Ever use an Alamo upgrade coupon?

[ruadisneyfan2]

Why is it when I try to use a 'free upgrade' coupon with Alamo, if I select compact, it gives me an intermediate but the price difference is only around $1. Not much of a bargain.

If I select intermediate, instead of giving me a full size, it creates a new category called 'standard'.

I don't ever recall seeing standard aisle at Alamo at MCO. Did I miss it?
Would I get a full size or would they disregard the coupon?
We really don't need a full size but just trying to get the best value for my coupon.

What was your experience?
TIA!!


Sorry if this is a duplicate post. I could swear I posted this early this morning but I can't find it anywhere. Next time I'll wait until I've finished my coffee.

 

[dioxide45]

This is the reason I don't use this coupon at MCO. We usually get a full size which you can't upgrade to since there is no standard option available to upgrade from. National has a two car class upgrade that works when upgrading from a mid size, though we find the one free day is usually a better coupon to use.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

This is the reason I don't use this coupon at MCO. We usually get a full size which you can't upgrade to since there is no standard option available to upgrade from. National has a two car class upgrade that works when upgrading from a mid size, though we find the one free day is usually a better coupon to use.

Thanks, I like that one too usually but this rental is only for 2 days so the only coupon I can use is the upgrade one.

 

[debknight]

What is a "standard" as compared to a "full size"? Why don't they list "standard" as an option choice?

 

[dioxide45]

What is a "standard" as compared to a "full size"? Why don't they list "standard" as an option choice?

There isn't a standard isle at MCO. If you book a standard I would hope they would give you a full size, but who knows. Standard is a Monte Carlo or similar, where as a full size is a Grand Prix or similar.