RachaelRol Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 Hi! Folks on the disboards recommeded I seek the advice of you folks on BB. Hopefully I am in the right place and if not I am gently directed to where I should be.For weeks I have been trying to get a compact or midsize for 10 days at MCO.My rental dates are:July 18 : 10 am to July 27: 6 pmFor a compact: $10 to $12 a dayFor a midsize: $15 to $18 a dayI fail every day. I am hoping someone can give me some tips to success!Thanks!Rachael
cshos Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 I haven't figured out any system for the way it works. Hope someone can help with it. My thoughts are to keep bidding low...for different sized cars. Try bidding low on a larger car....maybe they have a surplus of them. Another possibility is to fly into Tampa (not far from Orlando) and rent a car there. We did that once to get a cheaper car rental. I've not gone to MCO in the summer....probably pretty busy season. Hope you can find a good deal.
alambrose Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 Also... Southwest air recently started flights into Panama City; with the threat of oil on the shoreline looming, I'm sure recreational travel is taking a hit, and car rentals may be cheaper there. I haven't checked, its just a thought.
RachaelRol Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Posted July 1, 2010 Thanks! Already got airfare into MCO for 4 of us for $450, BWI to MCO on SW. First flight in nd last flight out too.The car is really a want since Disney Magical Express will pick us up and drive us around, We're staying at AKL and really wanted a car for just in case...I'll keep trying...
thereuare Posted July 1, 2010 Report Posted July 1, 2010 Welcome to BetterBidding!What is your maximum bid at each car class? Would a rental for only part of your stay work for your needs or not worth the time/expense to go from hotel back to Airport?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
RachaelRol Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Posted July 3, 2010 15 for Compact 18 for mid sizeWe've successfully bid lower than this in the past...
thereuare Posted July 4, 2010 Report Posted July 4, 2010 Rates are date specific and rates for these particular dates are very high... a quick search shows the best rate i'm able to find thru conventional booking channels at a Tier1 rental company is $57/day, making your bid price only about 25% of a conventionally booked rental.Would a rental for only part of your stay work for your needs or not worth the time/expense to go from hotel back to Airport???Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
RachaelRol Posted July 10, 2010 Author Report Posted July 10, 2010 Still trying same bids without ant luck. i did see through the Alamo website that I can get a car at Disney ticket and transportation center compact for $308 fot 10 days with prepay. We leave on the 18th so I'll keep trying until the 17th...
thereuare Posted July 11, 2010 Report Posted July 11, 2010 Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.2x Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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