Free extra drivers and ulimited mileage

[Moomduck1]

Hi,
I have been checking deals on renting a minivan to drive from PA to FL for almost 2 months. Alamo is the only rental place that I can find to get a free extra driver and unlimited mileage, by using a Walmart or Vacation Outlet code.

Other people who post seem to really favor National. Every code, ID, coupon combination that I have tried with National doesn't even get me close to the rate that I have with Alamo (over $150 difference). And I can't find a way to get unlimited mileage or free extra driver with National.

Am I missing something? Doing something wrong?

Or is Alamo just a better option for me because of the distance involved?

Any help would be most appreciated!!!

Thanks,
crhis

 

[renda460]

We always rent from Budget and your spouse is allowed as an extra driver for free. I believe your spouse is supposed to show their license when renting, but I always try to and they tell me I dont have to. As for the unlimited mileage, do most rental cars have a limit on your mileage anymore? I didnt think so, but I could be wrong.

 

[Moomduck1]

As for the unlimited mileage, do most rental cars have a limit on your mileage anymore? I didnt think so, but I could be wrong.

I have seen from National and Enterprise (I'm not sure about the others) say that the first 1200 miles are free, but then there is x amount charged for each mile after that. Alamo had unlimited mileage.

 

[manning]

Are you a AAA member?

 

[Moomduck1]

Are you a AAA member?

Hi, yes, I am an AAA member. I also have an Entertainment book. Hubby is in the AARP. We do not belong to Costco (the nearest one is 2 hours away!).