Looking for a car rental coupon or discount? On this page I've compiled Alamo rental car codes, coupons and discounts that can potentially save you a hundred dollars or more on a one-week car rental!

To see codes and coupons for other rental car companies, plus general advice about renting a car, click here.

Alamo is the "official" rental car company for Disney. If you buy a vacation package from Disney that includes a rental car, it will be an Alamo car.

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Locations Near Disney World and Disneyland

Alamo is located on airport property in Orlando. You can just walk right out to the garage to pick up your car.

Alamo also has locations on the Walt Disney World property at the Car Car Center, Dolphin Hotel near Disney's BoardWalk and Buena Vista Palace near Downtown Disney.

Alamo is located on airport property in Orange County, CA (SNA). It has a regular shuttle at LAX.

Alamo also has a location at Disneyland (California), in Downtown Disney near the AMC movie theater.

Avoiding the Counter

Many MouseSavers.com readers have reported extremely long lines at Alamo in Orlando. Try the strategies below.

Alamo now allows you to bypass the rental counter if you check in online or at the self-service kiosks.

• The kiosks are VERY easy to use and a lot of people ignore them, so there is seldom a wait to use one. You can save a ton of time this way. To check in at the self-service kiosk you need to have a valid driver's license, a major credit card, and an advance reservation. You show your rental agreement and driver's license (and any coupon you may be using) at the exit booth in the parking garage. Thanks to Dan M for info.

• No membership is required to check in online, but it is easier if you register for a free membership to their website. Unfortunately, online check-in is not compatible with certain discounts. Thanks to Bill B for info.

MouseSavers.com reader Paul W suggests joining the FREE Alamo Quicksilver program before your trip, as it may reduce the time in line. Alamo's Quicksilver program is not as good as its sister company National's Emerald Aisle service, which allows you to go straight out and pick your own car, bypassing the whole line completely. However, Quicksilver is sometimes an improvement over waiting in the "regular" Alamo line with everyone else. Quicksilver allows you to preregister all of your credit card and drivers license info so that you wait in the "Silver Service" line, which may be shorter. You also get a 10% discount on your rental (which can't be combined with other discounts or coupons).

Note: at Orlando airport, Quicksilver allows you go to straight out to the parking garage and check in at the booth there. There is usually no line at the garage booth. Thanks to Julie P for additional info.

Discounts, Codes and Coupons

To find the best rates, I recommend trying every code that applies to your travel dates and desired car type when checking rates for Alamo online. Just type the code into the appropriate box on the Alamo web site.

		You can now combine some rate codes with an ID# and save more at Alamo! For example, MouseSavers.com reader Meg B successfully used a rate code from the Alamo Hot Deals section of their web site and Wal-Mart's ID# to get additional savings on her rental.

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Additional Driver Fee

Alamo charges a substantial fee for an extra driver (typically $9.95 per day), which can really drive up the cost of your rental. Some other rental car companies, including Alamo's sister company National, waive additional driver fees for spouses and co-workers, at least if you are a member of their frequent driver program. Not Alamo! This fee is charged even if the additional driver is a spouse or co-worker and even if you are a member of Alamo's Quicksilver program.

Exceptions:

• MouseSavers.com reader Amy L reports that an Alamo rep told her "all Alamo locations in California, Arizona and Nevada recognize spouses as automatic authorized drivers without a fee." I strongly advise calling to check before relying on this information, however.

• The military ID #s below include a FREE additional driver.

• If you are a Sam's Club member and use the ID # for Sam's Club when renting your car, the extra driver fee is waived. Ask at your local Sam's Club for the membership ID # to use. Thanks to Jon S for info.

• If you are a Costco member and use the ID # for Costco when renting your car, the extra driver fee is waived. Ask at your local Costco for the membership ID # to use.

Prepay and Save

Get an extra 10%-15% off (varies seasonally) the lowest rates when you book your rental at Alamo.com and prepay in full. A cancellation fee is charged to your credit card if you cancel a prepaid reservation. 24-hour advance reservation required.

MouseSavers.com reader Lisa R points out that "if you use the Pre-pay option with Alamo, it may negate member benefits (Costco, etc), such as unlimited miles, free additional driver, etc. I used Costco's corporate i.d. to get a great base rate with Alamo. When I added the pre-pay code, it lowered the total but the 'One Free Additional Driver' benefit disappeared from the confirmation page. I called Alamo and they said that the pre-pay option voided the free driver benefit from Costco. Given that additional drivers costs an average of $10 PER DAY, it may not be worth it to go with the pre-pay option."

Discount Codes

The codes below are good for anyone to use and unless otherwise noted, do not require a paper coupon. However, some of them will work only for certain dates and/or car types, and some have blackout dates over certain holidays -- so if one doesn't work, try another. Rates do not include taxes and fees. Some of these rate codes can now be combined with an ID # for additional savings.

• First, check the Alamo web site for specials. Click on the red "Hot Deals" tab for a list of current offers.

• The Entertainment Book offers a special Rate Code for Alamo that can be combined with the numerous coupons in the book. See book for the code.

ID# and Corporate Codes

• Get 15% off any rental at participating Alamo locations in California, Florida, Hawaii or Las Vegas. Go to the Alamo web site and use the ID# SUNPROMO when booking. Valid on rentals picked up between 3/1/10-4/30/10, but holidays and other blackout dates may apply.

• For last-minute (up to 14 days in advance) rates, you can try ID# IG. This is an ongoing last-minute Internet promotion at Alamo and is not always available for every destination, but if available you can sometimes get a great rate. Thanks to Lindsey for info.

• Wal-Mart Customers (i.e. anyone) can get up to 20% off rentals at Alamo. Use ID# 430710. Please note: People have been using this totally legitimate code for years and I never had a complaint about it before, but in early August 2009, one reader reported that it was not honored by an Alamo manager at the Orlando airport (MCO) location. I've since been made aware of someone who had a similar problem in April. (Yet in the meantime, many, many people have used the code without problems.) I believe this is a problem with the management at Alamo's MCO location, not with the code, which appears right on the Wal-Mart web site! If you use this code, check in at the kiosks to avoid the counter and bring a printout of the offer from the Wal-Mart site with you, just in case. If this code makes you nervous, don't use it.

• Another Wal-Mart code: Use ID# 428448 at Alamo. Source: Wal-Mart edition Rand-McNally Atlas. No proof of purchase needed. Please note: People have been using this code for years and I have never had a complaint about it. Many, many people have used the code without problems. However, in 2009 there seems to be a problem with the management at Alamo's MCO location not wanting to honor Wal-Mart codes. If you use this code, check in at the kiosks to avoid the counter. If this code makes you nervous, don't use it.

• MasterCard cardholders get up to 20% off rentals at Alamo. Use ID# 7012032. You must use your MasterCard to rent the car. Thanks to Brenda S for info.

• Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards members can earn triple Rapid Rewards credit and save up to 40% on a Fullsize or larger car. Use ID# 7015296. A Saturday night keep is required. Valid at participating Alamo locations in the U.S. and Canada through 5/15/10. Thanks to Chris for info.

• Disney World Annual Passholders get up to 20% off rentals at Alamo. Use ID# provided in your pass sleeve or on the Passholder web site.

• Disney Vacation Club members get up to 10% off rentals at Alamo. Use ID# provided in the member newsletter or on the member web site.

• WestJet "guests" can save on rentals at Alamo with ID# 7012318. You don't have to prove that you have flown with this Canadian airline to use the ID #. Thanks to Tammy C for info.

• Warehouse clubs such as Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club may offer discounts on Alamo to their members. If you are a member, see the store for specific codes.

• Military discounts - ID# M1 is for active duty military personnel traveling for leisure and ID# RM is for retired military personnel. Both rates include an additional driver. A military ID card must be presented when you pick up the car. Thanks to Shelli for this info.

• Alamo offers AARP discounts to its members (you must be 50 or older), but you must call and ask for them. Thanks to Gail H for info.

Coupons

Most coupons issued by Alamo are electronic and do not require a physical coupon. Some other coupons listed below will require a printout or paper coupon. Be sure to take it with you when renting the car. Most coupons will list a specific Contract ID to be used along with the coupon code, but dozens of readers report using their coupons with Contract IDs other than the ones specified.

• Get one FREE day on weekly rental of a Compact through Fullsize car. This offer is good at participating United States, Canada, or Latin America locations. 5-day minimum rental and Saturday overnight keep required. Go to the Alamo web site and use the coupon code AF44Z7SDM when booking. No physical coupon required. Valid on rentals picked up by 2/28/10, but holidays and other blackout dates may apply.

• Get a double upgrade on a Compact through Midsize car. Go to the Alamo web site and use the coupon code AU2789SDM when booking. No physical coupon required. Valid on rentals picked up by 2/28/10, but holidays and other blackout dates may apply.

• Print this page, use ID# 7014927 and the provided coupon code and pay for the rental with your Visa card to save up to 20% plus get $25 off when you rent a specialty vehicle (Convertible, Minivan or SUV) from Alamo for at least 3 days in the United States. Valid through 2/28/10.

• Print this page, use ID# 7014927 and the provided coupon code and pay for the rental with your Visa card to save up to 20% plus get a FREE day when you rent a Compact through Fullsize car from Alamo for a minimum of 5 days in the United States. Valid through 2/28/10.

• Get $25 off 3-day or longer rental of any car. Go to the Alamo web site and use the coupon code AD5691JDV when booking. 3-day minimum rental. No physical coupon required. Valid on rentals picked up by 4/30/10, but holidays and other blackout dates may apply. Thanks to Bryan S for info.

• Get $30 off weekly rental of a Compact through Luxury, Minivan, SUV or convertible. Go to the Alamo web site and use the coupon code AD2123JMC when booking. 5-day minimum rental. No physical coupon required. Valid on rentals picked up by 4/30/10, but holidays and other blackout dates may apply.

• Get a double upgrade on a Compact through Midsize car. Go to the Alamo web site and use the coupon code AU2852SDA when booking. No physical coupon required. Valid on rentals picked up by 4/30/10, but holidays and other blackout dates may apply. Thanks to Bryan W for info.

• Print this page, use ID# 7014615 and the provided coupon code and pay for the rental with your Visa card to save up to 20% plus get $30 off when you rent any size car, Minivan or SUV from Alamo for at least 5 days. Valid through 6/30/10.

• Print this page, use ID# 7014615 and the provided coupon code and pay for the rental with your Visa card to save up to 20% plus get a one class upgrade when you rent a Compact through Midsize car from Alamo. Valid through 6/30/10.

• Get a FREE weekend day when you rent a Compact through Fullsize Car. Go to the Alamo web site and use the coupon code AF4331SDA when booking. Valid for 3-5 day rental with a Saturday overnight. No physical coupon required. Valid on rentals picked up by 12/15/10. This is a promotional coupon from Travel+Leisure magazine. Thanks to Laurie W for info.

• Get a FREE one car class upgrade when you rent a Compact through Midsize car. Go to the Alamo web site and use the coupon code AU2729MJW when booking. No physical coupon required. Valid on rentals picked up by 12/31/10.

• The 2010 Entertainment Book offers several coupons for Alamo, including one free day (minimum 5 day rental with Saturday overnight of Compact or larger car), $25 off (minimum 3 day rental with Saturday overnight of Convertible, Minivan or SUV), $20 off (minimum 4 day rental with Saturday overnight of Compact or larger car), $15 off (minimum 3 day rental with Saturday overnight of Compact or larger car), $10 off (minimum 2 day rental with Saturday overnight of Compact or larger car) and free weekend day (minimum 3 day rental with Saturday overnight of Compact or larger car). Alamo coupons in the 2010 Entertainment Books expire 6/30/11. See your book for coupon codes.

• Warehouse clubs such as Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club may offer Alamo coupons to their members. If you are a member, see the store for coupons.

UK Discount Sources

• UK residents: Alamo's UK site often offers excellent deals on Florida and California rentals, inclusive of unlimited mileage, CDW (collision damage waiver), state/local taxes, state/local surcharges, airport fees and sometimes even a full tank of petrol! Visit www.alamo.co.uk for details.

• UK residents may want to check Alamo rates at Nova Car, an international rental car booking site. Reader Cleve N reports that he got phenomenal rates at Christmastime through this site. You do have to pay a 15% deposit up front, and a reader reports that you MUST have a UK driving license to pick up the car.

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