August 2012 Car Rental Thread

[Carina]

Thanks so much, Carina!! I had no clue (I guess I should know to always read the fine print!!) I wonder if you can still enter in a contract ID code? Maybe I'll look into Budget as well - didn't know they offered GCs through airmiles as well!!

Yes you can still enter a contract code and an insder number
( my friend did)

 

[sarmat1]

Dollar special city rates (no codes needed) are down a few more dollars since earlier in the week. I'm now under $200 for 10 days for 8/18 - 8/28.

 

[buffettgirl]

The prices that everyone Is posting are far below my National corporate rate for a standard car for 10 days 8/22-9/2 of $414 including all taxes and fees. I would really like to stay with National because of the aisle service and the insurance on our company contract. Does anyone know of any coupon codes that will work with National?
Thank you!

try the national 'insiders' code of 1234567 and ND8578ADT for a coupon.

 

[Tara]

Just realized today that the KLM code includes just about everything...except for an additional driver! I added my sweetie and the rate went up $80. Luckily Alamo rates went down significantly - I got a standard size car with additional driver for $189 all in (tried several codes and got the same rate, so I went with the Insider's code)

 

[DVC Daisy]

This is an American Airlines coupon...don't know if it is needed, but I googled it, found it and printed it. We are also taking our aa frequent flyer number just in case.

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Thank you! Much appreciated

 

[Mich Mouse]

Is the KLM code posted on this thread? I am not having any luck with the BJs and Costco coupon codes. It's a KLM frequent flier code, correct?

My dates are 8/4-8/12 picking up/dropping off at 7:00. I cannot get a reservation for less than 250.00. I would appreciate any advice

 

[artesian]

Finally rates are down across the board. Still staying with not picking up at SoG and paying a little more. Got 8 days using insiders contract and coupon with Alamo for 169 on a full size. This beats my Dollar city special by $10.

 

[mrebuck]

My Alamo rate just dropped another $30. Now at $176 for 8/9-19 (10 days) - MCO p/u and drop off. I definitely can live with that.

 

[DVC Daisy]

My Alamo rate just dropped another $30. Now at $176 for 8/9-19 (10 days) - MCO p/u and drop off. I definitely can live with that.

What codes did you use? My Alamo rate has not changed, although it is showing up at $170 8/15-25 (10 days also) with pick up & drop off @ MCO. Just wondering if different codes may drop it down . One can always hope.

 

[pigletto]

My Alamo rate is also down.

Full Size August 23rd to Sept 3rd 163.00

It was previously at 206 and I was happy with that. This is icing on the cake

This is just using Alamo Insiders as the Contract I.D. and the American Airlines 35.00 off coupon.

 

[mrebuck]

What codes did you use? My Alamo rate has not changed, although it is showing up at $170 8/15-25 (10 days also) with pick up & drop off @ MCO. Just wondering if different codes may drop it down . One can always hope.

I used the Costco code (7014627) and AA discount (AD2359FDF). Good luck!

 

[DVC Daisy]

I used the Costco code (7014627) and AA discount (AD2359FDF). Good luck!

Thank you! Price is still the same, but I will keep trying.

 

[Tara]

Yippee...I just checked my rate again and knocked another $32 off! Down to $157 with tax and free additional driver!

 

[kimpossible]

Ours dropped to $138.10 Aug14-22.

 

[kalliyan1]

I used the Costco code (7014627) and AA discount (AD2359FDF). Good luck!

Just scored a minivan from 8/23-9/3 for $383....much better considering the other rate I had was $497

 

[pbinn310]

I just checked the alamo site and used the amex code and the $35 coupon that everyone is posting and got a dodge journey cross over for my dates aug 17-25 for $263.. $100 cheaper than the budget coupon i had used for a ford edge. They are about the same size cars so i will go with alamo. Is it true if you are an insider member the additional driver is free? Does the additional driver have to be an insiders member also? I want to put my son as the additional driver simply because he may drive it one day to universal. He does have a different last name than my husband, does this matter?

 

[luvsvacations]

I was very excited to get a price of $350 for my mini van. But - I used the costco ID and the code AD2359FDF which I thought was an Alamo code but on my form it states it is an American Airlines Valley Offer - do I need something for that....... Thanks.......I cancelled my other car so I am feeling a little paniced.....

 

[kalliyan1]

I just checked the alamo site and used the amex code and the $35 coupon that everyone is posting and got a dodge journey cross over for my dates aug 17-25 for $263.. $100 cheaper than the budget coupon i had used for a ford edge. They are about the same size cars so i will go with alamo. Is it true if you are an insider member the additional driver is free? Does the additional driver have to be an insiders member also? I want to put my son as the additional driver simply because he may drive it one day to universal. He does have a different last name than my husband, does this matter?

this is from the alamo website:

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.

Sounds like the additional driver does need to be a alamo insider

 

[Tara]

this is from the alamo website:

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.

Sounds like the additional driver does need to be a alamo insider

That is not the case...or else it would ask for that person's insider number, too. I just added an additional driver to an Alamo reservation today.

 

[kalliyan1]

That is not the case...or else it would ask for that person's insider number, too. I just added an additional driver to an Alamo reservation today.

I don't know....I just clicked on the help button at the top to the right of hot deals, clicked on additional driver and copied and pasted to my post
It also says additional drivers can only be added at the check in counter. I don't know what I'm missing but all the info is on the Alamo website.