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SEARCHMonterey, Calif. was the only veteran to the list, returning from September 2012, and ranked at the top slot with a 19% price drop.
Hotwire.com released the January 2013 Hotwire Travel Savings Indicator on Jan. 23. The report ranks the top five cities in North America where hotel, air and car rental rates have dropped the most as compared to the same time last year.
Four of the five cities for car rental price drops are new to the list.
Rank | Car Rental | Price | Avg. Hotwire |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Monterey, CA | -19% | $24 |
2 | Raleigh, NC | -17% | $19 |
3 | Indianapolis, IN | -12% | $23 |
4 | Colorado Springs, CO | - 11% | $28 |
5 | Columbus, Ohio | - 10% | $23 |
Hotwire's car rental prices are average prices based on bookings across all car and seat classes — actual prices may be higher or lower than the examples provided.
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