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Save/ShareHere's an exception to the widespread trend of car rentals getting more and more expensive.
Thrifty Car Rental needs some of its inventory moved to Florida for the peak winter season. Rather than hiring driver or putting cars on trucks, Thrifty is offering $1-per-day rentals to travelers who are willing to take off soon and drive one way to the Sunshine State.
As you might expect for such an extraordinary deal, there are quite a few restrictions. First, the pick-up areas are limited: Cars can be picked up only in three Texas airports (Corpus Christi, Houston Hobby, and Houston Intercontinental) or in three New England airports (Boston, Burlington, and Providence). Next, the drop-off locations are also limited (not so bad) to your choice of nine major airports in Florida, including Key West, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, or Jacksonville. This is a completely last-minute offer as well, available only through November 15. There's a seven-day maximum rental period, and, finally, availability is limited.
If you can make those requirements work for you on such short notice, a mid-size rental can be yours at a rate of $1 per day (taxes and fees are extra). Reserve asap at Thrifty.com.
In the past, car rental agencies have offered similar seasonal one-way car rental deals, but more often than not, the daily rates have been $10. National Car Rental has a one-way to Florida promotion right now, but it's cheapest cars are going for $30 a day, which hardly seems like a bargain at all. This is more or less to be expected considering that car rental rates have more than doubled in the past year.
To keep your travel expenses down, check out this AP story revealing "Tips for getting the best deal when you rent a car," which prominently features quotes and tips from BT's editor Nina Willdorf.
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Just finished a great 8 days in New York City. Had a private room with shared bath at West Side Inn Hotel and Hostel for $26.50 double (each). Just 3 blocks to Central Park and close to bus and subway (off Broadway). Great location, clean rooms and super water pressure with hot water for showers. The downside was it was super old. I don't mean antique old I mean dark dungeon old. But if you can get by that it was great for just a shower and sleep. Spent about 10 hours getting 3 off-Broadway shows for ushering (worked about 20 min. and saw the show for free). The best one I saw was Toxic Advenger--Fabulous. Use 1-800-466-4411 and give them the name of the theater and city and state (find theaters with google-New York City Off-Broadway Theaters). You get the calls for free-they put you thru and then find out if you can usher for a show. It was totally worth it since most of the shows are over $60.00. The Free Central Park walking tours are not to be missed either Happy Thanksgiving
Posted By Renee Silva on November 22, 2009, 12:27 PM
sounds like you had a blast.
Posted By voiture thermique on March 25, 2010, 2:40 PM
Is there a similar deal driving cars from Florida back up north, now that season is almost over?
Posted By Sam Reynolds on April 22, 2010, 11:26 AM
Hi Sam,
Yes, there are deals going the opposite way now. Details, here:
http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/2010/03/last_minute_road_trip_on_the_c.html
Best,
Sean
Blog editor, Budget Travel
Posted By Blog Editor on April 22, 2010, 11:32 AM
Thx for this article. Very good.
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