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19 May 2023

Alamo review

Which? has surveyed thousands of real car hire customers to give you an independent, unbiased rating of Alamo and let you compare it to 12 other car rental companies

Guy HobbsPrincipal researcher & writer

In this article

Who is Alamo?
Which? verdict
Alamo customer ratings
What’s Alamo like?
Should I book with Alamo?

Who is Alamo?

Global brand Alamo is most well-established in its home turf of the USA and Canada, but it also has branches in a host of other worldwide destinations.

Which? verdict

Alamo is a good option for rental, particularly in the USA and Canada, but also worldwide.

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Alamo customer ratings

If you want to see how Alamo measures up to its rivals, read our best and worst car hire companies page.

Hire company	Which? Recommended Provider?	Customer score
Alamo	No	72%

Customer score is based on a combination of overall satisfaction and how likely people are to recommend the company

What’s Alamo like?

Alamo and sister company Enterprise are in joint third place and it's not until you compare prices that you spot the sibling rivalry. You paid almost £100 per week less on average with Alamo.

Readers loved its free 'skip the counter' service (available in some locations). 'Paperwork is checked at the exit and you're on your way,' one customer enthused.

Just make sure you check the car for scuffs and dents before you drive away, as there were several reports that Alamo sometimes misses existing damage - it received a mediocre three out of five stars in this category.

Should I book with Alamo?

Alamo’s wide choice of vehicles, coupled with clear pricing, delivers a winning combination. It’s the best option for your next American adventure and worth looking for elsewhere for a hassle-free experience.