Metafares' Deal Hunting Blog

No that everybody is heading for the warmer regions of the world, most car renting deals have been customized for destinations such as Florida, Mexico, or Central American countries. E-Z rental cars are not only available at special rates, but they also follow the latest trends.

For those families that decided to spend their winter vacation in (or around) Orlando, Florida, E-Z Car Rentals offers an interesting deal: the new Honda Insight Hybrid is available for renting starting from $49 per day .The price might seem too expensive for an economy car, but you can actually save a lot of money at the pump – the average gas mileage of the hybrid is around 44 mpg. The hybrid Honda has been added to the E-Z Orlando location in June and the company have posted some informative videos and articles about a hybrid’s advantages and fuel efficiency on their blog. So, if renting a car around Orlando is what you need and being eco-friendly is what you intend to do, check out the available rates in the reservation section of the site.

Budget Car Rentals offers some pretty good last minute car rental deals! If you decide to take one of their last minute deals, you will be able to save up to 60% of the standard price. These weekly specials are valid till the 13th of December and include locations like Chicago, St. Louis or Milwaukee.  Florida’s main cities are also on the list: Miami, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Daytona Beach. There are, however, some rules: cars must be returned to the renting location, the rental period is restricted for 5 to 14 days and the discounts only apply to reservations made on line.

Supposing you will be in these specific locations within the new weeks, you could make some real savings. Just for example, if you rent an economy car in Fort Lauderdale, FL, before December 13, you will only pay half of the sum you were supposed to (that’s a special rate of $138.99 out of a standard rate of $276.99 – total savings: $138.00). Since prices vary a lot according to the location and the type of car you need, the best thing is to check it yourself on Budget.com.

The autumn is slowly coming to an end and so are the crisp days, perfect for the long walks in the nature! So if you have been penciling some outdoor activities like hiking or a visit t a national park, don’t delay any longer because the first snow is just around the corner! Plus, this period is marked by the best deals so you will be able to have fun and to save some big bucks in the same time! For example, you can reach your weekend destination in a cost-effective way, by picking up the latest deal posted by Enterprise.

More exactly, through May, 21, 2010 you can take 50% off your weekend car rental deal (meaning you pick up the car on Friday and you return it by Monday) on economy through fullsize at participating North American neighborhood locations. Plus, you should be aware that the discount applies to exclusively to standard weekly rates. Unfortunately, the additional taxes and fees are not included in this weekend deal and some blackout, holiday dates may occur.  If we managed to pique your curiosity, go directly to Enterprise Specials Page.

With the summer high season behind us, travelling is quite a cost-effective activity in all the corners of the country! Both the airline companies and the car rental agencies came up with all sorts of deals in order to provide us with a worry-free and a well-priced journey and to lure us into a vacation! For example, Thrifty has launched several deals that will help you shave some big bucks from your vacation bill!

Firstly, the lucky persons to get the Thrifty car deal discounts are the American Express holders that use their cards to rent a car. More precisely, you can take 10% off your car rental on any class if you use the promo code AX10 and pay with your American Express car when booking. This offer is valid in U.S., Mexico, Latin America, Caribbean and Canada locations through January, 31 2010. Still, you are also required to make an online reservation at least 24 hours in advance.

Secondly, one of the best regional car rented deals offered by Thrifty features a 5% discount on a monthly rental (meaning 28 days or more) of any vehicle in Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ, Ontario, CA and Palm Springs, CA through December, 1, 2009. A 24-hour booking in advance is required.  For further information, visit Thrifty’s Deals Page.

Is a far-off retreat alongside your family or friends part of your future plans? Or is a business trip on your agenda? Either way, consider the latest Hertz car rental deals that can bring you up to $50 savings. Forget the surprisingly high price tags and grab one of the deals posted by Hertz, because you’ll be sure to pocket some big bucks.

Firstly, you can take $30 off a weekly car rental deal on economy or a higher class through December, 31 by using the promo code “135321”. If not, you can rent the car during the weekend and take up to $20 of your rental by making use of the promo code “133906” at U.S, Canada and Puerto Rico locations through December, 31. Then, if you’re looking for a long-term rental, Hertz offers through December, 31 a $50 discount for a monthly rental on economy or a higher class by using the coupon code “112416”. All these deals require a reservation well in advance and the additional taxes and fees are not included. For further information or for an online booking, please go directly to Hertz Special Offers Page.

The weather might be capricious in autumn, with the sun fading and the temperatures dropping, but the foliage season brings vibrant colored scenery and the year’s best festivals. Whether you want to taste a flavored, freshly made wine at the countless festivals in the countryside or you’re up to some pumpkin carving at the festival held in Keen, New Hampshire, here are some great car rental deals put forward by Avis that will help you get there without paying a bundle.

Firstly, you can take up to $30 off your weekly car rentals on compact or a larger rented vehicle by using the coupon code “MUWA130″ at airport location across US and when renting the car for at least five days, including Saturday night. Secondly, you can save up to $20 off your four-day car rentals on midsize and larger vehicles by using the coupon code “MUWA159″ at participating airport locations.  If you’d rather rent the car for just three days, use the coupon code “MUWA158, for a $15 discount. While for the two-day rentals you can get up to $10 off the rate with the coupon code “MUWA157″, a car rented for one day can drop $5 price by using the code “MUWA160″. These deals are valid through December, 31. For further reference, visit Avis Deals Page.

Autumn might be tailored-made for foliage adventures, but your travel opportunities are not restricted to nature getaways. It is also the perfect time for you to set up a big-city visit or to join the locals and the party-lovers for a cultural harvest festival. And by simply picking up one of the car rental deals that were recently posted by National, you’ll be out of town in no time.

Firstly, through December, 15 get 20$ off your weekend rental (meaning a three to five days rental) on Compact through Luxury, Minivan, SUV or Convertible by using the coupon ID “NF1998JAP” at U.S participating locations. Plus, you are also required to keep the rented car on Saturday night.

Secondly, through December, 15 you can receive a costless car-class upgrade on compact through standard rentals by making use of the coupon ID “NU1234NAJ”. Moreover, in order to catch this deal a Saturday night-keep is required and your rental cannot be longer that 5 days.

Thirdly, you can now save money from your long-term rental as National provides you with a $100 discount off a two-month rental, meaning that you can take $50 off for every month you keep the car aside from the previous two-month period by using the rate code “WBM2″. For further reference, visit National’s Specials To Go.

The crisp yet sunny days, the magnificent scenery created by the falling leaves, the affordable prices are just some of the autumn’s bounty that whets your appetite for travelling. Plus, this time around there are countless, budget-friendly possibilities for travelling as most of the tourists have just returned from their early-fall vacation and the agencies and airlines companies pump up continuously all sorts of deals and offers. And speaking of deals, Budget has recently posted a new weekly deal that will help you make some savings when you hit the road.

More exactly, through December, 31 take 25% off your weekly rate on economy through compact B class, intermediate C class, standard D class, full-size E class, premium G class, luxury H class and intermediate 5-passenger SUV F class, standard 5-passenger SUV W class, full size 5-passenger SUV Z class, minivan V class, 12-passenger van P class and convertible by using the code BCD U110900 at Us airport locations. However, in order to take advantage of this deal, a 5 –day to a maximum 28-day consecutive rental is required. Plus, it applies to roundtrip rentals exclusively and you’re supposed to return the car to the initial renting location. For further reference, visit Budget’s Specials Page.

During the fall foliage season, the northern and the central part of the Florida state are great destinations both for the weekend and the day trippers who want to enjoy a colorful encounter with the nature. Nevertheless, there are many other attractions in the Sunshine State like the Disney World, the Sea World, the golden beaches and vibrant cities. Now, if you are in for a getaway in Florida, we’ve tracked down an amazing car rental deal that will help you get there cheaper.

More precisely, National posted a new deal featuring one-way rentals to Florida with a price starting at $30 per day on Economy through Compact cars. Plus, when renting a National midsize car you will have to pay a rate as low as $32 per day. The Standard through Fullsize rentals are cost-effective options for the Florida visitors as well since the price starts at $33 per day. Still, in order to take advantage of this deal a minimum 5-day rental with a Saturday night keep is required. This deal is valid from September, 25 through January, 17, 2010, but you’ll have to book the car as late as October, 16. For further reference, go directly to National’s Specials to Go Page.