Chaaaaaa Ching!
Damn, $100 dollars a day is what I am looking at to rent an SUV while I am in Utah. At least that is the best rate I have been able to find so far.
Has anyone found a better deal out there? Do I really need a 4WD while I am in country, or could I get away with a front wheel drive???
These are questions that must be answered! The trip to the promise land out of PNW Hell is only 9 days away!
Thanks
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02-09-2005, 08:09 PM #1
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Renting a 4WD in Utard $$$$$$$$$$
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02-09-2005, 09:49 PM #2
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$65.00"It appears my hypocrisy knows no bounds."
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02-09-2005, 11:26 PM #3
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Been there... $96.00 a day is all I could find.
Originally Posted by TheDingleberry
"You go for it. All the stops are out. Caution is to the wind, and you're battling with everything you have. That's the real fun of the game. "
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02-10-2005, 01:51 AM #4
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my last hope good luck man: http://dir.travelzoo.com/Car.asp?intCategory=31
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02-10-2005, 08:45 AM #5
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Any luck with something that's AWD but not an SUV? Like a Subaru wagon?
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02-10-2005, 10:33 AM #6
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This has been covered elsewhere but you can take the bus from the park and ride for like $2 if the canyon is on chains only restriction, just be sure to get there early before it fills up. Or you could buy chains for the rental car. I have done the latter in Tahoe and it worked great during a 3 foot storm. Hertz had some subi wagons, maybe these would be less $$$. Release rented an awd minivan from thrifty or payless and it was somethin like $65 per day.
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02-10-2005, 10:50 AM #7
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I was able to rent a mid-size SUV, Ford Escape from Hertz for $65/day for 13 days.
Only needed it once to get up BCC during a storm.
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02-10-2005, 11:41 AM #8
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If your through the gate before 7:00Am Johnny's usually still at the Dunkin Donuts.
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02-10-2005, 03:31 PM #9
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Originally Posted by Shredhead
Um... gate??? Sorry Mang, I am new to this Utard thing,"You go for it. All the stops are out. Caution is to the wind, and you're battling with everything you have. That's the real fun of the game. "
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02-10-2005, 04:02 PM #10
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Just got this in the inbox:
Car rental rates have dropped in Salt Lake City. Book now!
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Dear Dingle,
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02-10-2005, 07:04 PM #11
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There is a cop who turns back non 4wd/no chain cars at the bottom of the canyon if needed. Originally Posted by fubar
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02-12-2005, 05:43 PM #12
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As has been said, LCC and BCC have buses. Get there early and take them if it's puking -- the canyons won't be on chain control unless it's seriously dumping. Then rent a little FWD compact and save about a zillion dollars.
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02-13-2005, 02:54 PM #13
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x 2 Originally Posted by Spats
Also, if it is
A) puking
B) your going up the canyon the same time as the buses
Then
A + B = not getting up the canyon ANY faster than the buses. Chances are fairly good you will end up behind one.
There are a few places to safely pass but even if you do it only ammounts to seconds or minutes saved. The speed of vehicles in the canyon, when the buses are running, is pretty much limited by the bus speeds - which are plenty when the roads are shitty. IMHO the only real advantage of taking a vehicle up the canyon is its use as a lunch and gear locker, but if it is puking you know what skis to take and can rent a locker or take a small pack for lunch and clothing.
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