maddaug
TUG Member
If you are looking for a rental I just booked priceline for economy car out of FLL for May $15.00 a day. More than half I've seen. Go get it. :whoopie:
I haven't tried PriceLine yet - but have read ALOT of great findings. My question....
I know in a hotel you simply pick the star rating and get what you get. I assume in a car you pick size and dates and let the it roll.
I very much prefer an in terminal agency - is there a way to guarantee this when using priceline?
My problem with the Priceline system is that you prepaid a non-refundale fare (whether for a room or car), and I know of one guy who "lost" his prepaid rental car due to family situation. To me, its sometimes worth the price not to prepay for a service.
I very much prefer an in terminal agency - is there a way to guarantee this when using priceline?
My biggest problem with priceline rentals is when you want an additional driver. Some rental agencies don't charge for a spouse but some do unless you are a member of their elite club or use a rate code. Since you don't get elite club benefits on priceline and can't use a rate code, you may end up paying a lot more to let your spouse drive on a priceline rental. I agree that I would only use them at the last minute and have always found another acceptable rate which includes an additional driver. -- Suzanne
If you are looking for a rental I just booked priceline for economy car out of FLL for May $15.00 a day. More than half I've seen. Go get it. :whoopie:
........ I agree that I would only use them at the last minute and have always found another acceptable rate which includes an additional driver. -- Suzanne
Many airports don't have in-terminal. Fort Lauderdale has a shuttle bus to an area where all of the Car Rental desks are located, so you have to lug your bags each way
Priceline has an option of paying for the car when you pick it up. What is the difference between that and the Name Your Own Price, besides price, charging up front, and knowing what your rental car company will be beforehand? Thanks.
That is their conventional reservation system. When you bid, (name your own price) the price is usually lower. Not knowing exactly what you will get, and paying upfront, is kind of the trade-off for a lower price. I check their conventional reservation system for cars and hotels, but I never see any prices lower than anywhere else.
Priceline is not for all people in all places.