Originally Posted by
IAHtraveler
I doubt they'd change the price on a call. However, you could show up to the location with an Alamo printout of a ressie and ask them to match it. If they have cars available, they might. If they don't, then you just walk to the Alamo counter and get your car.
I seem to recall Hertz recently advertising something like this. It's only available on walk-ups (so only available if they have extra cars), but you show them your confirmed reservation at another company and they'll match the price.
Odd, though, that Hertz, National, or Avis would consider this, since they intentionally mark their prices up and provide "premium" service. The value brands are cheaper because they don't offer those services (elite benefits, free upgrades, etc.). If they'd be willing to rent cars more cheaply, why wouldn't they just price themselves lower in the first place?