I do not want this to seem like an advertisement but I think it really is a good deal and I wanted to pass it on to you like minded budget travelers....
Every year, Hertz Rent a Car seems to need a lot of cars in Florida to cover the winter holidays. After the season is over they would rather have the cars elsewhere around the country - but it would cost them to move them. If you would move it for them they will make it cheap.
$5 a day for rental cars in Florida if you will return them to a northern state. I tipped a buddy off on this once, he flew the family (one-way) to Florida. He drove around Florida for a week and then drove the car back to Ohio. This allowed him to see family in Atlanta during the same trip. His total rental car expenses for the week was less than a day or two typical rental.
I figured that some of you could find a creative way to use the deal as well.
From Hertz:
From April 24 to June 12, 2011, Hertz is offering incredible one-way rates out of Florida — as little as $5/day! Plus, we make it incredibly easy. Just pick up your vehicle at any Hertz location in Florida, and drive to a wide variety of locations, as far away as Maine and Arizona or as close as Georgia.
Drive out of Florida for as little as $5/day. Book now.
To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-654-3131 and be sure to reference RQ code "DRV5".
Enjoy these benefits with your Hertz one-way rental:
Unlimited mileage
NO drop-off fees
Wide variety of pickup and drop-off locations
Your one-way rental out of Florida offers savings and convenience. Leave on your own time, and skip the hassle and cost of air travel. Take the scenic route, and make it a road trip to remember. Or, if you’re moving, drive out the last of your belongings after the moving van has taken the rest. No matter where you’re going, you can travel in comfort with Hertz.
*Only $5/day (up to 14 days) on Economy & Compact cars. Check out our other great rates on larger car classes, Intermediate through Full-Size. Valid at participating corporate locations. Locations are subject to change.
I looked on Hertz's website.
Compact car like Cobalt for $5/day
Intermediate Car like Sentra for $7ish per day
Full size like Impala for $10ish per day
Not offered on minivans, suv's or cool stuff like convertables.
