Budget or Alamo?

[DawnL]

We normally rent from Budget, but Alamo rates are better for our upcoming trip. Wondering if it is worth going with Alamo to save a little or should we just stick with Budget?

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

We've always had good experiences with Budget after joining Fastbreak (I think that's what it's called, lol). Before, though, waiting at the counter would always take a while, then we'd always have to wait for a car. Fastbreak has always been we've gone out to the garage, been handed keys, and were on our way.

That said, our next trip I booked with Alamo due to the great rates. I'm a little concerned about it too. I'm wondering if we should join their "express" service, or maybe even use their online check-in (haven't heard much about this). I have a reservation with Dollar, too, so I'm not sure if I should just go with them and pay the extra $40.

 

[inkkognito]

Depends how much the savings is. Budget tends to have a much shorter line than Alamo (although that varies by time of day), and I am a Fastbreak member so that makes it even quicker. But if that savings was more than $5 to $10 or so, I'd probably go with Alamo. The price difference has to be enough to offset the potential long line wait.
Barb

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Barb, are you a member of Alamo's express club? How does it work? Thanks!