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Permalink Reply by shoprat on
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I have always had good luck with hotwire, but be sure to check the airline sites too. Also carrentals.com runs specials; sometimes cheaper than the package deals. Good Luck!
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Permalink Reply by Marcia Shea's Mom(Ship3, Div367) on
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Thank you this information will assist me in comparrison shopping. I appreciate the help :-)
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Permalink Reply by iwagot on
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I went with southwest, flying into Milwaukee and rented a car from Dollar off the Southwest site. It all seemed about the same but southwest was more convenient and no bag fees was a plus for me.
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Thank you I searched Southwest earlier today and the cost was reasonable. I am going online now.
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Permalink Reply by OldSarge on
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Here are some great tips. First relaize that if you book far in advance you can save a ton of $$. Secondly, go directly to the airline's web site. It's a lot cheaper. Rental cars, its is far less expensive to rent a car locally rather than paying big bucks. I know for a fact that you can rent for as little as 30 bucks per day. I have lived here since 1981 and know this area like the back of my hand. See the post and comments about me. Sarge is my nickname and I retired from the army with over 20 years service and I'm a seasoned traveler. Flying into milwaukee is always less expensive. Also check Spirit Air and US Airways. Any additional questions feel free to call me anytime. I don't know if its ok to post my number so here it is if you like to call 847-212-0246. ps don't worry I have unlimited minutes.
Sarge.. Also see post about my free meet and greet every thursday.
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I have my arrangements, I am so excited. I wish I could have taken Southwest, but the best car rental for me was located at Ohara and Southwest did not fly to Ohara. I am so grateful for all of the great information that I have received in these groups. I shared the site with two friend that children leave for BC in January. Thank you.
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OldSarge, I am looking forward to meeting you at the meet in greet on November 9th. I am prior service Marine Corps and my daughter's PIR is on the Marine Corps birthday. Thanks for the wonderful information that you have shared.
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