Priceline is a site that lets you search for flights, hotels, car rentals, and more. It’s safe to use and offers a best price guarantee policy.
But one thing to keep in mind is that it doesn’t always offer the cheapest prices. It’s also worth exploring its Express Deals, which can save you up to 50% off your flight.
Flights
Whether you’re looking for last-minute flights or an itinerary that has flexible dates, Priceline has you covered. It’s one of the most established and reliable OTAs (online travel agencies), which means you can trust your booking to be safe.
The main search box on priceline allows you to enter departure and destination cities, dates, and a number of filters that include airline, number of stops, and arrival or departure time. You can also select from round trip or one way, and adjust your preferences by seat class, departure or return date, and more.
Another option is to enter your trip number, which will generate a list of flights for that date. Clicking on any of the fares will display more details.
Priceline also partners with airlines to offer opaque deals — fares that aren’t publicly posted on the airline’s website. These opaque fares are usually lower than openly posted fares on the airline’s website, and can save you money.
Hotels
Priceline has been a popular site for travelers looking to book hotel rooms, flight tickets and rental cars. The company offers discounts on accommodations and can help you book a trip from start to finish.
One of the most popular features on Priceline is its “Name Your Own Price” function. You bid on a hotel room, car rental or airline ticket and then the website matches you with an accommodation provider that will accept your bid.
It’s a great way to get a lower rate on your hotel booking, but it can also be risky if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you have any questions, you can always ask the staff of the hotel or car rental agency that you booked through Priceline.
Fortunately, you can also find some helpful information about which hotels are available on Priceline by checking out the Better Bidding list. This is a crowd-sourced resource from people who have won Express Deals on the site, and it can help you figure out which hotel your bid may be for.
Car rentals
Priceline has a car rental section that allows users to search for and book a variety of vehicle options. They also have a bidding system, which can help you find cars at discounted rates.
To search for car rentals on priceline, you’ll need to enter your trip number and dates of travel. They’ll match the information with their database and return a list of available car rentals.
The process is similar to searching for a hotel, except that you won’t know which rental car brand or model you’re booking until after you’ve made your reservation. If you’re looking for a certain type of car, you can use their Express Deals tool to ensure that you’re getting the car you want.
One of the big benefits of using Priceline for your next trip is that it offers access to discounts on a wide range of car rentals from the biggest brands. However, be aware that some of the brands aren’t willing to participate in frequent renter programs.
Packages
If you want to maximize your savings on priceline, look for bundles that combine flights, hotels and car rentals. Those deals are typically a few dollars cheaper than booking each reservation separately.
When you book a package, you also get the opportunity to stack other discounts. Using multiple Priceline discounts can increase your total savings by more than $200, according to the company.
However, beware: You won’t earn airline/hotel/rental car rewards points if you book through Priceline. In addition, you may miss out on elite status benefits that come with your airline/hotel/rental car partner’s status.
Packages are an excellent way to save money on your travel, but you’ll need to know how to use them effectively. For example, you should always cross-reference your Priceline reservations/airline tickets on the brands’ actual websites to see if they have that flight for less. And remember that Express Deals are often found closer to your date of travel as airlines try to fill empty seats.