Irv wrote in message news:...
> Paula wrote:
>
> > Hi!
> >
> > I am planning a trip to southern USA for next spring and I thought I'd
> > go ahead and book my car rental now (since I don't need a credit card
> > reservation, I figured I'd book the cheapest rates now and keep
> > checking for cheaper ones in the next 6 months...). I am flying an
> > open-jaw flight (into IAH and out of ATL). Unfortunately, it appears
> > as though most car rental companies (even the cheap ones like Dollar
> > and Thrifty) charge a one-way drop fee of $210.00.
> >
> > How can avoid this drop fee? Should I be patient and just wait to
> > book right before I leave and that way I may be able to organize no
> > drop fee with a rental company that requires a return to Atlanta
> > airport from Houston airport?
>
> Take Amtrak, stop in New Orleans (won't need a car there) then on to
> Atlanta.
> Fare is $88.00
> Spend the savings on taxis, good food!
I considered that, but there are three of us - including a toddler
and, like, 100 bags. Taking a train would be a pain in the royal ass.
Not to mention, work out to be more expensive in the end, because
we'll need a car in Houston for 4 days before and Atlanta for 4 days
after a 2 day stay in New Orleans. I think I am just stuck paying
$500. to rent a car for 10 days...BUMMER! I'll keep checking in...I
may get lucky, who knows!?
Paula |