Car Hire - California in August - Who with & best time to book

EssexExile

photome wrote: »

How would your quote and a quote through Alamo brits compare

Oh, it gets very confusing! They are all slightly different. Alamo Gold gives you a full tank of fuel & up to 3 extra drivers, the 10% deal I got did not give fuel & only has 1 extra driver. I can't remember the exact details of the "brits" quote but I think it was 3 extra drivers but no fuel. You also have to factor in that any of these prices vary daily. When I booked I checked them all & the "10%" off deal suited me as I only needed 1 extra driver.

Murphy_The_Cat wrote: »

I missed that bit :beer:

Plus, you'll also be able to selct the car/SUV that you like, from the class of car that you've backed, which has a value all of its own

Can't you always do that with Alamo now? I have done the last few times.

Murphy_The_Cat

EssexExile wrote: »

Can't you always do that with Alamo now? I have done the last few times.

Possibly/Probably -- I've not used Alamo for a few years now, as other suppliers have been more competitive.;)

headpin

EssexExile wrote: »

Oh, it gets very confusing! They are all slightly different. Alamo Gold gives you a full tank of fuel & up to 3 extra drivers, the 10% deal I got did not give fuel & only has 1 extra driver. I can't remember the exact details of the "brits" quote but I think it was 3 extra drivers but no fuel. You also have to factor in that any of these prices vary daily. When I booked I checked them all & the "10%" off deal suited me as I only needed 1 extra driver.

Can't you always do that with Alamo now? I have done the last few times.

In California (and some other states too) your spouse is automatically allowed as an extra driver without charge

Murphy_The_Cat

photome wrote: »

How would your quote and a quote through Alamo brits compare

I've just put through some identical dummy bookings and Alamo Brits are £89.30 cheaper than Alamo UK - same dates, pickups, dropoffs, & vehicle. -Plus you get 1 free aditional driver with 'brits'.
Alamo Brits £535.59
Alamo co uk £624.86

and just for comparison
USrentacar
Silver £803.33
Gold £881.33
Platinum £916.33

Budget £1111.88
Tripwheels
Fully Inc £740.25
Diamond £813.75

economy car hire
£1185

Kayak
£960.51 lowest £1536.75 highest

rentalcars.com
£1386.65

Hertz £1519



All which show that
a), I should be doing the washing up &
b) a bit of time doing your research can save you a small fortune :beer:.

A company that has offered a good rate for 1 person can be hideously uncompetitive for someone else.

michele-p

wow, excellent research Murphy the cat. I'll check out the cheapest to compare what we have booked, as it's cancellable.