Need to rent a car one way (we aren't flying!)

[Baked]

He's afraid of flying!

 

[John P]

Are AAA rates cheaper? Might be worth signing up for AAA for $50 and paying their rate.

 

[BoomerD]

While the major car rental companies can certainly accomodate your one-way rental, NONE will be cheap...

 

[EagleKeeper]

That is a good 2 days on the road.

Consider doing a rental for the time you need + 3 days.
Have one of the party that is able to fly, return the vehicle (now it is no longer a one-way) and fly back to Vegas. Book the ticket on Southwest 15+ days in advance and it will be under $100 easily.
Fuel for the return trip may be $75

 

[Colt45]

Uhaul?

 

[EagleKeeper]

It is the one way fees that are the killer no matter who he uses

 

[boomerang]

If anyone is going to help (which seems unlikely at this point), they're going to need a starting point. I get that the destination is Las Vegas, but Iowa/Illinois is way too vague for me.

Departure point and timetable.

 

[venkman]

i don't think anyone has suggested this yet, but maybe consider taking a plane?