MCO Orlando Fullsize Budget

[kiltman]

Have been bidding for 3 days so far.

Have bid on various levels of cars, buy my price per level has not changed. I figure sooner or later they will accept the price I am willing to pay.

As a last resort I will go to a lower level of car.

Current declined bids /per day:

Full Size:$17

Convertible: $21

Premium:$18

Standard:$14

I am basing these bids on other wins at MCO for that level of car.

I figure being June, would probably be the beginning of their slow months. Although Memorial Day may be working against me.

Will respond when I finally have a win. :)

[thereuare]

What are the best rates you're able to find thru conventional booking channels?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and keep us updated as to your progress.

[kiltman]

Hotwire: Expedia:

Full: 22 24

premium: 47 58

conv: 68 88

I know I am bidding a bit low (really low for the convertible) but nothing different for other wins in mco

[thereuare]

You may ultimately success at your current bid amounts, but often rentals for 5+ days are treated as weekly rentals, with the total price staying just about the same regardless if for 5 days or 7 days. So just to make the numbers easy, let's say a given car class for the week is $175 total... your 5 day rental may need a $35 bid, where as a 7 day rental would only need a $25 bid.

So if you're comparing your bid prices to other wins for weekly rentals, the daily rate needed may be higher for your 5 day rental vs. somebody else 7 day rental. Add to the mix that rates are date specific, and rates for this particular week may be higher than rates for other wins which you have seen.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Keep us updated and let us know if we can be of further help along the way.

[kiltman]

Got it!

Didn't get the convertible even though I went up to $23/day.

Won the full size for the price I wanted.

Your Offer Price: $15.00 (per day)

Total Rental Days: 6 days(5 days and 7 hours)

Subtotal: $90.00

Taxes and Fees: $58.11

Total Charges: $148.11

Lowest Published Price: $414.09

Total Savings:* $265.98 (You saved 64%)

After the win priceline offered a minivan for $20/day more. No way!

Checked with Budget, could have gotten it for @220, so I actually saved myself @$70.

Me likey!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you landed a nice deal... and even lower than some of your previous bids for this car class.

Thank you for sharing your results with the board.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your trip.