Priceline Hotel: Should I bid closer to the travel date?

[newtravel]

This is my first time trying to use priceline. I'm trying to bid for 2 rooms for July 1st in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I've tried 4*, 3*, going from 50 to 70 bucks, and 2.5 * going to 60 bucks, but I am not getting any hit. Perhaps it's a holiday, and I should bid more? Or should I wait until the date is closer to the travel date, that way the hotels would be more "desperate" to get rid of their rooms?

Thanks

[yellowdog]

newtravel - Welcome to BetterBidding!

Here is some usefull reading for you: When to bid on priceline

July 1st is a holiday in Canada. This is the first you look up if you're planing a holiday that includes Priceline or HOTWIRE. Since rates are higher in many cases.

HOTWIRE got a 4* for $164, 3.5* $139, 3* $132, 2.5* $109.

So it looks like your bidding don't cut it comparing with HOTWIRE rates. Half of the HOTWIRE rates don't do it.

Please post if you have any additional questions.

Good luck!

Henrik.