jose 0 #1 January 15, 2005 Forgot which on it is. I need a discount for Phoenix Airport. A 3 day rental that costs 100 bucks without tax demands $51 bucks in taxes at this airport! WTF!? Since when did the US become Canada with a 50% tax rate? Fuckers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #2 January 15, 2005 Hertz Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #3 January 15, 2005 QuoteForgot which on it is. I need a discount for Phoenix Airport. A 3 day rental that costs 100 bucks without tax demands $51 bucks in taxes at this airport! WTF!? Since when did the US become Canada with a 50% tax rate? Fuckers. Since the new sports stadiums were built, they passed some extra taxes on tourism. You know, it is easy for residents to want to tax non-residents. You will have better prices from the really small companies, especially the ones that don't have their cars on the airport itself.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #4 January 16, 2005 You do better if you don't use the USPA discount code.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #5 January 16, 2005 QuoteYou do better if you don't use the USPA discount code. Agreed. I was just answering the question. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 January 16, 2005 QuoteYou do better if you don't use the USPA discount code. Also, if you rent a car that is away from the airport that will save you some money too.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #7 January 16, 2005 If you mention you are a skydiver they make you take out extra insurance because they know many dougnuts, smoke shows, ebrake slides, and launches over railroad tracks will ensue. joeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 January 16, 2005 You know what the best performing car in the world is? Capable of racing, jumping curbs, off roading and even getting air while driving is? A rental car. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #9 January 16, 2005 When Jen and I were in Florida, there was this huge hole in the road leading to our hotel. I told her to just race though it, since we were in a rental car. Plus it was in her nameMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 January 16, 2005 Quote I told her to just race though it, since we were in a rental car. You know what happened at Skyfest with the swoop pond and a rental car, right?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #11 January 16, 2005 Nope, I missed that story. But I did get to see the drunk in the morning stumble to the end of the parking lot fence, climb over and throw up. Then I got to see him get into his car, only to have the police stop him at the drivewayMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lostinspace 0 #12 January 16, 2005 QuoteForgot which on it is. I need a discount for Phoenix Airport. A 3 day rental that costs 100 bucks without tax demands $51 bucks in taxes at this airport! QuoteThe Hertz CDP# is 0371681. If you are interested in a one car class upgrade, the PC# is 952066. If you are interested in the $10 off a weekly rental, the PC# is 952055. If you are interested in the up to $15 off a weekend rental, the PC# is 952081. And, if you are interested in the free child seat on a weekly rental, the PC# is 952070. I think one of the taxes you are talking about is the airport tax. If you get a rental NOT from the airport, that tax won't be there. I believe. I may be wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #13 January 16, 2005 Quote If you get a rental NOT from the airport, that tax won't be there. I believe. I may be wrong. You are right, that's what I was talking about. It's the airport tax that rips most people off.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jose 0 #14 January 17, 2005 You seem pretty informed. Thanks. I have a tenative rental at PHX, but would like one of lesser taxes. The question is, how do I get from the airport to a rental outlet off airport at 9pm at night!?! Supposively they all close before that, even if I could get there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #15 January 17, 2005 Use Expedia. They find the best rate. The rental outlets will have shuttles to and from the airport to the actual car center.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #16 January 17, 2005 Quote When Jen and I were in Florida, there was this huge hole in the road leading to our hotel. I told her to just race though it, since we were in a rental car. Plus it was in her name What's the difference between a Humvee and a rental car? There's just some places you won't drive a Humvee.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lostinspace 0 #17 January 17, 2005 QuoteYou seem pretty informed. Then I have tricked you. Sorry. I have never been to Eloy. I am sure another person who has been to eloy would be of more help. Calling Skydive Arizona might be helpful too. (I assume you are going skydiving) Sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jose 0 #18 January 17, 2005 Each time I have been in Eloy, I have had friends pick me up at the airport that were already down there. This time I am going to compete at the Freefly Money Meet and am going alone. I did talk to Eloy and they have a shuttle that costs $75 each way, so F that as well. It was cheaper to get a rental car and have it the whole time! The thing is that companies that have cars at PHX wont give you a shuttle ride to another outlet off airport. Bastards. I was beginning to think about thumbing it, but being at 9pm at night, my luck might suck at that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jose 0 #19 January 17, 2005 Expedia found me the best rate of 169. I got one thru Alaska Airlines for 136. The travel companies used to be good, but now they are starting to F the customers more that the acutal companies themselves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lostinspace 0 #20 January 17, 2005 QuoteIf you mention you are a skydiver they make you take out extra insurance because they know many dougnuts, smoke shows, ebrake slides, and launches over railroad tracks will ensue. I find this very hard to believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sundevil777 102 #21 January 17, 2005 Most of the off airport rentals are just a few miles away, and they all will give you a ride to their location. 9PM is not a very late arrival. Really, this should not be a problem.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #22 January 17, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf you mention you are a skydiver they make you take out extra insurance because they know many dougnuts, smoke shows, ebrake slides, and launches over railroad tracks will ensue. I find this very hard to believe. I rented alot of cars for one of my jobs. I worked with one very nice engineer who thought it was dishonest if we did not inform the rental place that we were going to be mounting instrumentation on the vehicle, removing parts from the car, performing tests, and then re install the original parts. So every time we rented a car together, she told them. No one ever had an issue and I never took any of their insurance. I have never used the USPA numbers. How many times have you? Psst....it was a joke.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slug 1 #23 January 17, 2005 TaxiR.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #24 January 17, 2005 QuoteExpedia found me the best rate of 169. I got one thru Alaska Airlines for 136. The travel companies used to be good, but now they are starting to F the customers more that the acutal companies themselves. Normally what I do is wait till a few days before I'm leaving and look at the last minute rates on the car rental corporate sites. So far I've gotten things like double upgrades for free, buy 2 days get your 3rd free, and things like that.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #25 January 17, 2005 QuoteCapable of racing, jumping curbs, off roading and even getting air while driving is? I've got some AWESOME rental car stories from the military. Including racing the SUV's down the alien hwy in Nevada. Having to put tape and cardboard over all the lights on an SUV in Florida so I could drive it all over the range with NVG's on. I laughed like hell every time I drove through another mud hole or heard branches screeching down the side. Such good times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
jose 0 #18 January 17, 2005 Each time I have been in Eloy, I have had friends pick me up at the airport that were already down there. This time I am going to compete at the Freefly Money Meet and am going alone. I did talk to Eloy and they have a shuttle that costs $75 each way, so F that as well. It was cheaper to get a rental car and have it the whole time! The thing is that companies that have cars at PHX wont give you a shuttle ride to another outlet off airport. Bastards. I was beginning to think about thumbing it, but being at 9pm at night, my luck might suck at that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jose 0 #19 January 17, 2005 Expedia found me the best rate of 169. I got one thru Alaska Airlines for 136. The travel companies used to be good, but now they are starting to F the customers more that the acutal companies themselves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lostinspace 0 #20 January 17, 2005 QuoteIf you mention you are a skydiver they make you take out extra insurance because they know many dougnuts, smoke shows, ebrake slides, and launches over railroad tracks will ensue. I find this very hard to believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #21 January 17, 2005 Most of the off airport rentals are just a few miles away, and they all will give you a ride to their location. 9PM is not a very late arrival. Really, this should not be a problem.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #22 January 17, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf you mention you are a skydiver they make you take out extra insurance because they know many dougnuts, smoke shows, ebrake slides, and launches over railroad tracks will ensue. I find this very hard to believe. I rented alot of cars for one of my jobs. I worked with one very nice engineer who thought it was dishonest if we did not inform the rental place that we were going to be mounting instrumentation on the vehicle, removing parts from the car, performing tests, and then re install the original parts. So every time we rented a car together, she told them. No one ever had an issue and I never took any of their insurance. I have never used the USPA numbers. How many times have you? Psst....it was a joke.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #24 January 17, 2005 QuoteExpedia found me the best rate of 169. I got one thru Alaska Airlines for 136. The travel companies used to be good, but now they are starting to F the customers more that the acutal companies themselves. Normally what I do is wait till a few days before I'm leaving and look at the last minute rates on the car rental corporate sites. So far I've gotten things like double upgrades for free, buy 2 days get your 3rd free, and things like that.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #25 January 17, 2005 QuoteCapable of racing, jumping curbs, off roading and even getting air while driving is? I've got some AWESOME rental car stories from the military. Including racing the SUV's down the alien hwy in Nevada. Having to put tape and cardboard over all the lights on an SUV in Florida so I could drive it all over the range with NVG's on. I laughed like hell every time I drove through another mud hole or heard branches screeching down the side. Such good times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
