EXCELLENT Alamo rate!

cindybelle · Mar 15, 2006

I must have reserved mine at just the right time awhile back. Whenever you all say your prices have dropped....I always check....but I can't get better than what I've got. We got Trail Blazer for 10 days at 248.43....using the walmart codes.

But thanks for always giving a heads up when rates drop!!

Jennifer Frommer · Mar 15, 2006

willise,

try the walmart code of: 430710, Rate code: "by" and coupon code: "D24C"... the 430710 code is getting me the the same rate as the cosco rate and you don't have to worry baout being a member or not.

I just rebooked my minivan again today for May (8days) @ $173.

My advice, always keep checking. Mine hadn't dropped in awhile but it did again today. You never know!! It still may be a little soon for the better rates in Oct. but book now and re-book as you need.

(PS - I've had no better luck with the pre-pay codes but I know some people who have.)

3DisneyNUTS · Mar 15, 2006

Ok What I think you are doing is going to the alamo site first.

Go to costco.com
Click their travel link then the rental cars
then select alamo
On the page that describes the alamo use the click here link to start the ressie process. (you will be leaving the costco site but still have the costco travel frame around everything)
Now you are on alamos site
There will be a dark red button that says >>reservations
plus there will be a blue box with Click here for addistional savings.....
Save $20 off your rental
Save $25 off your rental
One free day

Click the Save $25 off your rental.
You will be at a new page that gives the details
click the dark red reservations button
Put in your info....the coupon and the Id will be prefilled
once a list of available cars come up some will have coupon will be applied to this vehicle in yellow.
Not all of the vehicles will have this just the ones that the coupon applies to. Choose out of them and at the end page you will see the total minus the $25 additional.

aikman_fan_8 · Mar 15, 2006

Without reading the entire thread, what happened to the Midsize SUV? I have one for May 5th to the 21st, using the Entertainment Book coupon, for $256.52 total.

Has anyone not been able to get their reserved SUV recently?

Fionasmommy · Mar 15, 2006

Are these only good for May? I used the Costco link (we're members) and got the $25 off but not the additional 20%. We're looking at around $240 for a mid-sized SUV for 5/31-6/6.

Got the same rate using the WalMart code that was also posted.

3DisneyNUTS · Mar 15, 2006

Fionasmommy said:
Are these only good for May? I used the Costco link (we're members) and got the $25 off but not the additional 20%. We're looking at around $240 for a mid-sized SUV for 5/31-6/6.

Got the same rate using the WalMart code that was also posted.

I have no idea but I am getting the cheaper rate... the chevy equinox is coming up as $136 before the $25 discount for your dates.

Are you following the links exactly like I explained above?

3DisneyNUTS · Mar 15, 2006

hopefully it will let me link.
http://www.alamo.com/index.do?source=costcotravel&action=hotDealsTemplate.do&msg=affil_costco_offer
then click the $25 off link on the left of the page
then the reserve button enter your dates and then pick your vehicle.
Let me know if this works or makes it easier.

Fionasmommy · Mar 15, 2006

3DisneyNUTS said:
I have no idea but I am getting the cheaper rate... the chevy equinox is coming up as $136 before the $25 discount for your dates.

Are you following the links exactly like I explained above?

A ha! I know what the problem is - I'm getting a higher rate because I'm quoting it for the Disney Car Care Center, not MCO. Well that's a bummer. :guilty:

Joann · Mar 15, 2006

Thats what was happening to me to we are there may 1 to the 11 and I wanted a car from the 3rd to the 9th pick up and drop off at the car care center and it cost alot more! So hubby said just get it at the airport for the whole 11 days and we won't us the ME because airport pick up is much cheaper, wonder why that is, very wierd!

3DisneyNUTS · Mar 16, 2006

ohhhhhhhhhhh!!! Yeah I was pricing from MCO . We are not doing ME either. We had no problem with ME in Sept but my inlaws had a nightmare (they went home a few days early) The bus was late then it broke down. A Total nightmare!

elmo2wdw · Mar 16, 2006

Jennifer Frommer said:
willise,

try the walmart code of: 430710, Rate code: "by" and coupon code: "D24C"... the 430710 code is getting me the the same rate as the cosco rate and you don't have to worry baout being a member or not.

I just rebooked my minivan again today for May (8days) @ $173.

My advice, always keep checking. Mine hadn't dropped in awhile but it did again today. You never know!! It still may be a little soon for the better rates in Oct. but book now and re-book as you need.

(PS - I've had no better luck with the pre-pay codes but I know some people who have.)

What is the "D24C" coupon? Do I actually have to have a paper coupon to use this?

Jennifer Frommer · Mar 16, 2006

Here is the link to the Alamo coupon... some other nice person from the DIS Buget Board provided it for me.

http://www.alamo.com/hotDealsTemplate.do?msg=entertainment_com_25off_coupon

I didn't use the the rate code on the coupon, only the coupon #.
I actually found out about the code by accident... I mistyped 2 & the 4... which is an Alamo code provided on the Alamo site too (but that one is for $15 off)

Good luck!

mochabean · Mar 16, 2006

Will they accept the $25 D24C coupon even though you are using a different contract ID than is printed on the coupon?

And yes, for coupons you do need to present a printout of the coupon when you pick up the car.

Jennifer Frommer · Mar 16, 2006

I was told that as long as the "system" accepts your coupon code when you make your reservation that there is no problem. The "system" is supposed to weed out false codes, expiring codes, bad combinations, etc. so it should be no problem to use the coupon with the walmart code.

My sister-in-law used the same codes and the coupon and just checked in yesterday with no problems to report.

Letsbgoofy · Mar 17, 2006

I was told that as long as the "system" accepts your coupon code when you make your reservation that there is no problem. The "system" is supposed to weed out false codes, expiring codes, bad combinations, etc. so it should be no problem to use the coupon with the walmart code.

That's intersting, because I have read that people have been denied using coupons at the counter when they have mix and matched. I have 2 reservations right now - one through the Costco link (not a member) and one with the Wal-Mart code and $25 off Entertainment coupon. The rates on both are the same. I would feel more comfortable using the Wal-Mart/Entertainment reservation, but don't want to have problems with my coupon.

That D24C coupon is the Entertainment coupon. If you use it, your reservation will say that it's the Entertainement.com 2006 web offer.

mochabean · Mar 17, 2006

I have a ressie with the Costco link, and I am not a member either (but I am thinking of joining). Since it doesn't say anywhere on the Costco page or the confirmation screen that you need to show your Costco card, does Alamo really think people bring their Costco card on vacation? I always clean out my wallet before vacation and would most likely not bring my Costco card.

The small print does say "Coupon must be printed out and presented at time of reservation." But that's it.

mell · Mar 17, 2006

Just subscribing as I have a coscto card, bj's card, and shop at walmart. So i will be trying to get the best deal.
Thanks for the info

luvdisney14 · Mar 17, 2006

I keep trying all different codes and can't find anything cheaper for my trail blazer. I think the base price of the trail blazer went up. Did anyone else notice this?

Figment1964 · Mar 17, 2006

mochabean said:
I have a ressie with the Costco link, and I am not a member either (but I am thinking of joining). Since it doesn't say anywhere on the Costco page or the confirmation screen that you need to show your Costco card, does Alamo really think people bring their Costco card on vacation? I always clean out my wallet before vacation and would most likely not bring my Costco card.

The small print does say "Coupon must be printed out and presented at time of reservation." But that's it.

I'm here in Orlando right now with a van rented with the Costco discount. We are members and I have my card with me, just in case. They did not ask to see it when we picked up the van (incredibly easy, BTW).

Joan S. · Mar 17, 2006

luvdisney14 said:
I keep trying all different codes and can't find anything cheaper for my trail blazer. I think the base price of the trail blazer went up. Did anyone else notice this?

Yes-I booked a few days ago and my BASE price of a TrailBlazer for one week in July is $173.41. Hopefully it will go LOWER again! Joan

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