Thread: Priceline name your own price for rental cars- downside?

I've used it before as well. They only use the national chains, so you don't have to worry about getting Krap-E Rent-a-car (who takes your res for an SUV, but gives you a compact for you to attempt stuffing 500 pillows/blankets in and driving with them touching your ears.....THAT was a fun day!)

The only possible hitch you might have is in terminal/long shuttle ride as space can be tight at some airports, but I've never had any trouble w/ Priceline.

I have only used it once for a car, and got a convertible Mustang for $20 a day in OAK.

We may do Priceline this time for a car. We might need one for Austin, but even with the interline deals, the fees and taxes are insane. They charge a fee for "Austin events" (5%) plus 10% for this and 11% for that...a wildcard rental (compact or better) was $108, then add taxes/fees of $80...hardly worth it. Hoping the resort will provide transfers, since we aren't taking them up on free airfare.