Alamo vs. National at FLL
#1
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Alamo vs. National at FLL
I currently have a res for a 10 day, full size, 1 way rental from FLL w/ Nat. I have Ex status and am looking for a mid size suv. I used an Amex Plat code and a $25 coupon to get the price down a bit but it's no bargain at $312
Just found a code from mousesavers for Alamo and was able to book a mid siz suv for $301. Obviously not a huge difference in price but guaranteeing me the type of car we want for our vacation.
Is there anything I need to know about Alamo vs. National at FLL that would make National a better choice in this situation? I usually just go right to the shuttle, choose from the ES and go on my way. Will it be a big time suck to use Alamo instead? I've never rented from them. We're arriving on a Friday at 5pm if that makes any difference.
TIA
Just found a code from mousesavers for Alamo and was able to book a mid siz suv for $301. Obviously not a huge difference in price but guaranteeing me the type of car we want for our vacation.
Is there anything I need to know about Alamo vs. National at FLL that would make National a better choice in this situation? I usually just go right to the shuttle, choose from the ES and go on my way. Will it be a big time suck to use Alamo instead? I've never rented from them. We're arriving on a Friday at 5pm if that makes any difference.
TIA
#3
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I currently have a res for a 10 day, full size, 1 way rental from FLL w/ Nat. I have Ex status and am looking for a mid size suv. I used an Amex Plat code and a $25 coupon to get the price down a bit but it's no bargain at $312
Just found a code from mousesavers for Alamo and was able to book a mid siz suv for $301. Obviously not a huge difference in price but guaranteeing me the type of car we want for our vacation.
Is there anything I need to know about Alamo vs. National at FLL that would make National a better choice in this situation? I usually just go right to the shuttle, choose from the ES and go on my way. Will it be a big time suck to use Alamo instead? I've never rented from them. We're arriving on a Friday at 5pm if that makes any difference.
TIA
Just found a code from mousesavers for Alamo and was able to book a mid siz suv for $301. Obviously not a huge difference in price but guaranteeing me the type of car we want for our vacation.
Is there anything I need to know about Alamo vs. National at FLL that would make National a better choice in this situation? I usually just go right to the shuttle, choose from the ES and go on my way. Will it be a big time suck to use Alamo instead? I've never rented from them. We're arriving on a Friday at 5pm if that makes any difference.
TIA
I'm not sure if Alamo has free cancellation so maybe this is an option
#4
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Paradise
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Alamo and National are co-located at FLL. You can literally walk between both lots. If you do want to use Alamo then:
1) Sign up for Alamo Insiders (Not really necessary)
2) Select Online check-in on the Alamo website. Enter your Conf # and name. Select "Bypass the Counter". If you haven't signed up for Insiders you'll need to enter your credit card info; if you signed up..this info should be automatically populated into the fields. It will then tell you print your bypass ticket, which is your confirmation information and a bar code for the Booth agent to scan.
That's it. When you arrive at FLL, simply head out to the midsize SUV row and choose anyone.
**Alamo doesn't charge your card for anything until you return the rental and you can cancel at anytime. I personally would keep the National rental at only $11 more to earn towards free days, but that's up to you.
1) Sign up for Alamo Insiders (Not really necessary)
2) Select Online check-in on the Alamo website. Enter your Conf # and name. Select "Bypass the Counter". If you haven't signed up for Insiders you'll need to enter your credit card info; if you signed up..this info should be automatically populated into the fields. It will then tell you print your bypass ticket, which is your confirmation information and a bar code for the Booth agent to scan.
That's it. When you arrive at FLL, simply head out to the midsize SUV row and choose anyone.
**Alamo doesn't charge your card for anything until you return the rental and you can cancel at anytime. I personally would keep the National rental at only $11 more to earn towards free days, but that's up to you.
#6
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Alamo and National are co-located at FLL. You can literally walk between both lots. If you do want to use Alamo then:
1) Sign up for Alamo Insiders (Not really necessary)
2) Select Online check-in on the Alamo website. Enter your Conf # and name. Select "Bypass the Counter". If you haven't signed up for Insiders you'll need to enter your credit card info; if you signed up..this info should be automatically populated into the fields. It will then tell you print your bypass ticket, which is your confirmation information and a bar code for the Booth agent to scan.
That's it. When you arrive at FLL, simply head out to the midsize SUV row and choose anyone.
**Alamo doesn't charge your card for anything until you return the rental and you can cancel at anytime. I personally would keep the National rental at only $11 more to earn towards free days, but that's up to you.
1) Sign up for Alamo Insiders (Not really necessary)
2) Select Online check-in on the Alamo website. Enter your Conf # and name. Select "Bypass the Counter". If you haven't signed up for Insiders you'll need to enter your credit card info; if you signed up..this info should be automatically populated into the fields. It will then tell you print your bypass ticket, which is your confirmation information and a bar code for the Booth agent to scan.
That's it. When you arrive at FLL, simply head out to the midsize SUV row and choose anyone.
**Alamo doesn't charge your card for anything until you return the rental and you can cancel at anytime. I personally would keep the National rental at only $11 more to earn towards free days, but that's up to you.
#7
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I've had them pull from Alamo when National didn't have what I was looking for at FLL, but this will usually get you a higher-mileage car. That said, $312 all-in for 10 days isn't a terrible price and I usually see mid-size and up SUVs in ES when I'm at FLL (they seem to have more Explorers than many stations for some reason) even though I'm usually on PCAR or LCAR res.
#10
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Just found a $30 off coupon code for Alamo (AD2338FDF) so got that res down to $268. Looks like I'll be giving Alamo a try! The coupon is a Visa code so I assume you need to use a Visa to pay.
#11
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Paradise
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Good news. YMMV on having to use a Visa to pay on return. When exactly are your rental dates?