How much is a rental car?

Answer 1

Prices can change from day to day. There really is no set rate, its all supply and demand. The more cars they have the lower the rate....

However it is cheaper to rent over the weekend.

Rates also vary from location and type of car.

Next Answer:

Car rental is a very seasonal business (more people rent in the summer and over holidays). It is also very sensitive to day-by-day changes in demand and the availability of a particular car. If the Lance Armstrong Foundation comes into town and wants to rent every SUV, minivan, and passenger van you have for a 20 mile radius (yes this happened to my region, to the tune of over 60 cars in total), it's going to be very difficult for anyone else to rent such a vehicle and it will probably be very expensive.

These reasons, among others, are why we recommend advance reservations. Reservations will be honored at the rate quoted at the time the reservation is made, regardless of changes in the fleet availability after that.

Some companies do a "weekend special", like "$9.99/day". You should be aware of 4 things when considering a weekend special promotion:

1. The car in question is going to be a small car, probably a compact or economy.

2. Everybody wants the special, so there may not be enough cars to meet demand.

3. There is a good chance that the cars used for these promotions are not going to be in the best condition. They will be mechanically sound, and perfectly safe, but they might have the stained upholstery or the big scratches on the dashboard.

4. The special price does not include taxes, unlimited mileage, additional fuel, damage insurance, or any other optional fees.