Mschnurr Posted September 28, 2006 Report Posted September 28, 2006 Where should I start on Priceline?
LoneStar Posted September 28, 2006 Report Posted September 28, 2006 Well, the first question is what size car you want. If you'll take anything, it's usually quite possible to get compact size cars at the San Juan Airport for about $30/day + tax. I'm not familiar with the bidding history for cars at SJU, but I would say that it's not worthwhile to pay much more than the low $20s for such a car, given that you'll also have to pay priceline's fee. Also keep in mind that, while most car rental reservations are extremely flexible, with priceline you're SOL if you need to change it.Given how much time you have, I'd take the best published rate (minus the readily available discounts, see the car rental pages on flyertalk.com), and then slowly bid up from $15 to $20 for a priceline car. If you don't get hit at $20, wait a couple months and try again. In the meantime, you can keep checking Orbitz or kayak for the lowest published car rental rates, and try to improve the price you're holding.But it's important to hold something just in case the published prices go up!
Mschnurr Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Posted September 28, 2006 Thanks!All sound like good ideas.Fish
thereuare Posted September 28, 2006 Report Posted September 28, 2006 What is the lowest rate found when using our Car Rental Checker?What is the lowest rate thru HOTWIRE? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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