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the Price of Renting an SUV

Price 
Date 
Location 
Days 
Submitted by  
Description
$ 392
Nov 2007
Orlando, Florida
14
Dodge, Durango
Online car rental and free upgrade  more... close row
$ 17
Jun 2007
Orlando, Florida
1
SUV
SUV rental by auction  more... close row

Description of service

We wanted to rent a car for the week, but had three active teens with us. We selected an SUV, and so we used an online bidding service to reach a pricing agreement, rather than pay the $35/day going rate demanded by the rental agencies.


Review of Service

We rented from a popular agency and were pleased with the service provided. They tried to talk us into all the usual things, including additional insurance and prepaying the gas tank, but we have been renting cars for a long time and knew better than to do that. Our vehicle was well-maintained, clean, and took very good care of us. No problems with break-downs or flats. We enjoyed and took advantage of the unlimited mileage option available as well.


Tips

* would never recommend prepaying for gas. It is almost always more expensive that way.

*We rented a car in the states, and are from the US. Make sure that your car insurance adequately covers you in any rental vehicle; ours does. If yours does not, you may need to purchase the rental insurance offered by the company.

* Be aware that some companies have inserted GPS monitors in the cars to make sure that you are not driving over the speed limit; they are now charging for excessive wear and tear if you do drive over the speed limit.

*Read the fine print and understand the contract thoroughly before you leave the counter.

*Don't return the car late; you may encounter additional expenses and charges.


$ 85
Mar 2008
Cruz Bay, St John, USVI
7
4wd Jeep
4-wheel drive vehicles on St John  more... close row
$ 185
Aug 2007
San Diego, CA
3
SUV
Rental car with airport shuttle  more... close row
$ 90
May 2007
Littleton, CO
2
Ford Edge
Excellent service when renting SUV  more... close row
$ 270
Feb 2008
Dallas, TX
3
Aerostar
Seven person minivan was a non-smoking vehicle  more... close row
$ 1900
Jan 2007
Lincolnton, NC
31
SUV-Nissan Pathfinder
Month contract for SUV which sucked gas  more... close row
$ 396
May 2007
Dallas, TX
5
Ford Explorer
SUV good for in state exploration  more... close row
$ 400
Mar 2008
Denver, CO
5
Chevy Tahoe
SUV can be very helpful during snowy weather  more... close row
$ 214
Apr 2008
Anaheim,CA
3
Ford Explorer
Needed bigger vehicle for clients  more... close row
$ 299
Apr 2008
Las Vegas, NV
1
H2 Hummer
Paid extra to rent a dream for five hours  more... close row
$ 130
Feb 2008
Miami, Florida
2
Ford Explorer
SUV lent a little style to the getaway  more... close row
$ 260
Mar 2008
Pittsburgh,PA
3
SUV
SUV rental with GPS  more... close row