Last edit by: IBJoel
This information is expert advice on where to look and how to save on Alamo rental rates.
- Some coupon codes are stackable with a Contract ID.
- AutoSlash is one website for getting quotes on rentals and tracking price drops.
- Government Employees can use the code "GOVBIZ" for a discount
- Memberships in certain organizations can receive reduced rates:
- CostCo
- BJ's
- AARP
- LATAM
Alamo Discount Codes
#106
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 3
Smile if you're Irish at Alamo!
I rented a midsize SUV out of SFO using the Costco Alamo code and also adding a $15 discount code I got on the Alamo website. I needed the SUV for 4 weeks.
Here is where the deal gets interesting .... if you select that you are Irish from the dropdown list instead of being a US resident, the rate for the 4 weeks dropped from $169 a week to $132.52 a week.. When I collected the car, they didnt ask any questions...
$150 savings over a month.. essentially a free week for saying you are Irish!
Here is where the deal gets interesting .... if you select that you are Irish from the dropdown list instead of being a US resident, the rate for the 4 weeks dropped from $169 a week to $132.52 a week.. When I collected the car, they didnt ask any questions...
$150 savings over a month.. essentially a free week for saying you are Irish!
#107
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Montreal (YUL)
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, 1 MM
Posts: 371
American Airlines 25 th ANN deal:
http://www.alamo.com/index.do?action...affiliateRes=Y
250 AA miles per day
I also used a coupon from Visa with this for a discount and I chose Ireland from the country dropdown list and got even a better rate.
http://www.alamo.com/index.do?action...affiliateRes=Y
250 AA miles per day
I also used a coupon from Visa with this for a discount and I chose Ireland from the country dropdown list and got even a better rate.
#109
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,038
Originally Posted by jpegase
Is add driver charged ?
BTW, I just did a rez. and tried changing country of origin to Ireland and my rates went UP. Tried various other countries and everyone made my rate go up. Stick with USA.
Phil
#111
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: HH Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 10,451
Originally Posted by Recreation
Costco members and AAA members receive one additional driver at no charge as part of their benefits.
#112
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: PHL
Programs: US Airways SP, Hilton Gold VIP,National Emerald,AVIS Preferred
Posts: 124
Under 25 years old renting.
I have a question, my friends daughter will be renting a car in NM. Anyone knows a programm, which will not penolize her for been 2 months shy of 25 years old.
#113
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,927
Originally Posted by zoricr
I have a question, my friends daughter will be renting a car in NM. Anyone knows a programm, which will not penolize her for been 2 months shy of 25 years old.
Pick a forum (and a message there) where it makes sense, and WAIT to see if you get a reply.
It seems every forum I've read this morning has a message from you (in a RANDOM thread) asking the very same question!!!
#114
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St Johns, NL Canada
Programs: Starwood GOLD, Air Canada Aeroplan El, HHonors, Priority Club, Hyatt GOLD, Best Western
Posts: 94
Originally Posted by rk_y2k2003
I rented a midsize SUV out of SFO using the Costco Alamo code and also adding a $15 discount code I got on the Alamo website. I needed the SUV for 4 weeks.
Here is where the deal gets interesting .... if you select that you are Irish from the dropdown list instead of being a US resident, the rate for the 4 weeks dropped from $169 a week to $132.52 a week.. When I collected the car, they didnt ask any questions...
$150 savings over a month.. essentially a free week for saying you are Irish!
Here is where the deal gets interesting .... if you select that you are Irish from the dropdown list instead of being a US resident, the rate for the 4 weeks dropped from $169 a week to $132.52 a week.. When I collected the car, they didnt ask any questions...
$150 savings over a month.. essentially a free week for saying you are Irish!
Or do they even care?
I noticed using the UK also gives the lower rates.
#115
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 3
Originally Posted by Canada1
What about at rental time; doesn't presenatation of your drivers license tell them you are not from Ireland?
Or do they even care?
I noticed using the UK also gives the lower rates.
Or do they even care?
I noticed using the UK also gives the lower rates.
#116
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1
Alamo's AAA Discount Code
Originally Posted by formeraa
How do you get a AAA discount with Alamo? AAA's exclusive provider is Hertz.
#117
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Programs: Starwood Gold, HiltonHHonors Silver, Marriott Silver, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 1,775
Using my Costco corporate code and their $25 off coupon, I lowered the price of the convertible I rented in Maui (Nov 11-17) from my previously locked rate of $289 to $258 (tax included) yesterday. Includes unlimited mileage and one additional driver.
#118
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Texas, U.S.A.
Posts: 19,523
Used the Costco code for the 25% off and one additional driver for a Convertible on Maui (OGG). Our initial quoted rate for 1 Week plus 3 days...was $508 total.
I was re-pricing regularly and finally about 2 weeks prior to arrival that same code netted a lower rate for the same 10 days convertible of $405. So canceled the old reservation and rebooked a new one saving an additional hundred bucks.
So watch and reprice those rates often, as it seems Alamo discounts even deeper if they have excess inventory going into the final weeks. But don't wait too long or they could go up.
BTW...OGG Alamo never asked to see my Costco card.
I was re-pricing regularly and finally about 2 weeks prior to arrival that same code netted a lower rate for the same 10 days convertible of $405. So canceled the old reservation and rebooked a new one saving an additional hundred bucks.
So watch and reprice those rates often, as it seems Alamo discounts even deeper if they have excess inventory going into the final weeks. But don't wait too long or they could go up.
BTW...OGG Alamo never asked to see my Costco card.
#119
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Programs: Starwood Gold, HiltonHHonors Silver, Marriott Silver, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 1,775
Checking back at Alamo.com I re-booked (for about the 5th time) again and saved another $30 for my 11/11-11/17 trip to Maui. One week convertible rental (using Costco discount code and $25 off coupon) was booked for $230.87.