So will National's Line be shorter than Alamo's?

[inkkognito]

We're renting a car for 6 days Easter week, and the rates I was being quoted were insane, even with discount codes. Good ol' Priceline gave it to me for $178, including all taxes and fees, but we came up with a new rental agency this time: National!
When we fly in at midnight on Fri., the Alamo line is typically very long, while National is almost deserted. This time we're arriving earlier (between 8 and 9 p.m.). Anyone know what the wait is usually like? Even at midnight, I've waited up to an hour at Alamo. I know the rest of the process should be identical.
With all our trips to Orlando, I'm sure I'll eventually work my way through all the Priceline companies. I've had Avis, Alamo, Hertz, and now National, so I think there are only two or three more to go.
Barb
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[inkkognito]

Oh, and I gotta add...
Although I could not match that rate with any codes, I did come very close with a National code I found on Mousesavers (I was playing around to see if I got a good deal). It's over $400 on their site, but when you plug in a code, it comes up for $209. Oh well, William Shatner still saved me over $30.
Barb
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[Niagara2]

Hi - try to sign up for National Emerald Club, you bypass all lines, go to the aisle in the garage and choose a car to your liking. We rent at the immediate choice level and have driven away with full size SUV's, luxury cars and mini vans....only once we got a full size. Or use Emerald Choice and pick the car in the car class you choose out of all them on that aisle. I know you used priceline, but you can call in your Emerald number prior to leaving and use the service. The lines are not that bad it seems, but even if it is a half hour, it seems forever when you want your vacation to begin. We love Emerald Aisle!!

 

[inkkognito]

Any other comments on National?
Barb
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[GAIL HAYDEN]

Due to the fact that most Natioinal customers use either EA or ER or Quick rent, the majority just go to the garage, so, I would assume ( I know, bad word) that the line would be considerably shorter.