$26/day (assuming 3 days) = $101.51 total on Priceline.
If you pay with a Visa card, use the Alamo Visa special http://www.alamo.com/offer/visawinsumonline to get a convertible for $96.62 total.
Szymon
First hour or 2 is by the hour, then they charge for an additional day.
Go to thrifty.com put in SDF for the airport, put in 9/12 11PM and 9/20 11PM as the pickup/dropoff, on the next page you will see "show hot deals", click on that, pick compact, last page should show that price for the total.
Yes, you can drive the car anywhere in the US - unlimited mileage, no restrictions.
Szymon
What are your exact dates for this rental?
Szymon
1. 9/12 11PM - 9/20 11PM should cost the same as 9/13 8AM - 9/20 11PM as rates are usually based on 24 hour periods. If you do 9/12 4PM - 9/20 11PM you'll be charged for an extra day.
2. If you're worried about not going, you should not book a prepaid rate. Book a fully cancellable rate in case your plans (or the weather) change.
3. What is the total you are aiming for? You can book a fully cancellable compact car at thrifty.com for $167.51 total.
Szymon
Since the Marriott doesn't offer free breakfast, I would guess this is the Holiday Inn Express in Southington. I've stayed here before - nice property.
Szymon
Uh I am 80% certain they won't give you rentals that are not at the airport (i.e., needing a shuttle)- at least I have never had one.
Hertz does come up on Priceline wins at MCO:
http://www.betterbidding.com/show.php/showtopic/46032
http://www.betterbidding.com/show.php/showtopic/45801
At some airports, all cars are off site (consolidated rental car centers such as Las Vegas). With PRICELINE there is no way to guarantee this.
The Hertz shuttle at MCO is very quick and efficient, and with Simply Wheelz you use a kiosk so no wait in line at the counter.
Szymon
Cool- but unfortunately you have to take a shuttle which kind of sucks. At least they didn't require my credit card.I am still looking for something at the airport though.
Then I don't recommend bidding on PRICELINE as your bid may be accepted by Hertz for which you'd have to take the same shuttle.
Szymon
$13 per day * 7 days = $133.79 for an economy car total.
Simplywheelz.com (by Hertz) has an economy car for $108.12 total for your dates. I suggest you book it before rates increase. Note: AAA rate is $103.63 if you're eligible.
Szymon
What size car are you bidding for? What's the best price with/without taxes you found?
Szymon
PRICELINE bids include unlimited mileage.
Szymon
It says it on dollar.com - I am not sure where to find the rental terms with HOTWIRE.
Szymon
Szymon:I used the Delta Skymiles code you mentioned and for an economy car the price was $564.08 I don't know why it was higher than the price you got.
I tried it again and now get a price of $461.50
Szymon
Looks like $15 = $450.18 all in on PRICELINE.
If you use the Delta Skymiles code U093300 at Budget.com, you can get the economy car for $538.45 total.
Szymon
On HOTWIRE, for a 4 day rental I see Dollar for $58.99/day - that is most likely what you saw. Yes, this is cancellable as this is not a 'blind' purchase.
Note that with Dollar, driving is restricted to the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Northern California.
Traveling into Canada is limited to Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. metro area only.
Szymon
Looks like the total at hertz.com is only $11 more than the PRICELINE total. So definitely a good option.
Szymon
I think you'll need quite a higher bid to be successful... regular rates are about $500 total for your dates.
Szymon
In case you're interested, if you use the AA frequent flyer discount code U072405 at Budget.com, you can get a convertible for $63.46 total.
Szymon
All car rentals through the name your own price service include unlimited mileage.
Szymon
I've stayed here twice and enjoyed it both times. This is a nice place, and the back road to Animal Kingdom is great (no dealing with 192 traffic)
Szymon
Note that you can't bid on a specific hotel ... so you may get a resort other than the Omni.
Szymon
Complimentary BreakfastI couldn't find a possible match so far in the list... Might be a Courtyard by Marriott though, I checked their hotel websites and they have two Courtyard hotels in Ft. Lauderdale.
Courtyards don't offer complimentary breakfast.
Szymon
I think it's still early - most promotions are only valid til today (6/30). Book a backup reservation (such as Simply Wheelz for the low $300s) and wait to see what deals become available.
Szymon
I've stayed here twice and see no reason for the bad reviews.
It's very close to Animal Kingdom if you take the back way instead of 192.
Szymon
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Seems they increased the price overnight (this USA Today article discusses this topic: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destination...ates-usat_N.htm )
The good news is that it's $175 regardless if you choose a compact, midsize or fullsize car.
Szymon