Alamo’s Florida ‘Drive-Out’ Program Available Through July 18

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alamo Rent A Car’s Florida “Drive-Out” program, which is available through July 18, continues to offer savvy travelers low one-way rates, no drop charges and unlimited mileage.

“Many are driving from Florida back to their homes in the North, while others are simply taking advantage of our promotion to kick-start the summer travel season economically. Either way, our ‘Drive-Out’ program is mutually beneficial by getting customers to their destinations while simultaneously helping us reallocate our fleet.”

Under the program, Alamo customers traveling from select cities in Florida can rent cars for as little as $10 per day for economy through mid-size cars or $12 per day for full-size cars – as long as the vehicles are dropped off at participating locations in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama.

In addition, special one-way rates as low as $17 per day are available for vehicles returned to participating locations in many other states, including: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia.

“Thousands of customers participated in this program during April and May, and we anticipate many more will continue to do so through next month,” said Rob Hibbard, Vice President for Alamo Rent A Car. “Many are driving from Florida back to their homes in the North, while others are simply taking advantage of our promotion to kick-start the summer travel season economically. Either way, our ‘Drive-Out’ program is mutually beneficial by getting customers to their destinations while simultaneously helping us reallocate our fleet.”

Cost-conscious Alamo customers also are able to take advantage of the company’s consumer-friendly refueling policy (at all corporate-owned locations and participating franchises). Under Alamo’s policy, the per-gallon refueling charge is based on the local-market price of self-serve gasoline, plus a mark-up not to exceed 50 percent of the fuel cost. This means Alamo customers pay only about $3 per gallon when they bring a car back to the airport without a full tank of gas (depending on market pricing) – or approximately 65 percent less than what some other major car rental brands charge.

The Alamo “Drive-Out” program requires a 24-hour advance reservation and allows a maximum 21-day rental. To reserve this offer, Alamo Rent A Car customers can book online at www.alamo.com or call 800-GO-ALAMO.

About Alamo Rent A Car

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in St. Louis, Alamo Rent A Car is a value-oriented, internationally recognized brand serving the daily rental needs of airport leisure travellers. Alamo offers low rental rates and a fun, hassle-free customer experience at the most popular travel destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific Rim. Alamo also is the largest car rental provider to international travellers visiting North America. In addition, it is part of a global strategic alliance with Europcar, creating the world‘s largest car rental network.

A technology innovator and industry leader, Alamo launched the industry‘s first real-time Internet booking engine in 1995, as well as the industry‘s first and only Online Check-In system in 2005. In addition, Alamo currently operates 159 self-service kiosks at 65 U.S. locations, which earned the company the “Extra Mile Award” from Budget Travel magazine in 2007.

Customers who book online receive Alamo‘s best rates always — guaranteed. In addition, customers who choose the “Prepay & Save” option when making their online reservation may receive an additional 10% discount. For more information about Alamo‘s environmental platform, visit www.keystogreen.com.