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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Apr 24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 25,219
Posted By macgasbp
You can use code THPPG30 with Alamo Brit’s not...

You can use code THPPG30 with Alamo Brit’s not sure how much it would save ppl
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Apr 24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,255
Posted By macgasbp
We have used it many times and had no issues...

We have used it many times and had no issues whatsoever as you fill in your arrival details so they know when to return the car as it's parked in another location. If i recall from the GPS its parked...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Mar 24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 710
Posted By macgasbp
I have used LH the last few years now although...

I have used LH the last few years now although it’s just been a trip to NYC plus two Spain trip during October break and have book Spain this October. I can’t fault them but they were highlighted as...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Feb 24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,725
Posted By macgasbp
We always book a standard SUV via Alamo and on a...

We always book a standard SUV via Alamo and on a couple occasions the cars available were either poor condition I spoke to the garage who just told my pick from the next category. When exited the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Feb 24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By macgasbp
I always pay later so I can go straight to the...

I always pay later so I can go straight to the garage with Alamo who I have used every year for the last 15 or so - Please correct me if I’m wrong as I believe if you pay upfront you can’t head...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By macgasbp
We went to watch Orlando city soccer last year...

We went to watch Orlando city soccer last year and going again this year
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Feb 24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,959
Posted By macgasbp
I see nationwide building society are changing to...

I see nationwide building society are changing to Aviva to supply travel insurance for flexiplus holders wonder how this will affect pre-existing condition people as my DW had breast cancer a number...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Feb 24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 873
Posted By macgasbp
We had a Nissan Armada which is similar in...

We had a Nissan Armada which is similar in size/class and it’s was a squeeze going to the airport but manageable with a bit of planning - it’s was perfect during the holiday
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Feb 24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By macgasbp
Due to flight times I arrive at 2pm the return...

Due to flight times I arrive at 2pm the return flight at 22.30 so choose to collect at 16:00 then drop off at 18:00 and think Alamo charged about £35 more as opposed to same time collection/drop-off
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Feb 24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,995
Posted By macgasbp
I currently have two bookings one Italian site @...

I currently have two bookings one Italian site @ €836 the other DFCH @ £770 for 16 days late June/July so still hopeful for a price drop
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Dec 23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,186
Posted By macgasbp
My Apple Watch “disappeared” going thru the...

My Apple Watch “disappeared” going thru the scanner at MCO and nobody could understand where it went until I said “ no worries I will send an alert via my phone “ all of a sudden they found it -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Nov 23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,489
Posted By macgasbp
We flew this route in June and plan the same 2024...

We flew this route in June and plan the same 2024 - if I recall we paid £600pp but had to wait till middle of Dec for the prices to drop and fingers crossed patiently waiting to book again. After we...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Oct 23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By macgasbp
We normally do the United flight from Edinburgh...

We normally do the United flight from Edinburgh but the flight prices this year have been very expensive it was so much cheaper to fly Virgin direct for our travel dates
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Oct 23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Posted By macgasbp
I have chosen the ford explorer from Alamo which...

I have chosen the ford explorer from Alamo which turns into a 7 seater once you dump the luggage so plenty of space whilst roaming in Orlando
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Oct 23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By macgasbp
Do a search online and you can find a travel...

Do a search online and you can find a travel company that does a day trip from international drive costs around £70 which includes entry to KSC - I’m not sure if I can post a link but it’s a company...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Oct 23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,085
Posted By macgasbp
I booked 17 days rental back in August 23 for...

I booked 17 days rental back in August 23 for June 24 and it was £900 but have just booked today via Italian site for just under £700 this was for a standard SUV so worth booking at a price your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Sep 23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By macgasbp
I would imagine it’s to do with agreeing budgets

I would imagine it’s to do with agreeing budgets
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Sep 23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By macgasbp
We reserved 7 seat SUV back in June and had to...

We reserved 7 seat SUV back in June and had to see the garage for keys - most likely due to short supply and high demand
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Sep 23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,949
Posted By macgasbp
This years booking started with 144 and next year...

This years booking started with 144 and next year is 145 both booked thru Dutch site
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Sep 23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,826
Posted By macgasbp
I have just checked and the prices for my rental...

I have just checked and the prices for my rental June/July 2024 for 16 days was the same as the others
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Sep 23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,949
Posted By macgasbp
I posted this earlier but on the downside the...

I posted this earlier but on the downside the prices have gone up somewhat
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Sep 23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By macgasbp
We normally park in the North or South parking...

We normally park in the North or South parking lot and get a free shuttle to/from the terminal - Its cost around $5 to park
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Sep 23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,826
Posted By macgasbp
Not sure if its just me or not but there doesn't...

Not sure if its just me or not but there doesn't appear to be any mention of being in the travel industry to receive discount ?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Sep 23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,337
Posted By macgasbp
I know there’s been loads of talk about possible...

I know there’s been loads of talk about possible invalid insurance surely if Alamo don’t ask for proof when collecting the car and give you the rental document/agreement they have accepted the rental...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Sep 23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 853
Posted By macgasbp
If you have booked via Alamo you might just be...

If you have booked via Alamo you might just be lucky enough to pick up the Ford Explorer which is a 7 seater but in the standard selection as you only need 4 seats they’ll be loads of rooms but as...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Sep 23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,949
Posted By macgasbp
I would hazard a guess it was either a glitch...

I would hazard a guess it was either a glitch from the start and it should have been the current txt'd or Alamo/US Travel noticed a huge influx of bookings from the UK so decided to alter the txt'd...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Sep 23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,949
Posted By macgasbp
Sorry I went thru the link on the email to...

Sorry I went thru the link on the email to view/modify but yes if you go thru Alamo.com it shows PL AFFILIATE MASTER
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Sep 23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,949
Posted By macgasbp
Hi , where do you see this on the booking as...

Hi , where do you see this on the booking as mines doesn't appear to mention any of the above just " discount has been applied " ?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Sep 23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,337
Posted By macgasbp
I have just checked both my bookings which I...

I have just checked both my bookings which I booked via the Dutch site. The one back in June shows both Alamo & Dutch US NL on the reservation page but the one I only booked the other day via the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Sep 23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 892
Posted By macgasbp
We stayed in Hampton lakes back in June and no...

We stayed in Hampton lakes back in June and no matter which route we took to I-drive area the traffic was busy but it was mostly at lake Buenavista area for some reason. I used Apple Maps and like...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Sep 23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,949
Posted By macgasbp
Yes and part off the Ts & Cs is the person...

Yes and part off the Ts & Cs is the person processing you at the exit barrier is required to ask for proof but if they don’t and give you the paperwork then surely that’s a failing on there part...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,984
Posted By macgasbp
We flew Virgin recently from Edinburgh and the...

We flew Virgin recently from Edinburgh and the Captain asked the children to draw a picture of what they thought the captain & 1st officer looked like to win a visit to the flight deck so it must...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Sep 23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,949
Posted By macgasbp
Likewise we had no issues back in June. I firmly...

Likewise we had no issues back in June. I firmly believe the staff at the garage exit doesn’t really care as long as you have a credit card & driving licence your good to go 😂
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Aug 23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,204
Posted By macgasbp
We did California many years ago and loved it...

We did California many years ago and loved it especially Universal Studios. I still prefer coming to Orlando each year as I feel it has so much to offer but if you have never done California I would...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Aug 23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,949
Posted By macgasbp
It’s no different from Alamo brits Yes the price...

It’s no different from Alamo brits Yes the price you see is in UK sterling but all paperwork is normally in USA dollars
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Aug 23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By macgasbp
We arrived around 7pm at the end of June and...

We arrived around 7pm at the end of June and Alamo only had 3 full size SUV’s (7 seater) which had a reserved notice on them so we had to speak to the garage for the keys but looking around they had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Aug 23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,389
Posted By macgasbp
As others have posted it does provide cover for...

As others have posted it does provide cover for you but you will need to declare age and medical conditions if any. My wife had breast cancel about 8 yrs ago and we always took out a separate policy...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jul 23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By macgasbp
I paid $85 for a full size suv with Alamo and...

I paid $85 for a full size suv with Alamo and that was about $15 more expensive than it was to fill up during my trip but they did advertise at $3.24 so thought it was easier after all we don’t know...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jul 23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,173
Posted By macgasbp
We have two large , medium & cabin holiday 6...

We have two large , medium & cabin holiday 6 Tripp cases and have had them almost 10 years couldn’t fault them until now as the two large cases now have squeaky wheels which you can’t get replacement...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Jul 23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,949
Posted By macgasbp
I can’t comment on a debit card but when I...

I can’t comment on a debit card but when I collected the car the full payment was “pending” on my cc account but dropped off after week and I returned on Friday payment still at “ pending” so imagine...
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