ALAMO & NATIONAL RENT-A-CAR Florida Vehicle Hire
Our chosen vehicle rental partners in the USA are Alamo Rent a Car and National Rent A Car. Together they have created one of the largest car rental group companies in North America. Both their fleets feature mainly GM vehicles including such well-known brands as Chevrolet, Pontiac, Dodge, Buick and Cadillac.
Why choose Alamo Rent a Car for your holiday rental
Alamo has 324 locations across the USA which include on-airport depots at most main city airports as well as many popular downtown locations.
Pick up and drop off your vehicle within the state of Florida and California at no additional charge.
Pre-register online in advance and save the waiting at airports at busy times.
GOLD PACKAGE SURCHARGES
£29 per week and £7 per additional days for all vehicles Economy to Full Size inclusive and £35 per week and £7 per additional days for vehicle types from Premium to 15 seat vans.
It is very important that you are fully aware of the terms and conditions applicable to your rental and you should therefore carefully read the details as shown below.
Rental Plans - FULLY INCLUSIVE & GOLD Packages
Car insurance in the USA is essential and it is important to ensure you are fully covered. At Golden America we feel very strongly about ensuring that when our holidaymakers travel they are safe in the knowledge that they have good cover. Therefore we offer the opportunity to pre-purchase car hire insurance which will provide better savings than if you were to buy it locally. We offer two plans, they both include full insurance cover but the GOLD Package upgrade allows you to have up to a total of 3 additional named drivers (aged 25 or over) plus the first tank of fuel included.
FULLY INCLUSIVE & GOLD Package Inclusions
Both plans include Unlimited Mileage, Collision Damage Waiver, $1 million Liability Cover, Sales and State Tax, Surcharges and Airport fees.
California Tourism levies a tax of 2.5%. This extra charges must be paid on arrival when collecting the vehicle.
The GOLD Package, is available at a supplement ranging from £29 to £35 per week dependent on vehicle grade and £7 per additional days and also includes up to 4 drivers (25 years or over) and the first tank of fuel. (See link at bottom of page for full details of terms and conditions).
GPS RENTALS- Why not pre-book a Sat Nav for the duration of your holiday and save the worry of having to read road maps to find your destination. Rentals are available (for all vehicle types)at a supplement of £39 per week or £8 per additional days.
YOUNG DRIVER Package- Based on the FULLY INCLUSIVE Package prices, by paying a supplement, you can book one driver 21-24 years of age plus a further 3 additional drivers over the age of 25 and the first tank of fuel . Please note that the young driver must be the lead name on the contract.
Contact us for a quote or to book:

Economy - Chevrolet Aveo or Similar

Compact - Nissan Versa or Similar

Intermediate - Toyota Corolla or Similar

Intermeidate 5 Seats - Ford Escape or Similar

Full Size 2 Door - Ford Fusion or Similar

Full Size 4 Door - Chevrolet Impala or Similar

Premium - Buick Regal or Similar

Luxury Car - Cadillac DTS or Similar

Convertible 2 Door - Ford Mustang or Similar

Luxury Van 7 Seats - Dodge Caravan or Similar

Luxury Van 8 Seats - Toyota Sienna or Similar

Luxury Van 15 Seats-Chevrolet Express or Similar

Full Size 7 Seat SUV-Jeep Cherokee or Similar
Alamo FULLY INCLUSIVE Package Prices - FLORIDA
25 JANUARY- 31 MARCH 2012
Vehicle Type
PER WEEK
EXTRA DAYS
Economy 2 Door
£109
£22
Economy 4 Door
£114
£23
Compact 2 Door
£120
£24
Compact 4 Door
£124
£25
Intermediate 2 Door
£131
£26
Intermediate 4 Door
£134
£27
Intermediate 5 Seat SUV
£160
£32
Full Size 2 Door
£142
£29
Full Size 4 Door
£149
£30
Full Size 7 Seat SUV
£215
£43
Premium 4 Door
£175
£36
Luxury Car 4 Door
£193
£39
Convertible 2 Door
£193
£39
Luxury Van 7 Seat
£186
£38
Standard 5 Seat SUV
£186
£38
Luxury Van 15 Seat
£327
£65
Please contact us for prices of rentals of less than one week.
Rental prices for National Rent a Car are normally slightly higher than those shown above.
Alamo FULLY INCLUSIVE Package Prices - FLORIDA
01 APRIL 2012- 31 MARCH 2013
Vehicle Type
PER WEEK
EXTRA DAYS
Economy 2 Door
£119
£24
Economy 4 Door
£123
£25
Compact 2 Door
£131
£26
Compact 4 Door
£135
£27
Intermediate 2 Door
£131
£26
Intermediate 4 Door
£135
£27
Intermediate 5 Seat SUV
£185
£36
Full Size 2 Door
£147
£29
Full Size 4 Door
£152
£30
Full Size 7 Seat SUV
£250
£49
Premium 4 Door
£192
£38
Luxury Car 4 Door
£209
£42
Convertible 2 Door
£209
£42
Luxury Van 7 Seat
£209
£42
Standard 5 Seat SUV
£225
£45
Luxury Van 15 Seat
£367
£73
Please contact us for prices of rentals of less than one week.
Rental prices for National Rent a Car are normally slightly higher than those shown above.
An additional High Season Surcharge is applicable to selected vehicles for all new arrivals, commencing between 1st July - 21st August 2012 and 15th - 31st December 2012:
Intermediate Cars (2 and 4 door) - £15 per week & £3 per extra day.
Full Size Cars (2 and 4 door) - £10 per week & £3 per extra day.
1. CURRENCY
United States Dollar for local bills only. Rental charges in UK£
2. MINIMUM AGE
Twenty-one (21) years of age except where state law provides otherwise.
3. AGE RESTRICTIONS
In the State of New York and Michigan the minimum age is eighteen (18) years and for renters and authorized drivers age eighteen through twenty four (18-24), inclusive, an insurance recovery fee of $49.37 per day applies in lieu of an Underage Driver Fee.
4. UNDERAGE FEE
In all states an underage fee of Twenty-five dollars ($25) per day, per driver will apply for renters and additional drivers age twenty-one through twenty-four (21-24), unless otherwise stated.
5. ADDITIONAL DRIVER FEE
An additional fee of up to $10.00 per day, per additional driver will be charged, except where state law provides otherwise. Additional drivers may be required to present a valid license and credit card in their name at the time of rental (In Manhattan locations, additional driver must present a valid credit card and valid license in their name).
6. INFANT SEAT
A fee of $6.99 per day, per infant seat will be charged. Infant seats should be requested at time of reservation. In the event the infant seat is not returned at the end of the rental, a fee will be assessed to the renter.
7. SEATBELTS and CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS
State laws may require the use of seatbelts and child restraint seats. Seatbelts and child restraint seats can save lives. We urge you to use them. To avoid serious injury or even death, use child restraint seats only in the back seat of the vehicle. Older children who do not use child restraint seats should ride properly buckled-up in the back seat. Infant seats should be requested at time of reservation.
8. DRIVING AREAS
Vehicles can be driven in any state in the United States, but must be returned to the location from which they were rented or drop-off charges may apply. Vehicles may not be driven into Mexico. Vehicles rented in Alaska must be returned to Alaska. Vehicles can be driven into Canada but must be returned to the United States unless a pre-arranged drop off as been arranged. Canadian residents renting vehicles in the United States may not drive vehicles into Canada. Driving on unpaved roads voids Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) coverage.
9. FUEL POLICY
Unless fuel in included in the pre-paid tour product a full tank of gas is purchased at the time of rental. The Service is convenient because the renter does not have to worry about taking time to stop and refuel before returning the car (there is no credit for remaining fuel).
10. TAXES AND FEES
Unless otherwise stated, taxes, including VLF taxes in California, other governmentally authorized or imposed surcharges, concession recoupment fees, airport & facility fees and optional items (such as CDW Waiver Savers, fuel, additional driver fee and drop charges) are extra. Concession recoupment fees may add up to 20% to the rental rate at some on-airport locations. Airport fees may add up to 20% to the rental rate at some off airport locations. Payment for all of these additional items is the responsibility of the customer, unless otherwise specified on the rate sheets.
Rates may not include Customer Facility Charges (CFC) which is payable, where applicable, by the customer at time of rental.
Legislation, regulation or the cost of fuel may affect Alamo's pricing or procedures. On all inclusive products, Alamo reserves the right, without notice to (i) charge customers at the time of rental or thereafter, for the amount of any additional or increased surcharges, fees, taxes or increased fuel costs incurred subsequent to entering into this Agreement or (ii) increase Client's tax, surcharge or fuel inclusive rates by an amount equivalent to the additional or increased tax, surcharge or fuel cost subsequent to entering into this Agreement.
11. ONE WAY RENTALS
All one way rentals must be booked in advance and are subject to availability. Drop-off charges may apply, payable at time of rental. Refer to Exhibit "C" for pricing exceptions.
12. METHODS OF PAYMENT
Credit Cards - Alamo accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, and Discover credit cards.
Cash Rentals: All cash rentals must meet Alamo's current standard cash qualification requirements. When making a reservation for a cash rental, Client should contact Alamo for information on Alamo's current cash qualification requirements, which does include presenting a valid passport and roundtrip airline ticket at time of rental. Cash Qualifications may vary by location and are subject to change. Some locations may require a credit card at the beginning of the rental and the customer can pay cash upon return.
Cash customers are required to leave a deposit as follows:
- If vouchered: $25/daily and $100/weekly in addition to any charges not covered by the voucher.
- If not vouchered: $50/daily and $200/weekly in addition to any charges not covered by the voucher.
- Deposits for rentals in New York shall only be made in the form of Cashiers Check, Travellers Check or Money Order.
13. IDENTIFICIATION REQUIRED FOR RENTAL
A full and valid Driver's License from country of origin, Passport and credit card in renters name. If the Driver's License is not legible or translated into English and International Drivers License must be provided.
14. COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER (CDW)
If included in the rate booked, CDW contractually waives or limits the renters responsibility for damage to the rental vehicle. Standard Rental Agreement terms and conditionals apply.
15. LIABILITY PROTECTION (LP)
All Inclusive rates provides the renter and authorized drivers with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 for third party claims that may be made by others against the renter and authorized drivers for bodily injury, death and/or property damage arising out of the use or operation of the Alamo rental vehicle and subject to the limitations set forth in the applicable Alamo then standard rental contract and in the insurance policy which provides coverage. Also included in LP is Uninsured Motorist/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) protection with a combined single limit of $100,000. UM/UIM provides benefits to the renter and any family member related by blood, marriage, or adoption, who, while physically occupying Alamo's rental vehicle when it is being driven by the renter or an authorized driver, suffers bodily injury or death caused by negligent uninsured motorist, negligent underinsured motorists or a negligent hit-and-run driver. Except for UM/UIM and unless required by law, LP excludes any protection afforded under: first party benefits; personal injury protection; medical payments and no-fault. Insurers and policy terms are subject to change without prior notice to Customer
16. OVERSTAY FEE
If a customer extends the rental any time after the vehicle has been picked up at the rental location, regardless if an additional voucher is presented, a fee of $10.99 per day will be assessed in addition to the applicable rates. These fees will be payable by the customer.
17. GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
GPS navigational systems are available at an additional cost per day and are subject to availability.
18. GRACE PERIOD
Alamo offers a 29 minute grace period on all rentals. If a customer extends the rental any time after the vehicle has been picked up at the rental location and overstay fee as described above will be accessed.
19. RESERVATION REQUIRMENTS
The following information is required at time of reservation for all Voucher and E-Voucher bookings: Voucher ID Number, Number of Voucher days and car type. The number of voucher days and car type on the reservation will be the values used to bill the client.
20. SKI RACKS
Ski racks, if required, must be requested at the time of reservation and are $7.50 per day.
21. VOUCHERS
If a customer with a prepaid rental returns the vehicle prior to the end of the reserved period, no credit will be given for the unused portion of the Vouchered or E-Voucher.
22. ROADSIDE PLUS (RSP)
RSP is available in all US locations. RSP is void and of no effect if, at the time of the incident necessitating roadside assistance, the renter (or an Authorized Driver) were in violation of the rental agreement, including, without limitation, the Prohibited Uses and Violations set forth therein. In such cases, roadside assistance will be available, but standard charges may apply. RSP includes the following:
- Key replacement: replacement keys or a locksmith will be sent
- Glass replacement: if the glass is damaged through no fault of the renter (or authorized driver), the glass will be replaced
- Flat Tyre: if the vehicle's spare tyre is installed and serviceable, it will be installed to replace a flat tyre. If no inflated spare tyre is available, the vehicle will be towed in accordance with the towing provision.
- Tyre Replacement: If the vehicle's tyre is damaged, the tyre will be repaired or replaced at no additional charge.
- Towing: Towing charges will be covered at no additional cost should the vehicle be inoperable.
- Jump start: A battery boost will be provided in an attempt to start the vehicle.
- Lockout service: If the keys are locked inside the vehicle, service will be sent to gain entrance.
- Fuel delivery: A limited supply of gasoline will be delivered to the vehicle to enable you to reach the nearest open service station. (Up to three gallons or equivalent litres).
Rental Terms, Conditions and Prices are subject to change without notice and may vary by location.