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NDR: After my collision with a deer last week, my car has been totaled, and I'm having trouble finding a new car as replacement. I start paying for a rental tomorrow. Any suggestions on finding a rental for a longer timeframe ? Not near a major airport

3:22pm on 7/26/26 by snowdiz

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If you are a member of Costco, they are almost always the cheapest for us.

3:28pm on 7/26/26 by matterhorn55

Yes, checked Costco first but same rate as our local Enterprise. I've on my 4th rental this week because of problems with rentals!

3:33pm on 7/26/26 by snowdiz

Not to pry but curious. What kind of trouble?

3:33pm on 7/26/26 by MOJoe

not widely available but if you are in a market with Flexcar, its useful for longer term rentals. https://www.flexcar.com/

3:34pm on 7/26/26 by thrasher543

I used Turo when I bought a new car to try out lots of different options. Not sure how that works if you're doing insurance reimbursement though.

3:38pm on 7/26/26 by mary32830

Some Subaru dealerships do rentals of their service loaners to anyone.

4:05pm on 7/26/26 by touringmom

That's nice when my car was totaled my insurance company gave me 5 days. I got a cheap high mileage car mine came form Subaru but im not brand picky. I did want a 4 wheel drive

4:09pm on 7/26/26 by WorldTraveler34

U.K. may be different but we had a rental thru insurance when ds18 car was written iff(not his fault!). It only gave me 10 days free after accepting insurance settlement but I was able to keep paying for it until new lease car arrived. Harder as only 18

4:21pm on 7/26/26 by hodg

My insurance gave 72 hours of rental car after declaring the car totaled. (Progressive). @MOJoe, one car was too small, one got nail in tire and tire had to be ordered, yesterday "Check Engine" light came on, now given Hyundai Kona until tomorrow.

4:42pm on 7/26/26 by snowdiz

Our local Toyota dealerships offer long term loans with unlimited miles. We are in south central PA

8:36pm on 7/26/26 by momshappyplace

I have a slightly used/damaged scooter you can borrow.

9:45pm on 7/26/26 by trishr.

@snow my insurance was 30 days @35/d but after I accepted settlement (day7) I had another 7 days at their expense. Liberty Mutual and Enterprise let me keep rental at same rate but billed to me instead of LM. Does yours have that option? ...

10:17pm on 7/26/26 by Magicalday2011

...https://carrentalsavers.com/. This was posted here a few months ago. Maybe check it out for your area. I'm sorry for your stress. I get it! Sunroof open in rainstorm overnight also totals your car. Maybe steer away from sunroofs

10:19pm on 7/26/26 by Magicalday2011

Was the deer ok?

7:35am by Fatty McButterpants

Pretty sure she said no.

8:53am by hodg

@ Trish hahaha!! Sorry for the stress @snowdiz. But thankful you are ok.

9:20am by jenc45

@snowdiz, some rental companies (hertz and enterprise) , will allow you to stay in same rental at the insurance company (lower) negotiated rate if you need to as long as agree to pay. Sometimes they will do it if you ask / explain, or sometimes ins co

9:41am by RememberTheMagic

will need to call and advise you need the rental longer. The ins co I worked for , we would do it ALL the time for our insureds. The rental companies are ones we have contracts with and usually not a problem at all for them.

9:44am by RememberTheMagic

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I love https://carrentalsavers.com/ and costcotravel.com

50 min ago by JackOfAll

But my favorite is my corporate National account. it is always cheapest and I mostly pick any car I want with the emerald club.

48 min ago by JackOfAll

Update: I have been told I can keep my current rental car at the same rate Progressive was paying. I've booked it for the week so far, but it's doubtful I will have a new vehicle before then. I am a FL resident with car titled there but accident in WI.

4 min ago by snowdiz

Family trip this weekend and crowds are projected to be 3 with MK a 2 and EP a 1 all weekend. Is this accurate? Seems like low crowds for a summer weekend but I have never been in July.. Is it too good to be true and should we expect more crowds?

8:50am by 30ishmom2

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At Epcot today the 27th more like a 4 than a 1

53 min ago by jksnyder

Thanks all! Fingers crossed that crowd levels are low since we'll have a big family group and low waits would be nice. I'll keep you posted!

14 min ago by 30ishmom2

Looking at the ride wait times, it could very well still be a 1 at Epcot today. Might be a 2. But the wait times are mostly within the CL 1 range. Since CL for TP is based on ride wait times, it's often lower than it "feels" like.

13 min ago by utang44

Best way to "link" two reservations of similar room types so we (hopefully) don't have to change rooms during trip. Rented points for two BWV stays: 8/7-8/8, 8/9-8/12. Chat online, or call, or wait to front desk check-in? Success stories or advice welcome

9:30am on 7/25/26 by SplitStayfortheWin

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Do you have a day between your reservations? You have one until 8/8 and the next one on 8/9?

6:18am by PrincipalTinker

No day between reservations - night 8/7-8/8, 8/9-8/12 (so really all days between8/7-8/13) Thanks all for replies!!

11:27am by SplitStayfortheWin

I was thinking the same @PT, o didn't see what was connecting 8/8 to 8/9

45 min ago by youcanfly

Looking for recommendations of a nice but affordable hotel to stay at for one night in Orlando before checking into Swan Resort the next day :)

10:04pm on 7/26/26 by MadMadamMim

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We love, love, love The Hilton Vacation Club Grande Villas. Great prices. Two big pools, two big hot tubs, 9 hole mini golf, super clean, free laundry. All units have a kitchen. Close to the Olive Garden on the 535- 5 min outside the DS gates.

11:15pm on 7/26/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

We also love the Drury Plaza DS with the MSAVER rate. The free dinner and drinks are a huge bonus.

11:15pm on 7/26/26 by hauntedmansionnurse

Delta on 535 just outside of Disney Springs. Bonus it is next to AdventHealth walk up

47 min ago by JackOfAll

Where my fans for Zombies 4 dawn of the vampires!!?

52 min ago by katie488

132 days. Good morning and have a great Monday Liner friends!

6:17am by TacMed

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106 days. Might convince mama to join me after all. Unprompted, she brought it up this morning on our walk.

11:08am by utang44

255 to STS trip. Very nice Ali. 1st breakfast. Lol. Thought you were in WDW. Enjoy the cruise!

12:34pm by h2olly

100 more days!

56 min ago by BraveDisgrrl

How reliable are the drops for TT? I've had great luck in HS and MK, but haven't tried often in EP. Thanks.

11:03am by suzanne7711

They were very reliable for us in late May/early June.

11:07am by utang44

You can test them yourself at home. Just refresh

11:52am by Totsypooh

I just tested the 1247 and they were there. They drop at the end of the minute on my iPhone...

12:48pm by Phillylaura

Few notes about my trip. We're on our last day of a 5 day trip for niece 14 and nephew 1st visit, and honestly it's been wonderful. The cloud cover has been amazing and the rains cool everything down. I'll take a little rain here and there over 100degree

12:33pm by maurine08

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We have encountered some true kindness in this trip. During a rain deluge yesterday a kind couple shared a table with us at Les Halles and we chatted and were friends for 20 mins. Today a mom let us set our stuff down as she was leaving woody's.

12:39pm by maurine08

The change at GotG to slow down the exit from pre show to ride is wonderful and was needed! In the past we've definitely had some not so mayical encounters so this has been wonderful!

12:43pm by maurine08

DTB said in just the last year guest satisfaction has increased 15-20% and I believe it. Little changes here and there make the difference.

12:44pm by maurine08

New DVC Rental Thread starting July 7th. Housekeeping: Find my Dedicated DVC Rental search engine here: http://dvcseer.com/dvc-search

4:30pm on 7/7/26 by JJT (staff)

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I also post same info in forum thread, but with charts, further analysis, and goofy gifs. https://forum.touringplans.com/t/dvc-you-there-now-with-bonus-content/87420/9999

4:30pm on 7/7/26 by JJT (staff)

Rare price point for CC in December. Possibility we'll see a 2-nighter or two appear before December rolls in, super unlikely we'll see something longer than that. But who knows?

4:31pm on 7/7/26 by JJT (staff)

7-night Copper Creek Studio 12/13 for $472/night or 12% under median https://dvcrentalstore.com/guests/reservations/a0fVJ000003oFi5YAE

4:31pm on 7/7/26 by JJT (staff)

We see *MAYBE TWO* 6-night or longer Poly studios anywhere near this price each January. We do see a couple of dozen shorter listings this low. In 2026 many of those appeared between 25 & 65 days out from check in.

4:31pm on 7/7/26 by JJT (staff)

6-night Polynesian Villas Studio 01/23 for $403/night or 15% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-556039

4:31pm on 7/7/26 by JJT (staff)

Remember earlier when I said we see *MAYBE TWO* 6-night Polys near $400 in January. Guess who just showed up? *TWINSIES* 6-night Polynesian Villas Studio 01/23 for $403/night or 15% under median https://rentals.dvcshop.com/reservations/polynesian-556217

7:18pm on 7/7/26 by JJT (staff)

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7:26pm on 7/7/26 by missWishes

SFL

8:33pm on 7/7/26 by Eeyores Pal

A pair of identical Boardwalk studios that have been out there since last August both dropped to a terrific price today - as well as a pair of similar BLT listings for January! It is DOUBLES DAY.