YES, rental cars have escalated since less people are flying (WIMPS!). However, I just got a FULL size car from MArch 18-25 (7 days) for 18 a day plus taxes on priceline. The rental is thru HERTZ, whose regular rate for the same period is over 300 dollarooskis. The total price I paid was 153 with all taxes, fees, governors pensions etc.