wanderfool

Oct 1- 3, 2010

What's a good starting price for a mid-size SUV rental? I'm looking for the cheapest price I can get, and the dates are right around the corner. Therefore, some help with a bidding strategy would be great. Needs: 8 Rental Days Looking for a SUV (mid-size or full-size / cheapest option preferred). Open to Full Size and Premium cars as well, but not preferred, as we'll be driving in the mountains, so 4WD is good. Traveling out of state, so preference is for unlimited miles with no geographical restrictions. Current Hotwire Lowest Rates = Car daily rate: $27.47 Rental days: 8 Subtotal: $219.73 Estimated taxes and fees: $112.43 Estimated total*: $332.16 Current Priceline Lowest Rates = ALAMO Estimated Rental car charges Weekly Rate (1 x $235.87) $235.87 Extra Daily Rate (1 x $52.42) $52.42 Subtotal: $288.29 Taxes and Fees: $133.76 Amount due at pick-up: $422.05 Your advice?

Got the Palazzo $130 a night Better than full price

Thank you for your feedback so quickly. IMPRESSIVE! I'm not interested in the Trump. I've Heard too many bad things about it. I'm aiming for $100 max. That particular day, I bid up to $129 just to see if it would make a difference. I will not do that again, as I have lots of time and also a backup plan (staying with a friend). I'm specifically looking for a 5* to make it something special (and worth paying for a hotel). With that in mind, what's my best strategy: Keep bidding each day and see what comes?

April 23-25 2010

And here was the bidding strategy: 3rd Bid - FAILED: Westminster, The City and London Bridge, Mayfair - Soho, Bloomsbury - Marble Arch, Regents Park - Baker Street $100 2nd Bid - FAILED: The City and London Bridge, Regents Park - Baker Street, Bloomsbury - Marble Arch, Mayfair - Soho $75 First Bid - FAILED: Mayfair - Soho, Bloomsbury - Marble Arch, Regents Park - Baker Street $60

Oct 1-3 or Oct 1-4 Attending a wedding at the Bellagio on the 2nd, and I'm trying to book a hotel nearby. Ideally looking for a 5 star hotel at max $100. QUESTION 1: Can this be done, and if so how? Thus far I have bid between $75 and $129 (just to test it out) in both the Strip North and Strip Vicinity South areas. No luck. I read that if you take the hotwire rate and subtract 30%, that is realistic and do-able as a bid on priceline. However, even that doesn't seem to be working, as the $100 - 129 bids were declined. I have some time to bid, but need some help with a better strategy. QUESTION 2: Now that I have already gone to $129 and been declined, will priceline keep track of this history and only give me a 5 star if I'm close to that figure? QUESTION 3: Hotwire currently has 3 options for 5* hotels on the strip. Can you help me identify them? HOTEL 1 = 5* Strip South Area Hotel on hotwire $169 + Resort fee $15 extra. Amenities: Smoke Free Rooms Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free. Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Spa Services Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies. HOTEL 2 = 5-star hotel in Las Vegas Strip - North This hotel features the following amenities: Resort Resorts offer a complete destination experience. Facilities generally include a spa or fitness center, one or more swimming pools, and superior dining options. Depending on location, recreational activities may include water sports, golf, tennis or skiing. Coastal resorts usually boast ocean views or beachfront access. Note: A resort fee may be charged. Suite A guestroom designed for an extended stay and/or that is more spacious than the average hotel room. Suites typically offer residential-style furnishings, as well as separate living and sleeping areas; some also offer kitchenettes. Casino Property offers a full-service casino accessible from the lobby. Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. High-speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Golf Nearby Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies. Tennis Nearby Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies. Spa Services Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies. HOTEL 3: 5* Strip North Area Condo 5-star hotel in Las Vegas Strip - North This hotel features the following amenities: Spa Services Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies. Resort Resorts offer a complete destination experience. Facilities generally include a spa or fitness center, one or more swimming pools, and superior dining options. Depending on location, recreational activities may include water sports, golf, tennis or skiing. Coastal resorts usually boast ocean views or beachfront access. Note: A resort fee may be charged. Studio Condominium offers a combined living and sleeping area, plus a kitchenette or complete kitchen. Smoke Free Rooms Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free. Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. High-speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Kitchenette Accommodations include a stovetop or microwave oven, a sink and a mini-refrigerator. Condo Condos are typically larger than a hotel room. Most condos offer separate sleeping and living areas and a full kitchen or kitchenette.