EWR Avis Economy

[szymon]

Same day bid for economy car at Newark:

pick up 9PM 11/10

drop off 9:30PM 11/14

Hotwire wanted 22.95/day or $122 with taxes/fees

Bid $17, accepted Avis - total with taxes/fees is $99.58

On Orbitz lowest priced car was Budget at $207 ($40/day). Avis wanted $300 on Orbitz.

I try to use coupons when I rent cars, but with $40/day+ prices at Newark, bidding was the better option this time.

I'll report as to what car I get - will probably get bumped to compact as I haven't seen many economy cars on the rental lots lately.

Szymon

[szymon]

Just wanted to update my experience in picking up the car.

I was assigned a 2 door Chevy Cobalt which the rep said was an "upgrade" from the Aveo I reserved. No hard sell for gas or insurance.

Szymon