Author Topic: Austin TX - Looking for car rental this weekend  (Read 2577 times)

brandino29

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Austin TX - Looking for car rental this weekend
« on: March 31, 2021, 07:53:24 PM »
This is probably a long shot on short notice but my family has a trip to Austin TX this weekend and I'm in desperate need for a rental car. Flying in Friday April 2 in the evening and leaving Tuesday April 6 in the morning. I completely forgot to plan a car rental until getting around to it today and suffering complete sticker shock at the prices -- $550 minimum for a compact car.

Ideally I'm looking for a minivan or SUV that will seat at least 6.

If anyone is interested in renting their car, let me know and maybe we can work out a deal.

Kl285528

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Re: Austin TX - Looking for car rental this weekend
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2021, 08:12:45 PM »
Check out Turo. Like Airbnb but for cars. I've had good success with it several times.

norajean

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Re: Austin TX - Looking for car rental this weekend
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2021, 09:07:55 PM »
Most places are sold out for Easter weekend because the ailing car rental places sold most of their cars last year and now can replace them fast enough to meet demand.

brandino29

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Re: Austin TX - Looking for car rental this weekend
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2021, 11:42:24 AM »
Check out Turo. Like Airbnb but for cars. I've had good success with it several times.

I'd never heard of this before. Found a minivan that looked like it would work perfect for less than a compact car through any of the rentals at the airport, booked it right up....

then the owner declined the booking.

womp womp wwwwwoomp