Booking Rental Car - How Far in Advance?

I want to wait for deals - my husband wants to book it before all the cars on the planet disappear for the dates we%26#39;re going ;) When should you book them to insure a good deal and availability? Our trip is Sept 23-30, 2007. Thanks!!

Booking Rental Car - How Far in Advance?

You can book anytime and if you find a better deal close to your arrival you can cancel your reservation and book the better rate. I%26#39;m going about the same time as you and I will probably book my car through hotwire.com mid next month if I don%26#39;t find anything cheaper. Hotwire.com has had the best rates I can find so far. Full size cars going for 155 for the week. They only use the top 5 rental agencies so you won%26#39;t get stuck with some sub par company you never heard of. Good luck

Booking Rental Car - How Far in Advance?

FYI. That 155 includes all taxes and fees.

This is what I get when I put it through for Sept 23-30 and it says there is no refund or cancel option:

Your total cost: $184.01 (Including applicable tax-recovery charges and fees)

You have selected a Hotwire Discount Rate rental:

You%26#39;ll always get a car from a major car-rental agency: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz or National. Once you make your booking, we immediately complete your reservation and show you the rental agency details.

Your account will be charged at the time of booking for the full rental amount, including all tax recovery charges and fees.

All bookings are final. You cannot get a refund or change this reservation once your booking is complete.

You will have the option to purchase insurance and add additional drivers to your contract at the rental counter for an additional charge.

Includes unlimited mileage.

yes. hotwire don%26#39;t give refund if you cancel the reservation later. it acts like travel agency out there. Once you give your CC # and complete reservation process, you will be charged and NO REFUND or No Change allowed.

I usually use the Orbitz website. It gives a clear listing of what all car companies are charging. Then go directly to the companies website and book directly through them. That way you can reserve with no credit card and cancel quick and easily too. I just booked my car a couple of days ago (am leaving tomorrow) and got a weekend rate of $19 for a full size car (dodge charger). I am very happy with that, 3 day rental all taxes $85. Weekly rates are less. This way if a better deal comes around you can easily cancel your previous reservation.

Good luck!

I paid $122 for a full-size the week we were there in June and booked it back in February.