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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2011 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Which company did you use for your most recent car rental? Alamo/National/Enterprise Avis/Budget Discount Dollar Hertz Thrifty Other I've never rented a car / I don’t remember Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Which company did you use for your most recent car rental?
Alamo/National/Enterprise
Avis/Budget
Discount
Dollar
Hertz
Thrifty
Other
I've never rented a car / I don’t remember

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RAE344 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,207 Points:688,245 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 10:30:29 PM Ignore RAE344 Report Abuse Sometimes the cheapest is not always the best.
spunky4443 Champion Author Washington Posts:5,311 Points:1,335,945 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 9:37:34 PM Ignore spunky4443 Report Abuse Don't remember, its been "Years" ago.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,664 Points:2,227,245 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 7:44:10 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Enterprise
wb6yyz Sophomore Author Scranton Posts:235 Points:136,585 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 7:19:24 PM Ignore wb6yyz Report Abuse I used "Advantage" auto rental the last time I had a business trip in Los Angeles, so I checked "other" in the poll. They had the best rate of anybody. Like all car rental companies, they pushed hard to take the extra cost collision damage waver, which is not necessary if you have collision coverage on your own car, as most insurance companies cover your rentals if you are carrying collision insurance (but check with your insurance company to be sure). In years past, I would rent from the lowest bidder unless it was Alamo, too many horror stories about that company. However, I would sometimes rent a van for a labor day weekend trip from a local Enterprise location and never had a bit of trouble with them. I don't know if Alamo has gotten better since the merger or not. [Edited by: wb6yyz at 12/14/2011 7:22:38 PM EST]
NWFlyer Veteran Author Florida Posts:289 Points:892,550 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 7:02:08 PM Ignore NWFlyer Report Abuse To answer Mr. Bally, Enterprise owns Alamo/National, so they are all part of one big corporation.
NWFlyer Veteran Author Florida Posts:289 Points:892,550 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 7:00:42 PM Ignore NWFlyer Report Abuse Thrifty- they offer great rates and decent cars. As a member of their 'Blue Chip' loyalty program, I can go directly to the car lot to pick up my car, bypassing the rental counter.
MrBally Veteran Author Detroit Posts:466 Points:1,962,020 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 6:43:14 PM Ignore MrBally Report Abuse Why is Enterprise linked to National/Alamo? They are separeate COmpaNies.
SavinOnFuel Champion Author Gary Posts:1,967 Points:1,272,905 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 5:53:59 PM Ignore SavinOnFuel Report Abuse Avis/Budget but No Brand Loyalty for me though, whomever I can get the best discount when I need it is who I choose
GrampaJohn Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:85 Points:898,100 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 5:46:57 PM Ignore GrampaJohn Report Abuse I used Enterprise the last time, and it will be the last time. They found a scratch that I didn't even see and charged me a bunch. I'll stick with Hertz or National next time.
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,263 Points:631,330 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 5:24:45 PM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse enterprise
KCK8 Champion Author Kansas Posts:6,565 Points:219,225 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 4:16:21 PM Ignore KCK8 Report Abuse Rent a Horse.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,931 Points:2,388,285 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 4:06:22 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse alamo
dczh Veteran Author Oklahoma City Posts:283 Points:402,315 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 3:42:00 PM Ignore dczh Report Abuse It has been a year or three since I rented a car. It was on a businees trip, I don't remember which company. I could look it up, but don't want to. Whenever we rented a car while ours was being repaired, the dealership used Enterprise.
TheThorn All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:873 Points:798,650 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 3:07:14 PM Ignore TheThorn Report Abuse i could maybe save a little money by shopping around but Enterprise is local to me and the pick-you-up thing is great. they always treat me well and i'm sure they are competitive with the other companies.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,848 Points:2,498,340 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 2:34:57 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Alamo/National/Enterprise.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,248 Points:2,577,730 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 1:56:42 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Hertz
toolguyrob Rookie Author Nebraska Posts:1 Points:101,170 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 1:45:11 PM Ignore toolguyrob Report Abuse I usually go to a travel site like priceline for the best deal.
mrpolk6 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:587 Points:233,085 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 12:34:04 PM Ignore mrpolk6 Report Abuse Thrifty
sirhenry Rookie Author Maine Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 12:24:47 PM Ignore sirhenry Report Abuse When I rent I just check out the prices and go with the cheapest.
czcfrn Rookie Author Detroit Posts:69 Points:144,255 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 12:17:52 PM Ignore czcfrn Report Abuse I never remember the company because I just bid on Priceline and go with the cheapest.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,693 Points:2,744,500 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 11:45:22 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse I don't remember which company. The last time I returned a rental car was also the last time I flew, 9-9-01 in Pittsburgh, PA.
sherryberry064 Rookie Author Syracuse Posts:61 Points:730,770 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 10:12:26 AM Ignore sherryberry064 Report Abuse Never rented one.
oobloob Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,635 Points:1,475,335 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 9:57:28 AM Ignore oobloob Report Abuse Gadget rent a mobile unit.
wild3bill Champion Author New York Posts:2,551 Points:1,695,340 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 9:08:53 AM Ignore wild3bill Report Abuse Bug in your webpage. Voting panel continues to appear. Usually only the "discuss" panel shows after I vote as long as I use only one computer
telephone_man13 All-Star Author Columbia Posts:629 Points:697,960 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 8:58:10 AM Ignore telephone_man13 Report Abuse best price
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,577 Points:1,837,010 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 8:58:00 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Too long ago to remember!
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,141 Points:2,731,555 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 7:16:44 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse local dealership leases cars
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,571 Points:1,853,360 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 7:15:22 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse many years ago
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,571 Points:1,853,360 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 7:15:07 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse enterprise
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,077 Points:1,837,410 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 5:06:37 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Hertz.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,872 Points:2,406,770 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 12:53:35 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse I've never rented a car
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,872 Points:2,406,770 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 12:52:13 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse I've never rented a car
cuzzfl Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,478 Points:673,050 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 9:47:48 PM Ignore cuzzfl Report Abuse I usually rent the cheapest I can, which is often Alamo, Thrifty or National, in connection with my travel. But my most recent car rental was while my car was in the body shop after an accident, so I rented where my insurance company told me to go, because that's who they had a deal with--Hertz.
GottaHaveMoreCowbell Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:70 Points:922,450 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 9:42:38 PM Ignore GottaHaveMoreCowbell Report Abuse I've rented plenty of cars in the past, but it's obviously been a while, since I don't remember who I last rented from...
cupboy Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,882 Points:1,146,950 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 9:37:49 PM Ignore cupboy Report Abuse I rented a used car once in California. Forget the name of the place. The car got unbelievable bad gas mileage. Maybe 8MPG or so. And the car idled so fast it was hard to stop it at red lights. [Edited by: cupboy at 12/13/2011 9:38:23 PM EST]
cupboy Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,882 Points:1,146,950 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 9:35:15 PM Ignore cupboy Report Abuse The 25% that "never have" must be young people.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,664 Points:2,227,245 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 9:31:27 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse /Enterprise
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,664 Points:2,227,245 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 9:31:23 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse /Enterprise
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,207 Points:2,496,565 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 8:47:13 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse Only good part about the rental was taking pre-paid fueling after the rental which ended up being 25 cents per gallon below local market rates and turning the car in on reserve. Got my moneys worth out of that rental.
mzcruiser Rookie Author Milwaukee Posts:57 Points:368,040 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 6:47:07 PM Ignore mzcruiser Report Abuse Enterprise. Dealt with them in the past and they are pretty easy to handle, plus the last time I needed a rental they were literally down the street from where I was living.
24541 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,112 Points:1,797,450 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 6:38:53 PM Ignore 24541 Report Abuse Enterprise
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,577 Points:1,837,010 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 6:19:13 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Hz
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,263 Points:631,330 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 6:10:31 PM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse Enterprise
Peebo Veteran Author Baltimore Posts:394 Points:1,528,625 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 6:00:54 PM Ignore Peebo Report Abuse Shifty Rental Cars.
halibut Rookie Author South Bend Posts:29 Points:38,380 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 5:37:16 PM Ignore halibut Report Abuse Have rented cars from here to Calif..Found the best service at Enterprise..
fordduallyCA Rookie Author California Posts:1 Points:370 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 5:31:22 PM Ignore fordduallyCA Report Abuse Last car I rented was through Enterprise.
Southwood Veteran Author Tallahassee Posts:355 Points:702,620 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 5:22:39 PM Ignore Southwood Report Abuse Hertz IS THE BEST
Cadker Champion Author Chattanooga Posts:4,479 Points:161,310 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 4:47:40 PM Ignore Cadker Report Abuse Ithurtz rentals.
quattro02 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,528 Points:193,515 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 3:37:18 PM Ignore quattro02 Report Abuse Enterprise has the loaner business at my car dealership. When I go for service I get an Enterprise loaner that the dealership pays for.
ckeem Rookie Author Miami Posts:36 Points:446,770 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 3:05:48 PM Ignore ckeem Report Abuse Enterprise has the most local locations and normally offers the best bang for the buck. None of the companies offer as many locations. If you're not downtown or at the airport you're SOL.
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,549 Points:1,758,260 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 2:39:44 PM Ignore RochBear Report Abuse They must not be counting "trucks". such as Ryder, and u-haul. Although I would try to avoid u-haul. We got a Major run around, ended up driving 100 miles round trip to pick up a truck. Then it had such a horrible alignment problem, I ruined a brand new front tire, in my drive from MN to LosAngeles CA. I had to fight to keep it on the road the entire trip.