TPA Tampa Compact Avis

[WPBdiver]

First bid was $8, rejected. Offered a chance to increase bid one time, raised to $9, accepted.

Avis

Your Offer Price: $9.00 (per day)

Total Rental Days: 3 days(2 days and 3 1/2 hours)

Subtotal: $27.00

Taxes and Fees: $19.05

Total Charges: $46.05

[WPBdiver]

Addendum to this rental:

I just completed this rental through Avis in Tampa. Was given a PT Cruiser, however Avis has some very nice cars in the Florida market so as I normally do, I inquired about upgrades even though it was a Priceline rental. Sometimes I get the "you booked through Priceline and there's nothing we can change about you rental" to decent upgrade offers. I noticed the Pontiac Solstices and Saturn Skys on the lot and asked how much they would be. This very polite agent asked how much luggage I had. I told her I had one bag and a small carry-on. She said I'd be much happier in the Nissan 350Z dark blue convertible and she'd give it to me for $20/day (including taxes!). Awesome. I grabbed it.

Upon return to the terminal, there was a problem with the bill. The AVIS computer said I owed $221. Uh-oh. The manager then adjusted this bill down to zero and knocked my $60 upgrade fee down to $35. I couldn't believe it! This was the best deal I have ever gotten.

Thanks Better Bidding and the great Avis staff!