Alamo Weekend Car Rental - Compact $10/day, exp 9/28/09

Hey Guys! This is a great deal, and similar to the one Alamo had running in the spring. Saved me tons of money!

http://www.alamo.com/index.do?action=/hotDealsTemplate&msg=alamo...

Alamo Weekend Rentals

Economy and Compact: $10/day
Midsize: $14/day
Fullsize: $18/day
Premium: $20/day

* Economy through Premium size cars
* Valid between 8/20/09 - 9/21/09 (and potentially 9/28)
* Pickup as early as 9am Thursday
* Keep Saturday overnight
* 1-day minimum, 4-day maximum rental (96 hours)
* Return by Monday 11:30pm
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WARNING:
If you want to keep your car for more than 4 Days / 96 hours, that standard rates apply for the ENTIRE WEEKEND RENTAL.

Example: If you want to rent your car at 9am Thursday, you need to return it by 9am Monday morning. If you keep it until 5pm Monday, Alamo will not prorate the deal, and you'll pay full price. Luckily, the website will show you the higher rates as soon as you try to book it.
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I was able to book a Compact Car in Austin, TX for $53.99 from Friday-Monday :-D

Terms and Conditions:

Valid at participating Airport locations in the US and Canada for rentals of economy through premium sized cars picked up between 8/20/09 and 9/21/09. 24-hour advance reservation required. Minimum one day/maximum four day rental required. Cannot be combined with any other discounts, coupons or promotional rates. Availability is limited and blackout dates may apply. Not valid for one way rentals. Weekend rate available 9:00 AM Thursday; vehicle must be returned by pick up time on Monday or higher daily rates apply. Rental must include a Saturday overnight stay. Check your insurance policy and/or credit card for rental vehicle coverage. Renter must meet standard age, driver and credit requirements. Rates may be higher for drivers under age 25. Taxes, government charges of up to 23%, recoupment fees of up to $2 per day or $3 per rental, airport fees of up to $6 per day or $19 per rental, refueling, additional driver fee, one-way rental charge and optional items (e.g., CDW Waiver Savers up to $30 per day). Other surcharges and recoupment fees may apply. Remember to check your insurance policy and/or credit card for rental vehicle coverage. Don't forget, availability is limited. This offer may change without notice. And, unfortunately, blackout dates may apply. This offer is void where prohibited.

this is an excellent deal.. thanks

thanks much btw!

Excellent! Thanks for posting.

Why doesn't it understand "SEA" for the airport code? I will be landing in Seattle-Tacoma airport. Maybe this airport does not have Alamo Rental?

Sweet! Thanks OP.

Arram said: I tried booking for LAX 9/10-9/14 but said the date is too far. I hope it works when the date becomes closer!

I booked a premium car for $75 ( including all BS fees ) at BUR for sep 4 - 7 . I have no plans to travel during labor day but in case I do I will rent the car

LAX worked fine for me (make sure its after 9AM), but I went with BUR, a little closer for me...

TYVM. $88 for 5 days after taxes and fees for Omaha!

I did LAX at 9am as stated, and i got $140 for 9/10-9/14. Anyone know why? charging me $22/day for compact

maddogchen said: Didn't work for LAX 9/4-9/7. But worked for Sat 9/5 to Mon 9/7. Odd

their system is prob progammed to black out 9/4 as the start of labor day weekend. I had same thing with SJC.

it's doesn't work for chicago

Guys,

Those of you that use Discover credit cards: Discover has a $20 ==> $40 reward redemption for Alamo.

Use that and reduce your rental price even more!!

I like Alamo!

didn't work for Seattle Airport

LvBrknHrt said: didn't work for Seattle Airport
Worked for me Seattle Downtown (hilton) Sep 11
gyagya said: Guys,

Those of you that use Discover credit cards: Discover has a $20 ==> $40 reward redemption for Alamo.

Use that and reduce your rental price even more!!

I like Alamo!
Has that actually worked for you?

I haven't redeemed for the Alamo one, but the terms on the $40-one from Enterprise requires renting at the rack rate by calling a special 800-number---they're supposed to direct-bill Discover the $40, then charge me the remainder. I have talked my Enterprise office into applying the Discover certificate to a promo rate, but it required a manual override and they ended up messing up and not charging me a dime for the rental.

So I'm not so sure if those Discover rental car rewards can be truly considered cash cards.
YMMV.

This is a great deal, but YMMV booked Full Size car from Dallas (DFW) 8.20-8.23. Quote was $54 then tax, booked right away. Returned about 15-20 mins to add a booking for Mid Size (remembered it was $42) but when I got to the Pick the Car section they wanted $96 for Full plus tax and $87 for Mid plus tax.

Waited about an hr later and try to rebook. Was able to get the Mid Size for $42 plus tax. So this is why for YMMV

$25/day extra for being "underage" (i'm 24). grrr, geat deal otherwise!

I have used the discover card alamo 40 dollar rewards on this before and it did work without any problems. It was accepted as a coupon code i think my 2 day rental ended up costing 12.50

icculus631 said: I have used the discover card alamo 40 dollar rewards on this before and it did work without any problems. It was accepted as a coupon code i think my 2 day rental ended up costing 12.50

I just made a reservation using the discover reward coupon, and it took it. The nice part is that it is treated as a coupon, and that reduces the taxes also. Did you have to give them a printout of the coupon at the time of the rental?

sfvosbury said: Arram said: I did LAX at 9am as stated, and i got $140 for 9/10-9/14. Anyone know why? charging me $22/day for compact

Yeah, if you book it at 9am Thursday, you have to return it by 9am Monday morning. If you return it at 10am Monday morning, the normal rate applies ($22/day). There's a 4 Day Maximum on the Deal. If you rented at 12p Thursday, it'd have to be back to Alamo by 12p Monday. The deal only works within the specific guidelines. If you want to keep your car till say Tuesday, or an extra few hours on Monday, they charge you the normal rate, instead of prorating the deal...

It was nice of you to answer Arram, but surprised that he/she didn't even bother to read the warning from the OP.

sfvosbury said:

hopefulbob, Do you have a link for the 3 day enterprise deal?

It is on the right side of the Enterprise home page - "Weekend Special".