CCBF Posted January 8, 2012 Report Posted January 8, 2012 Using Hotwire I am finding car rental rates are higher for dates 3 months in advance than for dates 3 weeks in advance. If I wait to within a month of the dates I need the car will I likely see lower rates? Using a traditional website to book car rentals or hotels the rates are generally cheaper the further in advance you book. If Hotwire indeed does deal with surplus inventory won't I likely get better rates by waiting??? March is my target month in comparison to end of January... Thanks.
hohogap Posted January 8, 2012 Report Posted January 8, 2012 Tough to say as it's difficult to know what's going on for particular dates that you are looking at. What's the best price you can find on the "retail" side compared to Hotwire? PL is always a good choice for bidding at the rate you want to get, and whether to bid earlier or later depends on inventory, but I always start early if my dates are confirmed. If your dates are fixed, PL is a good option to try at the rate you're targeting, and keep an eye on Hotwire as I have seen inventory change often day-to-day and week-to-week. Good luck!
thereuare Posted January 9, 2012 Report Posted January 9, 2012 CCBF,Welcome to BetterBidding!Please start by reading your messages, then click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links and reply to this thread with the actual dates of your trip, we'll then be able to comment accordingly.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too!Thanks. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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