Do we have any "friends" at Alamo

armeee · Apr 22, 09, 9:00 pm

I was given a contract ID and coupon code for Alamo.

I have booked the car for Vegas but am looking to see if anyone (including Alamo employees) can tell me the origin of the contract ID. The coupon code is for a free upgrade!

I am a little hesitant in using the ID even though I plan on using the kiosk.

Contract I.D. 7012298 and coupon code AU2729MJW

It is a hellava deal though.

thanks, Armeee

Paminaz · Apr 24, 09, 2:20 pm

When is your res? I am off til Monday and can check it for you then. I'd call the counter for you and have someone check it for you but they are busy today and I'd get interupted about a dozen times before I'd finish the phone call. LOL

If you can wait til Mon nite for a reply...I'd be happy to make sure you are SAFE using it.

P.

armeee · Apr 24, 09, 5:18 pm

Renting in Vegas this Sept.... so no big hurry!

I appreciate you checking this out and look forward to hearing back from you.

Armeee

*** I edited the post... It is a Contract ID I am looking for.

SFnFlaGuy · Apr 28, 09, 5:16 pm

Hello there,

I used this to make a reservation in Florida in July and also got a good rate.

I called Alamo to inquire what contract ID #7012298 and apparently it is for Maui Viajes. "Maui Travels" in Spanish?

She said no other info on it was available and that no ID or cards were required when you picked up the car.

Hope this helps.

SFnFlaGuy

armeee · Apr 29, 09, 5:45 am

Thank you for the update.

I was PM'd from another poster confirming the same.......

Please let me know what type of vehicle you are renting and if the upgrade was honoured.
There is still a question of moving up from "midsize" to "fullsize". (During the online booking it gave me a "standard" size from a "midsize".

cmjaffe · Apr 29, 09, 2:57 pm

for a Dec. rental in LIH... worked out very well and the upgrade posted immediately (went from compact to midsize -- ok since we know the mgr there). I know at this location the "usually " don't ask for the actual coupon... but "just in case" does any one have one. I know I can get a Costco one but don't know if it will work... their rate comes out to be about $150 more.
Mahalo
Carolyn

blondee_yvr · Apr 29, 09, 9:27 pm

Now that we know who the code belongs to. What verification, if any does Alamo require upon check-in?

jgxtrav1 · Apr 30, 09, 9:38 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFnFlaGuy

Hello there,

I used this to make a reservation in Florida in July and also got a good rate.

I called Alamo to inquire what contract ID #7012298 and apparently it is for Maui Viajes. "Maui Travels" in Spanish?

She said no other info on it was available and that no ID or cards were required when you picked up the car.

Hope this helps.

SFnFlaGuy

blondee_yvr,

Per this post, no id is required ....

cmjaffe · May 1, 09, 9:19 am

saw your post to another thread where you asked about the charge for additional driver. When I keyed in this code for our December LIH dates it came up with additional driver at not extra cost.
Good luck with your upgrade.

brainguy · May 18, 09, 11:47 am

This id/coupon is returning some excellent rates for a one way rental for 9 days (LAS to SFO). Can any Alamo friends or others who have used this in the past confirm if this works? Just want to make sure I am not without another car....! Thanks in advance.

P.S: I will be making another reservation thru Costco just to be on the safer side.

blondee_yvr · May 18, 09, 3:07 pm

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Originally Posted by brainguy

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P.S: I will be making another reservation thru Costco just to be on the safer side.

I'm not finding Costco is having much better rates than the standard rates (using Enterprise which has always been the least expensive, in my experience).

armeee · May 19, 09, 6:59 pm

I am cancelling my res with the "Maui" code and going with a new Costco/Alamo deal. Ends up $20 cheaper in the long run. See below.

Alamo Rent A Car: Save Up to 25 Percent*
Plus One Free Day
on a 5-Day Rental

Also... free additional driver and a larger car. $201.00 US all in.

I have CDW with my own insurance and with Mastercard so it is not needed.

Has anyone had any success with the "Maui" code.... please post.

mmmgood · May 20, 09, 12:31 am

Maui Viajes is a travel agency in Venezeula. This contract ID is specifically for their employees. Generally the reps in the call center have no idea what they are talking about when it comes to contract ID's or coupon codes.

Will you have success with this code? Perhaps, Alamo are getting a little more strict on code enforcement and also have been modifying some of these contract ID's if they get out of hand. Most people have no issues but I have been hearing more and more people having problems. Generally the longer a code is out there and the more people who call in about it, the likelihood of having an issue increases. You reservation may become invalid or you may be denied at the counter.

It is a good idea to have a backup with another company.

IslandGuy32 · May 28, 09, 10:00 pm

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Originally Posted by armeee

Has anyone had any success with the "Maui" code.... please post.

Thanks armeee for the code, I came across this post a couple of weeks back when planning a family vacation to Orlando. Anyway I had already booked a Minivan for the week at the cost of $370 + CDW prior to finding the post, when I went back and re-booked with the 'Maui' code itcame up as $249 INCL the collision insurance (no upgrade available from minivan though that wasn't a concern).

Anyway picked up the car this morning and was never questioned about the code, saved me $100's, thanks again!!!

armeee · May 29, 09, 1:34 pm

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Originally Posted by IslandGuy32

Thanks armeee for the code, I came across this post a couple of weeks back when planning a family vacation to Orlando. Anyway I had already booked a Minivan for the week at the cost of $370 + CDW prior to finding the post, when I went back and re-booked with the 'Maui' code itcame up as $249 INCL the collision insurance (no upgrade available from minivan though that wasn't a concern).

Anyway picked up the car this morning and was never questioned about the code, saved me $100's, thanks again!!!

Your welcome...... glad it is working for you.
I changed to Costco not only for the cheaper rate but I am hesitant to use a code that I may not be entitled to. Although the "Maui" code gave a great price and CDW, if I was in an accident would Alamo not cover me (CDW) cause I used a code that I had no business in using........ And that is what it comes down to.