There is no better way to explore the USA than by car. Explore the open road at your own pace, stop when you like, and discover what this fascinating continent has to offer.

With AlamoGold you’re completely covered

What you don’t want when you are renting a car is to be confronted with numerous extra charges when you arrive to pick up your car.

AlamoGold includes:

• Unlimited mileage
• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
• Extended Protection (EP)
• State and local taxes
• First tank of petrol
• Three additional drivers

The only things you would have to pay for locally would be:(where applicable)

• Under age driver fees
• Insurance recovery charges for drivers aged 18-24 years in New York & Michigan
• Child/infant seat rentals
• One way rental drop off fees
• Additional petrol
• Roadside Plus breakdown assistance
• Taxes on these items

Important information about your AlamoGold inclusions:

Extended Protection (EP)

This provides the renter with up to $1 million third party liability cover for accidental death or injury to the authorised renter(s) or passengers, should an uninsured or under-insured driver hit your vehicle.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)

Alamo’s CDW limits the renter against costs for damage to the car (including theft and vandalism), regardless of who is at fault.

Local Fees & taxes

Other incidental costs such as local taxes on prepaid items, airport access fees, state surcharges and recoupment fees are included.

Fuel

Your AlamoGold rental includes the first tank of petrol – FREE, so, the larger the car, the more fuel you receive giving you more free miles and even better value!

Rental information:

Personal Protection Insurance (PPI)

Personal Protection Insurance is an optional extra and provides cover in the event of injury or death to the driver or passengers, plus protection of personal possessions from theft, loss or damage. Your travel insurance may give you adequate cover, however, we recommend that you ascertain your need for this insurance before you collect your vehicle, as once accepted, it is non-refundable.

Rental Terms

Cars are reserved by category, not by specific make, model or engine size. Alamo reserves the right to substitute similar or larger cars at no extra rental charge. Most cars have automatic transmission and air-conditioning.

Airport Arrival

In cities where Alamo does not have a rental counter inside the airport terminal, a courtesy shuttle service, which generally leaves from outside the baggage claim area, will transport you directly to the Alamo depot. We are delighted to advise that with the integration of Alamo and National rental stations, there are now many more Alamo stations ’on airport’than ever before.

Payment

Alamo operates a voucherless system. When you arrive at the depot you will be asked to leave an imprint of your credit card. Your credit card will be charged at the end of your rental with any extras you agreed to take. i.e. child seat, Personal Protection Insurance, car upgrade etc.

Under Age Drivers

All drivers must be aged 21 years or over (18 years in New York & Michigan) and carry a full valid driving licence from their country of residence. Drivers aged 21-24 years incur an additional US $25 per driver per day. Drivers aged 18-24 years will incur an additional insurance recovery charge of $60 per day for rentals in New York & Michigan.

Additional Drivers

At the time of ’pick up’ all passengers intending to drive the car must be present and provide their driver’s licence. Additional fees are payable (if not included in your rental)and only authorised drivers listed on the Alamo rental agreement are permitted to drive the vehicle.

Rental Charges

All rentals are based on the 24-hour clock. So, if the vehicle is collected at 6pm on July 1st for a two week period, it must be returned to the rental location no later than 6pm on July 15th. Late returns will be charged at Alamo’s local tariff.

Global Positioning System

Driving around the USA has now become even easier! Alamo has introduced the option of prebooking GPS (Global Positioning System) as part of your car reservation. Satellite navigation is available at most depots and on most car categories. Please ask at the time of reservation if you would like us to include the cost of this added benefit in your car rental.

Child Safety Seats

Children up to six years old are required by law to be transported in approved child seats(may vary by state). These must be requested at the time of booking and will be provided by Alamo at a cost of $7 per day plus tax. A refundable deposit is also required at the time of collection.

Partially used rentals

We are unable to offer refunds for a car rental that has not been used in its entirety.

Driving Areas

Cars rented in the USA may be driven anywhere in the United States and Canada. One way rentals between the USA and Canada are restricted to certain locations and are subject to one way fees. Cars rented in Alaska must be returned to Alaska. CDW is void when driving on unpaved roads. Vehicles cannot be driven into Mexico.

One Way Rentals

Take advantage of our special one way 'No Drop Fee' rentals commencing and terminating at any two locations within Florida or within California. We are also delighted to extend this no drop fee offer to rentals, between the following city pairs:

• Denver to/from Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles
• Phoenix to/from San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas
• Las Vegas to/from San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles
• Nashville to/from New Orleans

One way rentals of Economy vehicles are not permitted.

Prices shown are valid on fully inclusive holiday packages only. Please call for details on your specific date, pick up location and for car hire only rates.