MIA - Alamo or Dollar ?
Mar 14, 2017, 4:42 am
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2017
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MIA - Alamo or Dollar ?
I have done two independent bookings with Alamo and Dollar for Sep'17 at MIA airport.
In both of them I got very comparable prices for the same class (Mustang convertible or similar).
I have read many threads all over the world about "or similar" and just got my brain washed...
I can cancel one of these reservation for free, max. on 48 hours before rental starts.
What would you recommend ? Wait until few days before the rental and ask at particular ? Will it work ? I think even within few days before pick-up they will not guarantee specific model.
I know I'm like thousands but I do not want to get a Sebring
I'm asking which company has better service, choice and cars condition at MIA ?
Would appreciate answers from people who "been there, done that". ^
In both of them I got very comparable prices for the same class (Mustang convertible or similar).
I have read many threads all over the world about "or similar" and just got my brain washed...
I can cancel one of these reservation for free, max. on 48 hours before rental starts.
What would you recommend ? Wait until few days before the rental and ask at particular ? Will it work ? I think even within few days before pick-up they will not guarantee specific model.
I know I'm like thousands but I do not want to get a Sebring
I'm asking which company has better service, choice and cars condition at MIA ?
Would appreciate answers from people who "been there, done that". ^
Mar 14, 2017, 8:46 am
#2
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
Fortunately, no Sebring convertibles around anymore. Your options (assuming cars are available) would be a Mustang or Camaro, u less they stock premium convertibles (BMW/MB/etc).
So if prices are comparable, it comes down to service. And I haven't used those in MIA so no comment from me there.
So if prices are comparable, it comes down to service. And I haven't used those in MIA so no comment from me there.
Mar 14, 2017, 12:40 pm
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2017
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R U sure about that ? None of rentals informs about such a fact. I even received an enigmatic message from Alamo, informing me that they cannot assure specific model (which is clear) but they didn't answer my question about their fleet @ MIA.
Mar 14, 2017, 1:18 pm
#4
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Hi, chrissb12! Convertibles you will commonly find at our Miami office include Camaro, Mustang, and Mini Cooper. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We look forward to seeing you soon! - Carol Social Monitoring Alamo Rent A Car
Mar 21, 2017, 8:43 pm
#8
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The main advantage for Alamo - assuming they aren't out of cars in the class you rented in, you choose what you get from what's available (even if they're out, they work with you based on the options available, I've gotten some nice upgrades that way when renting mid-size). Dollar will assign you one.