Car Rental Bidding on Priceline

More than 100,000 rental cars go unused every day. That's lost revenue for car rental companies, and a great opportunity for you to save with car rental bidding on Priceline!

Step One – Find two quick facts

1. Check recent Priceline car rental winning bids:

Click on "Winning Rental Car Bids" on left side of page.

Rental Cars up to 40% off when you Name Your Own Price.

For biggest discounts —

Rent at least 5 full days (at least 120 hours).
Rent weekends – These rates start as early as Noon Thursday at some airports.

Advantages

Priceline uses only top five name-brand car rental companies: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, & National.
These usually have most convenient airport locations.
Always unlimited miles in U.S.
Savings guaranteed.

Disadvantages

No refunds (Call rental company if flight will be late)
No changes.

2. Check regular prices for your dates:

AirportRentalCars.com from $12/day

Step Two – Determine your smartest bid

Priceline rule: you can rebid immediately only by changing dates or airport. Otherwise, wait 24 hours to rebid.

Make your Priceline bid 20% lower than best available prices on sites like Airport Rental Cars that tell brand name before paying.

Be more aggressive with a lower bid:

If you can rebid for a different date or airport immediately.
If you have leeway to rebid in 24 hours.
And even lower if can rebid every 24 hours for 2 or more days.
Or if willing to accept the regular no bidding price.

Step Three - Place your bid

Click on "Name Your Own Price" on left side of page.

Remember: no refunds, no changes.
Enter name exactly as appears on driver’s license.
Bid up to 2 hours prior to pickup if car is available.

Rental Cars up to 40% off when you Name Your Own Price.

Step Four – Follow up

Bring your Priceline printed car rental confirmation or have confirmation email Priceline sent you handy on cellphone.
Call rental agency if flight arriving late.
Call 1-877-477-5807 Priceline if airline cannot get you there that day.
Have all drivers sign contract upon pickup. Otherwise, voids insurance when one drives.
Have agency list every defect (paying special attention to window glass) and give you a copy before leaving.

Enjoy your car rental bidding on Priceline savings!