JAX Jacksonville Fullsize Alamo

[Doppelganger]

Here is chart of what I bid on 7/11/2007 for a pick-up at JAX on 8/9/2007.

"Try" is what I bid at Priceline.

"Sugg" is what Priceline suggested as a more suitable bid.

"HW" is the Hotwire price for the same car type, same location, same dates

"Ratio" is the ratio of the Priceline suggestion to the Hotwire price.

class		  try	sugg   hw	 ratio
economy		15	 26	 33	 0.79
compact		18	 28	 34	 0.82
mid-size	   23	 32	 39	 0.82
standard	   25	 35	 45	 0.78
full-size	  25	 38	 45	 0.84
premium		30	 42	 53	 0.79
sport utility  30	 53	 55	 0.96
convertible	30	 56	 52	 1.08
luxury		 30	 60	 60	 1.00
minivan			   65	 60	 1.08[/code]

I started out bidding on a mid-size; several bids were rejected, so I moved on to other classes.

The bid of $18 for a compact was accepted.

I was then offered an upgrade to a mid-size for $5 more or a standard or full-size for $7 more. Strange that they offered the mid-size through full-size upgrades for the same final price that was previously rejected.

I went with the full-size for $25.

Company was Alamo. A little confusing at pick-up because all the signs say "National." Had a choice between a Malibu (I wouldn't consider that a full-size), Impala, and Grand Prix. I took the Grand Prix, and was very pleased with it.

Your Offer Price: $18.00

Upgrade Charge: $7.00

Final Offer Price: $25.00

Total Rental Days: 3

Subtotal: $75.00

Total Taxes & Fees: $30.64

Total Charges: $105.64(USD)

[thereuare]

Thank you for sharing your previous win, and detailed bidding history, with the board.

Hope you had a good trip.

[Doppelganger]

Thanks. Please note the rental was with Alamo, not Avis.

[thereuare]

Thanks for the correct... FIXED.