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. Long waits have been reported even after taking advantage of the strategies below.

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

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 at the exit booth. 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 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.

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.

Quicksilver is intended for business and corporate customers. You can easily register as a "small business," which allows you to get Quicksilver membership. To register, just go to http://www.alamo.com/bizBenefits.do and sign up.

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 succesfully 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. Reader Larry W was able to combine the Wal-Mart code with the pre-pay option by calling Alamo after making a reservation using the pre-pay discount.

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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 (AAA, 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 $8 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.

ID# and Corporate Codes

• 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. MouseSavers.com reader Jennifer B points out that "the Wal-Mart codes for Alamo include a free additional driver."

• Another Wal-Mart code: Use ID# 428448 at Alamo. Source: Wal-Mart edition Rand-McNally Atlas. Thanks to Joe J for info. MouseSavers.com reader Jennifer B points out that "the Wal-Mart codes for Alamo include a free additional driver."

• MasterCard cardholders get up to 20% off rentals at Alamo. Use ID# 7012032. Thanks to Brenda S 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.

• 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

Be sure to print out your coupon at the time you make the reservation -- and take it with you when you pick up the car! You will need it when you pick up 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.

• Print this page, use 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) for at least 3 days in the United States. Valid through 10/31/08.

• Get $20 off weekly rates for a compact through luxury car, minivan, SUV or convertible with this printable coupon from Alamo. Valid on rentals picked up by 12/15/08 in the United States. Requires a 5-day minimum, 28-day maximum rental. Blackout dates may apply. Thanks to Rob for update.

• Get $10 off 3-day weekend rates on a compact through luxury car, minivan, SUV or convertible with this printable coupon from Alamo. Valid on rentals picked up by 12/15/08 in the United States. Rental must begin between 9:00 am Thursday and 11:59 pm Saturday with an overnight Saturday keep required. Vehicle must be returned by Monday.

• Get a FREE one car class upgrade when you rent a compact through fullsize 2-door with this printable coupon from Alamo. Valid on rentals picked up by 12/31/08. Blackout dates may apply. Thanks to William G for info.

• The 2008 Entertainment Book offers several coupons for Alamo, including one free day (minimum 5 day rental of compact or larger car), $25 off (minimum 3 day rental of convertible, minivan or SUV), $20 off (minimum 4 day rental of compact or larger car), free upgrade and more. Alamo coupons in the 2008 Entertainment Books expire 6/30/09. See your book for coupon codes.

• 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 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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