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szymon

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  1. syzmon,

    Thanks for the National tip, but the free weekend coupon must be returned by Monday (this a Sat to Weds) and even National's "last minute special" was $43/day for a mid-size in Tampa! That's almost as "special" as Priceline's original $51 offer. Where did you see $26?

    Go to VacationOutlet.com, click on Car Rentals, and National. Then click on the Free Weekend Day which will bring you to the reservation page.

    Enter your dates 2/28 - 3/4. If you choose the midsize, the total price will be $149.24.

    The coupon is still accepted as you have a Saturday night stay and are within the 5 day maximum restriction of the coupon.

    $26 was your bid on PRICELINE, what I meant was that with taxes/fees your total would be $143 or within $6 of National's rate.

    Szymon

  2. Could someone help please?

    KopsY

    This is still far in advance, and I'd be wary of making a nonrefundable reservation right now. I suggest booking the cheapest cancellable backup and continue to watch rates. I noticed that the rates are very high right now which could mean

    1) some event is taking place during this time

    2) the rental car companies are hoping on those who book ahead of time to pay these rates. I noticed if there is no special event, the car rental companies usually lower their rates to generate more bookings.

    Sorry if anything I said is confusing but it's still early in the morning :)

    Szymon

  3. Was bidding for a 3* in the Universal zone by raising bid by $1 and adding free rebid zone. At $35 was told I could get a free rebid by raising by $9. Ignored this and continued raising by $1. Last failed bid was $38.

    Accepted at $39 by the Hyatt Place Convention Center. Very happy with this as this is a favorite chain of ours.

    Total with taxes/fees = $96.06. Best rate on hyatt.com with taxes/fees ~ $240, so a great savings.

    As always used your PRICELINE link.

    I will need another night on 3/22 so will see if we get the same hotel.

    Szymon

  4. My Dad decided to stay 1 night in the Jacksonville area. Checked almost all of the zones (except for Amelia Island and Yulee) and bid $27 for a 2*. Accepted on the first bid (should've gone lower, but no time left and no free rebids).

    Used your PRICELINE link.

    Homestead Jacksonville Baymeadows

    $37.57 total with taxes.

    Their site had a rate with taxes of $58 so a $22 savings. Reviews for this hotel are good :)

    Szymon

  5. Was bidding for my Dad as he's driving from New Jersey to Orlando and needed an overnight stay half way through his trip.

    Started low and increased by $2 increments. Last failed bid was $44.

    $46 was accepted at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux - total with taxes/fees = $59. Best rate on Holiday Inn web site is $102 + t/f = $115 so a savings of $56.

    TripAdvisor reviews are bad but it's one night so hopefully it'll be fine. This is also a new hotel for your list.

    Used BetterBidding PRICELINE link.

    Szymon

  6. whats the chances in Las Vegas that it wont be the airport location. Which are all with a shuttle anyway.
    In Vegas, you would get one of the companies at the consolidated Rental Car Center accessible with a shuttle.

    A newcomer to cheap rentals in Vegas is Simply Wheelz, check their prices and compare with HOTWIRE as well.

    Szymon

  7. Why would i care what company it is? or should i?

    You would care about the company if:

    - you have frequent renter status with one or more companies that gives you free upgrades, faster service, etc.

    - you want to earn frequent flier miles, hotel points, etc.

    - you want to rent a specific specialty car (Hertz Prestige/Green/Fun Collections, Avis Cool Cars)

    Szymon

  8. One other option since Florida doesn't charge one-way fees for a lot of rentals...

    1) rent from MCO to I-Drive for one nite and stay locally in the I-Drive Area

    2) rent car the next day locally in Orlando (see cost of renting roundtrip, which would require another one way rental back to the airport, vs. a one-way drop-off from the city of Orlando to MCO (it's common for local rental agencies wanting one-way rentals from the city back to the Airport)

    Good point - I forgot about that option.

    Szymon

  9. Since the rates are very high at the airport, I don't think you'll come close to $23 if you bid on Priceline. It will require a much higher bid to pick up the car from the airport.

    Looks like the I-Drive rates are from Dollar - on dollar.com I see 12/30 6PM pickup and 1/5 6PM dropoff (at MCO) for $134.88 for a compact + taxes = $159.62 total. $134.88 is about $23/day.

    I think you only have 2 options if you want this rate - 1) to standby for earlier flights 2) to take a shuttle to your hotel on 12/30 and rent locally on 12/31

    Szymon

  10. Some updates I see in my past history:

    Marriott Pueblo, Colorado - was 3*, now 3.5*

    Courtyard Hartford Windsor, CT - was 2.5*, now 3*

    Sheraton Raritan Center, Edison NJ - was 3*, now 3.5*

    Courtyard Edison Woodbridge NJ - was 2.5*, now 3*

    Hyatt Place Inverness, Birmingham AL - was 2.5*, now 3*

    Courtyard Savannah, GA - was 2.5*, now 3*

    Providence Marriott, Providence RI - was 3*, now 3.5*

    Courtyard Woburn, MA - was 2.5*, now 3*

    Rocky Hill Marriott - Rocky Hill, CT - was 3*, now 3.5*

    Woodbridge Hotel and Conference Center, Woodbridge NJ - was 3* (when it was a Sheraton), now 2*

    Szymon

  11. Started bidding at $42 a few days ago and retrying every day. Only 1 free rebid zone in this area.

    At $48 I got a counteroffer of $62 which I ignored.

    At $52, I got a counteroffer of $67 which I ignored.

    Bid $54 and got an acceptance at the Pueblo Marriott.

    Total for the 1 night is $67.77 - marriott.com is $109 ($121.86 total)

    Szymon

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