How is Alamo with combining codes & coupons?

[Mark P.]

Hi
I'm aware of the "small print", but...

I've got a pretty good rate reserved for June, but if I plug in an Entertainment book coupon code with the vacaion outlet i.d number, it brought the rate down another $10.
(The entertainment coupon has a coupon code and it's own i.d. number, I just switched out the entertainment book's i.d. number with the vacation outlet i.d. number)

Although the Alamo site accepted the coupon, my instinct tells me to just keep what I have. But if it's a common thing, then...

Thanks,
Mark

 

[jekjones1558]

I always mix rate codes, ID #s and coupon codes. Whatever is the cheapest combination is what I reserve. I have never had a problem when I picked up the car.

 

[ncbyrne]

I've never had a problem combining codes and coupons, but they DO ask for the coupon, so you will need it in hand.

 

[disnutt]

Hi
I'm aware of the "small print", but...

I've got a pretty good rate reserved for June, but if I plug in an Entertainment book coupon code with the vacaion outlet i.d number, it brought the rate down another $10.
(The entertainment coupon has a coupon code and it's own i.d. number, I just switched out the entertainment book's i.d. number with the vacation outlet i.d. number)

Although the Alamo site accepted the coupon, my instinct tells me to just keep what I have. But if it's a common thing, then...

Thanks,
Mark

Be careful that you look at the final total on vacation outlet. I got a much cheaper quote on the rental but the total with all the taxes was higher on vacationoutlet.com.

 

[keishashadow]

Alamo disallowed an Enter. coupon w/a WalMart ID on one of our res (which, is why we switched to National for our rentals last year). We were only penalized the coupon amount ($20?).

Since EA's still very high for our 1st rental period (June); I rebooked our Alamo res using QS & Entertainment book ID & $20 coupon for weekly rental. Got the mid-size SUV for 8 days @ $122. That price even beats the WDW AP rate.

Good luck.

 

[Mark P.]

Alamo disallowed an Enter. coupon w/a WalMart ID on one of our res (which, is why we switched to National for our rentals last year). We were only penalized the coupon amount ($20?).

Did this happen when picking up? Or when booking initially?

Last thing we want is to be held up when picking up the car (especially over a $10 savings...)

Thanks for the input,
Mark

 

[keishashadow]

In MCO terminial, when picking up @ QS line.

Since they move sooooooooo slowly @ their check-out desk, it didn't seem to add any additionaly time to our "face-time"; they just disallowed the coupon amount, and we were on our way (within an hour - usually LOL).

If they'd just stop trying to sell more expensive components of their contracts or try to get people to upgrade, etc.; the whole line would move much quicker. (Of course, it would help if people had a clue about the whole process too as in having their Driver's license, insurance & credit card info in their hands - go figure!)

Good luck.

Did this happen when picking up? Or when booking initially?

Last thing we want is to be held up when picking up the car (especially over a $10 savings...)

Thanks for the input,
Mark