en_grace Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I was willing to pay about $500 for a midsize SUV from JFK for the period 2-13 Jul 2012. Even to go as far as travelling to LGA or EWR to pick up the car for 3 person and 3 luggages. I tried bidding on priceline up to $35 per day (around 550 in total inclusive of tax) and was not successful. In the end, I use carrental.com and reserve a car. I monitored the car prices every other day and my initial booking was as follows:1. Enterprise (2-13 Jul midsize SUV) EWR- 427.14 include tax2. Thrifty (2-13 Jul midsize SUV)JFK- 478.83 include tax3.Dollar (2-13 Jul midsize SUV)JFK- 428.87 include tax4. Thrifty (2-13 Jul midsize SUV)JFK- 367.74 include tax (Rate code RXHW8 - given automatically by thrifty and not keyed in - everyone can use)Point is dont panic when the prices that you bid dont turn up well. I just had to exercised patience in bidding. The latest i check the prices for the same duration is between $680-$800.I am surprise that prices fluctuate so wildly in the span of a couple of days. I doubt I will get any better rates than the 357.74. But I am still monitoring and hoping for the best. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Glad you found something that meets your needs and budget.Have a great trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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