| The Thanksgiving holiday is the peak travel time | | | | same dates, times and vehicle). Check to see if |
| of the year in the United States. If you're looking | | | | they have any "specials" or "deals". |
| to rent a car, you need to start looking now, | | | | 3. Use a discount code, if you've got one. There |
| especially if you're going to need a minivan or | | | | are many membership associations that offer |
| large SUV. | | | | discount codes for different car rental companies. |
| Many car rental companies have rate specials | | | | You can find a list of discount codes at Best Car |
| going on right now. The goal for them is to get as | | | | Rental Tips. See if you can get the price lower |
| many cars as possible, booked in advance. These | | | | than you found it on the booking site. If you can |
| specials will not be available for long. As soon as | | | | find a coupon to use... even better! |
| cars become less available, the prices will start to | | | | 4. If you find a great deal, book it! Unless you are |
| soar. For any car rental, but especially on | | | | asked to provide your credit card number, you |
| Thanksgiving, the longer you wait to book, the | | | | can always cancel the reservation later if you find |
| less cars available, the higher the price you'll pay! | | | | something better. |
| It's the old law of supply and demand. | | | | 5. Get a reservation number or confirmation email. |
| Here are some tips to help you find a great rate | | | | You many never need it, but it's best to have it! |
| on your Thanksgiving car rental. | | | | 6. If you find a better deal or decide you don't |
| 1. Start by going to a booking site like Travelocity, | | | | want to rent a car at all, please call and cancel |
| Vroomvroomvroom or Expedia. Find the lowest | | | | your reservation. That way the company will be |
| price on the car you want to rent and write | | | | able to immediately put that vehicle back into the |
| down the name of the company, the car size and | | | | system, so someone else can rent it. |
| price. | | | | Remember to drive carefully, and have a great |
| 2. Go to that company's website, or call their | | | | holiday! |
| toll-free number and check the rate (for the | | | | |