MCO Orlando Midsize SUV Budget

[whammy1]

I realize that I didn't bid the best way but I tried. Last year I rented a midsize SUV through Priceline for roughly the same time period for $15 a day over 10 days through Avis. What a deal. This year I tried to get the same price. Our trip to Orlando this year is from April 24th to May 5th.

My first bid was on February 6 for $15 for a midsize suv and then $15 for a minivan and was denied on both. Then on March 3rd, after looking at many other winning bids on the board I offered $25 for a midsize SUV and was denied. Getting closer to my vacation I got down to business. On March 26th I offered $19 for a midsize SUV, $25 for a minivan then $23 for a standard SUV and got denied on all. On the 27th I offered $24 for a standard SUV and denied. On the 30th I offered $25 for a standard SUV and got denied. Today, April 1st I offered $21 for a midsize SUV and got accepted through Budget???!!! Wait a second, I offered $25 for a midsize suv a month ago and they denied me and today they accept $21. I guess inventories have changed.

Right after I got accepted they asked if I wanted to upgrade to a minivan for $9 a day. I did need the extra space and took the sucker bet. Still a decent deal but I just noticed someone posted a minivan to MCO the week before we are there for $25 a day.

First accepted deal through budget was $21 a day for a midsize SUV for a total $356.

Upgraded to the minivan for the extra $9 a day ($30) for a total $476.

All through Budget

[AaronJB]

Nice win for this rental and glad you are satisfied with the result.

Thank you for sharing your win and please use the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.