Where to get the best rates for rental cars - Phoenix?
 

Hi, need to rent a car for a week in Phoenix next month. I can't even remember the last time I rented a car, so I'm clueless about who has the best rates, who to use, etc. We will be driving to the Grand Canyon and up to Page and back, so will be putting a good amount of miles on the car. Any recommendations for places with unlimited miles? Thanks!

Nina:<BR>We'll be renting in PHX next month too and although I don't have any rental agency loyalty, I use my Coscto or BJ's discount and tend to get a really competitive rate (this year it's with Alamo, last year was Avis and it was Budget the year before that). All of them have unlimited miles I believe. However, other fodorites will tell you to use Priceline, Hotwire etc...having never used them myself, I can't tell you how good they are. I hope this helps. Karen

If you go to the Priceline/Hotwire message board below, there is an &quot;Other Deals&quot; Car Rental category which give a bunch of codes to use with various rental companies.<BR><BR>There are a few reported Car Rental &quot;wins&quot; there too:<BR><BR>www.BetterBidding.com

I hope you are not renting at an airport location. They charge more tax than anyplace I have rented a car except for Austria, which is ridiculous.<BR><BR>I know you can save money if you rent off airport. However, I have heard that if you arrive by taxi, it does not help. If at all possible, have someone else take you to the rental car office, off airport!<BR><BR>

Don't know about Priceline or Hotwire, but what I've usually done is check Orbitz first and then cross reference the prices I find there against the actual company websites. While in the company websites, check under &quot;Specials&quot; -- you never know what you may find.