Early arrival?

Kangaman · 13 Feb 20, 08:57 PM

G'day to ya'll

PS great site - do a lot on intel here - THANK YOU

We've had a few storms in the UK/East & now I've just had a call from Virgin to say my VS15 (Sat 15th)13:00ish is now been brought forward 10:00am - I appreciate the extra time on holiday - however having to book 2 rooms at Prem Inn for the night before departure & changing Taxis I now find my self in a quandary with Alamo...spoke to what can only be described as a robot talking human being...

whom did not know what I can do...even after speaking to a manager! - now I've already 'skip the counter' - all is in order - however this was PRIOR to time change...taking rental at 18:30 - return 15:30..now its more likely to be 16:15 at Rental - does anyone think the gate will pull me up on this? if it makes a diff I'm Full size SUV? any advise greatly appreciated

ELLENUT · 13 Feb 20, 09:07 PM

I don't think it will make a difference to Alamo regarding pick up time. It will effect the time you need to return the car though as works in 24hrs hire I believe.

Oh and welcome to the Dibb

**mick** · 13 Feb 20, 09:13 PM

As Ellenut says the only thing that matters is what time you take the car out through the barrier and the time you return it. If you take it out at 16.15 and return at 15.30 then absolutely no issues. Alamo give you 29 minutes grace anyway and with Virgin I believe you get 2 hours.

Considering it can take anything between 15 minutes and 2 hours to get through immigration and planes can regularly be late the collection time on your booking doesn't really matter

Mick

dexdis · 16 Feb 20, 02:46 PM

Yes, I had two hours grace with Virgin, which we heading back in a monsoon type storm was really needed

Kangaman · 3 Mar 20, 09:10 PM

Thanks for replies - I had NO issues - FYI I got the Ford Expedition Limited & the Chevy Tahoe & The Ford wins hands down! - only issue was gear change every now & then!

Softy · 4 Mar 20, 09:03 AM

So long as you pick up on the day you booked you�ll never have any issues. The pickup time on your reservation really doesn�t matter. It�s all about getting it back at the same time as when you actually go through the barriers.

tspill · 4 Mar 20, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Softy

So long as you pick up on the day you booked you�ll never have any issues. The pickup time on your reservation really doesn�t matter. It�s all about getting it back at the same time as when you actually go through the barriers.

You dont even have to arrive on the right day. We have friends turned up two days lade - no issue or even questions at all with Alamo.

Softy · 4 Mar 20, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by tspill

You dont even have to arrive on the right day. We have friends turned up two days lade - no issue or even questions at all with Alamo.

That is a bit risky. Some will put through a cancellation causing issues when you get there.

Mr Tom Morrow · 4 Mar 20, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Softy

That is a bit risky. Some will put through a cancellation causing issues when you get there.

I agree. Arrive after Midnight and be prepared for a cancellation

13 Feb 20, 08:57 PM	#1
	13 Feb 20, 08:57 PM Kangaman Looking for my Ears
Kangaman Looking for my Ears Join Date: Nov 19	Early arrival? G'day to ya'll PS great site - do a lot on intel here - THANK YOU We've had a few storms in the UK/East & now I've just had a call from Virgin to say my VS15 (Sat 15th)13:00ish is now been brought forward 10:00am - I appreciate the extra time on holiday - however having to book 2 rooms at Prem Inn for the night before departure & changing Taxis I now find my self in a quandary with Alamo...spoke to what can only be described as a robot talking human being... whom did not know what I can do...even after speaking to a manager! - now I've already 'skip the counter' - all is in order - however this was PRIOR to time change...taking rental at 18:30 - return 15:30..now its more likely to be 16:15 at Rental - does anyone think the gate will pull me up on this? if it makes a diff I'm Full size SUV? any advise greatly appreciated

13 Feb 20, 09:13 PM	#3
	13 Feb 20, 09:13 PM mick VIP Dibber ✓Premium Member
mick VIP Dibber Join Date: Apr 04 Location: Rugby mick's Reviews Hotel Reviews: 1	As Ellenut says the only thing that matters is what time you take the car out through the barrier and the time you return it. If you take it out at 16.15 and return at 15.30 then absolutely no issues. Alamo give you 29 minutes grace anyway and with Virgin I believe you get 2 hours. Considering it can take anything between 15 minutes and 2 hours to get through immigration and planes can regularly be late the collection time on your booking doesn't really matter Mick __________________

16 Feb 20, 02:46 PM	#4
	16 Feb 20, 02:46 PM dexdis Trying for More Ears
dexdis Trying for More Ears Join Date: Jul 15 dexdis's Reviews Hotel Reviews: 1	Yes, I had two hours grace with Virgin, which we heading back in a monsoon type storm was really needed

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	3 Mar 20, 09:10 PM Kangaman Looking for my Ears Thread Starter
Kangaman Thread Starter Looking for my Ears Join Date: Nov 19	Thanks for replies - I had NO issues - FYI I got the Ford Expedition Limited & the Chevy Tahoe & The Ford wins hands down! - only issue was gear change every now & then!