National/ Alamo FAQs and Questions
Apr 18, 2013, 10:01 pm
#541
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: DEN
Programs: AA, SPG, MP, SW Companion Pass, National ES
Posts: 18
That being said and back on topic, I know Ritz is a high level (the highest in fact) Emerald Club member. Please go in knowing that his experience my not translate to your Alamo reservation. If you absolutely NEED a minivan or large SUV don't count on a free upgrade.
Apr 19, 2013, 12:24 pm
#542
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 80
My parents and I will be renting a minivan for two weeks on vacation and my father is the primary renter and I will be listed as the second driver. Since my dad is not an Emerald Club member and I am, it seems a waste for nobody to get the points. Can I claim EC credit as the second driver? Thanks in advance.
Apr 19, 2013, 1:33 pm
#543
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,194
My parents and I will be renting a minivan for two weeks on vacation and my father is the primary renter and I will be listed as the second driver. Since my dad is not an Emerald Club member and I am, it seems a waste for nobody to get the points. Can I claim EC credit as the second driver? Thanks in advance.
You can change the rental so it is in your name and put your EC number on it and list your father as the additional driver, but then the rental would have to be put on your credit card instead of his.
Apr 19, 2013, 9:02 pm
#545
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,560
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https://www.nationalcar.com/national...ons_100712.pdf
7. Members who choose to earn vehicle rental credits will receive one credit for each vehicle rental (for the first seven (7) days) plus an additional credit on such rental for every four (4) consecutive days of vehicle rentals in the US or Canada
Apr 19, 2013, 9:13 pm
#546
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: somewhere
Posts: 1,381
If I want another credit, I have to keep the car for 3 more days for a total of 15 days? 3 credits
I see Emerald Club Executive you need 12-24 Rentals/ 40-84 rental days---- does that mean if I have had the car for a 12 days so far, does that mean 1 Rental? So I would need 28 more rental days this year before I get upgraded to Emerald Club Executive?
I see Emerald Club Executive you need 12-24 Rentals/ 40-84 rental days---- does that mean if I have had the car for a 12 days so far, does that mean 1 Rental? So I would need 28 more rental days this year before I get upgraded to Emerald Club Executive?
Apr 19, 2013, 9:28 pm
#547
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,560
Yes. A rental is a rental regardless of length. And a day is a day.
Apr 20, 2013, 10:26 pm
#549
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: DEN
Programs: AA, SPG, MP, SW Companion Pass, National ES
Posts: 18
Back with another one. Found a loophole in which renting one-way from TPA to Disney having the minivan for several days then returning at Disney Car Care Center, then immediately picking up for one-way back to TPA saves $300 on the rental.
Question: I have a round trip airline ticket, but am doing 2 one-way rentals. Will Alamo accept debit card as payment without CC for holds for both legs even though they are "one-way rentals?"
Question: I have a round trip airline ticket, but am doing 2 one-way rentals. Will Alamo accept debit card as payment without CC for holds for both legs even though they are "one-way rentals?"
Apr 20, 2013, 11:35 pm
#550
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: somewhere
Posts: 1,381
Is Enterprise bad for charging me extra for a standard car, though the insurance is only paying for a midsize car? When I went there the other week, the guys at Enterprise said they had a Corolla or a Focus. But they did not have either of them nor any midsize cars on the lot. They had a Charger or a Fusion. Charger was $8 extra, Fusion was $4 extra. Having this car for this long I don't want to be paying extra money out of my own pocket. Though the Fusion is pretty nice.
Apr 21, 2013, 7:06 am
#551
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,194
Is Enterprise bad for charging me extra for a standard car, though the insurance is only paying for a midsize car? When I went there the other week, the guys at Enterprise said they had a Corolla or a Focus. But they did not have either of them nor any midsize cars on the lot. They had a Charger or a Fusion. Charger was $8 extra, Fusion was $4 extra. Having this car for this long I don't want to be paying extra money out of my own pocket. Though the Fusion is pretty nice.
Apr 21, 2013, 12:24 pm
#552
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: somewhere
Posts: 1,381
That was 11-12 days ago so I don't know if they can reverse the $4 extra for the standard car.
Apr 21, 2013, 4:17 pm
#553
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,194
If they still don't budge, call in and make sure it is clear that you were forced to pay the higher rate. You should be able to get it back eventually if you push back enough.
Apr 22, 2013, 10:21 pm
#555
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,194
Worth a shot, anyway, unless you decide the time you'll invest in pursuing that option is worth more than the money you'd recover.
Worst comes to worst, you'll know next time what you can demand when you pick up the car. A $4/day upgrade is peanuts compared to what some companies charge for upgrades ($20+/day).