Added Value
Complimentary car upgrade - recieve a complimentary upgrade to an intermediate car, subject to availability, when you book by 31 Jan 09.
Locations
Alamo has over 290 locations throughout
America at various easily accessible airport and
downtown depots.
Driver Requirements
The minimum rental age is 21 with the exception of New York State and Michigan, which is 18 years. In all states, anunderage fee of $25 per day per driver will apply for renters and additional drivers who are aged between 21-24 with the exception of New York State and Michigan where a fee applies of $50 per day per driver to 18-24 year olds. The fee will be charged and paid locally. All drivers must carry a vaild drivers, licence (photo card and paper licence). a major credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express) and a vaild passport, along with car rental confirmation. UK bank/debit cards or cash will not be accepted.
Additional Drivers
All additional drivers should be requested at the time of booking your car. A US$10 per person per day fee will be charged locally for each additional adult, except in the state of California where no charges apply or unless you have pre booked our Alamo Gold package, which permits up to 3 additonal drivers free of charge. All drivers are subject to the rental conditions above.
Seat Belts
It is compulsory in all states of America to wear
seat belts.
Length of Rental
the rental period is calculated on a 24-hour system; if you pick your car up for 2 days on Monday at noon, the rental ends on Wednesday at noon. Late returns will incur an additional charge of $11 per day, in addition to the applicable local rates and must be paid locally. The minimum rental is two days.
One-Way Rentals
One-way rentals are on a request basis only and must be booked in advance. We have a number of FREE ONE-WAYS, as shown below. For all other one-ways, a charge will be made for vehicles picked up in one location and dropped off at another. Charges range from $99 to $500, depending on distance. These must be paid locally with any relevant taxes. Please call for details.
FREE One-Ways
•San Francisco to/from Los Angeles and all other rentals within California
•San Francisco to/from Las Vegas and all other rentals between California and Nevada
•Los Angeles to/from Phoenix and all other rentals between California and Arizona
•Las Vegas to/from Phoenix and all other rentals between Nevada and Arizona
•Fort Myers to/from Miami and all other rentals within Florida
•Los Angeles to/from Chicago
Driving Restrictions
Cars can be driven in USA and Canada but NOT Mexico. Vehicles rented in Alaska must be returned to Alaska. Cars must not be driven on unpaved roads, in which event CDW and liability coverage will become void.
Roadside Assistance
In the event of an on-the-road mis-hap, 24 hour
Alamo assistance will ensure any problems are dealt
with fast and efficiently.
Satellite Navigation
GPS navigational systems (Garmin Street Pilot c330) are available at an additional cost per day and are subject to availability. Key features include pre-loaded maps for North America, multiple text and voice languages, 3D map presentation and dual speakers for loud, clear instructions.
Prices
The date of pick-up determines the whole rental charge i.e. if the rental commences on the last date of the low season, then the low season price will apply for the entire rental
Petrol
You are required to purchase a tank of gas at the time of pick-up. The car can then be returned empty. No refunds will be given for unused fuel.
Included in your Car Hire
Unlimited Mileage
All Alamo car rentals include unlimited mileage.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
The CDW, which is included in both the Connections packages offered, protects you against damage to or loss of the vehicle, irrespective of who is at fault. Please call for further details if required.
Liability Cover
All inclusive rates provide the renter and authorized drivers up to an aggregate, single limit of one million dollars for claims that may by made by others against the renter and authorized drivers for bodily injury, death and/or property damage arising out of the use or operation of the rental vehicle. Also included is an Uninsured Motorist (UM) benefit up to an aggregate, single limit of $100,000. UM provides benefits to the renter and any family member related by blood, marriage, or adoption, who, while physically occupying Alamo’s rental vehicle when it is being driven by the renter or an authorized driver, suffers bodily injury or death caused by negligent uninsured motorist, negligent underinsured motorists, or a negligent hit-and-run driver.
Taxes on pre-paid items All taxes on any pre paid items, including sales, state and local fees, have been included in your rental. However should you need to purchase any additional items locally, like child seats, these would have to be charged locally along with the relevant tax.
Not Included in your Car Hire
Deposits
A deposit will be required to cover extras, which have not been prepaid. A major credit card is required for each rental (in the name of one of the drivers) and will be debited for any incidental charges made during the rental period.
Additional Equipment
Should you require additional equipment like child seats or ski racks these may be requested at the time of booking and any additional costs including taxes will be charged locally (subject to availability).
Child Seats
It is required by law in most states for children under the age of 6 to be seated in a child/infant seat. These must be requested at the time of booking. The daily cost, which will be charged locally, is $6.99 per day, plus tax.
One-Way Rentals
Please refer to One-Way Rental section & FREE one-ways
Petrol
You will be required to pay for a full tank at time of pick-up and may return the car empty (free tank of petrol included with Alamo Gold). No credit will be given for any unused petrol.
Taxes
Should you purchase any additonal items locally then the standard taxes will be applied.
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1 Jan-7 Jul & 1 Sep-15 Dec |
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8 Jul-31 Aug & 16 Dec-31 Dec |
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Florida* & California |
West & Rest of USA |
California |
West & Rest of USA |
| Car Class |
Car Code |
Weekly
6-7 Days |
Extra
Day |
Weekly
6-7 Days |
Extra
Day |
Weekly
6-7 Days |
Extra
Day |
Weekly
6-7 Days |
Extra
Day |
| Compact 4 Door |
CDAR |
£137 |
£28 |
£143 |
£29 |
£153 |
£31 |
£159 |
£32 |
| Intermediate 4 Door |
IDAR |
£149 |
£30 |
£156 |
£31 |
£165 |
£33 |
£172 |
£35 |
| Full Size 4 Door |
FCAR |
£161 |
£32 |
£167 |
£33 |
£177 |
£35 |
£183 |
£37 |
| Minivan |
MVAR |
£215 |
£43 |
£237 |
£47 |
£231 |
£46 |
£253 |
£51 |
| Luxury Car |
LDAR |
£230 |
£46 |
£237 |
£47 |
£246 |
£49 |
£253 |
£51 |
| 4x4 Sport Utility |
SFAR |
£230 |
£46 |
£237 |
£47 |
£246 |
£49 |
£253 |
£51 |
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