Alamo and Full Size Cars

[Native NYer]

We're renting a full size car from Alamo at MCO for our trip this month. What cars are typically in the full size section?

Thanks!

 

[pigletto]

One tip I picked up here that has been confirmed repeatedly is that Alamo at MCO does not have a "Standard" aisle. It's all Full Size. So you might as well book the Standard car if it's a few dollars cheaper because you'll end up with a Full Size anyway.
I have seen mentioned over and over that it's a lot of Impalas. I can't remember any other types, but Impala comes up a lot. We're fine with that because they have a very big trunk. There's 5 of us and the SUV's and Vans were way too high this trip. The Impala will have to hold 3 suitcases. My neighbour has one and I took a look. It will hold our luggage no problem.

 

[Native NYer]

One tip I picked up here that has been confirmed repeatedly is that Alamo at MCO does not have a "Standard" aisle. It's all Full Size. So you might as well book the Standard car if it's a few dollars cheaper because you'll end up with a Full Size anyway.
I have seen mentioned over and over that it's a lot of Impalas. I can't remember any other types, but Impala comes up a lot. We're fine with that because they have a very big trunk. There's 5 of us and the SUV's and Vans were way too high this trip. The Impala will have to hold 3 suitcases. My neighbour has one and I took a look. It will hold our luggage no problem.

We booked standard and used a code for a free upgrade. There are 5 of us as well, so an Impala would be perfect.

 

[gmeh1]

We booked standard and used a code for a free upgrade. There are 5 of us as well, so an Impala would be perfect.

You would have received a free upgrade to a full size with a standard rental. You would have been better off booking a midsize and getting the free upgrade to standard, which since we do not have a standard section at MCO, would have put you into a full size car. Impalas have the largest trunk in the full size category.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

We booked standard and used a code for a free upgrade. There are 5 of us as well, so an Impala would be perfect.

In most cases when I'm shopping around for MCO or other airports, the price is the same for a standard or a full size so to me that's really not an upgrade. If there is a difference, it's around $3.

 

[gmeh1]

In most cases when I'm shopping around for MCO or other airports, the price is the same for a standard or a full size so to me that's really not an upgrade. If there is a difference, it's around $3.

Very true for MCO.

 

[Native NYer]

Good to know about the car categories at MCO!

 

[HelenParr]

Our experience with Full Size at MCO is mostly Altimas, Camrys, Impalas.

Thanks gmeh1 for correction on it not being Luminas -- my bad. We never pick the Chevy options so it all seems the same to me.

 

[Native NYer]

Our experience with Full Size at MCO is mostly Altimas, Camrys, Luminas.

Thanks for the info! We have a Camry, so that would be great as well.

 

[pigletto]

Thanks for the info! We have a Camry, so that would be great as well.

How are the trunks in the Altimas and Camrys?

There will be five of us. We'll each have a carry-on and I was thinking 3 suitcases. I read some threads today though that made me think that with the Impala we could fit 4 suitcases (full size). If we have to put the carry-ons at our feet or in our laps that's fine. We don't absolutely need a fourth suitcase, but it would be nice to bring one with extra room in it to bring the inevitable purchases home:roll eyes:

I suppose I could lug our suitcases to the neighbours driveway and ask if I can try to fit them in her trunk but I already look like a nutbar for asking to look at the size of her trunk

 

[gmeh1]

Our experience with Full Size at MCO is mostly Altimas, Camrys, Luminas.

They have not made the Lumina for years. Perhaps you mean Impalas.

 

[gmeh1]

How are the trunks in the Altimas and Camrys?

There will be five of us. We'll each have a carry-on and I was thinking 3 suitcases. I read some threads today though that made me think that with the Impala we could fit 4 suitcases (full size). If we have to put the carry-ons at our feet or in our laps that's fine. We don't absolutely need a fourth suitcase, but it would be nice to bring one with extra room in it to bring the inevitable purchases home:roll eyes:

I suppose I could lug our suitcases to the neighbours driveway and ask if I can try to fit them in her trunk but I already look like a nutbar for asking to look at the size of her trunk

Camrys and Altimas have smallish trunks. The Malibu and Impala have the largest trunks. I would go for the Impala if I were you and wanted to be comfortable.

 

[kmermaid]

We are in orlando right now at the HRH and we picked up a camry (brand new with only 650 miles on it!) around 9:30 at night. Its a great car with alot of room. Three will fit comfortabilly in the back. We are four and have 2 large duffles and three carry ons fit in the truck. I booked standard and the garage directed me over to the full size aisle. Did look at an impala but like the car we got better.

 

[vikkii19]

We got a VW passat from the full size aisle, we also saw camry's, charger's, impala's, altima's and a few mini vans and small suv's.

 

[pigletto]

Camrys and Altimas have smallish trunks. The Malibu and Impala have the largest trunks. I would go for the Impala if I were you and wanted to be comfortable.

Thank you gmeh1
We'll likely go for the Impala. I'll pack conservatively just in case.

 

[gmeh1]

Thank you gmeh1
We'll likely go for the Impala. I'll pack conservatively just in case.

You are most welcome. Have a wonderful and safe vacation.

 

[disneychic]

I'm glad I stumbled on this thread because I've been going back and forth trying to decide if I should pay the difference and get a Full Size, but if there is no "Standard" aisle and I'm going to get a Full Size anyway I can just rent the Standard size and be happy! Thanks!