Alamo Insider~How to add free extra driver?

[pittsburghmom]

I know you can add the additional driver at the check-in desk...is that the only way? I'm not seeing an online option of doing this. How about the kiosks? Thanks!!!

 

[mcottingham]

I did it yesterday online during the check in process. BTW I am not leaving for two months.

 

[HelenParr]

I have been able to do it at the kiosk at MCO no problems, as recently as June.

If the reservation includes that you are Insider, it is easy. Reservation does not need any info about your spouse/partner.

You both need your driver's license. After you scan yours, kiosk prompts you: would you like to add additional driver? Then spouse/partner scans license. The kiosk prompts some more questions and then confirms you are same household and it comes up no charge.

If it glitches you would then have to go to the counter -- but I've had no glitch in several rentals.

 

[K9pal]

In May we couldn't do online check in because we were using a coupon, but at the kiosk it asked if we wanted to add another driver. When we put in my info, it came up as free since we are both Insider members. Hope this helps!

 

[gmeh1]

I know you can add the additional driver at the check-in desk...is that the only way? I'm not seeing an online option of doing this. How about the kiosks? Thanks!!!

Yes, you can do it at the kiosk. Just some info. Both drivers will have to present their license at the exit booth, both have to be in the car. The main driver will have to show their credit card at the exit, if using a debit card, you will also have to show proof of a return ticket (be it bus, train or plane). I am not sure if the add driver has to show a credit card or not, it has been awhile since I was on the exit booth. Even if you show this stuff at the counter (should you opt for this) you will still have to show ID at the exit booth.

 

[pvolima]

I have been able to do it at the kiosk at MCO no problems, as recently as June.

If the reservation includes that you are Insider, it is easy. Reservation does not need any info about your spouse/partner.

You both need your driver's license. After you scan yours, kiosk prompts you: would you like to add additional driver? Then spouse/partner scans license. The kiosk prompts some more questions and then confirms you are same household and it comes up no charge.

If it glitches you would then have to go to the counter -- but I've had no glitch in several rentals.

Is it still free if the additional driver is the son of the main driver?

 

[gmeh1]

Is it still free if the additional driver is the son of the main driver?

Yes, any person with a valid driver's license can be a free additional driver if you are an Insider member. If your son is under 25 he will have to pay the underage driver fee.

 

[gmeh1]

In May we couldn't do online check in because we were using a coupon, but at the kiosk it asked if we wanted to add another driver. When we put in my info, it came up as free since we are both Insider members. Hope this helps!

You both don't have to be insider members to get a free add..driver. All Insider members are entitled to one free additional driver and it can be anyone with a valid license.

 

[gmeh1]

I have been able to do it at the kiosk at MCO no problems, as recently as June.

If the reservation includes that you are Insider, it is easy. Reservation does not need any info about your spouse/partner.

You both need your driver's license. After you scan yours, kiosk prompts you: would you like to add additional driver? Then spouse/partner scans license. The kiosk prompts some more questions and then confirms you are same household and it comes up no charge.

If it glitches you would then have to go to the counter -- but I've had no glitch in several rentals.

Helen,
Not all licenses scan, some folks may have to manually imput that information at the kiosk and you do not have to be in the same household. For National yes, for Alamo no.
From the Alamo site.
Alamo Additional Driver Fee
Is there always an additional driver daily fee? How much is it?

Any additional driver (including a spouse or domestic partner) will pay a daily fee of approximately $10 per day.

Fees are waived for additional drivers who are:

· Members of Alamo Insiders Program; which allows for one additional driver to be added at no cost.
· Corporate Contracts in the United States are allowed the following additional drivers at no charge:

· Commercial (corporate) rentals

· The renter's business partner

· Employer or fellow associate, who has a signed corporate contract with Alamo and drives the car for business purposes and who meet normal renter requirements.

All other additional authorized driver situations are subject to a daily charge.

An additional driver may only be added to the contract at a rental location and may be added or removed in the middle of the contract. When adding an additional driver in the middle of the contract both the renter and the additional driver must be present at the location.

The system will calculate the charges based on the dates the additional driver was listed on the rental.

Exception states that allow the spouse to be an "Automatic" Authorized Driver under all circumstances are; California, Illinois, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, and Wisconsin. There is no additional fee for the spouse to drive the vehicle in these states.

 

[gmeh1]

I know you can add the additional driver at the check-in desk...is that the only way? I'm not seeing an online option of doing this. How about the kiosks? Thanks!!!

When you "check in" online, you can add the add.driver then, assuming you can check in online, you cannot check in online if you are using a coupon.
You can add the driver at the kiosk or at the counter if you cannot check in online.
I would not checkin online too far in advance of your arrival. If you need to make changes after you have checked in, it is a real pain to have to go through.