Crazy Alamo Brits Price - User Error?

stressedofdevon · 25 Nov 19, 11:14 PM

I've twice done a quote for a compact car hire, pick up at SFB from 4 -18th June 2020 and it's coming in at almost Ł2k . I'm thinking I must be doing something wrong as wasn't expecting it to be even half of that. Any advice please?

DFCH-Andy · 25 Nov 19, 11:17 PM

Brits sometimes see's these crazy price spikes. It'll drop back down in time.

In the meantime, book with a website who offers no deposit, free cancellations and amends the price if it drops

.. Currently showing at Ł355.

stressedofdevon · 25 Nov 19, 11:23 PM

Thanks Andy, just received your quote!

Mr Tom Morrow · 26 Nov 19, 08:19 AM

OP. A good price from Andy I must say.

Brits is nuts regarding prices for certain dates. For your trip their cheapest car is a Premium SUV at Ł636 which isn't bad. But a compact is Ł1839.

One suspects their computer needs some work done on it.

stuiedo · 26 Nov 19, 01:10 PM

it's all based on supply and demand. I suspect that they have actually sold out of Compacts for your dates, hence they quote a stupid price as they cant fulfill what you need, and would need to give you a car of a higher class.

Thats why prices between providers differ so much, and at what time you book. I looked the other day for a large SUV, Hertz were cheapest by about Ł1k. But they were about Ł1k more expensive for a full size saloon.

Best advice, check them all and book when you see a price you are happy with. But also keep checking as you get nearer, as you never know a better price may come up.

**PPM** · 27 Nov 19, 01:28 AM

Originally Posted by stuiedo

it's all based on supply and demand. I suspect that they have actually sold out of Compacts for your dates, hence they quote a stupid price as they cant fulfill what you need, and would need to give you a car of a higher class.

Thats why prices between providers differ so much, and at what time you book. I looked the other day for a large SUV, Hertz were cheapest by about Ł1k. But they were about Ł1k more expensive for a full size saloon.

Best advice, check them all and book when you see a price you are happy with. But also keep checking as you get nearer, as you never know a better price may come up.

So how can Alamo,( not Brits) and DFCH, quote way cheaper prices for the same car from the same place and the same parent company (Alamo)?

The interesting part is that Alamo Brits is just a Discount structure of Alamo. You are hiring from the same company so the non availability would affect both, not just one.

tapley · 27 Nov 19, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by stressedofdevon

I've twice done a quote for a compact car hire, pick up at SFB from 4 -18th June 2020 and it's coming in at almost Ł2k . I'm thinking I must be doing something wrong as wasn't expecting it to be even half of that. Any advice please?

Looks like we are travelling from Devon the same dates. I take you are travelling from Bristol. Hope you have a great time.

stressedofdevon · 27 Nov 19, 11:20 AM

Hello Tapley! Are you on the same flight as me then? Give me a wave if you spot me - a Tapley worked with my ex many years ago but I won't mention where

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Good luck with the Tower of Terror!

tapley · 27 Nov 19, 04:10 PM

Yes will look out for you. Re the ex PM me.

25 Nov 19, 11:17 PM	#2
	25 Nov 19, 11:17 PM - DIBB Advertiser - DFCH-Andy DIBB Advertiser
DFCH-Andy DIBB Advertiser - DIBB Advertiser - Join Date: Dec 16	Brits sometimes see's these crazy price spikes. It'll drop back down in time. In the meantime, book with a website who offers no deposit, free cancellations and amends the price if it drops .. Currently showing at Ł355. __________________ Andy Discount Florida Car Hire www.discountfloridacarhire.co.uk

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	26 Nov 19, 08:19 AM Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer
Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer Join Date: Jul 14 Location: The Tiki Room. theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 3	OP. A good price from Andy I must say. Brits is nuts regarding prices for certain dates. For your trip their cheapest car is a Premium SUV at Ł636 which isn't bad. But a compact is Ł1839. One suspects their computer needs some work done on it. __________________ "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

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	26 Nov 19, 01:10 PM stuiedo Proud to wear my Ears
stuiedo Proud to wear my Ears Join Date: Sep 18	it's all based on supply and demand. I suspect that they have actually sold out of Compacts for your dates, hence they quote a stupid price as they cant fulfill what you need, and would need to give you a car of a higher class. Thats why prices between providers differ so much, and at what time you book. I looked the other day for a large SUV, Hertz were cheapest by about Ł1k. But they were about Ł1k more expensive for a full size saloon. Best advice, check them all and book when you see a price you are happy with. But also keep checking as you get nearer, as you never know a better price may come up.