http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:37:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1018718-whats-highest-tax-rate-youve-paid-rental-lately.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:28:39 GMT If you like, please continue this thread with your pertinent rental information for a rental carrying a "highway robbery" tax rate.

I believe this is the highest percentage tax I've paid for a non-free car rental:

3 Day weekend rental with Alamo from IAH Airport in Houston
Full-Size Car
Base Rate $30.85

Taxes, Surcharges and Fees
Cons Facility Chg 3.75/day $11.25
Iah Busing Recovery Fee $4.49
Concession Recoup Fee 11.11 % $4.83
Harris Sports Venue Tax 5 % $2.98
Veh License Cost Recov 2.70/day $8.10
Motor Veh Rental Tax (10.0%) $5.95
Subtotal $37.60

TOTAL TAX RATE: 121.9%!

Of course, the way things are going, it won't be too far into the future before some of us will have our income taxed at a similar rate. :( ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) GrizShel http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1018718-whats-highest-tax-rate-youve-paid-rental-lately.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1018351-enterprise-no-longer-offers-rides-after-dark.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:45:12 GMT I returned a car to my local Enterprise location yesterday at 5:30 p.m. I was informed that Enterprise does not offer rides after 5:00 p.m. during "Standard Time." (Effectively, it means they don't offer rides after dark.)

Employee told me this was a new Enterprise policy, system-wide, due to "incidents" and that it was "for the safety of Enterprise employees". He could not elaborate when I asked for more info.

The employee, knowing I am a regular customer at this location, offered me a ride home despite the new policy, but implied I would not be able to count on that in the future.

Not knowing anything about the "incidents" that led to this new policy, I can only hope that no one got hurt. That said, this is clearly an "employee first, customer second" policy. During daylight hours, I often walk home (it's a 20 minute walk) but I appreciate the rides after dark since the Enterprise location is in an area that is not friendly to pedestrians.

I'm guessing that this new policy is not for the benefit of Enterprise employees so much as it's for the benefit of Enterprise's bottom line...not because it costs too much money to give rides between 5 and 6 p.m., but because their insurance carrier jacked up their rates and relented only if Enterprise agreed to stop giving rides after dark. (That's a guess on my part, obviously).

Anyhow, since I frequently pick-up and return cars btw 5 and 6 p.m. this new policy makes Enterprise a less-attractive option, at least until next spring. If I'm going to have my spouse pick me up, there's no particular incentive to choose Enterprise over Budget, Avis, etc. ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) fairviewroad http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1018351-enterprise-no-longer-offers-rides-after-dark.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1018162-how-many-airline-miles-20-day-rental-w-alamo.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:29:33 GMT I've got a 20 day rental in Jan. and was wondering how many airline miles I'll get for a 20 day rental. It will run about $550. Can I get AA miles? Fee? I searched the Alamo site and couldn't find the answers. ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) philemer http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1018162-how-many-airline-miles-20-day-rental-w-alamo.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1018073-renting-10-ft-cargo-van-flat-rate.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:46:45 GMT Hi, I need to deliver a bunch of boxes and some light furniture from Boston to NJ container to ship out. I am wondering if there are any rental companies that offer 10ft vans to rent with a daily flat rate. I intend to drive it to NJ and drive back... Hi,
I need to deliver a bunch of boxes and some light furniture from Boston to NJ container to ship out. I am wondering if there are any rental companies that offer 10ft vans to rent with a daily flat rate. I intend to drive it to NJ and drive back to Boston, just drop off the cargo.

Most companies like UHaul and Budget off $0.99/mile which for a 420 mile RT is kind of steep.

Thanks! ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) pred02 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1018073-renting-10-ft-cargo-van-flat-rate.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1017463-alamo-car-class-phx-golf-trip.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:29:31 GMT My husband and are going to PHX this coming weekend for a golf trip and got a terrific rate for a convertible through Alamo's Hot Deals and applying a Costco coupon ($125 including tax). I am however nervous that a convertible will not fit our two golf travel bags and one large suitcase. What happens if we get there and cannot fit everything in the convertible? Would be able to change car classes no charge? Would we be able to change to an Intermediate SUV providing they have stock? One more question, do I have to print the Costco coupon and bring it to the counter or can I self-check in?
Thanks for any help/advice! ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) jrbc735 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1017463-alamo-car-class-phx-golf-trip.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1017334-shoutout-enterprise-phl.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:01:48 GMT Have to hand it to them, It was the best customer service I have ever seen/received. I would not have treated myself as well. 1) Shuttle driver was all over me to handle baggage (instead of merely sitting behind the wheel); 2) Courteous... Have to hand it to them,

It was the best customer service I have ever seen/received. I would not have treated myself as well.

1) Shuttle driver was all over me to handle baggage (instead of merely sitting behind the wheel);
2) Courteous greeting by professionally dressed associate at location (gent was in suit);
3) Another associate inside greeted me and showed me where the rope line was [like, I did not know?];
4) Associate at the business end of the rope line showed me which counter rep would help me, and gave me bottled water;
5) Counter rep went through litany of options without a hard sell attitude. Counter rep also gave me 5% discount for AAA membership even though I did not have my card with me and I had made discount reservation through expedia.com;
6) all male associates were in long sleeve white shirt with tie; several wearing suit coats; and
7) when I returned the vehicle [a Mercury Gran Marquis], check-in rep stopped the bus before it left the lot and gave me my cell phone which I had left in car [duh].

Have never been treated as well as this situation. I hope that manager keeps it coming. ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) travis bickle http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1017334-shoutout-enterprise-phl.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1015899-alamo-fed-gov-corp-code.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:19:17 GMT Just booked Alamo with Corp ID "J3", that I got from this site, and saved me a ton of money!!

Combine it with Coupon Code AU2729MJW, and get the free upgrade.

MKE Nov 27th to Nov 30th, fullsize rental for $36.00 per day, no charge add'l drivers, and a free upgrade, $136.41 instead of $254.12!!! ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) fordguy9012 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1015899-alamo-fed-gov-corp-code.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1015883-mke-discounts.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:40:55 GMT I reserved a car for Nov 27th-Nov 30th in MKE with Alamo, great rate, $37.99 a day for a full size, but when i went to add an additional driver, they said even if they are over 25, its $9.99 a day extra!! Any companies that dont charge for an... I reserved a car for Nov 27th-Nov 30th in MKE with Alamo, great rate, $37.99 a day for a full size, but when i went to add an additional driver, they said even if they are over 25, its $9.99 a day extra!! Any companies that dont charge for an additional driver? ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) fordguy9012 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1015883-mke-discounts.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1015862-enterprise-ford-mustang-rental-waikiki.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:32:41 GMT So, my mom and I decided to rent a car for the day and drive around Oahu. I remember it was from an Enterprise, it was in walking distance of the Hilton Hawaiian Villiage in Waikiki. When she came back with a Mustang convertible ($10 car upgrade, I... So, my mom and I decided to rent a car for the day and drive around Oahu. I remember it was from an Enterprise, it was in walking distance of the Hilton Hawaiian Villiage in Waikiki. When she came back with a Mustang convertible ($10 car upgrade, I didn't really care for the upgrade but whatever). When I got in the car, it was easily noticeable that the car was somewhat dirty, marks, etc. It was a black interior. It was the new era Mustang, do not know what year since the new design is from 2006, IIRC.

So my question is...do rental car companies in Hawaii get new cars every couple of years (saves $ with not shipping cars back and forth on planes every year) or was this scenario just a dirty car?

Thanks for your opinion. ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) tjisnumbaone http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1015862-enterprise-ford-mustang-rental-waikiki.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1015068-alamo-does-right.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:11:12 GMT Kudos to Alamo for their FF credit posting timeliness! Using the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards quadruple credit promo code, I rented twice from Alamo in the last 3 weeks. Within 24 hours of each return, my WN account updated with RR credit... Kudos to Alamo for their FF credit posting timeliness!

Using the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards quadruple credit promo code, I rented twice from Alamo in the last 3 weeks. Within 24 hours of each return, my WN account updated with RR credit and RR credit bonus postings for these Alamo rentals.

This type of responsiveness actually reinforces my willingness to rent from Alamo in the future. Contrast Alamo's immediate FF postings with the delaying tactics of Avis/Budget, where follow-ups are almost always required for a promotional bonus. ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) catdad http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1015068-alamo-does-right.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1013900-sixt-miles-more-only-500-miles-per-rental.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:07:20 GMT I was actually quite satisfied with SIXT - I have Platinum Status (LH SEN) and doing 15 to 20 rentals per year in FRA. I did online booking without logging in which gives you the cheapest rate.

I learned today that they reduced the Miles&More mileage you earn to 500 no matter how many rentals you did in the last 12 month.

Don't know if this should be a reason to change, but is there another rental company in FRA you would recommend?

Thanks,
Z ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) zaphod105 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1013900-sixt-miles-more-only-500-miles-per-rental.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1013531-watch-out-sixt-germany.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:51:17 GMT I ordered a car with navigation system .
I received a lower level car with navigation system that didn't work - They didn't want to replace it nor to give a compensation. It caused me a great suffer as we lost our way several times not to best way to have vacation with kids !!!! ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) Pissed customer http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1013531-watch-out-sixt-germany.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1012849-7000-damage-claim-3-months-after-alamo-rental.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:23:39 GMT Rented a car for 7 days from Alamo back in July at Palm Springs.
Five days into the rental the car was running roughly, so I took the car back to PSP and exchanged it for another. It was over 115 degrees all week so I didn't think much about the rough-running engine.
Rental concluded normally.
Last Friday I received a damage bill from Alamo for $7000 for a full engine replacement. Needless to say I was surprised.
I certainly did nothing to the car out of the ordinary during the rental. Car mileage was about 14K miles.
I didn't take out any Alamo insurance, but have great personal insurance so I'm not worried from that perspective.
It seems odd to receive such a large claim three months after a rental with no contact from Alamo in the interim. (I've rented from them again several times over the past three months.)
I'm in contact with Alamo claims and their position is that because I was the renter who reported the problem while I had the car, that I am liable.
Thoughts? ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) dieselbear http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1012849-7000-damage-claim-3-months-after-alamo-rental.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1012082-any-cheaper-rate-flagstaff-az-las-vegas.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:56:57 GMT Next Aug. 23, we'd like to fly from Toronto to either Flagstaff, AZ, to be closer to Grand Canyon, or to Las Vegas.

From Grand Canyon, we'll go to Las Vegas, then to Long Beach (for a cruise).

We could fly into Vegas and rent car there to drive to stay a Flagstaff for 2 nights, with 1 day to see the Grand Canyon. Or we could fly into Flagstaff, and do a one-way car rental, going to Las Vegas. But the one-way car rental is very expensive. Lowest is Hertz at $125+100 drop off fee. Or Budget at $135 no drop off fee. Then add on about $40 of tax/fee.

It's a lot cheaper to rent from Las Vegas, about $25/d, or could do priceline/hotwife, for the days in Vegas.

Anyone knows of some way (codes) to get cheaper one-way car rental from Flagstaff, to Vegas? ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) yscleo http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1012082-any-cheaper-rate-flagstaff-az-las-vegas.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1011419-enterprise-calls-hyundai-accent-midsize.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:22:52 GMT had a one day rental from enterprise, they gave me a Hyundai accent as mid-size car:confused:.
Their argument is "accent has power window and power lock and four doors so it is mid-size car":D ]]> Other Car Rental Programs/Partners (ie. Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt) shari2002 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-car-rental-programs-partners-ie-alamo-enterprise-sixt/1011419-enterprise-calls-hyundai-accent-midsize.html