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bushbaby
United Kingdom
174 Posts
Joined: 21 Mar 2004
Status: offline |  Posted - 15 Jun 2009 : 01:51:33  
| picked up mid size suv a few days ago from alamo pay for tank of gas which is much cheaper than filling up yourself take back empty.
looked in car park for mid suv couldnt find any went back to kiosk they said they didnt have any so could take a suv of my choice.
took a very nice nissan murano.
the funny thing is they offered at counter to make me upgrade to full size suv.i said no thanks to any upgrades.
also they try to push toll passes and sat navs.
you can buy one for $99 any way.
they had me as a past customer and said welcome back a nice touch.
be carefull just take what you have booked.
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ShirleyD
 United Kingdom
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dsv77
 United Kingdom
293 Posts
Joined: 06 Sep 2007
Status: offline | Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 21:31:13
| | HI does anyone know how much Dollar charge for a full tank of fuel when you pick up the car |
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Frosty
 United Kingdom
927 Posts
Joined: 15 May 2004
Status: offline | Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 09:31:13
| | I got charged $37.06 for a PT cruiser, last Friday, from Alamo. |
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GiZZeRR
United Kingdom
86 Posts
Joined: 26 Jan 2008
Status: offline | Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 07:47:38
| Sorry for continuing with this topic as I'm sure folk must be getting fed up.
Just 1 question...promise 
I have booked Gold with Alamo and I'm sure I read last year (when I booked) that you get a full tank of fuel on the gold option....now, do I get charged to fill it up if I take it back empty or is that already covered on the gold option? I was under the impresssion it was covered but I'm not sure now.
Thanks
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sammibabe
United Kingdom
666 Posts
Joined: 19 May 2003
Status: offline | Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 08:37:37
| quote:
Originally posted by GiZZeRR
Sorry for continuing with this topic as I'm sure folk must be getting fed up.
Just 1 question...promise
I have booked Gold with Alamo and I'm sure I read last year (when I booked) that you get a full tank of fuel on the gold option....now, do I get charged to fill it up if I take it back empty or is that already covered on the gold option? I was under the impresssion it was covered but I'm not sure now.
Thanks
Might be wrong and I am sure someone will be along to confirm either way but I think you pick up full and return empty on the gold option. We chose the silver option with Budget so that we took it back full and I think this was the only reason we chose this option. |
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Katys Grandad
United Kingdom
2272 Posts
Joined: 11 Oct 2004
Status: offline | Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 08:39:08
| quote:
Originally posted by GiZZeRR
Sorry for continuing with this topic as I'm sure folk must be getting fed up.
Just 1 question...promise
I have booked Gold with Alamo and I'm sure I read last year (when I booked) that you get a full tank of fuel on the gold option....now, do I get charged to fill it up if I take it back empty or is that already covered on the gold option? I was under the impresssion it was covered but I'm not sure now.
Thanks
If you've paid for the Gold option you don't have any more to pay however little there's left in the tank. Obviously you get the most value out of Gold by having as little left in as possible. |
Edited by - Katys Grandad on 23 Jun 2009 08:39:41 |
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delboybrown
United Kingdom
8 Posts
Joined: 07 May 2009
Status: offline | Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 09:03:57
| I have used Budget quite a few times at MCO, and never have had a problem, we used them in May this year and had Roger obtain the Fast Track option with about two days to spare, and it worked a charm. As for finding the kiosk at MCO, its easy, go across from the main car hire desk area on the ground floor to the car park, you're see signs for Budget on the 1st Floor, go up in the lift and look for the signs / arrows, the Kiosk is there, and I would hardly call it a one window box, there's at least two windows and one door !! Ha Ha....
We got a good car (Dodge Caravan Stow & Go) and filled up in Kissimmee and still no extra charge for fuel (Gold Option)...returned with no hassle at all....
Enjoy your stay in the Sunshine state...
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gpullan
 United Kingdom
320 Posts
Joined: 20 Jan 2008
Status: offline | Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 09:16:15
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As for finding the kiosk at MCO, its easy, go across from the main car hire desk area on the ground floor to the car park, you're see signs for Budget on the 1st Floor, go up in the lift and look for the signs / arrows, the Kiosk is there, and I would hardly call it a one window box, there's at least two windows and one door !! Ha Ha....
Is that where the Budget kiosk is? Not straight out of the terminal doors, across the road and immediately on the right behind the plants? That's where it was earlier in the year. The smallest kiosk ever!!! |
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Edited by - gpullan on 23 Jun 2009 09:17:30 |
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becbecs
 United Kingdom
4075 Posts
Joined: 03 Jan 2005
Status: offline | Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 09:31:29
| Will be hitting Florida in October and having read this thread I don't know whether Gold or Silver option is best with Dollar. In the past we have always gone with Dollar on Gold as its hassle free, full tank on collection and bring back empty on return and no charge. Never been asked for payment of fuel anytine on Gold Option.
Have looked at the silver option but it seems that where you save on your initial rental price you pay for at the end when you refuel and return.
Have never had problems with Dollar so not really looking to change companies but don't fancy taking the car back full if I go for the Silver Option then possibly being charged again too ?
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Jane & Fraser
http://www.orlandovillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-1910.aspx
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Robert5988
United Kingdom
1877 Posts
Joined: 15 Apr 2004
Status: offline | Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 09:34:23
| Bear in mind those directions above are for Terminal B(where the majority of UK passengers arrive).
However for those who fly indirect you arrive at Terminal A with some airlines(American for example) |
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