I am creating this thread only because I posted this information in other threads and found out that not many people realize you can use costco codes ( which tend to net out lower rates quite a few times) without an active costco memership.
I am not saying this always gives a lower rate , just more often than not , so worth trying before you book elsewhere.
YMMV because some people have reported being asked for a costco card at the rental location. So I would keep a backup fully refundable rental just in case. FWIW , I have not been asked for my costco card over about 2 years at airport and local locations with Enterprise , Avis and Budget. Have not rented with alamo through costco yet.
Here is how I do this
- Goto https://www.costcotravel.com/Rental-Cars. Codes for Enterprise , Avis , BUdget and Alamo are available on that page
- Click on " Low Price Finder" to find the best option for your location and dates .
- Once you know which Car Rental Agency you are going with , goto their website and use the codes from Step 1 above on the Car Rental Website. You maybe asked for costco information but that field is optional. You can even put an inactive / invalid costco membership number. I have never been asked for a Costco ID at the rental location.
- Do not try to book through costco website as that would need you to put costco membership information.
For Reference , Below are the current codes from
https://www.costcotravel.com/Rental-Cars
Enterprise
Valid for Travel Through 06/30/2017
Book by: 06/30/2017
Minimum rental: 1 Day
Customer #: CSTCUPG
Alamo
Upgrade and Costco Member Savings
Valid for Travel Through 06/30/2017
Book by: 06/30/2017
Minimum rental: 1 Day
Contract ID: 7014627
Coupon Code: AU2291VYT
Avis
$30 Off & Save Up To 25%
Valid for Travel Through 12/31/2016
Book by: 12/31/2016
Minimum rental: 5 Days
AWD Code: A108326
Coupon Code: MUGA049
Budget
$25 Off & Save Up To 30%
Valid for Travel Through 12/31/2016
Book by: 12/31/2016
Minimum rental: 5 Days
BCD Code: W852802
Coupon Code: MUGZ090
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Contract ID: 7014627
Coupon Code: AU2291VYT
Yes, you can use "skip the counter " feature, just did it last weekend.
I have found that is always the case. There is really no reason why you need to put thru Alamo direct. All the same benefits apply thru Costco including online Alamao Check-in.
Thanks, Yes, I was able to do the online check-in a few weeks ago and already traveled and had no issue. Didn't even need my Costco card.
Short answer in my experience, no. I added an additional driver at online check-in. Its a very tiny box you have to check during online check-in and is easy to miss. All you need is the additional driver's license no.
When I went to the garage, they didn't look at my reservation until I was at the gate to drive out.
When I went to the garage, they didn't look at my reservation until I was at the gate to drive out.
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I am not saying this always gives a lower rate , just more often than not , so worth trying before you book elsewhere.
YMMV because some people have reported being asked for a costco card at the rental location. So I would keep a backup fully refundable rental just in case. FWIW , I have not been asked for my costco card over about 2 years at airport and local locations with Enterprise , Avis and Budget. Have not rented with alamo through costco yet.
Here is how I do this
For Reference , Below are the current codes from https://www.costcotrave
Enterprise
Valid for Travel Through 06/30/2017
Book by: 06/30/2017
Minimum rental: 1 Day
Customer #: CSTCUPG
Alamo
Upgrade and Costco Member Savings
Valid for Travel Through 06/30/2017
Book by: 06/30/2017
Minimum rental: 1 Day
Contract ID: 7014627
Coupon Code: AU2291VYT
Avis
$30 Off & Save Up To 25%
Valid for Travel Through 12/31/2016
Book by: 12/31/2016
Minimum rental: 5 Days
AWD Code: A108326
Coupon Code: MUGA049
Budget
$25 Off & Save Up To 30%
Valid for Travel Through 12/31/2016
Book by: 12/31/2016
Minimum rental: 5 Days
BCD Code: W852802
Coupon Code: MUGZ090
serra linked to this on another thread or I would have missed it altogether, I rarely book rental cars but need to next month.
Had already booked one through southwest and it was running almost $100 more even though I am a rewards member with them lol
I didn't see a place on Alamo's website to add a coupon code but by going through the first link and using my costco membership number I did save that "almost $100" amount..so tyvm.
When I book through the Costco Travel website (requires login), I am not asked for anything.
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