Alamo Pay on Arrival

[Guest]

Hi I have booked a car today through Alamo Brit however I have selected the pay on arrival option as it works out over £40 less expensive, has anyone ever done this before I spoke to the guy in Alamo and he says its a guaranteed rate so am I right in thinking the only change may be if the exchange rate changes? Thanks

[nasty]

I've booked mine too this way and my understanding is that you pay the $ amount that you have quoted. That will then convert to £ at the prevailing rate at the time of the transaction.
I'm sure someone who has done this will be along to clarify soon

[Guest]

Yes that's what I thought I just didn't want to get there and find out lots of extra charges were involved thanks

[Chris106]

Hi, We've used 'Pay on arrival' three times, the amount in £ won't change before you pick the car up,when you collect the car the £ are changed into $ but not charged to your card till you return the car,then your card provider changes the $ back to £... so if the exchange rate changes during your holiday you may lose or gain slightly. Over three rentals I think we're about £12 up !

[Guest]

Thanks for that I'm sure the exchange rate wont change by too much only a few cents either way so won't be too bad plus a bit longer to save which is great

[Chris106]

Originally Posted by Rozi1409

Thanks for that I'm sure the exchange rate wont change by too much only a few cents either way so won't be too bad plus a bit longer to save which is great

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Yes that's why we've used pay on arrival before, also if you see a better deal elsewhere in the meantime there's no hassle having to get a refund etc.

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