LAX - Bidding Strategy Needed

[dave]

Hi Everyone

Appreciate your thoughts on this.

Require an Intermediate (INT) or Standard (STD) sized car for 10 days in early September. Total of 4 adults travelling together.

Best rates obtained so far are between $17-19 / day for INT and $18-20 (STD) - no bidding required.

I read in an earlier thread that someone got $17 for a Standard in Aug.

Questions

1. Should I start bidding for a STD first, and if unsuccessful then proceed to bid for INT or vice-versa?

Understand there is a 7 day buffer between bids in similar categories, and time is running out so this is important.

2. I thought of trying a bid of $15 for INT and $17 for STD. Any comments?

3. If the price difference between a sucessful PL bid and other companies offered rates is only $1-2 / day, what would be the motivation to choose PL instead of sticking to something more certain?

Is it because the company offering cheaper rates isn't as reputable (older cars offered?) whereas car rentals offered by PL are definitely from more reputable / reliable companies (Hertz, Avis, etc).

3. Would a Standard or Intermediate sized car suffice for 4 adults?

(2 large suitcases + 2 carry on pieces)

4. Any other comments welcome.

Please pardon the many questions as this is my first time making a car rental in the US.

Thanks for your help in advance. :)

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[dave]

When asking for help please post your dates so we can research it and help you.

Thanks

Thanks for the advice.

Dates required are from 3 Sep - 12 Sep. :)

[dave]

$16 / day Standard rejected.

$15 / day Mid-Size rejected.

Might just book through Fox instead. Any views?

[dave]

9/3 - 9/13

$16 Mid, $17 Standard rejected.

Will now likely try Orbitz promo with 15% discount FOX coupon.