Notices
Car Hire & Transportation Discuss the best way of getting around Florida.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 23 Jun 17, 12:23 PM  
Link to this Post
#21
3family
Very Serious Dibber
 
Join Date: Jan 17
Mobile

Originally Posted by candyman View Post
I just checked some dates for next April on Alamo UK and Alamo USA sites, the uk site comes out at £580, the usa site $462, thats £362.
The US site usually doesn't include insurance

Unfortunately prices go up but I don't get the loyalty some people show any company. Go with the best deal you can get, every time.
__________________
3family is offline Boy Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 23 Jun 17, 12:40 PM  
Link to this Post
#22
Rowlf
Imagineer
 
Rowlf's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 10
Originally Posted by fredflintstone View Post
Possibly, but if you book early a lot of these sites do not give free cancellation like DFCH or Alamo Brits, you they can lead to a much more expensive experience, ifd booked long in advance. Agree though, that all options should be explored.
No, this isn't my experience at all - I've booked our last 2 car rentals from Budget SFB via Expedia UK with Quidco cashback.

The cancellation was exactly as normal (QUOTE from Expedia confirmation: cancellations can be made free up to and including the day prior to your pickup date and your payment will be refunded in full.)

It's important people know the facts here
__________________

Edited at 03:38 PM.
Rowlf is offline Boy Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 23 Jun 17, 09:01 PM  
Link to this Post
#23
maisydaisy
Surfing at Typhoon Lagoon
 
Join Date: Dec 09
After seeing prices go up and up on Alamo Brits, I've just checked and they've dropped a fair bit - I've just booked a standard SUV for less than the intermediate I'd originally booked.
maisydaisy is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 23 Jun 17, 09:21 PM  
Link to this Post
#24
Sara_toga
VIP Dibber
 
Sara_toga's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 03
Booked an Intermediate SUV two weeks ago with Alamo, 5th to 18th September pick up Disney Dolphin, cost £409. Just checked just now and it's up to £458
__________________
Sara_toga is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 24 Jun 17, 12:02 AM  
Link to this Post
#25
Damn Dirty Ape
slightly serious Dibber
 
Damn Dirty Ape's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 16
Location: NI
Originally Posted by candyman View Post
I just checked some dates for next April on Alamo UK and Alamo USA sites, the uk site comes out at £580, the usa site $462, thats £362.
The US site usually doesn't include the full insurance. Did you check the price had SLI etc.?
__________________
Trip #16: In planning
Damn Dirty Ape is offline Boy Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 24 Jun 17, 01:05 AM  
Link to this Post
#26
fl-veteran
Imagineer
 
fl-veteran's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 15
Location: England
Book it and cancel / rebook if the price comes down again.

You can't compare UK / USA Alamo prices as they aren't like for like.
__________________
fl-veteran is offline Boy Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 24 Jun 17, 01:43 AM  
Link to this Post
#27
fredflintstone
Imagineer
 
Join Date: Apr 05

fredflintstone's Reviews
Hotel Reviews: 2
Restaurant Reviews: 1
Originally Posted by Rowlf View Post
No, this isn't my experience at all - I've booked our last 2 car rentals from Budget SFB via Expedia UK with Quidco cashback.

The cancellation was exactly as normal (QUOTE from Expedia confirmation: cancellations can be made free up to and including the day prior to your pickup date and your payment will be refunded in full.)

It's important people know the facts here
Yes, it is. But you were not just talking about Exedia, but lots of search engines. Some allow cancellation, some do not. It is important to point out that those that allow cancellation give advantages, those who do not may cost you more.

The point is that you need to know what options you have when you use a search engine.
The site may be cheaper, but end up more expensive if no cost cancellation is not allowed later, when the price drops. Great that expedia allowed no penalty cancel, but you mentioned search engines, where the vendor may not allow this. This was the point of my post and the fact you obviosuly overlooked.

Free cancellation is key.

Otherwise if I book a 7 seater vsan today at 1400 and tomorroow it goes down to 600, or i find it cheaper elsewhere I will lose a deposit, if i csannot change.

Edited at 01:44 AM.
fredflintstone is offline Boy Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 24 Jun 17, 08:22 AM  
Link to this Post
#28
DisneyNikki
slightly serious Dibber
 
Join Date: Nov 06
Originally Posted by garryboy11 View Post
Try Virgin Holidays, they do stand alone car hire (Alamo) always been cheapest option for me (usually standard suv)

Thank you for posting this. I did not know they did stand alone and having compared to all suggested they are the cheapest for me.

Do you know if you can still skip the counter when booking through a 3rd party?
DisneyNikki is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 24 Jun 17, 08:28 AM  
Link to this Post
#29
Mr Tom Morrow
Imagineer
 
Join Date: Jul 14
Location: The Tiki Room.

theDIBB Guidebook
Pages Created: 3
Originally Posted by DisneyNikki View Post
Thank you for posting this. I did not know they did stand alone and having compared to all suggested they are the cheapest for me.

Do you know if you can still skip the counter when booking through a 3rd party?
Yes you can do OLCI and skip the counter with any Alamo supplier be it direct or 3rd party. As an aside Virgin have a dedicated link thats the easiest of the lot.
__________________

"PAGING MR MORROW, MR TOM MORROW..."

''I drink Wine and know things''

DVC Owners at SSR since 2003.
Multiple annual visits to America since 1976
Mr Tom Morrow is online now Boy Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 24 Jun 17, 08:29 AM  
Link to this Post
#30
Leyfy
Imagineer
 
Leyfy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 11
Location: Essex
Omg, I just checked our dates out of interest on Alamo Brits. It has gone up by over a THOUSAND POUNDS!

What I paid:



Today's quote:

Leyfy is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:31 AM.


Powered by vBulletin - Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
DIBB Savings
AttractionTickets.com

Get £10 off each Disney Ticket with the code ATDIBB10

Get up to £50 off per room at Disney or Universal with the code DIBBHOTELS


theDIBB Blog
One of the the five worlds found in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon... Read More »
Disney announced that a new nighttime show, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” will run nightly at... Read More »
Walt Disney World Resort guests can get ready to have a “glowing’’ good time when... Read More »


theDIBB Menu


Exchange Rates
US Dollar Rates
ASDA  $1.2354
CaxtonFX  $1.2307
Covent Garden FX  $1.2498
FAIRFX  $1.2365
John Lewis  $1.2398
M&S  $1.2191
Sainsburys  $1.2351
TESCO  $1.2364
Travelex  $1.2361
Updated: 09:30 29/03/2024
Euro Rates
ASDA  €1.1447
CaxtonFX  €1.1420
Covent Garden FX  €1.1528
FAIRFX  €1.1468
John Lewis  €1.1477
M&S  €1.1289
Sainsburys  €1.1440
TESCO  €1.1445
Travelex  €1.1469
Updated: 09:30 29/03/2024

DIBB Premium Membership
Did you know you can help support theDIBB with Premium Membership?

Check out this link for more information and benefits, such as...

"No adverts on theDIBB Forums"

Upgrade Now



X