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Priceline has a rating of 1.3 stars from 2,652 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Priceline most frequently mention customer service, rental car, and credit card problems. Priceline ranks 503rd among Travel Deals sites.

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    672
  • Value
    630
  • Shipping
    262
  • Returns
    419
  • Quality
    556
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Top Positive Review

“Good prices/60% off”

Taranee J.
3/15/17

I love Priceline, but lately it's a little slacking. As I noticed when you bid, you got to bid much more than just maybe 2 years ago. Big inflation on the prices. Pro: got some good deal before and easy to use. Con: cannot cancel and won't know the name til purchased if go through Express deals or bidding site. Hotels gotten progressively more expensive.

Top Critical Review

“The absolute worst! Not to be trusted!”

R B.
11/2/24

Thier ticket said free carry on bag...I had to pay 99.00 for a carryon bag...fought with price line for 2 months and many many hours of customer service...these people are liars telling me that a refund is in the mail several times. Do not trust these people!

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Thumbnail of user joshuar116
Spain
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June 15th, 2019

So I booked a flight with Priceline because I thought I got a checked bag. I arrived at the airport and had to pay an additional $120 for my checked bag. I clicked on the baggage policy and was very certain that I could have 1 checked bag on my international flight. There were flights $80 cheaper that had cheaper checked bags than Priceline but again I was certain they had 1 checked bag since they were $80 more expensive than 3 other options. Once I paid an extra $120 for a checked bag, which seems like quite a lot, I called Priceline knowing they would at least match my price. They said they only price match until 24 hours of the flight. So not a fan... won't use them again.

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Idaho
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January 22nd, 2012

Booked airfare to Maui for 2 tickets. Put in the dates to be 10 days apart. Got the confirmation and they booked the tickets to arrive and leave Maui the same day. Ended up costing nearly $700 to change the tickets to the right day. They would not work with us, even though we're pretty sure it was their mistake. Don't bother using these guys. Customer service doesn't speak English well and they won't work with you on anything.

Thumbnail of user zeynepy3
California
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May 18th, 2021

I reserved a rental car from them and there is still 36 days until the trip. And they won't cancel my reservation. I just came back from another trip and rent my car from this awful fraud company and when I pick up the car, the car rental company charged me again. You always have to pay 2, even 3 times more than their listing price.

Tip for consumers:
do not use "priceline.com"

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Thumbnail of user mog38
Maryland
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December 20th, 2022

Worst customer service and inflexibility. This company is terrible. It's pulling teeth to get them to work with flight credits. Talk directly to the airlines (they will also tell you this company is horrible)

I'll never use them again

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Thumbnail of user baharehg1
California
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May 26th, 2017

Very very poor customer service. They don't even care if the customer is happy. Our hotel had stains on the sheets and a dead cockroach in the tub, but Priceline refused to help refund or partially refund the room.

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California
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March 4th, 2022

I accidentally clicked purchase when my finger touched the touchscreen. I called Priceline immediately to let them know I made a mistake. I wasn't even planning to go. They said sorry but we're keeping your money.

Tip for consumers:
Do not use Priceline

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Thumbnail of user michellem4348
Canada
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December 27th, 2022

Priceline double booked me for a car rental because of a website glitch on THEIR end. I called their customer service and was told that because of their "No cancellation policy", they cannot cancel and refund me for the second booking—even though the malfunction occurred on their side! I am being charged for 2 cars for the same dates and same driver when I only booked one! They are scam artists!

Tip for consumers:
Do NOT use Priceline. They lure you in with supposed savings but will rip you off.

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Thumbnail of user kennethg154
Arizona
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July 5th, 2019

Some of their car rentals have a no refund or no cancellation even if you cancel long before the planned rental. They do not make it perfectly clear. You have to read the contract concerning cancellations and refunds. I know I made a mistake not reading that before I made the purchase and when I made the purchase, it was not mentioned. Now they took my money and refused to refund it even though they can re rent the same car I rented. I will never use Priceline again. I feel that I have been ripped off.

Thumbnail of user joeyk46
Texas
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February 16th, 2020

Pre-rented a car through priceline and had a reservation assigned to Advantage rental cars. Was talked in to an upgrade at Advantage desk in Denver after I agreed and paid advantage they said SORRY we can't apply any amount you paid to priceline if you change your reservation. So basically priceline screws you and Advantage screws you by talking you into an upgrade and then charges full amount with no credit for what has already been paid to priceline. Bend over and take it or avoid priceline.com

Thumbnail of user rocov
Arizona
2 reviews
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March 29th, 2012

Just purchased a ticket for an international flight and guess what? For all the site ive been through priceline.com gave me the lowest fare, even the airlines is 300 dollars more expensive than priceline, and for everyone its not the travel agencies faults if you messed up on your purchased just because you failed to double check., all i can say i had a great business with priceline and i also called the airlines and they confirmed that i am booked and i am ready for the upcoming flight.

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Texas
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October 31st, 2020

I booked a trip to Bali! Long story short the airlines cancelled it due to COVID. I called Priceline and they gave me the runaround for more than a week, telling me they were waiting to hear from the airlines. I keep getting put on hold and speaking to people who barely speak English only for them to come back and tell me the same thing. Nothing. First time and last time ever booking with them! Don't do it! Today I got tired and asked for the CEO's email address and phone number. The lady refused to give it to me. When asked for my Supervisor she tried to tell me she was the highest up and had no Supervisor! Unless she owns Priceline she's lying!

Tip for consumers:
Don’t ever use Priceline!

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I ordered a plane ticket through them when I should’ve went straight through the airlines!

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Thumbnail of user jorgem568
California
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November 2nd, 2022

Horrible service recovery, on hold for hours, reps untrained how to problem solve and look into concerns. Do not recommend booking with Priceline, going to airline is much easier and Priceline will direct you to airline anyway for any problems, Priceline useless

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Thumbnail of user randallb266
Texas
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November 29th, 2021

The Express order on the site is just a money generator for them. Nobody is going to fly way out of your way and sit in a airport for 12 hours! Then when you try to rebook, they nail ya $$$$ ZERO customer service!

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Read the fine print!!

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Thumbnail of user katem705
New Hampshire
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June 2nd, 2021

I found using this service to be more trouble than it is worth. I could not make a change I needed to make, there was no accessible customer service. Lot of effort for no real advantage. Use another service and avoid Priceline

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Thumbnail of user rongzhengx
TW
3 reviews
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December 9th, 2015

If you have limited travel budget, priceline is definitely a great lottery site to get good hotels at cheap price. I've used it few times, and so far so good. Definitely recommend use both priceline and hotwire to get the best bargain.

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North Carolina
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October 13th, 2015

I had a last minute trip scheduled to Atlanta and worried about not being able to find hotel accommodations to suit my needs. Priceline not only found me a hotel suite at The Marriott downtown Atlanta, but I landed the room for $85/night, compared to the normal rate of $189/night. I now use Priceline faithfully!

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New York
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April 7th, 2016

I booked a room through priceline... Not only did they put me in a poor area... The hotel had a deposit double the price of my reservation, and it's a 1 star. I called customer service to see what can be done, Nothing... They apologize and basically said my Priceline deal is final and no refund... I couldn't get a different hotel or anything... To many site to just take the shame Priceline has...

Thumbnail of user karenj2012
Georgia
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December 18th, 2022

Priceline wouldn't let us cancel 1 day of our trip because of bad weather. Not our fault. If we stay we would be unable to get back home on last day. This is a rackets and I will never us
E priceline ever again.

Thumbnail of user arlenet11
Virginia
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January 4th, 2019

Jesus Fix! Along with "Price Line", for fooling consumers@ Scam /Price Line ~They've probably seen any of these nightmares! Furthermore! That bouncy Bed Nightmare, I never got any rest! "Kid not friendly" Best Western at Newark Airport! No Room to move about! Go around Bouncy Beds~ Queen/double. Twin sofa bed. Luggage closet which has a "door" = getting to bathroom! Remote incompatible w/TV. -5stars (negative) Entirely not what I expected for my family! Not Kid Friendly! Just another regular double bed " 1960's MOTEL room" ~Breakfast was EXCELLENT~

Thumbnail of user marks1120
New Jersey
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October 10th, 2018

Had my business meeting moved from one location. In most cases I can call the hotel and simply move my reservation but because I used priceline, I cant cancel my reservation and now need to re-book and pay double for a room.

Thumbnail of user randyd133
Oklahoma
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September 25th, 2019

Priceline is not to be trusted! Horrible hotel & stay & they would not offer any resolution to this problem! The ratings on the hotels are all made up! Never again will I use Priceline! If you like cheap prices & nasty 3 to 4 star hotels; Priceline is the right one to book with.

Thumbnail of user ab728
California
1 review
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September 9th, 2020

Priceline is a scam and their Customer Service Reps are greedy, useless, lairs. I booked my room and paid fully. The hotel overbooked. I have an email from the GM stating they refunded Priceline and Priceline owes me a refund. Priceline is now claiming I was a no-show and they're not going to refund my fully paid room. You see good reviews and bad on various sites, is it worth the risk to be one of the 2/5 people they rip off? All they need is a few good (or fake) reviews to keep the scam going.

Thumbnail of user cathiam
Georgia
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July 16th, 2020

If you decide to reserve a rental through priceline do not get their insurance. It doesn't even count for when you actually pick up your rental. I requested a refund for none use and they refused. Dont get the insurance through them!

Thumbnail of user marym2381
Texas
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June 8th, 2020

This is a good room and the bed is very comfortable,
But i came to my room on my last stay here. They had locked me out. Said I had to call priceline again and make another reservation, thats crazy since I had already paid for the room. Some body needs to get more organized.

Thumbnail of user daisyr140
Texas
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October 17th, 2022

I reserved and paid for a hotel room (Ft. Lauderdale Grand) for one night thru Priceline.com. When I got to the hotel I was refused check-in because my son, who unbeknownst to me, had his wallet and bike stolen from that same hotel on a previous stay so he didn't have ID. I had my ID and the credit card that I had paid the room with. This was a week ago and Priceline is refusing to give me a refund because they can't get in touch with the hotel so they can approve the refund. It's NOT my fault, nor should it cost me my money because they can't contact one of their contracted businesses that refused me service I paid for because the hotel won't respond to them. I'd like to add that we went to another hotel that night and had no problem checking in with just MY ID and credit card.

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