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Car rental upgrade offer #178618
12/22/2018 07:07 PM
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We booked 8 months ago from a major rental brand we all know for $20 a day for an economy. Got a call offering a special upgrade offer to a compact car for just $25 more per day.

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Re: Car rental upgrade offer [Re: PelicanPirate] #178619
12/22/2018 07:31 PM
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I assume you typed something wrong. As written, that would be $45/day for a compact car?


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Re: Car rental upgrade offer [Re: DandM29212] #178620
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No, our reservation is for $20 a day. They called asking if we wanted upgrade to a compact for $25 more making it $45. We declined.

Re: Car rental upgrade offer [Re: PelicanPirate] #178623
12/22/2018 08:11 PM
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[quote] $20 a day for an economy. Got a call offering a special upgrade offer to a compact car for just $25 more per day./quote]


So...yes, $45/day for a compact car...as mentioned above



Good move on the decline

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Re: Car rental upgrade offer [Re: PelicanPirate] #178638
12/23/2018 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by PelicanPirate
We booked 8 months ago from a major rental brand we all know for $20 a day for an economy. Got a call offering a special upgrade offer to a compact car for just $25 more per day.



One thing to bear in mind, what is considered "economy" and "compact" here in the US may be drastically different than on the island. Many of the rentals are models not made for sale in the US. While they are similar, they are not the same as what we know and many amenities/options are different on non-existent. More than doubling the price does not sound like a good deal at all.


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Re: Car rental upgrade offer [Re: ruralcarrier] #178643
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I figure i got a very good deal and dmand is way up since June and they might og been trying to realign me with demand.

Type car is a Nissan March which is good.

I dont wqnt big and I dont want new. I want good tires, good battery, and AC.

Re: Car rental upgrade offer [Re: PelicanPirate] #178646
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Cheap/inexpensive usually sells out first. You may get an "upgrade" without asking or paying more.


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Re: Car rental upgrade offer [Re: ruralcarrier] #178663
12/23/2018 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ruralcarrier
Cheap/inexpensive usually sells out first. You may get an "upgrade" without asking or paying more.

Or show up for your original car and there is nothing for you. I have heard of that happening with some rental companies.


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