goodzyk Posted October 30, 2011 Report Posted October 30, 2011 Hi- when looking at rates for PHX nov 6th at 11 am for 4 days I am looking at a charge from thrifty of around $116...if we switch to a later return flight and keep the car an extra 7 hrs till 6pm the cost goes to $286 ! when i made an inquiry i was told anything over 4 days switches to a weekly rate....is there any other option here? seems crazy to fork out an extra $170 for 7 hours...thx..
thereuare Posted October 30, 2011 Report Posted October 30, 2011 Welcome to BetterBidding!I'm not seeing the $116 rate you're quoting... is that 'all-in' including fees and taxes? Is that directly thru Thrifty??What time is your actual arrival/departure?Why not try bidding PRICELINE for the full rental you want, then if not successful, we can offer some options for a direct booking?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. (or our Thrifty link should you ultimately book direct) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
goodzyk Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Posted October 30, 2011 Hi Thanks for reply...the $116 all in price was directly off the Thrifty site and only for an 11 am return- I reserved it without committment a couple of weeks ago until i knew my return flight time. Flight returning home leaves at 8.30 pm so thats a awfully long wait at the airport if I return for 11 am.I took your advice, and went thru your link to PRICELINE, bid for the full stay time $17 on an economy car and was declined, but an offer of $21 per day- $194 all in was indicated by priceline- better than my original full stay estimate by thrifty but guessing i could do a little better. what is the next step? bid same or a little higher on a compact or midsize or what would you suggest? thank you!sorry actual arrival time to Phoenix is 1015. am Nov 6th, departure time is 8.30 pm Nov 10th back to Canada..
goodzyk Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Posted October 30, 2011 Hotwire is presently showing $27 - $219 all in for either compact or economy.
thereuare Posted October 31, 2011 Report Posted October 31, 2011 In 24 hours i would try again, upping your bid $2 to $19, assuming your fine with this.Something is probably happening in the area for the day of Nov 10th, as even the daily rate for just that day is $125 base rate ($175 all-in)Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
goodzyk Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Posted November 1, 2011 all done thru you and PRICELINE compact at $20 day all in $181 and AVIS..easier to swallow that change for sure..! thanks !
thereuare Posted November 1, 2011 Report Posted November 1, 2011 Congratulations on your success!Glad to see you were able to save some money on this rental and are pleased with the purchase.Thank you for sharing your win and using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding.Have a great trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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