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Advice on Hotwire Hot rate for Car Rental
« on: January 04, 2013, 10:44:23 AM »
Any advice or insights are greatly appreciated. 

Rules say it is non-refundable.

Wont reveal company name until after booking made but it lists only major companies

But its less than half the price!

Thoughts??

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Re: Advice on Hotwire Hot rate for Car Rental
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2013, 11:01:01 AM »
I've used it before with no problems. Only downside is that you have to prepay, so if there is a chance you will need to make changes (or might not need the car) obviously don't use them. Otherwise, hotwire is great and def use them if you can get a great price. (Priceline name your own price is very good for car rentals too.)

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Re: Advice on Hotwire Hot rate for Car Rental
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2013, 04:00:15 PM »
Any advice or insights are greatly appreciated. 

Rules say it is non-refundable.

Wont reveal company name until after booking made but it lists only major companies

 

But its less than half the price!

Thoughts?
Any advice or insights are greatly appreciated. 

Rules say it is non-refundable.

Wont reveal company name until after booking made but it lists only major companies

But its less than half the price!

Thoughts??
Keep in mind that what ever price you see on Hotwire chances are you can get better with Priceline.

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Re: Advice on Hotwire Hot rate for Car Rental
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2013, 04:11:01 PM »
Not for under 25 year old
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Re: Advice on Hotwire Hot rate for Car Rental
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2013, 04:04:06 PM »
Priceline worked.  Beat Hotwire by ~$10.

Two day Full size rental in NYC for <$100 (total)

Thanks to all.