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Priceline: Bid for Your Trip
Articles about Priceline and Travel Bidding

By Mark Kahler, About.com Guide

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Some budget travelers are tempted to jump right into Priceline's travel auctions and make their bids without reading the fine print. That's usually a mistake. Priceline purchases are non-refundable and come with strings attached. But if you learn how avoid overbidding and you're willing to take a small risk, Priceline can save you lots of money. Read these articles before you hit Priceline.

Priceline Pros and Cons

This is a basic look at how Priceline works and whether or not it's the best alternative for your situation. You'll find a few warnings here to which you should pay attention before clicking "buy."

Winning Priceline Bids

Here's how Priceline worked on an extended trip. The online travel auction was used to book rooms on 13 of 20 nights away from home. Your trip will not turn out the same way as this one, but it does show which situations lend themselves to a Priceline bid, and which situations are better left to conventional bookings. Be sure to check out the Priceline breakdown by destination.