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Deciding to rent a car with Hertz within the next two months or so can result into some substantial savings. Most of these special prices and discount coupons apply when booking your car in advance through Hertz.com for at least one weekend.
The first great news is that the company has decided to extent its ‘End the Weekend Right with a Free Weekend Day’ offer till the end of March, 2010. Thus, when renting a vehicle for a minimum of 3 days, you can get the first day for free. If you want to spoil yourself with all the extra horsepower and the luxury of a Hertz Prestige Collection car, then here is your chance to save $35 of a whole weekend value. (In case you are not familiar with it, the Prestige Collection includes deluxe models like Volvo C70 Convertible, Mercedes C Series, or Cadillac Escalade AWD). Feel free to check out all the ongoing deals on Hertz.com’s special offers page.

If you are planning a one week vacation or your car has just let you down, chances are very high that you’ll be needing a rental. But  this doesn’t necessarily have to affect your budget too much, as Budget Rent-a-Car is here with some great weekly deals.
If you take a look at Budget.com’s weekly deals, you will notice that renting a car for 5 to 7 consecutive days might help you save up to 25% of the initial price. This type of discount applies whenever you pick up a rental at the airport in one of the numerous participating locations across the US and it is valid for all types of cars, from economy A class to convertibles. The Florida airport agencies also benefit from a special rate: only $149 a week for prepaid cars (you can get coupons for this offer with the plan-ahead deals). And to make things even better, there is also a $25 off deal valid all across USA and Canada. For more info about these deals, don’t hesitate to visit the site’s Weekly Deals section.

There is no doubt, Hawaii is an ideal destination for the cold month of February, especially when you’re up to some surfing and scuba-diving. The only problem when leaving the continent is that you won’t be able to take your beloved car with your on the plane. But it’s no point making a drama out of it, as Alamo Rent-a-Car has prepared a special offer for you.

Thus, anyone booking a car for Hawaii through April, 30, can benefit from Alamo’s special weekend and weekly deals. If you want to explore Hawaii’s rough terrain in fully-equipped jeep, you can book this car for the weekend for only $46.99. The same price allows you to rent a convertible and let yourself spoiled by the breeze along Hawaii’s coastline. As for budget travelers, they will be happy to find out that renting a compact through the weekend can cost as little as $34.99. To read more about this offer and check out the rates for weekly rentals, visit the Hot Deals/Hawaii section on Alamo.com.

If your are planning a Florida vacation this spring, then you can consider your return trip as already paid for. Hertz Rent-a-Car comes with an offer that one just cannot refuse.

Renting the car that will get you out of Florida can cost you as little as $2 per day. This very special price will be valid through February 28^th for any economy car picked up at Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, or West Palm Beach airports. The only requirements are to book your car for a period of maximum 4 days and drop it off in a corporate location from one of the 26 participating states. As for the first month of spring, the offer’s terms&conditions remain unchanged, with the exception that you’ll be charged one extra dollar per day. If you want to find out more details about this promotion or any other Hertz deal, just take a look over the site’s special offer page.

Already dreaming about your summer holiday? Then why not make it both relaxing and cheap by planing ahead and start making your reservations from now? Budget Rent-a-Car has launched a new discount program for anyone willing to pay their car in advance. This way, customers will be able to save up to 40% when booking a car online.

The offer is valid for most locations across Canada and the Unites States and comes with very flexible terms – you can change the date, car type, and in some cases, even the location of your prepaid rental. For more details about terms and conditions and in order to check what are the most advantageous dates and locations, check out Budget’s prepaid specials page. Or, you can just try to make the reservation the regular way and see if the “Pay Now” link appears on the car selection page (accessing this link will give you the discounted price).

Foreign travelers and US citizen alike will be happy to discover these winter deals from Dollar. The car rental company is offering a 10% discount through February 3 for everyone renting a compact or mid-size car. The list of participating locations includes some major American cities like Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Atlanta or Washington DC. The same discount applies across a number of US states: North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia.

If you happen to fly with Delta, Continental or a few other US air lines, you have the chance to earn some triple miles when renting a mode-size car (and up) for at least three consecutive days. Another interesting deal comes from the Dollar Rent-a-Car partner BlackBerry, who is ready to offer a free Smartphone for anyone renting a car by the end of January (signing up for a new plan is mandatory, though). For more details, I suggest checking the Dollar ‘specials’ page.

Whether you are taking a vacation, go to visit your relatives or take a business trip, renting a car is always a comfortable way to get around. Renting a car not only eliminates the stress of having to carry your baggage all around, but it can also chase away all your worries that your old car will let you down in the middle of nowhere. Before heading for your next trip, it is worth taking a look at some car-renting sites and check out what each of them has to offer.

Some of the most advantageous car renting deals are currently available at thrifty.com. For the upcoming months, Thrifty is offering various deals, customized for each location and car type. Mid-size cars can be booked through February 13^th 2010 in locations like Orlando, Fl and Ohio for a daily rate of $31.99. If you prefer a mini-van or SUV and you happen to be in selected locations such as Orlando, Texas or Oklahoma, you’ll pay around $49.77 per day (rates differ for mini-vans and SUV’s). There are also some interesting international rates, which you can check up on the same Thrifty Deals page.

Traveling to Europe this winter is not such a bad idea: you’ll find everything cheaper and less crowded than during peak season. Getting the chance of visiting Europe’s top attractions at such convenient rates can even make you totally ignore the chill weather and enjoy yourself. Just in case you decide to go for the deal, it’s worth taking a look at Alamo Rent-a-Car Europe Specials.

When renting an Alamo car in France or Spain for more than 3 days, you’ll be able to save up to 20% of the normal fee.  As for UK, Italy or Switzerland, a 15% discount applies for on-airport locations in most of their major cities. Another option would be to book a car for more than a week by the 1^st of March, 2010, and pay for only 5 days out of 7.  If you check out the ‘hot deals’ page on Alamo.com, you’ll even find some cool upgrades and bonuses, like a free driver or inclusive rates.

Dollar Rent-a-Car has customized its ‘specials’ for this winter. With all families and outdoor lovers moving around from place to place, Dollar has decided to offer special deals for the mid-size to SUV rentals. Hence, if you decide to rent a mid-size car by the 3^rd of February 2010, you can pay as little as $31.99 per day. This price is available for a selected number of cities across the US and applies for a minimum of 5-days rental period. If you need some extra space for the dog, the ski gear or a larger family, you can also rent a minivan starting at $51.99 per day (same terms and conditions as in the previous offer apply).

If you happen to travel from Halifax or Lady Hammond to some Canadian airport like Montreal, Toronto or Union Station (the complete list of location is listed on the deal page), you will pay the incredible amount of $1 per day! This amazing 1$ offer is also applicable for one-way trips from Edmonton and will be valid till the last day of 2009!

For the upcoming winter holiday season, Avis Rental Cars has prepared a series of interesting offers, ranging from free navigation systems to complimentary upgrades.  If you’re not sure where you’re going or you are ready to adventure yourself into the great unknown, Avis has come up with a great solution: booking a car for the weekend (at least three days) gets you a free GPS. A similar thing applies for weekdays: rent a car for at least 5 consecutive days and you Avis lets you use the navigation system for free for two days.

For those inhabitants of the far west who decided to head south within the next weeks, Avis decided to offer special prices at one-way trips. Renting a subcompact car form Avis to take you from Washington to California can sum up to %390 a week.  Adding $100 more would take you from Oregon to Arizona. There are also some appealing offers for skiers and American Express holders; check them yourself in the deals section.