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Re: How can I rent a timeshare? (by Mary D.):

jennie wrote:
joanp60 wrote:
Jennie,
What are these other distributions sources of that you referred to?
"Through the years I rented many prime weeks from RCI's distribution sources at a far lower price than I would have paid if I had owned the week and had paid the annual maintenance fees.
Primarily SkyAuction.com and Snaptravel.com
However, the great deals have dwindled over the past year or two. However, for several years I rented or "won" some of the best timeshares in southeast Florida during the prime season of mid-January to early March for under $500. per week, including many two bedroom units. I've also rented summer weeks on Cape Cod and in Atlantic City, Las Vegas and even Hawaii.
I believe the class action lawsuit filed against RCI put an end to this unfair practise.

Jennie,

Why do you think SkyAuction and Snaptravel are related to RCI? There are many many companies that contact owners all the time about renting (or selling) their places for them as well as legitimate travel agencies.

Fairfield/Wyndom has its own rental agency, ExtraHolidays, which owners may use, but they don't push it since they want to emphasize owner usage. I have tried it twice to rent out a week I could not use with poor results. To put it kindly, I think they are badly understaffed. However, if you are the one who is looking for a week, it is worth checking.

Bluegreen Resorts is more direct in its rental program for owners. We can reserve a week and give it to them to rent. While a renter cannot be guaranteed, a good week in a good location has a good chance.

Neither of these companies makes an up front charge to try renting out your week, but they get 35% of any rent received. That is why many of us prefer to use RedWeek!