Alamo used to waive the additional driver fee for spouses of members of the alamo insiders club loyalty program, but unfortunately this perk was discontinued in june of 2014. Alamo offers a 5% discount on every rental to anyone who signs up for its free alamo insiders program. Alamo, enterprise closed to posting changes to alamo insiders effective june 16, 2014 just received this from alamo. Alamo also publishes a deals page on its website where it regularly runs promotions like lastminute deals, oneway specials, free single car upgrades, and even discounts on international rentals. I have long been an advocate of alamo, unfortunately i will not longer recommend them without a word of warning. Teeny tiny print only able to be read by menehunes most likely. Alamo insiders will receive a 5% discount on retail rates in the united states, canada, mexico, caribbean, and latin america. Here is the problem the terms and conditions of alamo insiders program state. I am an alamo insiders member and always log in to check rates. Another way to avoid paying an alamo insiders free additional driver fee is to join your car rental companys loyalty program. Alamo no longer waives the additional driver fee for alamo insiders members who enrolled after may 11, 2014. Effective june 16, 2014, the alamo insiders program will discontinue the complimentary additional driver option.
Alamo insiders additional drivers for windows and some locations, like orlando where alamo serves as the official rental car agency for disney world and disneys package vacations, allow insiders members to proceed directly to the aisle with their reserved car class and complete the necessary paperwork at the exit booth for even more timesavings. Additionally, members of alamo insiders do not have to pay for an additional driver. They are also going to attempt and everyday low pricing model with coupons replaced by a 5% discount for members in the us, canada, mexico, latin america and the caribbean. The ultimate guide to alamo rent a car alamo insiders loyalty. If you are not a member you can enroll on the alamo. Members of the free loyalty program alamo insiders are allowed to add one additional driver at no cost. There is no additional driver fee in the us or canada for authorized drivers. Alamos program does not offer any type of rewards points specific to their agency, but you can earn airline miles, hotel points, and more through the alamo partner rewards program.
The lowdown on alamo insiders autoslash car rental tips. This site uses cookies for analytics and interestbased advertising purposes. Discount applies only to the base rate charge time and mileage and does not apply to applicable taxes, fees, surcharges, refueling, dropoff, delivery, youthful driver, additional driver, pick up, or one way charges or any optional product or service. Alamo insiders will experience an easier time on the alamo website when reserving a vehicle and faster service when picking up their vehicle. I am also an alamo insider with a priceline reservation. Avis does not charge a fee to add spouses, domestic. As you say, we often get free second drivers deals one way or another.
Changes to alamo insiders effective june 16, 2014 flyertalk forums. The best rental car rewards programs and how theyll save. When you signup for the free alamo insiders program, you will receive a 5%. Im flying to sjc next month with a coworker whose flight arrives one day later than me. No more free additional driver and now a 5% discount on yettobe seen rates, as opposed to the existing 10% discount. Just recieved this today,it seems alamo are going to discontinue the complimentary additional driver option on the 16th june,so if your going to book car hire with more that 1 driver you would be advised to do it asap. Alamo charges a fee for all additional drivers, including spouses, except if the car is being rented under a corporate contract. Weekly membersonly deals upgrade deals, members only double upgrade exclusive member only offers such as 10% off free additional driver for members only more information about alamo rent a car. Alamo cuts free additional driver rapid travel chai.
Effective june 16, 2014, the alamo insiders program rules and conditions have been changed. Alamo insiders program alamo car rentals reward program is called alamo insiders which offers several perks when booking car rentals. Perks and benefits of the alamo insiders rewards program. But if you enrolled may 11, 2014 or earlier can still add another driver. On retail rates in the united states, canada, mexico, latin america and the caribbean. The purpose of the change is to update the member discount to 5% off the retail rates for rentals in the united states, canada, mexico, caribbean, and latin america and to remove the free additional authorized driver. Alamo, enterprise closed to posting alamo priceline additional driver kiosk i have a reservation at fll. There is a per day charge for all additional drivers, but if you are a member of alamo insiders program free to join, the fee is waived for one additional driver. Alamo has announced that, effective june 16, 2014, members of its free alamo insiders program will no longer be able to add an additional. While you wont get the premium, gostraighttoyourcar experience you do with some car rental loyalty programs, alamos free program makes it. Alamo insiders are guaranteed at least 10% off discounts on alamo. I dont tend to use it as i find the uk website always. Alamo coupon codes for august alamo discount codes for your car rental and car hire needs alamo is.
All other additional authorized driver situations are subject to a daily charge. Right now, ive got a rental car reserved with alamo under my name. Any additional authorized drivers must appear at time of rental and meet age and driver s license requirements. Share the wheel without paying for additional drivers. In california, there is no additional authorized driver charge. Car rental additional driver fees the flight expert. Customers dont have to be frequent renters to become an insider. But if you enrolled may 11, 2014 or earlier can still add another driver for free. Alamo has a hot deal 15% off sunny destinations available in ca, fl, hi, las vegas and phoenix. Do i even have to go to the kiosk or can i go apamo to pick out the car then to the booth obviously with dw if i can add her there. Also effective june 16, 2014, the alamo insiders program will discontinue the complimentary additional driver option. The ultimate guide to alamo rent a car alamo insiders. Some alamo locations, like orlando, where alamo is the official rental car agency for disney world and disneys package vacations, allow insiders members to proceed directly to the aisle with their reserved car class and complete the necessary paperwork at the exit booth for even more time savings. This is because the alamo insiders profile will already have key information such as name, address, driver license number and more.
When alamo offers a promotional rate that surpasses 10% off the retail rate, members will automatically receive the best available rate and will not receive a percentage discount. One of the perks of alamo insiders is an additional driver free. Get car rental deals with alamo insiders alamo rent a car. An additional driver may only be added to the contract at a rental location and may be added or removed in the middle of the contract. Just got an email from alamo insiders, stating a number of changes to their program,including. If you are an alamo insiders prior to may 12 you will not incur an additional fee if the rental vehicle is driven by an additional authorized driver as defined in the rental agreement. Alamo insiders discontinuing free additional driver. Dont know if many of you are members of the alamo insiders programme, but i got an email telling me the discounts will rise but the free additional driver will end from yesterday. Alamo insiders discontinuing complimentary additional driver. Insiders at alamo get free membership and a 5% discount on rentals in the us, canada, latin america, and the caribbean. Alamo priceline additional driver kiosk flyertalk forums.
There is a per day charge for all additional drivers, but if you are a member of alamo insiders program free to join, the fee is waived for. No additional driver fees for government and military personnel. Alamo insider members save on car rental rates and can get free upgrades on. Share the wheel without paying for additional drivers fox news. Authorized drivers would be a spouse or domestic partner either same or opposite sex, or for one surrogate driver for a mobility impaired renter who meets the locations rental requirements. However, if you were a member before may 11, 2014, you are still entitled to this benefit. Spouses of renters in california, illinois, missouri, nevada, oregon, and wisconsin do not have to pay the additional driver fee. State law in california, illinois, missouri, nevada, oregon and. What hasnt changed is our commitment to providing you with great cars at the best possible rates so your vacation travel is smooth and enjoyable.
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