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[Bec34]

Moving this over from a diff Forum:

I'm trying to decide which rental car company to go with.

We're getting a mid-sized car, with none of the extras. It's going to cost about $150 (give or take) for 8 days. Both comanies are located with-in the Orlando Airport.

Since the 2 companies are both so close in price, I was hoping for some feedback. Anyone have anything good or bad to say about either L&M or Alamo?

Thanks
Becky

[Evie5253]

Hi Becky,
I've rented from both many times, and I've never had any problem with either of them. My cars have always been new and clean (well, except for one Alamo car in Minneapolis, which they assigned to us, and it smelled like a stable - not bad, but there) There are some differences with each. The only down side I've had with Alamo is that the line at the rental counter is always LONG. The up side is that you go out to the parking garage and pick out your own car, and avoid getting old, dirty cars (of course this depends on what's available. I usually travel with 2-3 older teens, and they're all over that place to find the best car before I'm even out of the terminal). The only problem with L&M was they hassle you a little about insurance ("no thank-you, no thank-you, no thank-you...as sweet as sugar) and they pick out your car, and the last one we had was ALL the way on the other side of the parking garage. The up-side was always a much cheaper rate at L&M, and never any wait at the rental counter (which made me nervous at first, but it was always OK). I'd just tell you to go with whichever
company you feel comfortable with, as long as the price suits you. I'm sure there are plenty of nightmare stories out there with every rental company.

[AzureHaven]

Becky,
We rented from Alamo two weeks ago and had a great car. We arrived about 1pm on a Wed.and had no lines. There were only about 6 midsize cars left to choose from but we were happy with the choices.
AzureHaven

[Bec34]

Thanks Guys. Glad to hear the positive stories.

I may hold onto both rezzies for now and decide when it gets closer.

Thanks
Becky

[kncrafts]

We just reserved a midsize last night from Alamo for next week. I'm glad to here you had great service from them.
Thanks

[MBUS]

Hi Becky,

I just wanted to add we've rented several times from L&M and never had a problem. I was happy with the cars and the service. They usually have the best rates but do check around, there are a lot of sales and discounts.

by the way, I do a lot of double reserving, too, until I make a final decision!

Beth