Using Priceline for Hawaii Rental Cars
Nov 28, 2000, 2:55 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
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Posts: 1,978
Using Priceline for Hawaii Rental Cars
I was thinking about using Priceline to rent a car for an upcoming Hawaii trip. Has anyone had any positive or negative experience using Priceline for Hawaiian rental cars. BTW, I have no preference regarding which rental car company I use, as long as it's a national chain.
Nov 28, 2000, 3:16 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Ashburn, VA (IAD/DCA/BWI)
Posts: 2,748
If your party is no more than 2, try Budget's net specials on pickup trucks for $19.99. BTW, I got the tip from someone on this board.
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Nov 28, 2000, 4:31 pm
#3
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Join Date: Nov 1999
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Made some reservations for the relatives:
13-27 December @ LIH in very early November. Got a minivan from National for an opening $18/day bid $331 inclusive which is $180 less than National's (or anyone else's) best rate.
16-23 December @ LIH last weekend. Got a convertible for $18/day opening bid/$170 inclusive. That's about 1/2 the best rate from anyone else again.
No luck for 4 day rentals for vans in KOA or HNL.
13-27 December @ LIH in very early November. Got a minivan from National for an opening $18/day bid $331 inclusive which is $180 less than National's (or anyone else's) best rate.
16-23 December @ LIH last weekend. Got a convertible for $18/day opening bid/$170 inclusive. That's about 1/2 the best rate from anyone else again.
No luck for 4 day rentals for vans in KOA or HNL.
Nov 28, 2000, 6:16 pm
#4
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Atlanta,Georgia ,USA
Posts: 686
Check out sheryl's board for some history,
http://pub4.ezboard.com/fpricelinean...successfulbids
http://pub4.ezboard.com/fpricelinean...successfulbids
Nov 29, 2000, 1:36 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Tri Valley Area Northern CA
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 579
I had good success in renting a car in Maui for $13/day (before fees & taxes). Details are as follows;
http://pub4.ezboard.com/fpricelinean...icID=131.topic
http://pub4.ezboard.com/fpricelinean...icID=131.topic
Nov 29, 2000, 9:55 am
#6
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Old Lyme,CT-BDL/PVD UA 2P, Delta SM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 403
DH, I have rented the 19.99/day truck from Budget, albeit in Orlando. It is actually very comfortable, has huge luggage capacity (covered, locking bed) and in a pinch, can fit >2 in the rear jump seats (with shoulder belts). Highly recommended!