krular

I use priceline whenever i go out of town for hotels. But i have always wondered and dont know if anyone has ever discussed this topic. You bid on hotel rooms and get rooms for cheaper because the hotel wants to fill as many rooms as possible every night. My question is, and maybe it doesnt matter but it seems like it would. When is the best time to bid on a hotel room to get the best deal? Couple weeks in advance of trip or couple days to a week in advance?

I bid today and got roundtrip tickets level out of Huntsville, AL airport to New York City (EWR)airport for $200 leaving September 7 - coming back September 12th

I bid and bought two RT tickets at $200 each plus tax, for me and a friend. Total $240.14 per ticket

3*Atlanta(Six Flags,Lithia) Springhill Suites $57 8/2/13-8/4/13

Starting Bid: $53, Six Flags area, 3* - Rejected

Next Bid: $55, Six Flags & Downtown area, 3* - Rejected

Final Bid: $57, Six Flags & Downtown & Midtown area, 3* - Accepted

Springhill Suites $57/per night

Check-In: Fri, Aug 2, 2013

Check-Out: Sun, Aug 4, 2013

4.0* Hotel (Downtown) Miami - Hyatt Regency Miami

My starting bid was $70 for Downtown Miami for Friday night October 12, and it accepted it at the Hyatt Regency Miami 4-star hotel

Bid: $70.00

Tax: $17.15

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Total: $87.15

11/26/2011 Winning bid of $55

Your Offer Price: $55.00

Taxes and Fees: $15.65

Total Charges: $70.65