Thursday, March 13, 2008

Rev up savings with one-way car rentals

Travelers can get a great rate on one-way car rentals from Florida for travel this spring or summer.

Each year, car rental companies offer deals to travelers to reposition their fleets from winter hot-spot Florida to cities in other U.S. states. Hertz kicked off the sale this year, but travelers should watch for deals from other companies, including Avis, Budget and National, which have offered these deals in years past.

Daily rates start at $2 if you book in February, $3 if you book in March and $9.99 per week for booking in either month. Prices do not include taxes and fees. Reservations must be made by March 31, for pick-up March 24 through June 30. The maximum rental period is 14 days. Pick-up is at airport locations in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach.