Anyone tried P/L or Hotwire for car rental?

[jelo]

We are planning on renting thru Alamo or National preferrably, a one way rental so I can return to Car care center after 3 days.

I am getting quotes for $50-$60/day and I see way better deals on priceline and hotwire.

Has anyone done this before? Will they do one way? What's the chance of getting an offsite rental company?

Any thoughts?

 

[famy27]

I use PL and Hotwire for rental cars all the time. If you choose airport pickup, you will get an airport car. At the worst, there might be a free shuttle, but it would be an onsite location. You won't need a cab or anything like that. You can do one-ways as well.

Keep in mind that you can almost always get PL for less than what Hotwire advertises. I generally undercut the Hotwire rate by 15-30% when putting in my PL bid. I have never had a problem with PL in any way. Even with a PL reservation, we've been able to pick up our car using the computerized check-in for the places that have it. I use PL for pretty much all my rental car bookings and most of my hotels as well. The deals just can't be beat.

 

[Propro]

Jelo, I'm not sure what dates you're looking for, but realize that prices for February and beyond haven't dropped yet and normally do closer to your rental date.

 

[jelo]

We are going the 1st two weeks of March...and you're right the prices are pretty high! Some of my quotes for 3 days are higher than other quotes for a week for some!
I am trying to wait patiently, but I always feel better when everything is booked and paid for!!
Thanks everyone!