When is the cheapest time to get car hire?

cameroon95 · 21 Nov 19, 03:22 PM

I'm looking to book car hire for next September,

Can anyone recommend the cheapest time to book and good sites?

chmurf · 21 Nov 19, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by cameroon95

I'm looking to book car hire for next September,

Can anyone recommend the cheapest time to book and good sites?

there is absolutely no answer to your piece of string question

The (= MY) rule is this :

- book ASAP (1yr out if need be) with a company that offers free cancellation, to lock a price in (I use Andy at DFCH as he goes above and beyond my expectations as far as service goes)

- work your way down by amending, or rebooking/cancelling when the price goes down

there is no other way or secret, or special time of year

Mickie · 21 Nov 19, 05:16 PM

Book with someone like Discount Florida Car Hire. Then if the prices drop if you email Andy he�ll cancel and rebook. Price won�t go up and I�ve not seen him beaten on price so you can�t really lose

Disney Planning · 21 Nov 19, 11:15 PM

In the past I have always found a good price when I've booked about 10 or 11 months out. This time I booked with DFCH as above poster mentioned as the prices were more expensive than normal, I have since seen the price drop by over �100 and that includes going from an intermediate to a standard SUV. Each time Andy has happily amended my booking.

Mr Tom Morrow · 21 Nov 19, 11:29 PM

Book early book often

I like to book about 12 months out and don't limit myself to one company. I am driven by the price so check every day and chop and change.
Also I book with a 3rd party supplier that offers
free amendments and free cancellations.

I show loyalty to no company

Think outside the box. For example Hertz and also Costco etc

EllieP · 23 Nov 19, 12:56 PM

Are there any companies to avoid at all?
I am comparing prices on Auto Europe but Alamo, who I usually use, either isn�t there or massively expensive compared to others. Not used any other companies so a little unsure if they offer same (free additional driver, straight to garage, online check in etc?)

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow

Book early book often

I like to book about 12 months out and don't limit myself to one company. I am driven by the price so check every day and chop and change.
Also I book with a 3rd party supplier that offers
free amendments and free cancellations.

I show loyalty to no company

Think outside the box. For example Hertz and also Costco etc

21 Nov 19, 11:15 PM	#4
	21 Nov 19, 11:15 PM Disney Planning Imagineer
Disney Planning Imagineer Join Date: Feb 18	In the past I have always found a good price when I've booked about 10 or 11 months out. This time I booked with DFCH as above poster mentioned as the prices were more expensive than normal, I have since seen the price drop by over �100 and that includes going from an intermediate to a standard SUV. Each time Andy has happily amended my booking. Edited at 08:54 AM.

21 Nov 19, 11:29 PM	#5
	21 Nov 19, 11:29 PM Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer
Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer Join Date: Jul 14 Location: The Tiki Room. theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 3	Book early book often I like to book about 12 months out and don't limit myself to one company. I am driven by the price so check every day and chop and change. Also I book with a 3rd party supplier that offers free amendments and free cancellations. I show loyalty to no company Think outside the box. For example Hertz and also Costco etc __________________ "PAGING MR MORROW, MR TOM MORROW..." ''I drink Wine and know things'' DVC Owners at SSR since 2003. Multiple annual visits to America since 1976