there still costs less than a shit box anywhere else I've been.