... Since we were in a rental car, there ... ... all but $40 as a rental fee. If ... ... all you pay is the rental fee. If ... ... they have probably saved a vacation for many ... ... is better than doing a rental, who cares ... ... able to call the auto rental place (the local one ... more

... like a good deal, but like GMGS said, the best way to save on this potential expense is to plan ahead. Word on the street is that Fox and Dollar car rentals allow chains on their rental cars and will rent chains to you when you pick your car up ... more

... size. I guess that $40 "rental" fee is not bad. Now for our Southern California visitor this weekend. The odds are you will have no trouble with chain issues, especially if you are coming in on Hwy 140, but weather in the mountains if very unpredictable, and there is a ... more

It is fairly unlikely that you will need chains at that time, but there is always a chance. Take a close look at the weather predictions the week and then a few days before your trip into the mountains. Have a great vacation! ... more

... a snow chain for the rental car and then throw it away after the trip (as the size would be different from my car's tires). Do you think I would be fine if I use the rental money to buy a snow chain and take my 3-year old ... more

... a four-wheel drive or rental vehicle. (Designation is by a sign that says, "CHAINS REQUIRED.") Conditions dictate when chains are required, therefore, it's not possible to predict if chains will be required ahead of time. You should have chains when visiting Yosemite from November through March (chain requirements ... more

... southern entrance) or a nice rental (with pool!), also just south of the entrance, near Oakhurst. It looks like it's available over this period. http://www.vrbo.com/142936 You could look for other properties on vrbo too - or there are there are other hotels in the Oakhurst (south ... more