Alamo

[wdwfan1]

Just checked reservations to see if prices dropped for my rental period. They went up from $160 to $360. What a difference! I hope this does not mean the place will be packed!

 

[ohiomom28]

I have been trying my dates periodically too. Not seeing any drop in prices. Mine is for $170 for the equinox. Mar 5-12.

 

[alisonbestford]

Price for our 'minivan' has shot up and almost doubled!

Will Alamo honour the rate I booked at?
Of course I'll be taking all the paper-work

 

[wdwfan1]

Yes. Just be sure to bring a written copy of your reservation.

 

[rigsby25]

I have starting prepaying with Alamo really early. So far, I have not seen the price go down any more than the 10% you save. And that's less on my credit card for the vacation. I like doing it this way.

 

[madthemouse]

Booked an Equinox on 2/15 for 6/24 -7/2 for $122.47, that's with all taxes,surcharges and fees for eight days using an entertainment coupon.

 

[AllyBri]

I have an 8 day rental with Alamo for $109. total. I am a little worried that they are going to give me-us a hard time about the price.
I would get these great prices with National all the time and never thought anything of it.

 

[katallo]

I have an 8 day rental with Alamo for $109. total. I am a little worried that they are going to give me-us a hard time about the price.
I would get these great prices with National all the time and never thought anything of it.

Just bring a copy of your confirmation.

 

[AllyBri]

Just bring a copy of your confirmation.

I would never leave home without it.
But I will still be waiting for them to do their "hard sell".

 

[suevee]

Avoid the hard sell by paying for your reservation the day before online so you can bypass the counter. If you are using a coupon you can not pre pay though.

 

[AllyBri]

Avoid the hard sell by paying for your reservation the day before online so you can bypass the counter. If you are using a coupon you can not pre pay though.

I thought about doing that but they told me that the reservation cannot be over 30 days.
I just got too spoiled with National (12 rentals in the past year) they had these really low rates and just walk across and get the car.

 

[luvdisney14]

What codes are you using to get such great deals from alamo? I booked a trail blazer in august for 207.00 and I thought that was great. Your rates make mine look bad.

 

[suevee]

I just happened on a Breezenet special, then when I called to confirm my breezenet res. I asked if there was any additional BJ discounts. There were and the agent applied them....

 

[alisonbestford]

I used a Walmart code I found on MouseSavers:

Wal-Mart Customers (i.e. anyone) can get up to 20% off rentals at Alamo. Use Rate Code BY and ID# 430710. MouseSavers.com reader Jennifer B points out that "the Wal-Mart codes for Alamo include a free additional driver."

 

[Donna]

I thought about doing that but they told me that the reservation cannot be over 30 days.
I just got too spoiled with National (12 rentals in the past year) they had these really low rates and just walk across and get the car.

Same here Carole! I am going to miss walking over and picking out our car and taking off! I just checked my july alamo reservation and it went from $116 to $254 for the mid-size SUV! Glad i booked when i did! I will have that printed confirmation IN HAND when i go to get that car! It will be more important than the confirmation for the GV at OKW! LOL!

 

[goofy4tink]

Okay, I'm really new to car rentals. I did book National for our May 20-21 car rental needs. Driving from WDW to Tampa and then flying out of Tampa the next day. I got an 'estimated total' of $47 for a Pontiac G6 from 1:30 on Sat to 8:30 am on Sunday. Then I went over to Alamo, put in my AP numbers, and got a Chevy Uplander (or similar) from 1:30 pm on Sat until 4:30 pm on Sunday for 'estimated total' of $93. When I duplicated that with National, it came out to $206!!! That's a pretty huge difference, even with a change in car. The Pontiac G6 (with National) was about the same per day as the Uplander(with Alamo). Any idea why there is such a huge difference in price? Will I regret booking with Alamo? Is there anything I should know before picking up/dropping off?? How about adding my dh as an addtl. driver?