kai2k1 0 #1 September 30, 2004 Check this out from expedia.com 1 Ticket / Roundtrip STL St. Louis to PHX Phoenix Leave: Wed 29-Dec Return: Mon 3-Jan 1 adult $254.88 Taxes and fees $39.32 Booking Fee $5.00 Total $299.20 Hertz Pick up: Wed 29-Dec 6:00 PM Phoenix, AZ (PHX) Drop off: Mon 3-Jan 11:00 AM Phoenix, AZ (PHX) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rental rates: Base price $169.99 Estimated taxes & fees $79.64 Total price* $249.63 Its more expensive to rent a car than it is to fly to phoenix. WOW!!! There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuvToFly 0 #2 October 1, 2004 Phoenix had a very suckingly expensive tax situation on rental cars out of Phoenix last time I rented out of that airport - Certainly one of the more expensive places that I have rented from - Fortunately, that is not representative of what you can get rental cars for in many other locations. l know some folks have flown into Tucson when going to Eloy just because the cars were cheaper to rent out of that city. And since Eloy is about 1/2 way between Phoenix and Tucson, the travel difference was negligible. "The helicopter approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of a magic carpet" - Igor Sikorsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #3 October 1, 2004 Well it's just not the taxes. You figure 1500 miles at $2.00/gallon of gas @ 25 MPG (if you're lucky) = $120. Plus you gotta get back home...so multiply that by 2 minus the Arizona RentalCarRapeTax and you're looking at close to $600.00. Plus it's going to take you about 2-3 days driving time. fly dude... much cheaper, faster, and comfortable. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 October 1, 2004 Go with Thrifty or Budget.. I've gotten economy car rates at around 100.00 a week plus tax. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #5 October 1, 2004 Quotel know some folks have flown into Tucson when going to Eloy just because the cars were cheaper to rent out of that city. On average it costs more to fly into Tucson than Phoenix. Try checking rental cars off the airport. They generally have a shuttle to the rental site, and most times are less expensive. The other option is to take the J & M shuttle from Phoenix to Eloy. Cost is about $75 each way less if there is more than 1 person. That information can be found here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #6 October 1, 2004 Am I just having a blonde moment or is $299 still more expensive than $249, and therefore the airfare is still more? I see that renting a car is *almost* as much as the plane ticket. Quit being all confusing Kai. Quote 1 Ticket / Roundtrip STL St. Louis to PHX Phoenix Total $299.20 Hertz Phoenix, AZ (PHX) Rental rates: Total price* $249.63 Its more expensive to rent a car than it is to fly to phoenix. WOW!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmsmith 1 #7 October 1, 2004 You should consider the "full" insurance for that rental car. If something should happen the extra cost of the insurance will be cheap. Here's the catch: you not only pay for the damage, but also for the time that the car is not available as a rental, which could add up quickly. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #8 October 1, 2004 What? Rentals from Hertz are free no matter what! Oh. Wait....I *work* for Hertz. Nevermind. Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airman1270 0 #9 October 1, 2004 ...fly dude... much cheaper, faster, and comfortable... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ If absolutely necessary, I'll fly. Otherwise, I refuse to pay all that money to be treated like a piece of crap at the airport. I've made three cross-country auto trips in the past few years. Gas & lodging cost less than the airfare would have been, I was able to bring my guitar, rig, and other stuff without worrying about getting them back intact, had a pleasant time on the road, and didn't get hassled by some brainless airport employee whose job it is to 1) meet a quota regarding searches and 2) avoid hassling people who fit the profile of those who have a history of terrorism and who might actually pose some sort of threat to air travelers. Safe skies, Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #10 October 1, 2004 Sorry didn't mean to confuse your Kitty.... I think I'm just going to land and hitchhike to Eloy that is IF and thats a big IF I can even go. So if anyone sees me on the highway with a blue red and yellow gearbag on my back, just wave, ill make it there eventually. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #11 October 1, 2004 For me car rental seems very expensive My wife works for a international airline company teamed with Delta So for me Barcelona San Diego via Atlanta San Diego Saint louis via chigago Chigago New york jfk New York jfk Barcelona for a whooping $22.00 taxes inc. Read it an weep Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #12 October 1, 2004 QuotePhoenix had a very suckingly expensive tax situation on rental cars out of Phoenix last time I rented out of that airport - Certainly one of the more expensive places that I have rented from - Fortunately, that is not representative of what you can get rental cars for in many other locations. l know some folks have flown into Tucson when going to Eloy just because the cars were cheaper to rent out of that city. And since Eloy is about 1/2 way between Phoenix and Tucson, the travel difference was negligible. Most airports have a fee that they charge the dealers PER CAR rented, that gets passed on to the consumer. If you can find an off airport rental company, and provide your own transportation to them (cab or what not) you can save LOTS per day. Sometimes 15 to 20 bucks. If you are going to rent for a week that can really make the difference.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #13 October 1, 2004 that's what you get for flying southest to phx from STL try AA via DFW... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 October 2, 2004 Quote Most airports have a fee that they charge the dealers PER CAR rented, that gets passed on to the consumer. If you can find an off airport rental company, Quote TRUE! Budget will rent a car here in Houston for 99.00 a week, unlimited mileage...(off airport rental) Same car is 179.00 a week if rented at an on airport site, those figures are current as of today! (Friend coming to town this week) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
