Help: San Jose Rental 08/07 - 08/10/10

[Maynardski]

My bids started have all been for economy and compact cars. I started at $15 for economy and I've went up to $22 for a compact car. All bids are rejected. I've seen midsize and full size for $16 - $20 in San Jose. Does anyone know why the rates seem to be high during this period?

[thereuare]

What are the best rates (daily and all-in) you're able to find for these dates thru conventional booking channels?

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

[Maynardski]

The best rate I've found through conventional booking is $33 per day for an econmy car. The total, with fees etc, for 3 days $134.93.

The best rate for compact is $34 per day and total with fees for three days is $138.74.

[thereuare]

I don't know what, but something is happening in town for these dates as rates are almost 50% more than the same Sat-Tues rental the following week.

I would book the above rate as a back-up (if you haven't already) and continue your PRICELINE bidding.

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.

[Maynardski]

I've bid several times over the past few weeks and gave PRICELINE one last attempt today. Bid $15 for Compact & Economy and rejected. It would have been $75.77 including fees.

Throughout the bidding I did find a lower rate offer on HOTWIRE. I booked the Hotwire deal in case the bidding didn't find anything less expensive. The rental will end up being $81 for the three days 08/07 to 08/10 through HOTWIRE. I opted to not go above $15 a day on priceline bidding since it would have equaled HOTWIRE and on Hotwire, no prepayment is required.

Thanks for all the help.

[thereuare]

Thanks for closing this thread with your decision for this rental.

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

Have a great trip.