mackmittonz Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I tried to find a car rental bidding advice page which would give me pointers on how to structure my bids but couldn't find a sticky or FAQ.Can someone provide advice on how best to bid for a car rental for pickup on 7/29 and drop off on 7/31?Pickup Location:SFO, SF downtown, or San Jose (anywhere in SJ. Does not have to be SJC)Pickup Date and Time:7/29 - Any time before 5pmDrop Off Location:SFODrop off Date and Time:7/31 - Before 11:30 am Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!What car class are you bidding on? What is yoru maximum bid? What is the best rate you're able to find thru conventional booking channels? (use our Car Rental Rate Checker to assist in your search)Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
mackmittonz Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I'm bidding on an economy vehicle. I tried $20 per day but was rejected. The best rate I've found through conventional means is about 65-70 dollars a day. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 You really don't have much time to lowball, imo.I'd first book something as a back-up, then make the following bids every 24 hours:$30, $40, $45, $50, $55Any questions feel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it ultimately goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
mackmittonz Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I apologize but I forgot to use your link for bidding. It's probably karma that I was only able to win with a bid of $55 a day. Thanks for the help! Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Glad to hear you were ulitmately successful and hopefully happy with the deal you received.Can you please add the details of your purchase as a reply to this thread... location you decided upon and the car company which accepted your bid.Please try to remember our PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your future travel purchases.Have a good trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
mackmittonz Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 The location was SFO and the car company which accepted my bid was Alamo. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 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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