Oct 15, 2019, 1:00 pm
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
Mar 11, 2013, 5:01 pm
#781
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, Fairmont President's Club ,Marriott Rewards,
Posts: 219
Darn new Alamo website!
That new website design continues to have glitches.
When I reserve a vehicle on any of the car websites...I only use my First initial plus Full last name....usually no problem.
The new Alamo website won't bring up an existing reservation with only 1 letter for a first name. However when I call their 800 line....it is there. Kinda a pain if wanting to cancel .....you have to call.Clearly, I will use my full first name for future reservations.
When I reserve a vehicle on any of the car websites...I only use my First initial plus Full last name....usually no problem.
The new Alamo website won't bring up an existing reservation with only 1 letter for a first name. However when I call their 800 line....it is there. Kinda a pain if wanting to cancel .....you have to call.Clearly, I will use my full first name for future reservations.
Mar 17, 2013, 3:55 pm
#784
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Delta Kryptonium Medallion, National Executive
Posts: 1,889
Seriously?
That's a sure way to get the code killed. 
Mar 17, 2013, 6:21 pm
#785
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 2
Great point you have there...my conv didnt start that way, but when I found the rep didn't seem to know up from down . I chose to risk it.
Last edited by Jsheehan310; Mar 18, 2013 at 10:58 am
Mar 18, 2013, 1:42 pm
#787
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Ontario
Programs: Westjet Rewards
Posts: 155
Why do we not have a specific T code thread? That way the rest of us don't have to shuffle through pages of "can someone pm me the code" posts and look for New Discount Codes like this thread was intended.
Mar 18, 2013, 9:39 pm
#788
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Houston
Posts: 21
Used T code to book at MCO but only a mid-size SUV is offered. I've used the code several times (HOU, IAH, AUS) and been able to rent various models so it seems odd only the SUV shows up. Anybody experienced this?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Mar 19, 2013, 7:53 am
#789
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 404
Yes. For LAS April 21-28 it originally back in Jan only showed mid size suv, mini van and convert. Now it only shows convert. It looks like at certain destinations only a certain amount of inventory is available for use with that code. Meaning the later you book the fewer options you could have available.
Mar 19, 2013, 12:45 pm
#790
was jgoggan
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Michigan, USA
Programs: WN 650k+CP; BA 200k; AA 200k; HHonors 450k; IHG 300k Plat; Bonvoy 250k; Rad 225k
Posts: 203
I had the exact same experience as trajanc for LAS. Going there in two days -- booked it back in January. But, not a big deal for me -- since I wanted the SUV anyhow.
- John...
- John...
Mar 19, 2013, 5:35 pm
#791
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 2
Don't mess someone else's plans up because you are "code nervous"
JSheehan..Don't be a code wus. Use it and act like you mean it. That works 99% of the time (for many things in life).
Mar 19, 2013, 7:05 pm
#792
was jgoggan
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Michigan, USA
Programs: WN 650k+CP; BA 200k; AA 200k; HHonors 450k; IHG 300k Plat; Bonvoy 250k; Rad 225k
Posts: 203
Bah. I can't get the online check-in stuff to work (and I used the T code)... I go through the process and either get one of two things:
1. A message that says that a "Return departure date is required" even though there is no space to fill this in! After some research, I've learned that that is only supposed to be when using a debit card -- which I'm NOT trying to use! If I try another card, then I sometimes make it to what should be the final page, but instead I get:
2. A blank page that just says "This is your template error page (error.jsp). Please update accordingly." Which basically means that it is throwing some unknown error, but their developers didn't even bother to change the default templates!! Wow -- that is pretty bad!
Also, I thought the T code was supposed to include additional drivers at no cost? It is suddenly trying to add $10/day to my 10-day rental to try to add an additional driver... Hmmm...
- John...
1. A message that says that a "Return departure date is required" even though there is no space to fill this in! After some research, I've learned that that is only supposed to be when using a debit card -- which I'm NOT trying to use! If I try another card, then I sometimes make it to what should be the final page, but instead I get:
2. A blank page that just says "This is your template error page (error.jsp). Please update accordingly." Which basically means that it is throwing some unknown error, but their developers didn't even bother to change the default templates!! Wow -- that is pretty bad!
Also, I thought the T code was supposed to include additional drivers at no cost? It is suddenly trying to add $10/day to my 10-day rental to try to add an additional driver... Hmmm...
- John...
Mar 19, 2013, 7:28 pm
#793
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 291
I had the same experience but when I checked in online I picked the additional driver and the cost went to zero. As for PHONING that is exactly why I haven't and will not be posting the next incarnation of the code. Don't ask I won't give it up it's out there go look for it.
Mar 22, 2013, 10:25 am
#794
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 47
I had the same experience but when I checked in online I picked the additional driver and the cost went to zero. As for PHONING that is exactly why I haven't and will not be posting the next incarnation of the code. Don't ask I won't give it up it's out there go look for it.
I'm extremely ticked off to find my private message box filled with whiners begging me to send them the "magic code."
