Noela Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hi,I intend to rent a minivan from May 23 through 26 from Philadelphia Airport.I tried booking direct with most of the major rental companies but the rates are quite high (around 300+ - taxes/fees included, even with coupons)I want to try bidding....what would be the best strategy. HOTWIRE is giving me $273 approximately. What can i expect from PRICELINE?thanks - Noela Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 HOTWIRE is giving me $273 approximatelySince this is, i'm assuming, the "all-in" price, and taxes make up a large percent of the total, what is the daily rate HOTWIRE is showing on the splash page? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Noela Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 HOTWIRE is showing me $55.95 per day...rgds, Noela Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 You can only make the same car rental bid every 72 hours.I would start by bidding $35 and increasing $4 every 72 hours... this will get you up to $50+ over the next 10 days or so.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Keep us updated as to your progress or if we can be of further help Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Noela Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Thanks -- I started today....and would see how it goes within the next 10 days.rgds, N Link to comment
szymon Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Do you have AAA? $259.19 from Hertz using AAA code and $15 off coupon from hertz.com.Alamo has a minivan for $265.03 using $15 off coupon at vacationoutlet.com.Both of those are lower than the HOTWIRE price.Szymon Link to comment
Noela Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Szymon,thanks for the suggestion -- I don't have AAA. I tried the Alamo site, booking from May 23 (12 noon) to May 26 (6pm), and got a base price of $284.17 (with the $15 discount). Adding a $75.14 taxes and fees, shoots the price up to $359.41. Did you do something different to get eht $265.03rgds, Noela Link to comment
szymon Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Sorry I was unaware you need a 4 day rental - I gave you quotes for a 3 day rental.Szymon Link to comment
Noela Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks..I started the bidding process and finally a bid of $45 was accepted. Here are the details:Your Offer Price: $45.00 (per day)Total Rental Days: 4 days(3 days and 6 hours)Subtotal: $180.00Taxes and Fees: $66.83Total Charges: $246.83Lowest Published Price: $371.96Total Savings:* $125.13 (You saved 34%)Thanks again - saving slightly more than $100 on some of the best deals around.... Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Can you please add the Car Company which accepted your bid so that we can add this information to the topic title.If you find the board helpful, it would be appreciated if yo use our PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Have a nice trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Noela Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 It is Budget... Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thanks for the follow-up. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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