Last Week of Spring Training, Fly to Florida, rent car and drive back?

[RBA]

OURCE: The Hertz Corporation Jan 10, 2008 17:45 ET
With Prices Starting at $1, Renters Save Big Time Driving Out of Florida With Hertz

Hertz's Florida Drive Out Program Offers $1, $2, and $3 Rates on One-Way Rentals From Florida to More Than 75 Northern Cities



PARK RIDGE, NJ--(Marketwire - January 10, 2008) - Renters planning to drive out of Florida this spring can score significant savings, with rates as low as $1 per day, with Hertz's Florida "Drive Out" Program available for rental pickup March 24 through June 30, 2008. For customers reserving an economy car under this special program in January, Hertz's Florida Drive Out Rate is $1 a day; for economy car reservations made in February, the rate is $2 a day; and for reservations made in March, the economy car rate is $3 per day.
The Florida Drive Out Program includes economy through full-size cars and SUVs, as well as unlimited mileage, and no drop-off charges. Rates are as follows:

Car Class Daily Weekly
Economy $1, 2, 3 (depending on month) $9.99
Compact $4.99 $29.99
Intermediate $9.99 $59.99
Standard $12.99 $77.99
Full-Size $14.99 $79.99
Premium $19.99 $99.99
Compact SUV $19.99 $99.99
Midsize SUV $29.99 $149.99
7 Passenger SUV $39.99 $199.99
Reservations for these low Florida Drive Out rates must be made by March 31, 2008 and customers must request Rate Code (RQ Code) "1WAY" at time of booking. Daily rental rates are available on rentals of one to four days and weekly rentals are available on rentals of five to fourteen days. Florida Drive Out rates cannot be combined with any other promotion, offer or discount and are subject to availability.
Hertz Florida Drive Out Airport Pick Up Locations

Ft. Lauderdale
Ft. Myers
Jacksonville
Miami
Orlando
Tampa
West Palm Beach
Participating Destinations (Airport and Downtown/Off Airport locations)

Arizona
Phoenix
Tucson

Connecticut
Hartford
Groton
Stamford
Danbury
New Haven

Colorado
Denver

Illinois
Chicago

Indiana
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Evansville

Kansas
Wichita

Kentucky
Louisville
Covington
Lexington

Louisiana
New Orleans

Maine
Portland
Bangor

Maryland
Baltimore

Massachusetts
Boston
Cambridge
Worcester

Michigan
Detroit
Grand Rapids

Minnesota
Minneapolis

Mississippi
Jackson

Missouri
Saint Louis
Kansas City

Nebraska
Omaha
Lincoln

New Hampshire
Lebanon
Manchester

New Jersey
All Locations

New York
Buffalo
Syracuse
Binghamton
Albany
Rochester
New York City & Airports
White Plains

Ohio
Canton
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dayton
Toledo

Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Tulsa

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Rhode Island
Providence

Texas
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Austin

Utah
Salt Lake City

Vermont
Burlington

Washington, D.C.

Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Madison
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ), is the world's largest general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 7,900 locations in 145 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold®, NeverLost® customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the company's Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Hertz also operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses -- Hertz Equipment Rental -- offering a diverse line of equipment to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers through more than 360 branches in the United States, Canada, France and Spain.
To make car rental reservations or for more information, customers can call their travel agent, or call Hertz toll-free at 1-800-654-3131. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com. For information on Hertz Equipment Rental, visit the company on the web at www.hertzequip.com.



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[Highlifeman21]

So basically FL has a crapload of rental cars and they want to offer discounted rates to transport those cars North?

Am I missing something?

[dougdirt]

So basically FL has a crapload of rental cars and they want to offer discounted rates to transport those cars North?

Am I missing something?

I don't believe you are. That sounds about right.

[redsfanfalcon]

While on the subject of rental cars, anyone have any tips on getting a good deal while in Florida? I am taking my dad down for spring training and we are landing in Tampa on Easter Sunday and staying through Friday. I've tried all the websites...priceline, orbitz, and travelocity. Any suggestions? Any help is appreciated.

[LawFive]

I usually use Enterprise or National/Alamo while in Tampa; be sure to use their web site directly.