Love to travel but need to do it on a budget? Here are some car rental tips to help you increase savings and reap more travel rewards.
Find the Best Gas Prices With Gas Buddy
The price of fuel can vary by as much as 10 percent within a few blocks. As you hit the road for vacation, hack your way to the cheapest refueling option near you with the help of GasBuddy, a free app available for devices operating on iOS and Android. When you’re ready to fill up, open the app and allow it to access your GPS location, or manually enter your ZIP code or city name. According to your location, GasBuddy will find the best-priced refueling options near you.
Save 5 Percent By Joining Alamo Insiders
Join Alamo’s loyalty program, Alamo Insiders, to save five percent off the retail rate for your rental.* Signing up is simple and super fast. First, visit the Alamo Insiders page to provide your name and email address, create a password and agree to the terms and conditions. Then, click “Join.” Voila! Five percent off the retail rates of all your future Alamo rentals vanish off the bill and reappear in your pocket.
Online Pay = A Secret Save
Actually, this hack is hiding in plain “site” if you’re booking a car online. Do you know when and where you’re going and what type of car you want to drive? Then hack your way to savings by pre-paying online. If you’re already booking online, why not pay at the same time to save 5 percent? By pre-paying, drivers save 5 percent off the rental rate† and make vehicle pickup an even more time-efficient experience.
Treat Yourself and Hack into MORE Rewards
Alamo already helps you explore amazing destinations, but did you know that Alamo can accelerate the speed at which you earn rewards with airlines, hotels and other travel companies? It’s simple: Hack your way into a variety of special offers from Alamo’s Travel Partners. Each provides a unique opportunity for renters to earn more travel rewards on existing and future Alamo rentals. Just attach your Partner Rewards Program number when making a reservation. When determining which reward you should choose, think about your travel plans. Some travel partners provide a certain number of miles per day. Others provide a certain number of points per rental. See which offer works best for your schedule and preferences, and then treat yourself.