Priceline Reviews

Priceline.com

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3.50 of 5 (by 20 users)

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Looking to save money on travel? If so, then Priceline.com is an online travel site worth visiting. Most people associate Priceline.com with airline ticket purchases and hotel reservations, but there are other travel services offered as well, like cruises and rental cars. Reviewers love the fact that using Priceline.com can often result in finding airline tickets and hotel rooms at substantial savings and they claim it is a “Good Website to Save Money”. At the same time, however, some reviews caution Priceline.com users that this service is “A Great Resource for Cheap Flights but Read the Fine Print” before you accept a travel offer. But overall, Priceline.com ranks among the better Travel Web Sites for patient and flexible travelers and its use can result in substantial travel savings.

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Favorable Review

Priceline - aim high. You don't have anything to lose.

SEP

2007

I am headed to the big launch party for Viewpoints in Chicago. I usually keep my online stuff online, but I really thought this would be fun. Meet some of my friends that I know cyberally. — I would, of course, need a room. I doubt sleeping on the streets would be any fun. I don't even like… read full review »

net savvy, price comparer

CyndiA
southern, NC

Most Helpful
Critical Review

A great resource for cheap flights - but READ the fine print!

JAN

2008

As I have talked about in some of my other reviews, I am a former airline employee (six years) for a major airline. These are just some of my opinions of customer service and some of the things that may go wrong from a former airline employee's point of view. — When it comes to… read full review »

Internet User, appreciative of good service

MaineMomof2
Bangor, ME

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Save 40% if your plans are firm!

a travel junkie, a researcher, a bargain lover

APR

2007

Like saving a fortune without compromising on quality? — Sounds too good to be true, but that's exactly why I love using Priceline.com. — How it Works — Priceline lets you "name your own price" on hotels, rental cars and flights. If your bid is accepted when you make it (takes only a minute or so to find out) then your credit card will be charged, and, if you've done your homework, you have yourself a bargain. — When to Avoid It — Do NOT use Priceline for flights unless you really don't care about your arrival or departure… read full review »

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LibbyMcMillan
Sanibel, FL

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Convenient and easy to use for hotels. Good rates. No hassle.

love to travel, astute planner, On- Line Shopper, a busy person, a bargain hunter, laid-back

JAN

2008

I used Priceline recently to book a hotel room for a single overnight stay after a concert I was attending in Oklahoma City. It worked great. No hassle whatsoever. Good rates. The site was easy to use. I will totally be using it again in the future. — I loved the different sorting features on the site for hotels. Some were pretty standard. I could sort by price. I could sort by quality, etc. But the one that really was helpful was that the site showed several popular sites in the city that you might want to be close to, and… read full review »

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redstarr
Fort Smith, AR

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Priceline is good if your travel schedule is set in stone!

a bargain lover, price comparer, Educated, Internet User, internet savvy

JAN

2008

I used Priceline to book a hotel room for my parents anniversary party. I knew the dates were not going to change and that we would need a nice hotel room. We chose the highest star rating in that area and the room rates were listed as starting at $109 per night for basic room. We offered $65/night for 2 queen bed suite since it would be our first time traveling with our 2 yr old son. We got it and actually talked to the hotel after we booked it and they upgraded us to a king two room suite to ease the sleeping arrangements with our son! It was perfect. As long as you are certain you are… read full review »

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dispatchergurl
Davenport, IA

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Great for Hotels, but not for flights

a bargain lover

DEC

2007

I have used Priceline several times. I have found the prices to be suprisingly good. If you are a little flexable this would probably work for you. I have had a few problems but for the most part things have gone well. I do have a a few concerns. 1st, my wife are avid nonsmokers. However every room we have won a bid on has beem a smoking room. This can be rectified by then calling the hotel to get this changed. I have never had a hotel not be able to make this switch. It's just an extra step that should not be. — Also, I do not suggest you allow them to make plane… read full review »

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mrdiamond
Littleton, CO

We saved $500 and got a rental car!

Educated, a bargain lover, internet savvy, on a budget, Internet User, a researcher, appreciate nice things, Every day computer user

APR

2008

If you don't have to be there at a certain time....Priceline is perfect. The only drawback is you don't get to chose the airline or the flight! You do, however, get to chose the date and the airport, which to me are the two most important factors. — My husband, recently, had to fly back to Illinois from Alabama, rather quickly. His father was having open heart surgery. I went to the major airline websites and they wanted approximately $500-800+ for this round trip ticket plus he needed to rent the car for the week! I told hubby that it was just out of our… read full review »

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momma1966
Daphne, AL

Do NOT name your own price.

internet savvy, Thrifty, Educated, an avid and frequent traveler, on a budget, a bargain lover, Avid Traveler, a frequent flyer

AUG

2007

I enjoy using travel websites to book my own travel. My friend told me about the "Name your own price" feature on Priceline and I decided to check it out. I had an upcoming trip to plan and decided to try to get a 4-star hotel for $100. I was successful in "naming my own price" but the hotel I got was by no means a 4-star hotel. It was horrible. If you want a full review of the hotel priceline sent me to, check out my review of the Plaza 500. To put it succinctly, the place sucked. Not smart enough to stay away from the "name your own price" feature… read full review »

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merna-caboo
logan, UT

NEVER- EVER USE PRICELINE!!

a bargain lover

JUN

2008

Quick synopisis: — I found online air specials for the same time/days/airport for $215. I put in a bid for 4 air tickets for $175 on Priceline. Hey $40 dollars per ticket is $40!! I put in all the neccessary info needed to make a bid. I hit "bid now" button and got redirected back to the page asking for my password. I filled in the password again, hit "bid now' and again got redirected to the info page asking for my password. I filled out the password again, hit "bid now" and got redirected to the same info page asking me for my 3 digit code on the back of my credit… read full review »

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dahlbaby
Vancouver, WA

A Negogiator that always wins big savings for customers

Educated, care about the details, an avid and frequent traveler, a bargain lover, a researcher, on a budget, Internet User

AUG

2007

Have made total of five trips using Priceline. Each trip was booked through Pay Your Own Price feature. I received excellent travel arrangements. Researching many competitor sites, travel agencies and airline web sites, Priceline consistently quoted lowest fares. I was able to get the seats requested, treated very well by everyone involved with each trip's itinerary. Car rental on the last trip booked with the Name Your Own Price section gave me an unbelievable 2- week rental. I check rates extensively and was shocked at rates. Priceline booked me at a… read full review »

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Hawngran
Ewa Beach, HI

decent price,but they don't respond to bad incidents

married, appreciative of good service, value conscious, care about the details, Avid Traveler, cost-conscious, Every day computer user, happy to get a bargain

NOV

2007

had a bad experience with avis car rental through priceline.....the trip was booked and paid for before travel plans were started. when I arrived at my rental car destination in Ontario International Airport, the service clerks were rude and unprofessional.Although the car rental person stated the car was paid in full,they wanted me to pay an additional charge of $200.00 for security deposit.When I questioned them that if the car was paid for in advance and they had all my credit info,why was I to tie up more of my money.At this point,the girl at the rental counter told me I had to pay… read full review »

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kurlyscooby
Chicago, IL

My absolute FAVORITE travel website.

a bargain lover, Internet User, Educated, on a budget

NOV

2007

My husband, 3 kids, and I love to go on local trips. We almost always book our hotels through Priceline. We have gotten 4 star hotels for $35! We always start trying at very low rates a few weeks in advance, and slowly work up the price by very small increments. And, we always research the price of the main hotels in the area before we bid, to be sure we are well below the listed price. We always have a set price we refuse to go over, and will lower the rating of the hotel only after we reach that amount. We have never had any problems booking with this… read full review »

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lovetobuy
Encinitas, CA

Good website if you have the patience!

an avid and frequent traveler, Educated, hate to overpay, love to travel, price comparer, Internet User

NOV

2007

Oh! Priceline! — I have found great deals on "name your own price" airfare in years past. Unfortunately, now they tack on so many "fees" it is really difficult to get a decent airfare deal. — The "name your own price" hotel deals still rock though! It is easy to get a wonderful hotel room for a good price. The key with the "name your own price" is to aim low. You can always go up. — All in all, I enjoy using Priceline for the thrill of finding a good bargain! —… read full review »

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monicacgarris
Lillington, NC

Great place to save money.

price comparer

NOV

2007

On a recent trip to New Jersey, I was looking for a rental car. I had been going to the websites specific to companies until now. I went on priceline and they compare prices of many rental prices then you can also name your own price. I chose the name your own price and paid $110.00 for my rental as opposed to the price of $283.00 from Enterprise. I was given a car through Avis. A well known rental company. We put good use to our savings on the… read full review »

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modie
Orland Park, IL

Great service if you do your research

hate to overpay

NOV

2007

I have used Priceline many times and have been very pleased with most of my experiences. I did get a hotel one time that had such an expensive parking fee that it made my great room price not so great. I should have realized this was going to be an issue for a downtown hotel. — If you are willing to do the research and take a chance, you can get great bargins with Priceline, but you have to know what price to bid and how to play the game. —… read full review »

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alwweb
Dublin, OH

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