Alamo prices August 2018

[99plums]

The german link is £280 more expensive for a STD SUV for my dates at the back end of August.

What is interesting though is that it is only 50 euros extra to go up to a Full Size SUV, Brits is over £300 extra to go from a STD to a Full Size!

[chmurf]

Originally Posted by 99plums

The german link is £280 more expensive for a STD SUV for my dates at the back end of August.

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prices vary so much between sites. Some sites are cheaper , some are ridiculously expensive, for the same dates.
And, some sites are cheaper than other sites, for a vehicle category, and more expensive for another vehicle category

there is no site that offers the *best deal around* for anyone's rental. You need to shop around. It depends on dates and category.


for example, my dates (3/8/18 -> 25/8/18)

for a STD SUV

Virgin : £1328
German : 1150€ ( £1000 ) and it will drop £150 or so tomorrow or sunday and be back up by monday
DFCH (w/ alamo) £1299
DFCH (w/Avis) £1342
Brits : £1195

for an Int SUV
Virgin : £1190
German : 831€ ( £724 ) and should drop to around 720€ ( £630) for the weekend
DFCH with Alamo : £1102
DFCH with Avis : £743
Brits : £1171

these figures show that some sites are better for some car categories, but not for others

and those prices are for today. There is fairly high chance (I'd even say it's certain) that if we take the same samples again in 6 months, the results will be totally different, and a site that's the cheapest today will not be the cheapest at that time.

for example, for my april/may rental, Andy from DFCH still has the best price around (for alamo)

once again, the basic rule I apply is "book as early as possible with whoever has a fair price and free cancellation, and amend/rebook when prices drop"

[Moonstone]

Hi everyone,

This is all new to me and I am having problems trying to book through the UK Alamo site, there does not seem to be a booking link, it's all advertisements.

Could anyone help with this?

thank you

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by Moonstone

Hi everyone,

This is all new to me and I am having problems trying to book through the UK Alamo site, there does not seem to be a booking link, it's all advertisements.

Could anyone help with this?

thank you

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This is the one you need.

alamo/partners/members/brits/

[7SeasSailor]

I found alamo cheaper through travelsupermarket.com

[Susan Coleman]

There is a lot of confusio
I have finally booked through Alamo Brits , but for the first time must pay in Dollars on the day!
this is for a long rental beg Jan 3
Looks like they have suddenly realised that the exchange rate can suddenly fluctuate widely
Looking at AlamoIinsiders.. the price is much much higher...!
I have aways had no problem and just paid by UK card when I booked
Crackers !

[popdriver]

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow

This is the one you need.

alamo/partners/members/brits/

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Hey, using this link returns me a fab price for my dates in august.

When I look on holidays autos it specifically states zero excess, is this the same?

Do I just grab the base price & no extras?

Thanks in advance

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by popdriver

Hey, using this link returns me a fab price for my dates in august.

When I look on holidays autos it specifically states zero excess, is this the same?

Do I just grab the base price & no extras?

Thanks in advance

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If its with Brits its good to go. No extras to pay. All hire booked via a UK site should be zero excess as is Brits

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by Susan Coleman

There is a lot of confusio
I have finally booked through Alamo Brits , but for the first time must pay in Dollars on the day!
this is for a long rental beg Jan 3
Looks like they have suddenly realised that the exchange rate can suddenly fluctuate widely
Looking at AlamoIinsiders.. the price is much much higher...!
I have aways had no problem and just paid by UK card when I booked
Crackers !

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Are you sure you have done it right? I can pay now in £

[99plums]

Originally Posted by Susan Coleman

There is a lot of confusio
I have finally booked through Alamo Brits , but for the first time must pay in Dollars on the day!
this is for a long rental beg Jan 3
Looks like they have suddenly realised that the exchange rate can suddenly fluctuate widely
Looking at AlamoIinsiders.. the price is much much higher...!
I have aways had no problem and just paid by UK card when I booked
Crackers !

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Sounds like you've been on Alamo.com, especially with you mentioning Alamo insiders.