Since renting a car is our go-to strategy for weekend getaways or day trips, I was cheered to learn that Enterprise is running a weekend sale Sept. 5 through May 18, where they charge $9.99 a day for Friday through Monday rentals. They’re not paying me to share this, I just thought you readers might be interested.
This is around my target price for a weekend rental, and it’s good to know that I have this as a fallback plan if I can’t find a better rate on Priceline.
A few restrictions to note:
- This price is for economy or compact cars. Bigger cars (which we always rent since we have three kids), will cost $14.99 for intermediate size, $17.99 for standard and $19.99 for full size).
- The price includes only 300 miles per weekend. You’ll have to pay more if you want unlimited miles. We’re likely to take a couple trips to Lake Tahoe and back this year that would exceed that mileage limit.
- Airport locations are excluded.
- The press release doesn’t say, but let’s assume fees, taxes and any insurance you choose will add to your cost.
On the upside, we have a non-airport location near us that would be very convenient, where I have never found great rates in the past. So this deal might help us finally use the neighborhood Enterprise — and we might take advantage of their “we’ll pick you up” offer, too.
I like this paragraph from the company press release:
Enterprise operates not only as a key provider for insurance replacement vehicles, weekend getaways and special occasions, but also as a local transportation alternative. For example, many consumers rely on mass transit during the week or simply cannot afford to purchase or maintain a vehicle on their own – so they often depend on local Enterprise rental service and take advantage of its great value.
They’re talking about me!
The Miles Mom 