Priceline-car rental

[gottagodisney]

Has anyone used the name your own price for car rental at Priceline? The site states- "UP to 25% off". Just wondering what actual savings usually turn out to be.

In addition, I am trying to compare to AAA rates which so far, have been the cheapest. The Priceline lowest regular quote is just a few $ more than my AAA discount from Hertz. Just wondering if I name my own price I will save significantly more with Priceline.

Any experiences out there?

 

[szymon]

I've found that by using discount codes and coupons the rates booking directly with the agencies beat Priceline.

But for last minute rentals where regular rates are high (especially daily rates -not weekly or weekend), Priceline may save you some money.

What are your dates and what size car do you need?

Szymon

 

[emmabelle]

I bid with Priceline a week ago and got a fullsize for a week with National $16 a day, $158 total with taxes, that's for 8/22-8/29. I had been trying to rent a car using codes, but I couldn't get under $200 with Alamo or National, the best I could do using codes was with Thrifty for $30 more and they are off airport.

 

[Ballinafad]

I also got a fullsize with National for $16 per day for 8/15 to 8/23. The family travelling with us got a convertable for $20 per day with Alamo. Go to www.biddingfortravel.com and www.betterbidding.com to research what to bid.

 

[emmabelle]

I also got a fullsize with National for $16 per day for 8/15 to 8/23. The family travelling with us got a convertable for $20 per day with Alamo. Go to www.biddingfortravel.com and www.betterbidding.com to research what to bid.

I just saw someone got a midsize with Alamo for $12 a day in August on Bidding for travel, great deal.

 

[Ballinafad]

I just saw someone got a midsize with Alamo for $12 a day in August on Bidding for travel, great deal.

I saw that too but unfortunately we needed more room. I just couldn't play with the codes anymore. It was very time-consuming. Priceline is just quicker and now I have one less thing to worry about.

 

[gottagodisney]

Very good all! I will try my luck at what Priceline has to offer then and/or play around with the national site. I was looking for a rental (probably mid to full size) 9/18- 9/26. I was getting @ cheapest so far with AAA $140- with taxes, title, and kitchen sink $214 (and I already have a kitchen sink!!)- geezz.

I will post back if I get a better deal thanks to my fellow dissers. Thanks guys!

 

[mzlee]

I also got tired of playing with the codes and decided to try Priceline. I was able to get a midsize for $12/day for 8/12-8/19 with Alamo. Only 25 days to go.

 

[mommy*RN]

I did Priceline for a one day rental in Milwaukee. We needed a car to take us to the airport because I didn't want to leave our newish car sitting on the lot there for 11 days. I got my 1 day rental for $34/total - and I wish I would have bidded lower...but luckily it is only for 1 day. I plan to try them again for our WDW rental when it gets closer to my travel dates in October. I occaisonally try them now - but have been getting rejected...then you can't bid for another 3 days...

I also want to check with my credit card company and insurance company to see if they cover an SUV. I would hate to bid on one, win it and then find out we have to pay extra $$$ for the added insurance...

Good luck - keep us posted if you get your car through Priceline!

 

[szymon]

I was getting @ cheapest so far with AAA $140- with taxes, title, and kitchen sink $214 (and I already have a kitchen sink!!)- geezz.

If you use the link to National from vacationoutlet.com and use the $15 off coupon on that page, you can get a midsize for $202. Not much of a discount, but might buy you 3 gallons of gas

Szymon

 

[gottagodisney]

UPDATE:


I bid tonight, and got a mid-size for 8 days on Priceline (Tampa) for $13 a day-$156 total ! Woo hoo! Beat all other coupons, direct sites, expedia, AAA, and others that I looked at by about $50. Just wanted to share the good deal in hopes that others may find useful as well.

 

[gottagodisney]

bumping

 

[Ballinafad]

UPDATE:


I bid tonight, and got a mid-size for 8 days on Priceline (Tampa) for $13 a day-$156 total ! Woo hoo! Beat all other coupons, direct sites, expedia, AAA, and others that I looked at by about $50. Just wanted to share the good deal in hopes that others may find useful as well.

Just curious. Whick rental company did you get?

 

[mommy*RN]

Just curious. Whick rental company did you get?

You read my mind - that was my question too! When I used Priceline I got Avis - which I am happy about! Just curious who picked up your bid...

 

[gottagodisney]

Alamo picked up the bid. This is a Tampa rental. Of course it is the one co. with the shuttle- oh well. I figured this would be the case as soon as I placed my bid. It should all be ok though. We have done the shuttle thing at Orlando and it works out fine.

 

[Hannathy]

Any luck if more than a week is needed? these rates are great I'm going to try bidding tonight, I'm ready to scream with trying all the different codes and re-entering everything. We can live with a week for these prices but the extra days would be very convenient.

 

[Ballinafad]

Any luck if more than a week is needed? these rates are great I'm going to try bidding tonight, I'm ready to scream with trying all the different codes and re-entering everything. We can live with a week for these prices but the extra days would be very convenient.

No problem. As posted above I got fullsize 8 days for $16 per day, $181 total.
That was for Aug 15 to 23.

 

[MScott1851]

I got a full-size from Alamo for nine days, $13 per day. With the taxes added, it came out around $165. I definitely think that it is the best deal...I'd been getting NOTHING below $214 for any company with every conceivable code.

We'd never paid more than $170 for a rental with National before, and I wasn't about to this year, either!

 

[emmabelle]

I got a full-size from Alamo for nine days, $13 per day. With the taxes added, it came out around $165. I definitely think that it is the best deal...I'd been getting NOTHING below $214 for any company with every conceivable code.

We'd never paid more than $170 for a rental with National before, and I wasn't about to this year, either!

That's awesome! I got the fullsize with National for $16 a day, if only I had started lower.

 

[Carolc]

I also got tired of playing with the codes and decided to try Priceline. I was able to get a midsize for $12/day for 8/12-8/19 with Alamo. Only 25 days to go.

That sounds like a great price. What is the final estimated price including taxes and fees?