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| - I had an experience this past weekend very similar to those mentioned in previous reviews. I booked a car through Orbitz, only for the guy at Economy office to jack the contract price from an agreed $125, to $195. For me to purchase unlimited mileage, apparently it would have cost me $70 because Economy only offers 150 miles. $125 to drive 150 miles? In a Hyundai? Why not just walk? You see, Hyundais were all they had on the Economy lot. The guy went back-and-forth explaining, and I just said, "Thanks for your time." He looked baffled. What sound business model promotes penalizing local patrons? And who rents a car and drives it less that 150 miles unless they're on a business trip? I suppose the assumption is that if you're visiting Vegas, you won't be traveling outside of Nevada or putting too much wear and tear on the vehicle. Whatever the case may be, this policy should be communicated through travel sites. These sites have essentially and unknowingly become an accessory to the shell game. Because you see, you won't realize you're about to be jerked until it's too late to get another deal somewhere else.
Insulted, I just needed to get out of there. Their shuttle took me back to the rental depot. I was going to just drive my own vehicle for my little trip, but then it occurred to me. Let me just see what's available elsewhere. Worst case scenario I wasted 1.5 hours trying to figure what I'd done wrong for simply living in Las Vegas. I stepped over to the shortest line in the building - Avis. I approached the desk and said to the guy, "I need an economy car, from July 2-4, for less that $200 (that's at least what Economy wanted for a Hyundai)." He says, "Yeah, I might have something." I handed him my license, to which his comment was, "Local?" "Locals get a discount." And I asked, "Is that with unlimited mileage?" He's like, "Yeah, I've got 2. What color would you like, gray or silver?" I didn't even ask what kind of car. I just said, "Either, it doesn't really matter at this point." Signed everything, walked down to the lot to find my car. 2016 Ford Mustang Eco-Boost convertible. Price? $172. I know that's atypical for a walk-in, and those cars usually command a premium fee. But the discount for locals? How can this be, when 30 minutes ago I was about to be burnished by a lower tiered rival of theirs.
After the trip was over, I was not only impressed with the level of professionalism at Avis, but the car was fun to drive and fuel was easy on the pockets. Hands down, my most convenient and enjoyable car rental experience to date. Thanks you, Avis and thank you, Economy for teaching me a valuable lesson. My advice is when dealing with this stuff, always be prepared to walk away. Economy Rental Cars can be reminded when people read reviews like this. They won't have to worry about me bothering them ever again.
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