Written on: 19/05/2013
Thanks guys Great deal and very easy to go through the booking process. Lets hope everything goes this smoothly when we get to the other end. CL (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 18/05/2013 by A16morgan
I hired a compact car. According to the web site, this should allow 2 adults, 3 smaller people, 1 large suitcase and 1 small suitcase. What do I get? A Toyata Yaris. 5 door hatch. You can get 5 people in this, but no way can you also get even 1 large suitcase in this car let alone another small one. When I went back to the check out desk, the staff member told me I had the car I ordered. Now I have hired a car 3 times on my recent trip. Each time i ordered an economy car. This is fine as I... (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 18/05/2013
Very straight forward gave me exactly what I wanted at a good price. Good choice of car best selling point for me was the included driver will probably only need one extra but the option for more is welcome. Tried other sites not as impressed usually go through a comparison site as have been travelling to the US for over twenty years at least 25 trips, so lots of experience. Have rented with alamo before but not directly. If the rest of the experience is good I will be back. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 18/05/2013
The site information flow is well organised offering the user well designed options for upgrades and special deals. The upfront costs are easy to navigate and the site does not expire halfway through the transaction as with many other car hire sites. for first time users to your site information acquisition can often take time to assimilate. The sites attention to detail is user friendly just like the word process used here. On payment, currency conversion would be useful given the limited... (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 16/05/2013
went so well it seemed too good to be true...loved it. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 16/05/2013 by Sach1810 (1 review written)
I used this company to rent a car for three weeks. To cut a long story short I paid my fees when booking it and when I get to the airport to pick the car up they deicide to charge me more than what I originally paid. So a $350 booking became close to $1000 leaving me no real options otherwise I would be stranded at the airport and without a car for my trip (which I was told they would keep my full booking fee I cancelled). Also when purchasing the car rental it made out the gps would be... (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 14/05/2013 by Tmacardle (1 review written)
Booked from UK, so straight forward. No hassle, great deal took minutes to complete. Got the GPS option, full size car, offered the same deal for nearly twice the cost on another site, but don`t tell Alamo!!! Really looking forward to our return to Florida, gas is dirt cheap. T MacArdle (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 11/05/2013
'Nuff said. Brilliant online "experience". (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 11/05/2013
Booking and confirmation incredibly easy. I hope the experience in picking the car up is just as good Good choice of cars and available when I needed it I have 2 fairly grown up children who are better suited to this type of vehicle than the others of a smaller class. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 06/05/2013 by Taffcard (1 review written)
Very poor website if you wish to amend online any details other than car type, e.g. : Frequent Flyer numbers, passport details, change of address, etc. Booking procedure is very good but this site is let down very badly by post-reservation restrictions. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 05/05/2013
Very user friendly especially for a computer rookie like me thanks alot Alamo!!! (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 05/05/2013
Good easy to follow website that covers all you need to know. Additional items (Gold package etc) makes getting what you need simple and quick. Prices are competative too!!. Been here before, and Alamo are my first stop whenever I wish a rental. No negative comments (as always). (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 04/05/2013
Very easy,simple to follow and very quick. Have used this company before and have not had any problems. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 04/05/2013
I found the website straightfoward and easy to use.One piece of information that I would have liked to have at time of reservation concerns insurance coverage of possible damage to windscreens and tyres: since there is no explicit exclusion of these items, I assume that these are included in the package. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 03/05/2013
Easy to use website, got the deal I wanted, previous experience of Alamo very good (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 02/05/2013
No problems with using the web site. Very straightforward. Good pricing and pick up and collections selection. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 30/04/2013 by Manorchick (1 review written)
The Alamo website is very clear and easy to use. It allows you to choose a different location for pick up and drop off. It's step by step procedure is very clear and the information provided is easy to read and understand. What is included in the price is very clearly written out and there are no hidden extras. I would definitely recommend Alamo for car rental in the United States. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 30/04/2013 by mikeeyre64 (1 review written)
One thing that bothers me, I am an Alamo insiders member number 175751634. I originally joined to receive better rate/service on my visits to the USA on this occasion my 14 day rental has cost me £275.23 on trying the same information on Alamo.com via the insiders system I was quoted Approx £572.19! How does that work? (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 30/04/2013
i hire with you at least twice a year...am i not entitled to a discount or at least a card that makes the process quicker they are always long rentals (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 30/04/2013 by alcann
I checked several agencies online. From Australia its a gamble which rental company to use in unfamiliar territory. Alamo, where several bucks below all the others. I'm hoping this glowing review will get me an upgrade of vehicle on the rental day. I tried all the 'big' names too, and these guys thump 'em for price. Queensland (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 29/04/2013
I spent time looking for a good deal and found Alamo the best. It was quick and easy to book on line and no credit card charges. I hope picking up my vehicle will be just as easy and look forward to my arrival date in the States (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 27/04/2013
I emailed the company for extra info and they got back to me in good time. So I decided to book with them and pay later. I did not have to enter any payment details like you do with others, which I found much better because it means I don't have to worry about carrying the same card to the booking office. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 26/04/2013 by alamo21
My car rental review. I booked a one day economy car rental from Alamo for Wednesday 24th April to and from Antigua Airport. The pick up time was for 0830 with the return being at 1530 the same day. The flight into Antigua was slightly delayed, so when I arrived at the check in desk I expected the car to have been prepared and made ready for collection. Instead, there was no clerk available at the desk and she returned over 40 minutes later. The car was not ready or even at the collection... (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 30/04/2013
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Written on: 26/04/2013
Web site easy to navigate with clear and concise instructions making for a swift and efficient booking experience. Having compared prices with other car rental companies, Alamo is certainly competitive. I have used Alamo many times in the past and have been very happy with the vehicle, staff attitude and choice of vehicles. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 25/04/2013
Great Price and Easy to book. Wow (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 24/04/2013 by monicalima
easy to book and to amend reservation, quick to decide , very good price for Staff. On arrival, easy to pay ,no cues, just using the machines. That is the third time I rent a car with Alamo and no complaints whatsoever. Strongly Recommend (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 24/04/2013
really easy to book and choose car. would be better if the exact location of car depot is stated as "central" could mean a variety of locations and I need to ensure its easy to get to. otherwise, straightforward and stress free. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 23/04/2013
Was looking for a Car Hire company who were local (East Grinstead) and open on Bank Holiday Monday for pick-up. Was unsure to start with that I could hire a car at Gatwick Airport without actually "flying" in or out!. Convinced myself, no problem, Alamo jumped out and the hire process that followed was a doddle. If I had to find fault, it would be I would have liked to be able to copare actual sizes of cars (length / width) but it never detered me. Will feed back on return. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 23/04/2013
EASY TO USE WEB SITE. GREAT SERVICE. GREAT PRICE. NO DIFFICULTIES. THOTOUGHLY RECOMMEND ALAMO (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 22/04/2013 by timewasters
Having reserved a car inline I travelled by public transport to Edinburgh airport to pick it up. The service desk would not accept my Maestro bank card nor would they allow me to pay cash. Frankly I was disgusted by the service (not) provided. There is nothing immediately visible on your website to say that Maestro is not accepted. After all the wasted time and expense involved I will never again book with Alamo/Europcar/National. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 23/04/2013
We’ve taken note of your concern and would like to have the opportunity to look into this for you. Please send us a detailed email to care[at]alamo.com including the exact rental location information, your contact information, your rental agreement and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 130423-001237 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Carol H.
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Written on: 19/04/2013
I am very pleased with the simple and straightforward method of booking and paying for a car online. The only thing not made clear is items may be charged at time of collection in particular a deposit. If this had been shown when i paid i would have given a five star rating. Could you please tell me what these items are and their costs. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 23/04/2013
Thank you for your post and question. My name is Katherine and I am on the Alamo Social Media Team. We would like to look into your question about other costs. Please email us at Care[at]Alamo.com and include your contact information, rental agreement number, and exact branch location. Please also type reference number 130423-002068 in the subject line.
Katherine
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Written on: 18/04/2013
i have used Alamo on all of my trips to the USA and have never had any problems with either the cars or the administration, even when changing models during the rental period. They also seem very competitive on price, so they are the first company I go to. I'm hoping my next trip will not prove any different! (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 18/04/2013
A simple to use website containing all the information you my need. There is never a feeling of concern that you have missed some vital point in the process. Comfortingly easy. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 18/04/2013
had a problem on the site trying to pay so phoned the number to book direct and the price was huge in comparison to the web site price. Tried again using site and managed to complete the hire. Alamo is an excellent price and the site is easy to use. Going direct is cheaper than using the comparison sites (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 15/04/2013
I have had 2 experiences with Alamo - both unnecessarily expensive! Experience 1 Most recently (APril 2013) I jetted out to Orlando in a party of 6 having prepaid and booked a 7 seater. On arrival, the Alamo assistant showed me a photo of the car I had reserved, telling me that it wasn't big enough. He said he would get me a bigger one which I thought was really helpful. He didn't tell me this would be at a cost of $70 per day extra - fortunately I asked him to confirm that his... (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 17/04/2013
Review#1989969,
We’ve taken note of your concern and would like to have the opportunity to look into this for you. Please send us a detailed email to care[at]alamo.com including the exact rental location information, your contact information, your rental agreement and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 130416-003535 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Carol H.
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Written on: 15/04/2013 by Garyslab
Tried to book through your website and ended up with a bad surprise. The location was downtown instead of at the airport Called and tried to change the reservation and got shoved around a phone tree and connected to someone who was no help at all. The only thing the website would let me do is cancel the reservation and charged me fifty pounds for a sixty pound reservation. You guys are terrible!!!! (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 17/04/2013
Garyslab,
We’ve taken note of your concern and would like to have the opportunity to look into this for you. Please send us a detailed email to care[at]alamo.com including the exact rental location information, your contact information, your rental agreement and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 130416-003558 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Carol H.
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Written on: 14/04/2013
Very easy site to navigate, costs clear and well detailed. Good upgrades available and simple no-fuss application forms. Would readily recommend to family and friends. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 14/04/2013 by Stuferguson (1 review written)
Hired a vehicle to pick up at orlando sanford airport back in the uk suitable for two adults, three children and two items of lugage and paid a total of $613.80 (£386.04). On arrival after a very long and tiring journey we were told at the alamo collection desk that the vehicle we had hired was unsuitable and would need to upgrade, first of all we were given the additional cost in per day and was difficult to work out the total, we felt like we had no option but to upgrade and wernt even... (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 17/04/2013
Stuferguson,
We’ve taken note of your concern and would like to have the opportunity to look into this for you. Please send us a detailed email to care[at]alamo.com including the exact rental location information, your contact information, your rental agreement and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 120410-000473 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Carol H.
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Written on: 13/04/2013
Website very easy to use, good selection of cars (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 12/04/2013
I LIKE ALAMO THEY LOOK AFTER YOU GREAT (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 12/04/2013
I was offered an special offer from my flight carrier on another rental company. I have used Alamo for years so wasn't that interested but they gave me a quote anyway. Their "discount" price was way more expensive than Alamo for the same type vehicle. I have always found Alamo reliable and efficient and am glad to be using them again this year. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 12/04/2013 by nearyj (1 review written)
I collected my hire car tonight from Heathrow, I have my own hire car insurance (icarhireinsurance.com)The rental clerk refused to hire me the car unless I paid £18 per day cdw and theft (over £450 total) and stated that if I didnt take it then no car, I normaly use Hertz and have never had a problem. First and last time with alamo , I wish I had seen these reviews earlier. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 14/04/2013
nearyj,
My name is Katherine and I am on the Alamo Social Media Team. Thank you for your post and making us aware of your rental experience with Alamo at Heathrow. We would like to look into this matter further. Please email us at Care[at]Alamo.com with your contact information, rental agreement number, and all the details. Please type reference number 130414-001007 in the subject line.
Thank you for your time.
Katherine
Alamo Social Media Co-Ordinator
Written on: 23/04/2013
After supplying you with all the details (you said you passed on), I have not had any contact or feedback from your company.
Written on: 11/04/2013
Despite a late flight arrival into Orlando at 2am on 24th march,our car was ready and waiting with no fuss and we also got a great deal.Have used Alamo many times and always received excellent service. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 14/04/2013
Thank you for your post and we appreciate your business!
Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon!
Katherine
Alamo Social Media Co-Ordinator
Written on: 10/04/2013 by balticwolf (1 review written)
Hired two vehicles with Alamo (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) online from home South Wales U.K. for two weeks use in Orlando Florida. Paid upfront. Arrived at Alamo rental desk early evening straight off flight from London Heathrow( with party of 10 family members) Very tired and eager to reach villa we had booked. Only one vehicle available, so were told we would be given an upgrade at no extra cost. Signed necessary paperwork and were given car keys. On return to airport after 2 weeks... (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 11/04/2013
balticwolf,
We’ve taken note of your concern and would like to have the opportunity to look into this for you. Please send us a detailed email to care[at]alamo.com including the exact rental location information, your contact information, your rental agreement and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 130411-002209 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Carol H.
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Written on: 15/04/2013
Hi, I have had an almost identical experience with Alamo. I wanted to bring my pre paid hire forward by a day. Wasn't allowed to do this on the web or over the phone but advised to make a new booking. I am now chasing refund of my original pre payment, around £385. This has been escalated to director level at Alamo but if I don't get my money back (which they've now had for 3 months) I will take them to court!
Written on: 17/04/2013
Gail1233,
We’ve taken note of your concern and would like to have the opportunity to look into this for you. Please send us a detailed email to care[at]alamo.com including the exact rental location information, your contact information, your rental agreement and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 130416-003470 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Carol H.
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Written on: 18/04/2013
Pretty standard response from you to bad feedback. I've already sent numerous emails which were handled very unprofessionally and now I'm out of patience. You'll be hearing from my solicitors.
Written on: 18/04/2013
Good for you. This is what they need. As far as I can see they do these sort of things as standard practice to make a fast buck! We had the same email reply as you and nothing since. If we don't get any satisfaction from them by the end of this month, our legal representative will be writing to them too.
These businesses are allowed to get away with this sort of thing all the time and its just NOT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Written on: 10/04/2013 by jowlpost (1 review written)
I have spent $2500 per year for the past 4 years with Alamo at Dulles and you never get a decent vehicle. For the umpteenth time I have ordered a Ford SUV and this time got the biggest load of Suzuki junk imaginable. We were off to Florida and I decided to try the competition .. Dollar.. we arrived and were presented with a brand new, with 5 miles on the clock, Ford and we didn't get the hard upgrade sell. I took the trouble to write to Alamo but they could be bothered to read my... (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 11/04/2013
jowlpost,
We’ve taken note of your concern and would like to have the opportunity to look into this for you. Please send us a detailed email to care[at]alamo.com including the exact rental location information, your contact information, your rental agreement and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 130411-002226 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Carol H.
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Written on: 08/04/2013 by Jt1880 (2 reviews written)
My wife booked this for me online. When I got to the agent she told me that the vehicle booked was not available and she would upgrade me for free. I was tired after a long flight and was pick pocketed at Heathrow and I just said as long as it is what my wife booked. I was in an accident that day. I called the # and they told me how the process would go. However the customer service agents never called when they said they would. They charged me an additional $1300 for the upgrade that... (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 10/04/2013
Jt1880 , we've taken note of your concerns. As customer service is of the utmost importance, we would like the opportunity to look into this for you. Please contact us at care[at]alamo.com with complete details of your experience, reservation or rental agreement number and contact information.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 130410-002001 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Genelle
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Written on: 07/04/2013
booked car hire for Florida, e-mail gave option for online check in but unable to do this, contacted customer service by phone and e-mail. told unable to help with this problem Spoke to customer services in UK and he went the extra mile to check and confirmed on-line booking only available on bookings with Alamo.com and not Alamo.co.uk (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 06/04/2013 by ajxharley883
Great informative site and easy to use. Have used many times before and would recommend Alamo to friends travelling from the UK to USA (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 03/04/2013 by TerryPB48
Cant fault service,customer service at collection point etc. Staff very helpful. Online booking saves time on arrival after a long flight. Have now used Alamo for several years and has been excellent in all area including car presentation on collection,clean,gassed up.etc. NO DISLIKES I COULD MENTION. (read more)
Visit alamo.co.ukWritten on: 03/04/2013
Booking with Alamo online is a breeze. Great website and didn't encounter any problems :) (read more)
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Alamocares's Response to Taffcard's Review
Written on: 07/05/2013
We’ve taken note of your concern and would like to have the opportunity to look into this for you. Please send us a detailed email to care[at]alamo.com including the exact rental location information, your contact information, your rental agreement and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 130507-002007 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Carol H.
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