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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
#766
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 404
I have an upcoming reservation and hope to use the T-code. I see that maybe doing the online check-in may be an option, or if that should fail, use the kiosk. My reservation is at PHX, and will have to go to the car rental center to pick up the car. If I do the online check-in, and it's successful where I am able to check in and I presume pay with my credit card, where do I go at the car rental center? I've never used a kiosk, or online check-in. Do I simply print off any paperwork, and head to the car and drive off?
#771
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 47
The T code worries me a bit (all since our friends with mouse ears all keep calling to make sure the code "really, really, really works" and asking the CSR's "isn't it too good to be true"), I have a feeling it days may be short.
Anyway, for a 4-day minivan out of Denver, it's giving me $278. I won't bore with details, but that saves me about $15 on rates I can get through Alamo Insider standard discounts, plus a coupon. Not worth the risk to go with T.
Using the MITA**** code (details easily found here or on Google), pay an extra $35 over the T rate.
Anyway, I do have the feeling the MITA**** rate could be more useful in some other scenarios so just wanted to put it out there.
Anyway, for a 4-day minivan out of Denver, it's giving me $278. I won't bore with details, but that saves me about $15 on rates I can get through Alamo Insider standard discounts, plus a coupon. Not worth the risk to go with T.
Using the MITA**** code (details easily found here or on Google), pay an extra $35 over the T rate.
Anyway, I do have the feeling the MITA**** rate could be more useful in some other scenarios so just wanted to put it out there.
#773
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 47
Well, to keep the mousekeeteers from killing it, I am not going to post the whole thing, but MITA is the first four letters. And, it's not really the code anyway, but you can easily find it on here.
I really get a bit steamed by posts, like the last one or so before mine that are whining about "please give me the code." NOT SAYING you did that, it's just that some people won't take the 7 minutes necessary to look it up.
Anyway...
If you like Bavarian food, and BMW's it will give you a hint. But, it don't take Warner Van Braun....
I really get a bit steamed by posts, like the last one or so before mine that are whining about "please give me the code." NOT SAYING you did that, it's just that some people won't take the 7 minutes necessary to look it up.
Anyway...
If you like Bavarian food, and BMW's it will give you a hint. But, it don't take Warner Van Braun....
#774
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Delta Kryptonium Medallion, National Executive
Posts: 1,889
Of course once that thread gets to be about two pages long, folks will be asking for the T-Code all over again.
#775
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 1
I am gonna gloat here - I checked the site out for the first time in a while, found this thread, kept digging for the infamous T-code - found it and booked an standard SUV and managed to save myself some serious money. $1000 on the same car with no codes and a couple hundred on a smaller car. Go me! The information is out there people. All you have to do is look.
I'm not too worried about getting the rate. I found and used a similar code a couple years ago and they gave me more hassels over not having a CC or "proper debit card". I had a Paypal debit card and they said it was a prepaid card. -rolls eyes- After going round and round with the agent and the manager, someone finally said - cash deposit! Duh. I promptly went to the ATM, used my "improper" debit card and took out $300 in cash and bingo - we were on the streets of Vegas in a sweet convertible. The only thing said to us about the rate was from the original agent. He said, "Great rate! We can't even get a rate that good." I played it cool and said it sure is. We had a back up reservation, and I will do the same for this trip. I don't expect to have to use it though.
A great big thanks to whoever shared that code! Seriously, prolly the biggest win this low roller will find in Vegas!
I'm not too worried about getting the rate. I found and used a similar code a couple years ago and they gave me more hassels over not having a CC or "proper debit card". I had a Paypal debit card and they said it was a prepaid card. -rolls eyes- After going round and round with the agent and the manager, someone finally said - cash deposit! Duh. I promptly went to the ATM, used my "improper" debit card and took out $300 in cash and bingo - we were on the streets of Vegas in a sweet convertible. The only thing said to us about the rate was from the original agent. He said, "Great rate! We can't even get a rate that good." I played it cool and said it sure is. We had a back up reservation, and I will do the same for this trip. I don't expect to have to use it though.
A great big thanks to whoever shared that code! Seriously, prolly the biggest win this low roller will find in Vegas!
#776
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 291
I used it in ogg recently with zero problems at all. They've fixed online check-in so I did that and then I ended up needing a payed upgrade because the vehicle wasn't big enough for us and we dealt with a supervisor who didn't blink upon seeing the rate or anything. As per the location of the magic code I won't be taking any pms.
#777
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 404
Hmm, have 2 T code res's for Las Vegas April 21-28. One for a midsize suv, the other for a mini van since am not sure how many will be in our party. The mini van one is ok but when I check the res for the suv alamo site gives me no details, just a message that says this coupon is no longer available. Weird.
#778
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 4
Question about Product Codes
First of all, thanks to all on here for the invaluable advise.
Question:
When using Alamo, is it better to modify a reservation and simply remove the "Contract Code" and simply leave the "Product Code" that is shown after reserving? In doing so, you now have what I assume is a general product code that yields the same rate, but doesn't link you to a specific company/affiliation.
What results in less scrutiny if issues arise?
Thx
Question:
When using Alamo, is it better to modify a reservation and simply remove the "Contract Code" and simply leave the "Product Code" that is shown after reserving? In doing so, you now have what I assume is a general product code that yields the same rate, but doesn't link you to a specific company/affiliation.
What results in less scrutiny if issues arise?
Thx
#779
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 2
Online Check-in Alamo
Hi all. I have been busy reading this forum for two days getting info on codes and coupons (thank you all for the help) and have finally found a combo that worked well for an RSW Alamo minivan rental in October. (What can I say? I'm a planner.)
I received a reservation confirmation and put it into Tripit. However, when I went onto the Alamo site to view it by res #, it said "We're sorry. This coupon isn't available at this time." and would not let me view the rez. Is this just a problem with their new website, or is it now a useless rez?
BTW, for anyone renting at RSW, t-codes were a bust unfortunately, but 66777D worked with AD2338FDF for me (well, kind of...I have a rez, but can't access it on their site). 8 days for $372.36, which is stellar for RSW, which tends to have pretty high rental car pricing.
Should I just chill out and hope their online system decides to let me view the reservation at a later date?
I received a reservation confirmation and put it into Tripit. However, when I went onto the Alamo site to view it by res #, it said "We're sorry. This coupon isn't available at this time." and would not let me view the rez. Is this just a problem with their new website, or is it now a useless rez?
BTW, for anyone renting at RSW, t-codes were a bust unfortunately, but 66777D worked with AD2338FDF for me (well, kind of...I have a rez, but can't access it on their site). 8 days for $372.36, which is stellar for RSW, which tends to have pretty high rental car pricing.
Should I just chill out and hope their online system decides to let me view the reservation at a later date?
#780
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: 23,195
I received a reservation confirmation and put it into Tripit. However, when I went onto the Alamo site to view it by res #, it said "We're sorry. This coupon isn't available at this time." and would not let me view the rez. Is this just a problem with their new website, or is it now a useless rez?